Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You know ADT has watched over families for more than 150 years, but you may ask yourself if this trusted name in residential security is able to offer the modern-day ease of voice activation. You’ll be glad to hear the answer is yes! ADT does work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can control. Explore what’s possible and browse tips for integrating voice commands into your comprehensive home security system.
Here’s What Voice Control Can Do In Your Cedar Rapids Home
Now that you’re aware you can use your ADT alarm system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re probably curious as to what you can do. Here are some possibilities:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Adjust smart lights
- Control connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you’re busy cooking or exercising, and need a simple way to turn on lights or adjust the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s easy and allows you to manage your system without grabbing your phone or using the touchscreen panel.
Manage Your ADT Equipment With These Voice Commands
A simple verbal command is all you need to operate your integrated ADT devices. Just remember, When operating a specific device, such as your living room light or thermostat, you’ll have to use the same name you used when first configuring 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 off the (light name).
- Hey Google, turn the heat up by 2 degrees.
Amazon Alexa uses slightly different commands, but it functions pretty much the same. Here are some sample commands:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 50%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 68 degrees.
You can also ask questions. You might want to check if your back door is locked or the current temperature in your home. Just speak a command like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll hear a reply.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Commands?
Smart speaker integration has some limitations. To illustrate, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT smartphone app by saying a command. You’ll also have to supply a PIN when carrying out sensitive actions, such as unlocking a door or disarming your home’s security system.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Cedar Rapids Home
Setting up voice activation is straightforward no matter what smart speaker you have. You’ll follow these steps:
- Access the Amazon Alexa or Google Home 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, touch the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT username and password and follow the instructions
You can find more detailed instructions in the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Cedar Rapids
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all available with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you customize your new ADT security system in Cedar Rapids. Call (319) 214-2293 or complete our form to begin.