Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You know ADT has safeguarded families for more than 150 years, but you may wonder whether this trusted name in residential security is able to offer the modern-day ease of voice activation. You’ll be happy to hear the answer is yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can accomplish. Explore what’s possible and get tips for incorporating voice commands into your modern home security system.
Here’s What Voice Commands Can Do In Your Long Island Home
Now that you’ve confirmed you can utilize your ADT home security with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re likely wondering what’s possible. Here are some ideas:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Turn smart lights off or on
- Control connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you’re busy helping kids or making dinner, and need a simple way to switch on a light or lower the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s convenient and permits you to manage your system without reaching for your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Commands To Manage Your ADT Components
A quick spoken command is all it takes to activate your ADT smart home devices. Keep in mind, if you speak an instruction to a device, such as your living room light or thermostat, you must use the name you already assigned to the device.
Control your ADT tools with the following Google Home commands:
- Hey Google, arm my system stay.
- Hey Google, arm my system away.
- Hey Google, lock the (door name).
- Hey Google, turn on the (light name).
- Hey Google, turn the heat up by 4 degrees.
Amazon Alexa uses somewhat different instructions, but it works pretty much the same. Here several examples:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 40%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 68 degrees.
You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You might want to find out if a door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just speak a command like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll receive a reply.
Are There Limits To What Voice Controls Can Do?
Voice activation has some limitations. For instance, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT smartphone app by speaking instructions. You’ll also need to provide a PIN when carrying out certain tasks, such as turning off your home’s security system or unlocking a door.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Long Island Home
Establishing voice activation only takes a few minutes regardless of the smart speaker you have. You’ll typically follow these steps:
- Open the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone
- In Google, go to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, tap the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT credentials and follow the instructions
Discover more comprehensive instructions in the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Long Island
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all possible with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you build your new ADT alarm system in Long Island. Phone (631) 213-3528 or submit our form to get started.