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 revered name in residential security can offer the modern convenience of voice activation. You’ll be happy to know the answer is yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can accomplish. Explore what’s possible and browse tips for adding voice commands into your modern home security system.
Here’s What Voice Control Can Do In Your Saginaw Home
Now that you’re aware you can use your ADT alarm system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you may be curious as to what’s possible. Here are some ideas:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Control connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you’re busy helping kids or making dinner, and need a fast way to turn on lights or lower the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s a breeze and permits you to control your system without reaching for your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Use These Spoken Commands To Manage Your ADT Components
A short spoken command is all it takes to activate your integrated ADT devices. Just remember, if you give a command to a device, such as your bedroom light or front door lock, you must use the same name you used when first configuring the device.
Control 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, turn the heat up by 2 degrees.
Amazon Alexa has slightly different commands, but it operates very similarly. Here several sample commands:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 60%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 72 degrees.
You can also use voice commands to ask questions. You might want to check if your front door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just speak a phrase like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll receive a reply.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Controls?
Smart speaker integration does have a few restrictions. For instance, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT smartphone app by saying a command. You’ll also have to provide a PIN when performing certain tasks, such as turning off your security system or unlocking a door.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Saginaw Home
Establishing voice activation is straightforward regardless of the smart speaker you use. You’ll follow these steps:
- Open the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your mobile device
- In Google, navigate to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, tap the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT credentials and follow the instructions
Discover more detailed instructions through the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Saginaw
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all possible with ADT. Your local authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you customize your new ADT alarm system in Saginaw. Call (989) 214-1746 or submit our form to take the first step.