Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You probably know ADT has safeguarded families for more than 150 years, but you might question if this revered name in home security can provide the everyday 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 a lot you can control. Discover what’s possible and get tips for adding voice commands into your new home security system.
What Can You Really Do With Voice Commands In Your Columbia Home?
Now that you’ve confirmed you can control your ADT home security with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re likely wondering what you can do. Here are some possibilities:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Activate connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
If you’ve got your hands full with groceries, dinner, or kids, and need a simple way to switch on a light or adjust the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s a breeze and allows you to engage your system without grabbing your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Use These Spoken Commands To Control Your ADT Devices
A quick spoken command is all it takes to control your integrated ADT devices. Keep in mind, if you verbalize a command to a device, like your front door lock or bedroom light, you’ll have to use the name you already assigned to the device.
Manage 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, set the thermostat to 68 degrees.
Amazon Alexa requires somewhat different phrasing, but it functions pretty much the same. Here are some sample commands:
- 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 your smart speaker questions. You may want to find out if your front door is locked or the current temperature in your home. Just speak a command like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll receive a response.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Spoken Commands?
Voice activation does have some restrictions. To illustrate, you can’t change or configure settings in your ADT smartphone app by speaking instructions. You’ll also need to provide a PIN number when completing certain tasks, such as turning off your security system or unlocking a door.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Columbia Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few minutes no matter what smart speaker you have. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Open the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your mobile device
- In Google, go to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, tap the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT username and password and follow the provided instructions
You can find more in-depth instructions through the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Columbia
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all available with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you build your new ADT security system in Columbia. Call (803) 380-6011 or fill out our form to get started.