Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You likely know ADT has protected families for more than 150 years, but you might ask yourself if this celebrated name in home security is able to offer the modern-day ease of voice activation. You’ll be pleased to hear the answer is yes! ADT does work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can accomplish. Explore what’s possible and find suggestions for adding voice activation into your comprehensive home security system.
Here’s What Voice Commands Can Do In Your Dayton Home
Now that you’re aware you can use your ADT alarm system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re probably thinking about what’s possible. Here are some ideas:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Adjust smart lights
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you’re busy cooking or exercising, and need a simple way to brighten a light or lower the temperature, just speak a command. It’s a breeze and allows you to engage your system without grabbing your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Control Your ADT Devices With These Spoken Commands
A simple spoken directive is all you need to activate your ADT smart home devices. One thing to note, When commanding a specific device, like your living room light or thermostat, you’ll have to use the same name you used when originally setting up 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 off the (light name).
- Hey Google, set the thermostat to 70 degrees.
Amazon Alexa works about the same, but needs slightly different commands. Here a few 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 70 degrees.
You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You may want to check if a door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just speak a phrase like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll get a reply.
Are There Limits To What Spoken Commands Can Do?
Voice integration has a few limitations. To illustrate, you can’t modify settings in your ADT app by saying a command. You’ll also need to supply a PIN when carrying out certain actions, such as turning off your home’s security system or unlocking a door.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Dayton Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few steps regardless of the smart speaker you own. You’ll generally follow these steps:
- Access the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your mobile device
- In Google, go to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, touch the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT username and password and follow the provided instructions
Discover more in-depth instructions by visiting the ADT help center:
Get Top-Tier Security And Everyday Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Dayton
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all possible with ADT. Your local authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you customize your new ADT security system in Dayton. Dial (937) 230-5750 or fill out our form to take the first step.