Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You know ADT has safeguarded families for more than 150 years, but you might wonder whether this celebrated name in home security can provide the everyday convenience of voice activation. You’ll be glad to know the answer is yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can control. Explore what’s possible and get tips for incorporating voice commands into your comprehensive home security system.
What Can You Really Do With Voice Activation In Your Chico Home?
Now that you’ve confirmed you can use your ADT home security with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you might be curious as to what you can do. Here are a few examples:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Switch smart lights off or on
- Control connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
When you have your hands full with kids, dinner, or groceries, and need a simple way to brighten a light or adjust the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s easy and allows you to control your system without picking up your phone or using the touchscreen panel.
Use These Spoken Commands To Control Your ADT Components
A simple spoken command is all it takes to activate your connected ADT devices. Keep in mind, if you speak an instruction to a device, like your bedroom light or front door lock, you’ll have to use the name you previously assigned to the device.
Operate 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 functions about the same, but needs slightly different commands. Here a few 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 68 degrees.
You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You may want to check if a 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 response.
Are There Limits To What Voice Commands Can Do?
Voice integration does have some limitations. To illustrate, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT app by speaking instructions. You also must supply a PIN when performing certain tasks, such as unlocking a door or disarming your home’s security system.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Chico Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few minutes regardless of the smart speaker you have. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Go to the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone
- In Google, navigate to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, press the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT username and password and follow the instructions
You can find more detailed instructions through the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Chico
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom 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 system in Chico. Call (530) 205-3977 or fill out our form to take the first step.