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 question if this trusted name in home security is able to offer the modern convenience of voice activation. You’ll be pleased to know the answer is yes! ADT does work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can do. Discover what’s possible and get suggestions for integrating voice activation into your new home security system.
What Can You Do With Voice Activation In Your Brownsville Home?
Now that you’re aware you can control your ADT home security system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re probably curious as to what you might do. Here are some ideas:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Adjust smart lights
- Activate connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you have your hands full with groceries, dinner, or kids, and need a quick way to turn on lights or adjust the temperature, just speak a command. It’s easy and permits you to manage your system without grabbing your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Manage Your ADT Equipment With These Spoken Commands
A short spoken directive is all you need to operate your integrated ADT devices. Just remember, if you give a command to a device, such as your front door lock or bedroom light, you’ll have to use the name you previously assigned to 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 off the (light name).
- Hey Google, set the thermostat to 72 degrees.
Amazon Alexa functions about the same, but requires somewhat different phrasing. Here several common ones:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away 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 front door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just say a command like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll get a response.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Spoken Commands?
Voice activation has some limitations. To illustrate, you can’t change or configure settings in your home security app by speaking a voice command. You’ll also need to enter a PIN when carrying out certain tasks, such as unlocking a door or turning off your security system.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Brownsville Home
Establishing voice activation is straightforward regardless of the smart speaker you own. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Go to the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your mobile device
- In Google, head to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, touch the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT username and password and follow the instructions
Explore more detailed instructions in the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Brownsville
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all available with ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you build your new ADT security system in Brownsville. Call (956) 291-4473 or submit our form to begin.