Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You know ADT has watched over families for over 150 years, but you may question if this trusted name in residential security can provide the everyday convenience of voice activation. You’ll be glad to know the answer is yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can do. See what’s possible and get recommendations for adding voice activation into your modern home security system.
What Can You Really Do With Voice Activation In Your Fresno Home?
Now that you know you can utilize your ADT home security system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you might be curious as to what you might do. Here are some possibilities:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
If you’re busy cooking or exercising, and need a quick way to turn on lights or change the temperature, just speak a command. It’s easy and lets you manage your system without picking up your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Operate Your ADT Devices With These Voice Instructions
A quick spoken directive is all you need to activate your ADT smart home devices. Just remember, if you verbalize a command to a specific device, such as your bedroom light or front door lock, you must use the name you already gave the device.
Here are some 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, set the thermostat to 68 degrees.
Amazon Alexa works almost the same, but calls for somewhat different phrasing. Here are some common ones:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away 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 your smart speaker questions. You may want to know if your front 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 Commands Can Do?
Smart speaker integration has some restrictions. For example, you can’t adjust settings in your home security app by saying a command. You also must provide a PIN when carrying out certain tasks, such as unlocking a door or turning off your security system.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Fresno Home
Establishing voice activation only takes a few minutes no matter what smart speaker you use. You’ll generally follow these steps:
- Go to the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your phone
- In Google, head to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, touch the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT username and password and follow the provided instructions
You can find more detailed instructions in the ADT help center:
Get Top-Tier Security And Everyday Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Fresno
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all within reach when you choose ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you customize your new ADT system in Fresno. Call (559) 212-3897 or fill out our form to get started.