Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has protected families for over 150 years, but you may question if this trusted name in home security is able to offer the modern-day ease of voice activation. You’ll be happy to hear the answer is yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can accomplish. Discover what’s possible and get suggestions for integrating voice commands into your comprehensive home security system.
What Can You Actually Do With Voice Activation In Your Stockton Home?
Now that you’ve confirmed you can use your ADT home security system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re probably wondering what you can do. Here are some ideas:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Toggle smart lights off or on
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you have your hands full with dinner, kids, or groceries, and need a quick way to brighten a light or change the temperature, just speak a command. It’s convenient and allows you to engage your system without picking up your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Commands To Operate Your ADT Devices
A quick spoken command is all it takes to operate your ADT smart home devices. One thing to note, When operating a specific device, such as your living room light or thermostat, you’ll need to use the same name you used when originally setting up 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 4 degrees.
Amazon Alexa works about the same, but calls for somewhat different commands. Here a few common ones:
- 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 68 degrees.
You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You may want to check if your back door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just say a command like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll hear an answer.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Controls?
Smart speaker integration has some restrictions. To illustrate, you can’t adjust settings in your home security app by saying a command. You’ll also need to provide a PIN when carrying out sensitive actions, such as unlocking a door or disarming your security system.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Stockton Home
Configuring voice activation is straightforward no matter what smart speaker you have. You’ll generally follow these steps:
- Access the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your smartphone
- In Google, navigate to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, touch the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT credentials and follow the instructions
You can find more detailed instructions in the ADT help center:
Get Top-Tier Security And Everyday Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Stockton
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all available with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you design your new ADT system in Stockton. Phone (209) 226-4846 or complete our form to take the first step.