Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has watched over families for more than 150 years, but you might question if this celebrated name in residential security can offer the modern convenience of voice activation. You’ll be glad to know the answer is yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can accomplish. See what’s possible and get tips for incorporating voice control into your comprehensive home security system.
What Can You Really Do With Voice Activation In Your Fort Worth Home?
Now that you know you can control your ADT home security with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re probably curious as to what you might do. Here are some possibilities:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Adjust smart lights
- Activate connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you’re busy cooking or exercising, and need a fast way to switch on a light or change the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s easy and lets you manage your system without picking up your phone or using the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Commands To Operate Your ADT Equipment
A short spoken directive is all it takes to operate your ADT smart home devices. Keep in mind, if you verbalize a command to a device, like your front door lock or bedroom light, you’ll need to use the same name you used when first installing 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 on the (light name).
- Hey Google, turn the heat up by 5 degrees.
Amazon Alexa works about the same, but needs slightly different commands. Here are some sample commands:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 60%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 68 degrees.
You can also use voice commands to ask questions. You might want to find out if your back door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just speak a command like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll get an answer.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Spoken Commands?
Smart speaker integration does have a few limitations. For example, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT smartphone app by speaking instructions. You’ll also have to enter a PIN when carrying out certain tasks, such as unlocking a door or turning off your home’s security system.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Fort Worth Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few steps regardless of the smart speaker you own. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Access the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your mobile device
- 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 choose Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT credentials and follow the provided steps
Explore more in-depth instructions through the ADT help center:
Get Top-Tier Security And Everyday Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Fort Worth
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all possible with ADT. Your local authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you design your new ADT alarm system in Fort Worth. Dial (817) 415-2313 or fill out our form to begin.