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-day ease of voice activation. The answer is an absolute yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can control. See what’s possible and get recommendations for integrating voice commands into your modern home security system.
Here’s What Voice Control Can Do In Your Monroe Home
Now that you’ve confirmed you can use your ADT home security system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you might be curious as to what you might do. Here are some possibilities:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Adjust smart lights
- Control connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you’re busy making dinner, and need a quick way to switch on a light or change the temperature, just say the command. It’s convenient and permits you to engage your system without picking up your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Commands To Control Your ADT Equipment
A short verbal command is all it takes to control your connected ADT devices. Just remember, When operating a device, such as your front door lock or bedroom light, you’ll need to use the same name you used when originally setting up the device.
Here are a few 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 68 degrees.
Amazon Alexa uses somewhat different instructions, but it functions about the same. Here several examples:
- 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 70 degrees.
You can also ask questions. You may want to find out if a door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just say a command like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll receive a reply.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Controls?
Smart speaker integration has a few limitations. For instance, you can’t modify settings in your home security app by speaking instructions. You also must provide a PIN number when carrying out certain actions, such as unlocking a door or disarming your alarm system.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Monroe Home
Configuring voice activation is straightforward regardless of the smart speaker you have. You’ll follow these instructions:
- Open the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your mobile device
- In Google, navigate to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, touch the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT credentials and follow the provided steps
Discover more comprehensive instructions in the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Monroe
Voice activation, automation, and remote access 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 Monroe. Phone (318) 226-6496 or fill out our form to take the first step.