Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has safeguarded families for over 150 years, but you may wonder whether this celebrated name in residential security can offer the modern convenience of voice activation. You’ll be happy to know the answer is yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can accomplish. Discover what’s possible and get suggestions for incorporating voice control into your new home security system.
Here’s What Voice Control Can Do In Your Grand Rapids Home
Now that you’ve confirmed you can control your ADT home security system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re likely wondering what you can do. Here are some possibilities:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Adjust smart lights
- Control connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
If you’re busy helping kids or making dinner, and need a simple way to turn on lights or change the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s easy and allows you to engage your system without reaching for your phone or using the touchscreen panel.
Use These Spoken Commands To Manage Your ADT Components
A short spoken directive is all you need to control your integrated ADT devices. Keep in mind, if you verbalize a command to a device, like your living room light or thermostat, you must use the name you previously gave the device.
Here are several 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 has slightly different instructions, but it operates very similarly. Here are several sample commands:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 60%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 72 degrees.
You can also use voice commands to ask questions. You may want to find out if your front door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just speak a command like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll get a response.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Commands?
Voice integration does have some limitations. To illustrate, you can’t adjust settings in your home security app by speaking instructions. You also must provide a PIN when performing certain actions, such as disarming your home’s security system or unlocking a door.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Grand Rapids Home
Configuring voice activation only takes a few minutes regardless of the smart speaker you own. You’ll follow these steps:
- Go to the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone
- In Google, go to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, tap the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT credentials and follow the instructions
Discover more comprehensive instructions in the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Grand Rapids
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all available with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you customize your new ADT alarm system in Grand Rapids. Call (616) 207-3771 or fill out our form to begin.