Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has protected families for over 150 years, but you might wonder whether this revered name in residential security can offer the modern convenience of voice activation. The answer is a definitive yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can accomplish. See what’s possible and find recommendations for integrating voice activation into your new home security system.
What Can You Actually Do With Voice Activation In Your Lawrence Home?
Now that you’ve confirmed you can control your ADT alarm system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re likely wondering what you can do. Here are a few examples:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Turn smart lights on or off
- Activate connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
When you have your hands full with groceries, dinner, or kids, and need a simple way to turn on lights or adjust the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s convenient and allows you to engage your system without reaching for your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Manage Your ADT Components With These Spoken Commands
A simple verbal command is all you need to activate your connected ADT devices. Just remember, if you speak an instruction to a device, such as your front door lock or bedroom light, you must use the same name you used when originally configuring the device.
Here are some 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 70 degrees.
Amazon Alexa works about the same, but calls for slightly different commands. 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 use voice commands to ask questions. You may want to know if your front door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just speak a phrase like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll receive a reply.
Are There Limits To What Voice Controls Can Do?
Voice activation has some limitations. To illustrate, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT app by saying a command. You’ll also have to supply a PIN when carrying out certain actions, such as turning off your alarm system or unlocking a door.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Lawrence Home
Configuring voice activation is straightforward regardless of the smart speaker you own. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Access the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone
- In Google, go to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, tap the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT credentials and follow the provided instructions
Discover more in-depth instructions through the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Lawrence
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all available with ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you build your new ADT security system in Lawrence. Phone (785) 268-2728 or complete our form to take the first step.