Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has protected families for over 150 years, but you might wonder whether this revered name in residential security can provide the modern convenience of voice activation. The answer is a definitive yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can accomplish. Discover what’s possible and browse tips for incorporating voice activation into your new home security system.
Here’s What Voice Commands Can Do In Your Reno Home
Now that you know you can use your ADT home security with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you might be curious as to what you might do. Here are some ideas:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you have your hands full with dinner, kids, or groceries, and need a quick way to turn on lights or adjust the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s convenient and lets you control your system without picking up your phone or using the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Instructions To Manage Your ADT Components
A short spoken directive is all you need to control your connected ADT devices. Just remember, When controlling a device, like your front door lock or bedroom light, you’ll have to use the name you already 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, turn the heat up by 5 degrees.
Amazon Alexa uses somewhat different phrasing, but it operates very similarly. Here several examples:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on the (light name).
- Alexa, [[lock the (door name)]].
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 70 degrees.
You can also use voice commands to ask questions. You may want to check if your front door is locked or the current temperature in your home. Just speak a phrase like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll hear a reply.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Spoken Commands?
Smart speaker integration has some limitations. To illustrate, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT smartphone app by speaking instructions. You also must supply a PIN number when carrying out certain actions, such as disarming your home’s security system or unlocking a door.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Reno Home
Configuring voice activation is straightforward regardless of the smart speaker you own. You’ll follow these instructions:
- Go to the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your mobile device
- In Google, head to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, tap the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT credentials and follow the provided instructions
Explore more comprehensive instructions through the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Reno
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all available with ADT. Your local authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you design your new ADT security system in Reno. Call (775) 316-7001 or fill out our form to begin.