Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has watched over families for more than 150 years, but you might question if this trusted name in residential security can provide the modern convenience of voice activation. You’ll be happy to know the answer is yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can accomplish. Explore what’s possible and get recommendations for adding voice commands into your new home security system.
What Can You Really Do With Voice Activation In Your Logan Home?
Now that you’re aware you can control your ADT alarm system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re probably wondering what you might do. Here are some ideas:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Adjust smart lights
- Activate connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you’re busy cooking or exercising, and need a quick way to switch on a light or change the temperature, just say the command. It’s a breeze and permits you to control your system without grabbing your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Instructions To Control Your ADT Equipment
A simple spoken directive is all it takes to activate your ADT smart home devices. One thing to note, When commanding a device, such as your bedroom light or front door lock, you must use the same name you used when originally installing the device.
Control 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 2 degrees.
Amazon Alexa requires slightly different commands, but it operates about the same. Here a few examples:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 50%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 70 degrees.
You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You might want to find out if your back door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just say a command like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll receive a reply.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Spoken Commands?
Smart speaker integration comes with some limitations. For instance, you can’t modify settings in your ADT app by saying a command. You’ll also need to supply a PIN number when carrying out certain actions, such as unlocking a door or disarming your home’s security system.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Logan Home
Configuring voice activation only takes a few minutes regardless of the smart speaker you use. You’ll generally follow these steps:
- Go to the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone
- In Google, go to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and select 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)
- Log in with your ADT credentials and follow the instructions
Discover more in-depth instructions in the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Logan
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all within reach when you choose ADT. Your local authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you design your new ADT system in Logan. Call (435) 393-6672 or fill out our form to take the first step.