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 revered name in residential security can 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 accomplish. Discover what’s possible and browse suggestions for integrating voice control into your new home security system.
Here’s What Voice Control Can Do In Your Albuquerque Home
Now that you know you can utilize your ADT home security system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re likely thinking about what you might do. Here are a few examples:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Turn smart lights on or off
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you’ve got your hands full with groceries, dinner, or kids, and need a fast way to brighten a light or change the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s convenient and lets you manage your system without reaching for your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Control Your ADT Devices With These Voice Instructions
A short spoken command is all it takes to operate your integrated ADT devices. Keep in mind, if you give a command to a device, such as your front door lock or bedroom light, you’ll need to use the name you already assigned to the device.
Here are several commands you can use with Google Home:
- 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 72 degrees.
Amazon Alexa uses somewhat different commands, but it works about the same. Here several sample commands:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, [[lock the (door name)]].
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 72 degrees.
You can also use voice commands to ask questions. You might want to find out if your front door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just speak a command like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll hear a response.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Controls?
Smart speaker integration comes with some restrictions. To illustrate, you can’t modify settings in your home security app by saying a command. You’ll also need to provide a PIN number when carrying out certain tasks, such as turning off your home’s security system or unlocking a door.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Albuquerque Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few minutes no matter what smart speaker you have. You’ll generally follow these instructions:
- Open the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your phone
- In Google, navigate to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, press the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT credentials and follow the provided instructions
You can find more comprehensive instructions by visiting the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Albuquerque
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all possible with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you build your new ADT alarm system in Albuquerque. Dial (505) 317-6311 or fill out our form to get started.