Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has safeguarded families for over 150 years, but you may wonder whether this celebrated name in home security is able to offer 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 get recommendations for incorporating voice control into your new home security system.
Here’s What Voice Control Can Do In Your Boulder Home
Now that you’re aware you can control your ADT alarm system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re probably wondering what you can do. Here are a few examples:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you’re busy making dinner, and need a quick way to switch on a light or adjust the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s convenient and lets you manage your system without grabbing your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Use These Spoken Commands To Operate Your ADT Components
A short verbal command is all it takes to control your connected ADT devices. Keep in mind, if you speak an instruction to a specific device, such as your front door lock or bedroom light, you’ll need to use the same name you used when first setting up 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 4 degrees.
Amazon Alexa operates almost the same, but requires slightly different phrasing. Here several common ones:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 50%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 70 degrees.
You can also ask questions. You might want to know if your back door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just say a command like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll receive a response.
Are There Limits To What Voice Controls Can Do?
Smart speaker integration comes with a few limitations. For example, you can’t modify settings in your ADT app by saying a command. You’ll also need to enter a PIN number when completing certain tasks, such as turning off your alarm system or unlocking a door.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Boulder Home
Configuring voice activation only takes a few minutes no matter what smart speaker you have. You’ll follow these steps:
- Open the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your smartphone
- In Google, head to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, touch the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT credentials and follow the instructions
Discover more in-depth instructions through the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Boulder
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all within reach when you choose ADT. Your local authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you design your new ADT alarm system in Boulder. Phone (303) 479-3788 or complete our form to begin.