Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You probably know ADT has watched over families for over 150 years, but you might wonder whether this celebrated name in home security can offer the everyday convenience of voice activation. The answer is a definitive yes! ADT does work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can do. Explore what’s possible and get recommendations for incorporating voice control into your modern home security system.
Here’s What Voice Control Can Do In Your Mesa Home
Now that you’re aware you can use your ADT home security system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you may be curious as to what you might do. Here are some possibilities:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Toggle smart lights off or on
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you’ve got your hands full with kids, dinner, or groceries, and need a quick way to brighten a light or lower the temperature, just speak a command. It’s convenient and permits you to control your system without picking up your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Control Your ADT Equipment With These Voice Commands
A short spoken command is all you need to operate your connected ADT devices. One thing to note, if you speak an instruction to a specific device, like your bedroom light or front door lock, you’ll need to 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 on the (light name).
- Hey Google, set the thermostat to 72 degrees.
Amazon Alexa works almost the same, but calls for slightly different phrasing. Here several sample commands:
- 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 know 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 hear an answer.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Spoken Commands?
Voice integration has a few restrictions. For example, you can’t modify settings in your home security app by speaking a voice command. You’ll also have to supply a PIN when completing certain tasks, such as unlocking a door or disarming your alarm system.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Mesa Home
Configuring voice activation is straightforward regardless of the smart speaker you use. You’ll typically follow these steps:
- Go to the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your phone
- In Google, head to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, tap the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT username and password and follow the instructions
Discover more comprehensive instructions by visiting the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Mesa
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all within reach when you choose ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you build your new ADT system in Mesa. Call (480) 608-0065 or complete our form to take the first step.