Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has safeguarded families for over 150 years, but you may wonder whether this trusted name in home security can provide the modern-day ease of voice activation. You’ll be pleased to hear the answer is yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can accomplish. Explore what’s possible and find tips for adding voice activation into your comprehensive home security system.
Here’s What Voice Control Can Do In Your Chandler Home
Now that you know you can control your ADT alarm system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re probably thinking about what you might do. Here are a few examples:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Activate connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
When you have your hands full with kids, dinner, or groceries, and need a fast way to brighten a light or adjust the temperature, just say the command. It’s a breeze and allows you to manage your system without reaching for your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Operate Your ADT Components With These Voice Commands
A short spoken command is all you need to control your ADT smart home devices. One thing to note, When operating a specific device, such as your bedroom light or front door lock, you’ll need to use the name you previously gave the device.
Operate your ADT tools with the following 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 70 degrees.
Amazon Alexa has somewhat different instructions, but it works very similarly. Here are some common ones:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 50%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 72 degrees.
You can also use voice commands to ask questions. You may want to check if a door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just say a command like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll hear an answer.
Are There Limits To What Voice Commands Can Do?
Smart speaker integration comes with a few restrictions. For example, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT app by saying a command. You’ll also need to enter a PIN number when performing certain actions, such as unlocking a door or turning off your home’s security system.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Chandler Home
Setting up voice activation is straightforward no matter what smart speaker you use. You’ll generally follow these instructions:
- Go to the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your mobile device
- In Google, navigate to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, touch the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT credentials and follow the provided steps
Discover more comprehensive instructions through the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Chandler
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all available with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you build your new ADT alarm system in Chandler. Call (480) 608-0063 or submit our form to get started.