Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You likely know ADT has watched over families for more than 150 years, but you may ask yourself if 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 does work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can accomplish. Discover what’s possible and find tips for adding voice commands into your new home security system.
Here’s What Voice Commands Can Do In Your Columbus Home
Now that you know you can control your ADT home security with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re likely thinking about what you might do. Here are some ideas:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Adjust smart lights
- Activate connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
If you’re busy helping kids or making dinner, and need a quick way to turn on lights or adjust the temperature, just speak a command. It’s a breeze and permits you to engage your system without picking up your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Manage Your ADT Devices With These Voice Commands
A short spoken directive is all it takes to activate your ADT smart home devices. Just remember, When commanding a specific device, such as your front door lock or bedroom light, you must use the same name you used when first setting up 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 off the (light name).
- Hey Google, set the thermostat to 70 degrees.
Amazon Alexa uses somewhat different instructions, but it works pretty much the same. Here a few sample commands:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away 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 ask questions. You may want to know if your back door is locked or the current temperature in your home. Just say a command like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll get an answer.
Are There Limits To What Voice Controls Can Do?
Voice integration does have some limitations. For example, you can’t change or configure settings in your ADT app by speaking instructions. You’ll also have to enter a PIN when performing sensitive actions, such as unlocking a door or disarming your alarm system.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Columbus Home
Establishing voice activation only takes a few steps no matter what smart speaker you use. You’ll generally follow these steps:
- Open the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your smartphone
- In Google, navigate to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, touch the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT credentials and follow the instructions
Explore more comprehensive instructions in the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Columbus
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all within reach when you choose ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you design your new ADT security system in Columbus. Dial (706) 397-7027 or complete our form to take the first step.