Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has protected families for over 150 years, but you might ask yourself if this revered name in home security can provide the modern convenience of voice activation. You’ll be glad to hear the answer is yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can control. Explore what’s possible and get suggestions for incorporating voice control into your comprehensive home security system.
Here’s What Voice Control Can Do In Your Bloomington Home
Now that you’re aware you can use your ADT home security with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re probably wondering what’s possible. Here are some ideas:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Switch smart lights on or off
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
When you have your hands full with dinner, kids, or groceries, and need a simple way to brighten a light or change the temperature, just speak a command. It’s convenient and lets you manage your system without reaching for your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Control Your ADT Devices With These Spoken Commands
A short spoken command is all it takes to control your integrated ADT devices. Just remember, When commanding a device, such as your front door lock or bedroom light, you must use the same name you used when first configuring the device.
Here are a few commands that work 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, turn the heat up by 4 degrees.
Amazon Alexa works about the same, but calls for slightly different commands. Here several examples:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 50%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 68 degrees.
You can also ask questions. You may want to find out if your front door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just speak a phrase like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll hear a reply.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Controls?
Smart speaker integration comes with some limitations. To illustrate, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT smartphone app by speaking a voice command. You’ll also have to supply a PIN number when performing sensitive actions, such as disarming your alarm system or unlocking a door.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Bloomington Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few steps no matter what smart speaker you use. You’ll generally follow these instructions:
- Go to the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your mobile device
- In Google, navigate to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. inside 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
Explore more detailed instructions through the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Bloomington
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all possible with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you build your new ADT security system in Bloomington. Dial (812) 200-5695 or submit our form to take the first step.