Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You know ADT has safeguarded families for over 150 years, but you might ask yourself if this celebrated name in residential security is able to offer the everyday convenience of voice activation. You’ll be glad to know the answer is yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can control. See what’s possible and find recommendations for incorporating voice control into your modern home security system.
What Can You Do With Voice Activation In Your Houston Home?
Now that you know you can utilize your ADT home security system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you may be curious as to what you can do. Here are some ideas:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Switch smart lights off or on
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
When you have your hands full with kids, dinner, or groceries, and need a simple way to turn on lights or adjust the temperature, just speak a command. It’s easy and permits you to control your system without reaching for your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Control Your ADT Components With These Spoken Commands
A simple verbal command is all you need to operate your ADT smart home devices. Just remember, When controlling a specific device, such as your bedroom light or front door lock, you’ll need to use the name you previously gave the device.
Control your ADT tools with the following 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, turn the heat up by 2 degrees.
Amazon Alexa operates about the same, but calls for slightly different phrasing. Here are some examples:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 40%.
- 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. Just say a command like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll receive a reply.
Are There Limits To What Voice Commands Can Do?
Voice integration has some limitations. For instance, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT smartphone app by saying a command. You’ll also have to provide a PIN when performing certain tasks, such as unlocking a door or disarming your alarm system.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Houston Home
Configuring voice activation only takes a few minutes regardless of the smart speaker you own. You’ll generally follow these steps:
- Access the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your smartphone
- In Google, navigate to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, tap the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT username and password and follow the provided instructions
Explore more in-depth instructions through the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Houston
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all available with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you customize your new ADT alarm system in Houston. Dial (713) 335-3438 or fill out our form to begin.