Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You probably know ADT has watched over families for over 150 years, but you may ask yourself if this celebrated name in home security can provide the modern-day ease of voice activation. The answer is a resounding yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can accomplish. See what’s possible and find suggestions for incorporating voice commands into your comprehensive home security system.
Here’s What Voice Control Can Do In Your Naperville Home
Now that you’ve confirmed you can control your ADT alarm system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you may be curious as to what’s possible. Here are some possibilities:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Toggle smart lights on or off
- Activate connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
If you’re busy making dinner, and need a simple way to turn on lights or change the temperature, just say the command. It’s convenient and lets you engage your system without grabbing your phone or using the touchscreen panel.
Use These Spoken Commands To Manage Your ADT Components
A simple verbal command is all you need to control your ADT smart home devices. Just remember, When commanding a device, like your front door lock or bedroom light, you’ll need to use the name you previously assigned to the device.
Control 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 2 degrees.
Amazon Alexa requires slightly different commands, but it works about the same. Here several common ones:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 50%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 70 degrees.
You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You may want to know if your front door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just speak a phrase like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll receive an answer.
Are There Limits To What Spoken Commands Can Do?
Smart speaker integration does have a few 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 when completing sensitive actions, such as disarming your home’s security system or unlocking a door.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Naperville Home
Establishing voice activation only takes a few steps regardless of the smart speaker you own. You’ll generally follow these steps:
- Go to the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your mobile device
- In Google, head to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, tap the menu, then go to 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 steps
You can find more comprehensive instructions by visiting the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Naperville
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 Naperville. Phone (630) 360-2986 or complete our form to take the first step.