Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You know ADT has protected families for more than 150 years, but you may ask yourself if this trusted name in residential security is able to offer the modern convenience of voice activation. The answer is a resounding yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can control. Explore what’s possible and get tips for incorporating voice commands into your modern home security system.
Here’s What Voice Commands Can Do In Your Salinas Home
Now that you’ve confirmed you can use your ADT home security system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re likely wondering what you might do. Here are some ideas:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Turn smart lights off or on
- Activate connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you’re busy cooking or exercising, and need a simple way to switch on a light or adjust the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s convenient and permits you to engage your system without reaching for your phone or using the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Instructions To Manage Your ADT Equipment
A short spoken directive is all it takes to activate your ADT smart home devices. Keep in mind, When controlling a specific device, like your bedroom light or front door lock, you’ll have to use the same name you used when originally configuring the device.
Here are a few 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 72 degrees.
Amazon Alexa operates about the same, but requires slightly different commands. Here several examples:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 50%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 68 degrees.
You can also ask questions. You may want to find out if a door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just speak a phrase like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll get a reply.
Are There Limits To What Voice Controls Can Do?
Voice integration has some limitations. To illustrate, you can’t adjust settings in your home security app by saying a command. You’ll also have to supply a PIN when completing certain actions, such as unlocking a door or turning off your security system.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Salinas 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, navigate to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, tap the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT username and password and follow the provided steps
Explore more comprehensive instructions through the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Salinas
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all available with ADT. Your local authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you build your new ADT system in Salinas. Dial (831) 205-7394 or complete our form to begin.