Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has safeguarded families for over 150 years, but you may question if this celebrated name in home 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 a lot you can accomplish. See what’s possible and find recommendations for adding voice activation into your new home security system.
Here’s What Voice Control Can Do In Your Columbus Home
Now that you know you can utilize your ADT home security system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re probably thinking about what’s possible. Here are some possibilities:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Control connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you have your hands full with dinner, kids, or groceries, and need a simple way to turn on lights or adjust the temperature, just say the command. It’s a breeze and allows you to manage your system without picking up your phone or using the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Instructions To Control Your ADT Components
A quick spoken directive is all it takes to operate your integrated ADT devices. Just remember, When operating a device, such as your bedroom light or front door lock, you’ll have to use the same name you used when first setting up 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 on the (light name).
- Hey Google, set the thermostat to 68 degrees.
Amazon Alexa uses slightly different instructions, but it functions pretty much the same. Here several common ones:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 60%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 68 degrees.
You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You may want to know if your back door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just say 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?
Voice activation has some limitations. For example, you can’t modify settings in your ADT app by speaking instructions. You’ll also have to supply a PIN number when performing certain actions, such as turning off your alarm system or unlocking a door.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Columbus Home
Establishing voice activation is straightforward no matter what smart speaker you use. You’ll typically follow these steps:
- Go to the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your smartphone
- In Google, navigate to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, tap the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT credentials and follow the provided steps
Discover more detailed instructions by visiting the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Columbus
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all within reach when you choose ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you build your new ADT security system in Columbus. Phone (614) 368-9896 or submit our form to begin.