Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You probably know ADT has safeguarded families for over 150 years, but you might wonder whether this celebrated name in home security can offer the modern-day ease of voice activation. You’ll be glad to know the answer is yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can control. Discover what’s possible and browse recommendations for adding voice control into your comprehensive home security system.
Here’s What Voice Activation Can Do In Your West Palm Beach Home
Now that you’ve confirmed you can control your ADT home security system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re probably curious as to what you might do. Here are a few examples:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Toggle smart lights on or off
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you’re busy helping kids or making dinner, and need a fast way to switch on a light or change the temperature, just say the command. It’s easy and allows you to manage your system without grabbing your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Control Your ADT Components With These Voice Instructions
A quick spoken directive is all it takes to control your integrated ADT devices. Keep in mind, When commanding a device, like your living room light or thermostat, you must use the same name you used when originally setting up 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 4 degrees.
Amazon Alexa has somewhat different commands, but it works very similarly. Here a few examples:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on the (light name).
- Alexa, [[lock the (door name)]].
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 72 degrees.
You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You may want to check if your front door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just say a command like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll hear a response.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Controls?
Voice activation comes with a few limitations. To illustrate, you can’t change or configure settings in your home security app by speaking instructions. You’ll also have to supply a PIN when completing certain actions, such as unlocking a door or turning off your security system.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your West Palm Beach Home
Configuring voice activation only takes a few steps regardless of the smart speaker you use. You’ll generally follow these instructions:
- Access the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your mobile device
- In Google, go to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, press the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT credentials and follow the instructions
You can find more comprehensive instructions by visiting the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In West Palm Beach
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all within reach when you choose ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you customize your new ADT security system in West Palm Beach. Call (561) 291-7769 or complete our form to begin.