Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has safeguarded families for over 150 years, but you may question if this revered name in home security can offer the modern-day ease of voice activation. You’ll be glad to hear the answer is yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can do. Discover what’s possible and find recommendations for integrating voice activation into your modern home security system.
Here’s What Voice Activation Can Do In Your Columbia Home
Now that you’ve confirmed you can control your ADT home security system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you may be curious as to what’s possible. Here are some possibilities:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Activate connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
If you have your hands full with dinner, kids, or groceries, and need a simple way to brighten a light or adjust the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s a breeze and allows you to engage your system without reaching for your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Operate Your ADT Components With These Voice Instructions
A quick verbal command is all you need to control your connected ADT devices. Keep in mind, When operating a device, like your bedroom light or front door lock, you’ll need to use the name you previously assigned to the device.
Operate 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 requires slightly different phrasing, but it functions pretty much the same. Here several examples:
- 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 ask your smart speaker questions. You may want to find out if your back door is locked or the current temperature in your home. Just speak a command like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll hear a reply.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Spoken Commands?
Smart speaker integration has some restrictions. To illustrate, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT smartphone app by speaking instructions. You also must enter a PIN when completing certain tasks, such as unlocking a door or disarming your home’s security system.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Columbia Home
Establishing voice activation is straightforward no matter what smart speaker you have. You’ll follow these steps:
- Access the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your mobile device
- In Google, go to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, press the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT username and password and follow the provided instructions
Discover more in-depth instructions in the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Columbia
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 security system in Columbia. Dial (573) 203-3048 or complete our form to take the first step.