Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You likely know ADT has safeguarded families for over 150 years, but you may ask yourself if this celebrated name in home security can offer the everyday convenience 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 accomplish. Explore what’s possible and find suggestions for integrating voice activation into your new home security system.
Here’s What Voice Activation Can Do In Your Chattanooga Home
Now that you know you can control your ADT home security system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you may be curious as to what you might do. Here are some ideas:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Switch smart lights on or off
- Control connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
If you’re busy helping kids or making dinner, and need a quick way to brighten a light or adjust the temperature, just say the command. It’s easy and permits you to control your system without picking up your phone or using the touchscreen panel.
Manage Your ADT Components With These Voice Instructions
A short spoken command is all you need to activate your ADT smart home devices. One thing to note, When commanding a device, such as your living room light or thermostat, you’ll have to use the name you previously gave the device.
Manage your ADT tools with these Google Home commands:
- 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, set the thermostat to 70 degrees.
Amazon Alexa works about the same, but needs slightly different phrasing. Here are some common ones:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 50%.
- 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 phrase like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll hear an answer.
Are There Limits To What Voice Controls Can Do?
Voice activation does have a few limitations. To illustrate, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT smartphone app by speaking a voice command. You also must enter a PIN number when performing certain actions, such as disarming your security system or unlocking a door.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Chattanooga Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few minutes regardless of the smart speaker you own. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Go to the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your mobile device
- In Google, head to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, press the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT credentials and follow the instructions
Explore more in-depth instructions by visiting the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Chattanooga
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all within reach when you choose ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you build your new ADT alarm system in Chattanooga. Phone (423) 241-8594 or submit our form to get started.