Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You know ADT has safeguarded families for more than 150 years, but you may question if this revered name in residential security can provide the modern-day ease of voice activation. The answer is a definitive yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can control. Explore what’s possible and browse suggestions for integrating voice commands into your new home security system.
What Can You Really Do With Voice Commands In Your Philadelphia Home?
Now that you know you can use your ADT home security with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re probably curious as to what’s possible. Here are some ideas:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Switch smart lights on or off
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
If you’re busy helping kids or making dinner, and need a quick way to switch on a light or change the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s convenient and lets you manage your system without grabbing your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Use These Spoken Commands To Manage Your ADT Equipment
A quick spoken command is all you need to activate your integrated ADT devices. Keep in mind, if you verbalize a command to a specific device, such as your front door lock or bedroom light, you’ll have to use the name you already gave the device.
Here are several 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 on the (light name).
- Hey Google, set the thermostat to 72 degrees.
Amazon Alexa has slightly different phrasing, but it operates about the same. Here a few common ones:
- 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 68 degrees.
You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You might want to know if your front door is locked or the current temperature in your home. Just speak a command like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll get a response.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Spoken Commands?
Voice activation comes with a few limitations. To illustrate, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT app by saying a command. You’ll also have to enter a PIN when completing certain tasks, such as unlocking a door or turning off your security system.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Philadelphia Home
Establishing voice activation is straightforward no matter what smart speaker you use. You’ll 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 select Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, tap the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT username and password and follow the instructions
Explore more comprehensive instructions in the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Philadelphia
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all available with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you design your new ADT alarm system in Philadelphia. Phone (215) 798-2927 or submit our form to get started.