Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You likely know ADT has safeguarded families for over 150 years, but you might wonder whether this celebrated name in home security is able to offer the modern-day ease of voice activation. The answer is a definitive yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can control. Discover what’s possible and browse suggestions for incorporating voice activation into your new home security system.
Here’s What Voice Commands Can Do In Your Lansing Home
Now that you’ve confirmed you can control your ADT home security with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you might be curious as to what you can do. Here are a few examples:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Turn smart lights off or on
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
If you’re busy helping kids or making dinner, and need a simple way to brighten a light or change the temperature, just say the command. It’s convenient and allows you to control your system without picking up your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Use These Spoken Commands To Control Your ADT Devices
A short verbal command is all you need to activate your connected ADT devices. Keep in mind, if you verbalize a command to a device, such as your living room light or thermostat, you’ll need to use the same name you used when first configuring 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 almost the same, but calls for slightly different commands. Here several 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 might want to check if your front door is locked or the current temperature in your home. Just speak a phrase like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll hear an answer.
Are There Limits To What Voice Controls Can Do?
Voice integration has a few limitations. For instance, you can’t adjust settings in your home security app by speaking a voice command. You’ll also have to supply a PIN number when completing sensitive actions, such as unlocking a door or turning off your home’s security system.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Lansing Home
Establishing voice activation only takes a few minutes no matter what smart speaker you have. You’ll generally follow these steps:
- Access the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your smartphone
- In Google, head to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, tap the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT username and password and follow the provided instructions
You can find more detailed instructions in the ADT help center:
Get Top-Tier Security And Everyday Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Lansing
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all available with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you customize your new ADT alarm system in Lansing. Dial (517) 295-3112 or submit our form to take the first step.