Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has safeguarded families for over 150 years, but you may ask yourself if this trusted name in home security can offer the modern convenience of voice activation. You’ll be pleased to hear the answer is yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can control. See what’s possible and find suggestions for adding voice activation into your modern home security system.
What Can You Really Do With Voice Activation In Your Ithaca Home?
Now that you’ve confirmed you can control your ADT home security system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re probably thinking about what you might do. Here are some ideas:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Turn smart lights off or on
- Activate connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you’re busy cooking or exercising, and need a fast way to turn on lights or adjust the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s easy and lets you control your system without picking up your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Use These Spoken Commands To Operate Your ADT Components
A short spoken command is all it takes to operate your ADT smart home devices. Keep in mind, When controlling a specific device, like your living room light or thermostat, you must use the same name you used when first installing 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 off the (light name).
- Hey Google, turn the heat up by 5 degrees.
Amazon Alexa uses slightly different instructions, but it works about the same. Here are some examples:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, [[lock the (door name)]].
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 70 degrees.
You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You may want to know if your back door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just speak a phrase like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll get a response.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Controls?
Voice activation comes with some limitations. For instance, you can’t change or configure settings in your ADT app by saying a command. You’ll also need to provide a PIN number when performing sensitive actions, such as unlocking a door or turning off your security system.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Ithaca Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few minutes regardless of the smart speaker you use. You’ll generally follow these steps:
- Open the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your phone
- In Google, go to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, press the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT credentials and follow the provided steps
Explore more detailed instructions through the ADT help center:
Get Top-Tier Security And Everyday Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Ithaca
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all within reach when you choose ADT. Your local authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you design your new ADT alarm system in Ithaca. Dial (607) 204-9053 or fill out our form to take the first step.