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 might ask yourself if this celebrated name in home security can provide the everyday convenience of voice activation. The answer is a definitive yes! ADT does work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can accomplish. Discover what’s possible and find recommendations for incorporating voice activation into your comprehensive home security system.
Here’s What Voice Commands Can Do In Your York Home
Now that you’re aware you can utilize your ADT home security with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you may be curious as to what’s possible. Here are a few examples:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Adjust smart lights
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
If you’re busy cooking or exercising, and need a quick way to turn on lights or change the temperature, just speak a command. It’s a breeze and lets you manage your system without grabbing your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Instructions To Control Your ADT Devices
A simple spoken directive is all you need to control your integrated ADT devices. Just remember, When commanding a device, like your living room light or thermostat, you’ll need to use the same name you used when first setting up the device.
Here are several 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 68 degrees.
Amazon Alexa requires somewhat different commands, but it operates very similarly. Here several examples:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, [[lock the (door name)]].
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 68 degrees.
You can also use voice commands to ask questions. You might 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 an answer.
Are There Limits To What Voice Controls Can Do?
Voice integration does have some limitations. To illustrate, you can’t change or configure settings in your ADT app by speaking a voice command. You’ll also have to provide a PIN when carrying out sensitive actions, such as unlocking a door or disarming your security system.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your York Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few steps no matter what smart speaker you use. You’ll generally follow these instructions:
- Access the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your mobile device
- In Google, go to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, press the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT username and password and follow the provided steps
Discover more comprehensive instructions in the ADT help center:
Get Top-Tier Security And Everyday Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In York
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all possible with ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you build your new ADT security system in York. Call (717) 256-1592 or fill out our form to begin.