Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You likely know ADT has protected families for more than 150 years, but you may wonder whether this celebrated name in residential security can offer the everyday convenience of voice activation. You’ll be glad to know the answer is yes! ADT does work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can control. Discover what’s possible and browse recommendations for adding voice control into your modern home security system.
Here’s What Voice Control Can Do In Your New Brunswick Home
Now that you know you can control your ADT home security with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re likely wondering what’s possible. Here are a few examples:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you’re busy cooking or exercising, and need a fast way to switch on a light or lower the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s convenient and allows you to control your system without picking up your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Commands To Control Your ADT Equipment
A short spoken directive is all it takes to operate your integrated ADT devices. One thing to note, When commanding a device, like your living room light or thermostat, you’ll need to use the same name you used when first configuring the device.
Manage your ADT tools with these 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, set the thermostat to 72 degrees.
Amazon Alexa requires somewhat different instructions, but it operates pretty much the same. Here several examples:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 40%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 72 degrees.
You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You might want to know if your back door is locked or the current temperature in your home. Just speak a command like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll get a response.
Are There Limits To What Spoken Commands Can Do?
Voice activation does have a few limitations. To illustrate, you can’t modify settings in your ADT app by speaking a voice command. You also must enter a PIN number when completing certain tasks, such as turning off your home’s security system or unlocking a door.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your New Brunswick Home
Configuring voice activation only takes a few steps no matter what smart speaker you own. You’ll generally follow these instructions:
- Access the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your smartphone
- In Google, head to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, tap the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT credentials and follow the provided instructions
Discover more detailed instructions through the ADT help center:
Get Top-Tier Security And Everyday Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In New Brunswick
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all within reach when you choose ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you build your new ADT security system in New Brunswick. Call (732) 307-3755 or fill out our form to begin.