Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You probably know ADT has watched over families for more than 150 years, but you may wonder whether this revered name in residential security is able to offer the everyday convenience of voice activation. The answer is a resounding yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can control. Discover what’s possible and get suggestions for adding voice activation into your comprehensive home security system.
What Can You Actually Do With Voice Commands In Your Lynchburg Home?
Now that you’re aware you can use your ADT alarm system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re probably curious as to what you might do. Here are some ideas:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Control 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 vocalize a command. It’s a breeze and lets you control your system without grabbing your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Operate Your ADT Components With These Voice Commands
A simple verbal command is all you need to activate your ADT smart home devices. Keep in mind, if you speak an instruction to a device, like your living room light or thermostat, you must use the same name you used when first configuring the device.
Here are some 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 on the (light name).
- Hey Google, turn the heat up by 5 degrees.
Amazon Alexa uses somewhat different instructions, but it functions about the same. Here several common ones:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 40%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 72 degrees.
You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You may want to find out if a door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just speak a phrase like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” 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 supply a PIN number when completing sensitive actions, such as unlocking a door or disarming your home’s security system.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Lynchburg Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few steps regardless of the smart speaker you own. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Open the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your mobile device
- In Google, head to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, touch the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT credentials and follow the provided steps
Explore more in-depth instructions in the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Lynchburg
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all available with ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you design your new ADT system in Lynchburg. Call (434) 230-9263 or complete our form to begin.