Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You know ADT has protected families for over 150 years, but you may question if this revered name in residential 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 quite a bit you can control. See what’s possible and get tips for adding voice activation into your new home security system.
What Can You Actually Do With Voice Commands In Your Corpus Christi Home?
Now that you’re aware you can use your ADT alarm system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re likely wondering what you can do. Here are a few examples:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Toggle smart lights off or on
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you have your hands full with dinner, kids, or groceries, and need a quick way to turn on lights or lower the temperature, just speak a command. It’s convenient and lets you engage your system without picking up your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Operate Your ADT Devices With These Voice Commands
A quick spoken command is all you need to activate your integrated ADT devices. Keep in mind, When controlling a specific 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 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 72 degrees.
Amazon Alexa requires slightly different instructions, but it works pretty much the same. Here several common ones:
- 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 68 degrees.
You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You might want to know if your front door is locked or the current temperature in your home. Just say a command like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll receive a reply.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Spoken Commands?
Voice integration has some limitations. For example, you can’t modify settings in your home security app by speaking a voice command. You’ll also need to supply a PIN when completing certain tasks, such as unlocking a door or disarming your alarm system.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Corpus Christi Home
Setting up voice activation is straightforward regardless of the smart speaker you use. You’ll typically follow these steps:
- Access the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone
- In Google, navigate to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, touch the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT username and password and follow the instructions
Explore more comprehensive instructions through the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Corpus Christi
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 Corpus Christi. Phone (361) 223-9020 or submit our form to get started.