Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You likely know ADT has watched over families for more than 150 years, but you may wonder whether this trusted name in home security can provide the modern-day ease of voice activation. You’ll be glad to hear the answer is yes! ADT does work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can do. Explore what’s possible and browse recommendations for adding voice control into your comprehensive home security system.
What Can You Actually Do With Voice Activation In Your Ogden Home?
Now that you’ve confirmed 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:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Control connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
If you have your hands full with groceries, dinner, or kids, and need a quick way to switch on a light or lower the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s easy and permits you to control your system without reaching for your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Control Your ADT Components With These Spoken Commands
A quick verbal command is all you need to operate your ADT smart home devices. One thing to note, if you speak an instruction to a specific device, like your front door lock or bedroom light, you’ll have to use the name you already assigned to the device.
Operate 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 off the (light name).
- Hey Google, set the thermostat to 70 degrees.
Amazon Alexa uses slightly different instructions, but it operates about the same. Here several common ones:
- 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 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, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll hear an answer.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Commands?
Voice integration comes with a few restrictions. For example, you can’t change or configure settings in your ADT smartphone app by saying a command. You also must enter a PIN when carrying out sensitive actions, such as disarming your home’s security system or unlocking a door.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Ogden Home
Configuring voice activation is straightforward regardless of the smart speaker you use. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Open the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone
- In Google, navigate to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, press the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT credentials and follow the provided steps
You can find more detailed instructions through the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Ogden
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all within reach when you choose ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you customize your new ADT system in Ogden. Dial (801) 903-1699 or submit our form to begin.