Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has protected families for more than 150 years, but you may question if this trusted name in residential security is able to offer the modern convenience of voice activation. You’ll be happy to hear the answer is yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can control. Discover what’s possible and get suggestions for adding voice commands into your new home security system.
Here’s What Voice Control Can Do In Your Syracuse Home
Now that you know you can control your ADT home security with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re likely wondering what you might do. Here are a few examples:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Toggle smart lights on or off
- Control connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
When you have your hands full with groceries, dinner, or kids, and need a simple way to brighten a light or change the temperature, just speak a command. It’s convenient and lets you engage your system without picking up your phone or using the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Instructions To Control Your ADT Devices
A short spoken command is all you need to activate your ADT smart home devices. One thing to note, When commanding a device, like your front door lock or bedroom light, you must use the same name you used when originally installing 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 off the (light name).
- Hey Google, turn the heat up by 2 degrees.
Amazon Alexa requires somewhat different commands, but it works about the same. Here are some examples:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 40%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 70 degrees.
You can also ask questions. You may want to find out if your back door is locked or the current temperature in your home. Just say a command like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll get an answer.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Controls?
Smart speaker integration has some restrictions. To illustrate, you can’t adjust settings in your home security app by saying a command. You’ll also need to provide a PIN number when performing sensitive actions, such as turning off your alarm system or unlocking a door.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Syracuse Home
Establishing voice activation only takes a few steps regardless of the smart speaker you use. You’ll follow these steps:
- Go to the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your mobile device
- In Google, head to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, touch the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT credentials and follow the instructions
Explore more detailed instructions in the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Syracuse
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all available with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you build your new ADT system in Syracuse. Phone (315) 366-4153 or fill out our form to begin.