Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has protected families for over 150 years, but you may question if this revered name in home security can provide the modern-day ease of voice activation. You’ll be happy to hear 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 activation into your comprehensive home security system.
Here’s What Voice Control Can Do In Your Tucson Home
Now that you’re aware you can control your ADT home security 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
- Switch smart lights off or on
- Control connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
If you’re busy helping kids or making dinner, and need a simple way to switch on a light or lower the temperature, just say the command. It’s convenient and allows you to manage your system without reaching for your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Control Your ADT Devices With These Voice Commands
A simple verbal command is all it takes to operate your integrated ADT devices. Just remember, if you speak an instruction to a device, such as your living room light or thermostat, you’ll have to use the name you previously assigned to the device.
Control your ADT tools with the following 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 5 degrees.
Amazon Alexa operates almost the same, but calls for slightly different commands. Here several sample commands:
- 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 use voice commands to ask questions. You might want to find out if your back door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just speak a command like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll hear an answer.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Controls?
Voice activation comes with a few restrictions. To illustrate, you can’t modify settings in your ADT smartphone app by speaking instructions. You’ll also have to enter a PIN number when carrying out certain tasks, such as turning off your security system or unlocking a door.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Tucson Home
Configuring voice activation is straightforward regardless of the smart speaker you have. You’ll typically follow these steps:
- Go to the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your phone
- In Google, go to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, tap the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT credentials and follow the instructions
Explore more comprehensive instructions by visiting the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Tucson
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all within reach when you choose ADT. Your local authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you design your new ADT alarm system in Tucson. Call (520) 485-5682 or fill out our form to take the first step.