Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has safeguarded families for over 150 years, but you might ask yourself if this revered name in residential security can offer the everyday convenience of voice activation. The answer is a definitive yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can do. See what’s possible and browse recommendations for adding voice control into your modern home security system.
Here’s What Voice Activation Can Do In Your St. Petersburg Home
Now that you’ve confirmed you can utilize your ADT home security with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re probably curious as to what’s possible. Here are a few examples:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Control connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you’re busy cooking or exercising, and need a fast way to brighten a light or adjust the temperature, just speak a command. It’s convenient and lets you engage your system without picking up your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Use These Spoken Commands To Manage Your ADT Equipment
A quick verbal command is all it takes to operate your integrated ADT devices. One thing to note, if you verbalize a command to a specific device, like your living room light or thermostat, you must use the name you previously assigned to 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 off the (light name).
- Hey Google, set the thermostat to 70 degrees.
Amazon Alexa operates about the same, but calls for slightly different phrasing. 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 72 degrees.
You can also ask questions. You might want to check if your front door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just speak a command like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll receive a reply.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Controls?
Voice activation has a few restrictions. For instance, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT app by speaking a voice command. You’ll also have to supply a PIN when carrying out certain actions, such as disarming your security system or unlocking a door.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your St. Petersburg Home
Configuring voice activation only takes a few minutes no matter what smart speaker you own. You’ll follow these steps:
- 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. inside the Alexa app, tap the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT username and password and follow the provided instructions
Explore more in-depth instructions in the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In St. Petersburg
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all within reach when you choose ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you design your new ADT system in St. Petersburg. Call (727) 258-2938 or complete our form to get started.