Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has protected families for over 150 years, but you might wonder whether this trusted name in home security can offer the everyday convenience of voice activation. You’ll be happy to know the answer is yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can accomplish. Discover what’s possible and get recommendations for integrating voice control into your new home security system.
What Can You Actually Do With Voice Commands In Your Montgomery Home?
Now that you know you can utilize your ADT alarm system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re likely wondering what you might do. Here are a few examples:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Control connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you’ve got your hands full with kids, dinner, or groceries, and need a simple way to turn on lights or lower the temperature, just speak a command. It’s easy and permits you to manage your system without grabbing your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Instructions To Control Your ADT Components
A short spoken directive is all you need to operate your ADT smart home devices. Just remember, When commanding a specific device, like your living room light or thermostat, you’ll have to use the name you previously assigned to the device.
Here are a few 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 uses somewhat different commands, but it operates very similarly. Here several sample commands:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 50%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 70 degrees.
You can also ask questions. You may want to find out if your front door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just speak a phrase like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll hear a response.
Are There Limits To What Spoken Commands Can Do?
Voice activation does have a few restrictions. For instance, you can’t modify settings in your home security app by speaking instructions. You’ll also need to supply a PIN number when performing certain actions, such as disarming your alarm system or unlocking a door.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Montgomery Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few steps no matter what smart speaker you use. You’ll typically follow these steps:
- Open the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone
- In Google, head to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and choose 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 in-depth instructions through the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Montgomery
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all possible with ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you build your new ADT system in Montgomery. Dial (334) 219-7426 or submit our form to take the first step.