Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has safeguarded families for over 150 years, but you may question if this revered name in residential security is able to offer the modern-day ease of voice activation. You’ll be happy to know the answer is yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can control. Explore what’s possible and get recommendations for incorporating voice control into your new home security system.
Here’s What Voice Commands Can Do In Your Kennewick Home
Now that you’re aware you can utilize your ADT home security with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re likely wondering what you might do. Here are some possibilities:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Switch smart lights on or off
- Activate connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you’re busy helping kids or making dinner, and need a fast way to brighten a light or change the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s easy and allows you to control your system without picking up your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Use These Spoken Commands To Manage Your ADT Equipment
A quick verbal command is all you need to control your ADT smart home devices. One thing to note, When operating a device, like your living room light or thermostat, you must use the same name you used when first 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 on the (light name).
- Hey Google, turn the heat up by 4 degrees.
Amazon Alexa uses somewhat different instructions, but it operates very similarly. Here a few common ones:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on the (light name).
- Alexa, [[lock the (door name)]].
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 68 degrees.
You can also use voice commands to ask questions. You might want to find out if your back door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just speak a phrase like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll get a reply.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Controls?
Voice integration has a few limitations. For instance, you can’t change or configure settings in your ADT app by saying a command. You’ll also have to enter a PIN when completing certain tasks, such as unlocking a door or turning off your home’s security system.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Kennewick Home
Establishing voice activation is straightforward regardless of the smart speaker you own. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Open the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your mobile device
- In Google, go to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, tap the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT credentials and follow the instructions
You can find more comprehensive instructions through the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Kennewick
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all possible with ADT. Your local authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you build your new ADT security system in Kennewick. Phone (509) 240-8704 or submit our form to take the first step.