Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has watched over families for over 150 years, but you might wonder whether this celebrated name in residential security is able to offer the modern convenience of voice activation. You’ll be glad to hear the answer is yes! ADT does work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can control. Explore what’s possible and browse recommendations for adding voice activation into your modern home security system.
What Can You Actually Do With Voice Commands In Your Topeka Home?
Now that you know you can control your ADT home security system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re probably thinking about what you can do. Here are some ideas:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Adjust smart lights
- Control connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you’re busy helping kids or making dinner, and need a quick way to switch on a light or adjust the temperature, just say the command. It’s a breeze and permits you to control your system without grabbing your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Commands To Operate Your ADT Equipment
A quick verbal command is all you need to control your integrated ADT devices. Keep in mind, When operating a device, like your living room light or thermostat, you’ll have to 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 off the (light name).
- Hey Google, turn the heat up by 2 degrees.
Amazon Alexa requires slightly different commands, but it functions very similarly. Here a few sample commands:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 40%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 68 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 phrase like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll hear an answer.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Spoken Commands?
Smart speaker integration does have a few restrictions. For example, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT smartphone app by speaking instructions. You also must provide a PIN number when performing certain actions, such as unlocking a door or disarming your security system.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Topeka Home
Establishing voice activation only takes a few minutes regardless of the smart speaker you have. You’ll generally 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 select Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, touch the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT credentials and follow the instructions
You can find more detailed instructions through the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Topeka
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all possible with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you build your new ADT security system in Topeka. Call (785) 268-2982 or fill out our form to take the first step.