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 revered name in residential security is able to offer the modern-day ease of voice activation. You’ll be glad to hear the answer is yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can do. See what’s possible and find recommendations for adding voice control into your new home security system.
What Can You Really Do With Voice Activation In Your Utica Home?
Now that you’re aware you can control your ADT home security system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re probably curious as to what’s possible. Here are some possibilities:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Adjust smart lights
- Control connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you’re busy cooking or exercising, and need a simple way to turn on lights or lower 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.
Operate Your ADT Equipment With These Voice Instructions
A simple spoken directive is all it takes to operate your integrated ADT devices. One thing to note, When controlling a specific device, like your front door lock or bedroom light, you must use the same name you used when originally configuring the device.
Here are a few 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, set the thermostat to 70 degrees.
Amazon Alexa has somewhat different phrasing, but it operates very similarly. Here a few examples:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 60%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 68 degrees.
You can also use voice commands to ask questions. You might want to know if your front door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just say a command like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll get a reply.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Commands?
Voice activation does have some restrictions. For example, you can’t modify settings in your ADT smartphone app by speaking a voice command. You’ll also need to enter a PIN when performing certain actions, such as turning off your alarm system or unlocking a door.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Utica Home
Establishing voice activation only takes a few steps regardless of the smart speaker you own. You’ll follow these instructions:
- Go to the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone
- In Google, navigate to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, tap the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT credentials and follow the instructions
Explore more detailed instructions through the ADT help center:
Get Top-Tier Security And Everyday Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Utica
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all within reach when you choose ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you design your new ADT security system in Utica. Dial (315) 367-2727 or fill out our form to get started.