Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has protected families for more than 150 years, but you may wonder whether this revered name in home security can provide the everyday convenience of voice activation. The answer is a definitive yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can do. Explore what’s possible and get recommendations for adding voice control into your new home security system.
Here’s What Voice Control Can Do In Your Indianapolis Home
Now that you know you can utilize your ADT alarm system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re probably wondering what’s possible. Here are a few examples:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Switch smart lights off or on
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
If you have your hands full with kids, dinner, or groceries, and need a simple way to turn on lights or lower the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s convenient and permits you to engage your system without reaching for your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Manage Your ADT Devices With These Voice Commands
A short spoken directive is all it takes to operate your connected ADT devices. Just remember, if you give a command to a device, such as your front door lock or bedroom light, you’ll need to use the name you previously gave 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, set the thermostat to 70 degrees.
Amazon Alexa works about the same, but requires somewhat 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 40%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 72 degrees.
You can also ask questions. You may want to find out if your back door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just speak a command like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll hear an answer.
Are There Limits To What Voice Controls Can Do?
Voice activation comes with some restrictions. For example, you can’t change or configure settings in your ADT app by saying a command. You’ll also have to provide a PIN number when completing sensitive actions, such as unlocking a door or turning off your security system.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Indianapolis Home
Configuring voice activation is straightforward no matter what smart speaker you own. You’ll generally follow these instructions:
- Go to the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your phone
- In Google, navigate to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, tap the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT username and password and follow the provided instructions
Explore more comprehensive instructions by visiting the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Indianapolis
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all possible with ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you customize your new ADT system in Indianapolis. Dial (317) 268-5461 or submit our form to begin.