Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You likely know ADT has safeguarded families for over 150 years, but you may wonder whether this celebrated name in home security can provide the modern-day ease of voice activation. The answer is a resounding yes! ADT does work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can control. Explore what’s possible and get tips for incorporating voice commands into your comprehensive home security system.
Here’s What Voice Control Can Do In Your West Bloomfield Home
Now that you’re aware you can use your ADT alarm system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re likely thinking about what you can do. Here are some ideas:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Adjust smart lights
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you have your hands full with dinner, kids, or groceries, and need a simple way to turn on lights or adjust the temperature, just speak a command. It’s convenient and allows you to manage your system without picking up your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Commands To Manage Your ADT Components
A short spoken directive is all it takes to activate your ADT smart home devices. Keep in mind, When operating a specific device, such as your living room light or thermostat, you must use the same name you used when originally configuring the device.
Manage your ADT tools with the following Google Home commands:
- 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 functions almost the same, but calls for slightly different commands. Here a few sample commands:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away 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 find out if your front door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just speak a phrase like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll hear an answer.
Are There Limits To What Spoken Commands Can Do?
Voice integration comes with a few restrictions. For instance, you can’t modify settings in your ADT app by saying a command. You’ll also need to enter a PIN when carrying out certain actions, such as unlocking a door or disarming your alarm system.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your West Bloomfield Home
Configuring voice activation only takes a few minutes no matter what smart speaker you own. You’ll follow these steps:
- Access the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your phone
- In Google, navigate to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, press the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT username and password and follow the provided steps
You can find more detailed instructions in the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In West Bloomfield
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all within reach when you choose ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you customize your new ADT alarm system in West Bloomfield. Dial (248) 266-4039 or submit our form to get started.