Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You probably know ADT has protected families for over 150 years, but you may wonder whether this revered name in residential security is able to offer the modern convenience of voice activation. You’ll be glad to know the answer is yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can accomplish. See what’s possible and find tips for adding voice activation into your new home security system.
What Can You Actually Do With Voice Commands In Your Lincoln Home?
Now that you’ve confirmed you can use your ADT home security with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re probably thinking about what’s possible. Here are a few examples:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Toggle smart lights off or on
- Activate connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you’re busy making dinner, and need a quick way to turn on lights or change the temperature, just say the command. It’s a breeze and permits you to control your system without grabbing your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Manage Your ADT Components With These Spoken Commands
A short verbal command is all it takes to activate your ADT smart home devices. Just remember, if you speak an instruction to a device, like your bedroom light or front door lock, you’ll have to use the same name you used when first configuring 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 off the (light name).
- Hey Google, set the thermostat to 72 degrees.
Amazon Alexa functions almost the same, but needs somewhat different commands. Here a few examples:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 60%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 72 degrees.
You can also ask questions. You may want to know if a door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. 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?
Smart speaker integration has a few restrictions. For instance, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT smartphone app by speaking instructions. You also must supply a PIN when completing certain tasks, such as unlocking a door or disarming your security system.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Lincoln Home
Establishing voice activation only takes a few steps no matter what smart speaker you have. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Access the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your mobile device
- In Google, navigate to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, tap the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT username and password and follow the instructions
Discover more in-depth instructions in the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Lincoln
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all within reach when you choose ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you build your new ADT system in Lincoln. Dial (402) 277-9887 or submit our form to begin.