Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You probably know ADT has watched over families for over 150 years, but you may question if this trusted name in residential security is able to offer the everyday convenience of voice activation. The answer is a definitive yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can do. See what’s possible and browse recommendations for adding voice commands into your new home security system.
Here’s What Voice Activation Can Do In Your Lexington Home
Now that you’re aware you can utilize your ADT home security system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you may be curious as to what you might do. Here are a few examples:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Turn smart lights on or off
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
When you have your hands full with dinner, kids, or groceries, and need a simple way to brighten a light or adjust the temperature, just speak a command. It’s a breeze and allows you to engage your system without picking up your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Use These Spoken Commands To Operate Your ADT Components
A quick verbal command is all it takes to operate your ADT smart home devices. Just remember, When commanding a specific 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 a few commands that work 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, turn the heat up by 4 degrees.
Amazon Alexa uses slightly different instructions, but it works very similarly. Here several common ones:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 50%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 72 degrees.
You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You might want to check if your back door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just speak a phrase like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll hear an answer.
Are There Limits To What Voice Controls Can Do?
Smart speaker integration has some restrictions. To illustrate, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT app by saying a command. You’ll also have to provide a PIN when performing certain tasks, such as unlocking a door or disarming your security system.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Lexington Home
Setting up voice activation is straightforward regardless of the smart speaker you own. You’ll generally follow these steps:
- Access the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your phone
- In Google, go to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, touch the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT username and password and follow the instructions
You can find more comprehensive instructions in the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Lexington
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all available with ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you design your new ADT alarm system in Lexington. Phone (859) 279-1710 or submit our form to get started.