Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has watched over families for over 150 years, but you might wonder whether this revered name in home security is able to offer the modern convenience of voice activation. You’ll be pleased to hear the answer is yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can accomplish. Explore what’s possible and find tips for integrating voice control into your comprehensive home security system.
What Can You Do With Voice Commands In Your Burlington Home?
Now that you’re aware you can control your ADT home security system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re likely thinking about what’s possible. Here are some ideas:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Switch smart lights on or off
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you’ve got your hands full with groceries, dinner, or kids, and need a simple way to brighten a light or lower the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s a breeze and lets you manage your system without grabbing your phone or using the touchscreen panel.
Use These Spoken Commands To Manage Your ADT Equipment
A short verbal command is all you need to operate your ADT smart home devices. Keep in mind, When controlling a device, such as your living room light or thermostat, you must use the name you already gave 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 uses somewhat different instructions, but it operates very similarly. 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 setting of your thermostat. Just speak a phrase like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll receive a reply.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Spoken Commands?
Smart speaker integration does have some limitations. For instance, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT smartphone app by speaking a voice command. You also must provide a PIN number when carrying out sensitive actions, such as turning off your alarm system or unlocking a door.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Burlington Home
Setting up voice activation is straightforward regardless of the smart speaker you own. You’ll follow these instructions:
- Access the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your phone
- In Google, head to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, press the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT credentials and follow the provided steps
You can find more in-depth instructions in the ADT help center:
Get Top-Tier Security And Everyday Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Burlington
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all possible with ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you customize your new ADT security system in Burlington. Dial (802) 242-6460 or submit our form to begin.