Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has watched over families for over 150 years, but you might question if this celebrated name in residential security is able to offer the everyday convenience of voice activation. You’ll be pleased to know the answer is yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can accomplish. Discover what’s possible and find recommendations for incorporating voice commands into your new home security system.
Here’s What Voice Commands Can Do In Your Lancaster Home
Now that you know you can use your ADT home security with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re likely wondering what you might do. Here are a few examples:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
If you’ve got your hands full with dinner, kids, or groceries, and need a simple way to switch on a light or change the temperature, just say the command. It’s easy and permits you to control your system without grabbing your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Commands To Manage Your ADT Components
A short spoken directive is all you need to control your integrated ADT devices. Keep in mind, When controlling a specific device, such as your front door lock or bedroom light, you’ll have to use the name you already gave the device.
Manage 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 on the (light name).
- Hey Google, turn the heat up by 2 degrees.
Amazon Alexa uses slightly different instructions, but it works pretty much the same. Here a few common ones:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on the (light name).
- Alexa, [[lock the (door name)]].
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 70 degrees.
You can also use voice commands to ask questions. You may want to find out if your back door is locked or the current temperature in your home. Just speak a phrase like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll hear an answer.
Are There Limits To What Voice Controls Can Do?
Voice integration has a few limitations. To illustrate, you can’t modify settings in your ADT smartphone app by speaking a voice command. You’ll also need to supply a PIN number when carrying out sensitive actions, such as disarming your alarm system or unlocking a door.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Lancaster Home
Configuring voice activation is straightforward regardless of the smart speaker you use. You’ll generally follow these instructions:
- Access the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone
- In Google, go to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, tap the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT username and password and follow the provided instructions
Explore more in-depth instructions through the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Lancaster
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all available with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you customize your new ADT security system in Lancaster. Phone (717) 256-1587 or submit our form to take the first step.