Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You likely know ADT has protected families for more than 150 years, but you may wonder whether this trusted name in residential security can provide the modern convenience of voice activation. You’ll be pleased to know the answer is yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can accomplish. Explore what’s possible and find recommendations for integrating voice control into your modern home security system.
What Can You Do With Voice Activation In Your Hoover Home?
Now that you’ve confirmed you can use your ADT home security with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re likely thinking about what’s possible. Here are a few examples:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Adjust smart lights
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you’re busy cooking or exercising, and need a simple way to brighten a light or adjust the temperature, just speak a command. It’s easy and lets you engage your system without picking up your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Instructions To Control Your ADT Equipment
A quick verbal command is all it takes to operate your connected ADT devices. One thing to note, if you give a command to a device, such as your bedroom light or front door lock, you’ll have to use the same name you used when first configuring 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 on the (light name).
- Hey Google, set the thermostat to 70 degrees.
Amazon Alexa requires somewhat different phrasing, but it works pretty much the same. Here are some examples:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 50%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 70 degrees.
You can also use voice commands to ask questions. You may want to check if a 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 hear an answer.
Are There Limits To What Spoken Commands Can Do?
Voice activation has a few limitations. For instance, you can’t change or configure settings in your ADT app by speaking a voice command. You’ll also have to enter a PIN when carrying out certain actions, such as turning off your alarm system or unlocking a door.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Hoover Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few steps no matter what smart speaker you use. You’ll generally follow these steps:
- Open the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your smartphone
- In Google, head to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, touch the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT username and password and follow the provided instructions
You can find more in-depth instructions by visiting the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Hoover
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home 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 Hoover. Call (205) 203-0764 or fill out our form to take the first step.