Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has watched over families for more than 150 years, but you may question if this celebrated name in home security can offer the modern-day ease 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 plenty you can accomplish. See what’s possible and find recommendations for adding voice control into your modern home security system.
What Can You Actually Do With Voice Activation In Your Fort Lauderdale Home?
Now that you’ve confirmed you can control your ADT alarm system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you may be curious as to what’s possible. Here are a few examples:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Activate connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
When you have your hands full with groceries, dinner, or kids, and need a simple way to switch on a light or change the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s convenient and lets you control your system without reaching for your phone or using the touchscreen panel.
Operate Your ADT Equipment With These Spoken Commands
A simple spoken directive is all it takes to operate your ADT smart home devices. Keep in mind, if you verbalize a command to a specific device, like your bedroom light or front door lock, you’ll need to use the same name you used when originally configuring the device.
Here are several 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, set the thermostat to 68 degrees.
Amazon Alexa works almost the same, but calls for slightly different commands. Here several sample commands:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 40%.
- 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 command like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll get a reply.
Are There Limits To What Voice Commands Can Do?
Voice integration does have a few limitations. For instance, you can’t change or configure settings in your ADT smartphone 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 Establish Voice Activation In Your Fort Lauderdale Home
Establishing voice activation only takes a few steps no matter what smart speaker you use. You’ll generally follow these steps:
- Go to the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your mobile device
- In Google, go to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, tap the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT username and password and follow the instructions
Discover more detailed instructions through the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Fort Lauderdale
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all possible with ADT. Your local authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you build your new ADT alarm system in Fort Lauderdale. Phone (954) 688-4955 or submit our form to take the first step.