Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has safeguarded families for more than 150 years, but you might question if this celebrated name in home security is able to offer the everyday convenience of voice activation. The answer is an absolute yes! ADT does work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can do. See what’s possible and get recommendations for incorporating voice commands into your comprehensive home security system.
What Can You Really Do With Voice Commands In Your Charlottesville Home?
Now that you know you can use your ADT home security system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re probably thinking about what you might do. Here are some possibilities:
- 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 turn on lights or adjust the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s convenient and allows you to engage your system without picking up your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Control Your ADT Components With These Voice Instructions
A short spoken command is all you need to control your connected ADT devices. Just remember, When controlling a device, such as your front door lock or bedroom light, you must use the same name you used when originally installing 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, turn the heat up by 4 degrees.
Amazon Alexa functions almost the same, but needs somewhat different phrasing. Here are some sample commands:
- 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 72 degrees.
You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You might want to know if your back door is locked or the current temperature in your home. Just speak a command like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll get an answer.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Controls?
Voice activation has a few limitations. For example, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT app by speaking a voice command. You’ll also need to supply a PIN number when performing certain tasks, such as unlocking a door or turning off your security system.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Charlottesville Home
Setting up voice activation is straightforward regardless of the smart speaker you use. You’ll generally follow these instructions:
- Go to the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your smartphone
- In Google, head to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, touch the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT username and password and follow the provided instructions
Explore more in-depth instructions by visiting the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Charlottesville
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all available with ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you build your new ADT system in Charlottesville. Dial (434) 214-6134 or submit our form to take the first step.