Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has protected families for more than 150 years, but you may wonder whether this trusted name in residential security can offer the everyday convenience of voice activation. You’ll be pleased to hear the answer is yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can do. See what’s possible and get recommendations for integrating voice activation into your new home security system.
Here’s What Voice Control Can Do In Your Blacksburg Home
Now that you know you can utilize your ADT home security with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you may be curious as to what you can do. Here are some possibilities:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Switch smart lights off or on
- Activate connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you’re busy cooking or exercising, and need a fast way to brighten a light or change the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s a breeze and lets you control your system without grabbing your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Control Your ADT Components With These Voice Commands
A quick verbal command is all it takes to control your ADT smart home devices. Just remember, if you verbalize a command to a device, like your front door lock or bedroom light, you must use the same name you used when originally configuring the device.
Here are some commands that work with Google Home:
- 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 2 degrees.
Amazon Alexa functions about the same, but requires slightly different phrasing. Here a few examples:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 60%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 68 degrees.
You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You may want to check if your front door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just speak a command like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll hear a response.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Controls?
Voice integration does have some restrictions. To illustrate, you can’t modify settings in your ADT smartphone app by speaking instructions. You’ll also have to enter a PIN number when performing sensitive actions, such as unlocking a door or turning off your home’s security system.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Blacksburg Home
Setting up voice activation is straightforward regardless of the smart speaker you own. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Access the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your phone
- In Google, navigate to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, tap the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT credentials and follow the provided instructions
You can find more in-depth instructions by visiting the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Blacksburg
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all available with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you design your new ADT system in Blacksburg. Dial (540) 212-4532 or submit our form to take the first step.