Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You know ADT has protected families for over 150 years, but you might question if this celebrated name in residential security can provide the everyday convenience of voice activation. You’ll be pleased to hear the answer is yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can control. Explore what’s possible and find suggestions for integrating voice commands into your comprehensive home security system.
What Can You Really Do With Voice Activation In Your Salem Home?
Now that you’re aware you can control your ADT home security system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re probably thinking about what you might do. Here are some possibilities:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
When you have your hands full with kids, dinner, or groceries, and need a simple way to switch on a light or change the temperature, just say the command. It’s convenient and permits you to engage your system without picking up your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Use These Spoken Commands To Control Your ADT Devices
A short spoken directive is all it takes to activate your integrated ADT devices. Keep in mind, When operating a device, like your front door lock or bedroom light, you must use the same name you used when originally setting up the device.
Operate 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 on the (light name).
- Hey Google, turn the heat up by 4 degrees.
Amazon Alexa functions about the same, but requires somewhat different commands. Here several examples:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, [[lock the (door name)]].
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 70 degrees.
You can also ask questions. You might want to find out if your back door is locked or the current temperature in your home. Just speak a phrase like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll hear a reply.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Spoken Commands?
Voice activation comes with a few restrictions. For example, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT smartphone app by speaking a voice command. You’ll also need to supply a PIN number when completing certain actions, such as unlocking a door or turning off your alarm system.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Salem Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few steps no matter what smart speaker you use. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Open the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your mobile device
- In Google, head to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, press the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT username and password and follow the instructions
Discover more in-depth instructions through the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Salem
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all within reach when you choose ADT. Your local authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you build your new ADT alarm system in Salem. Call (503) 300-4371 or submit our form to get started.