Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You likely know ADT has safeguarded families for over 150 years, but you might wonder whether this revered name in residential security is able to offer the modern convenience 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 quite a bit you can accomplish. Explore what’s possible and get suggestions for integrating voice activation into your new home security system.
Here’s What Voice Commands Can Do In Your Eau Claire Home
Now that you’re aware you can utilize your ADT alarm system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re probably wondering what you might do. Here are some possibilities:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Activate connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
If you’re busy making dinner, and need a fast way to switch on a light or change the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s a breeze and permits you to manage your system without grabbing your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Commands To Manage Your ADT Components
A simple spoken directive is all you need to activate your ADT smart home devices. Just remember, if you give a command to a specific device, like your living room light or thermostat, you’ll need to use the name you already assigned to the device.
Here are some 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 2 degrees.
Amazon Alexa uses slightly different commands, but it operates about the same. Here are some common ones:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 60%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 72 degrees.
You can also use voice commands to ask questions. You may want to know if your front door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just speak a phrase like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll hear an answer.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Controls?
Smart speaker integration does have some restrictions. To illustrate, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT app by saying a command. You’ll also have to enter a PIN when carrying out certain actions, such as unlocking a door or disarming your home’s security system.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Eau Claire Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few steps no matter what smart speaker you own. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Go to the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your mobile device
- In Google, navigate to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, press the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT credentials and follow the instructions
Explore more comprehensive instructions through the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Eau Claire
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all possible with ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you build your new ADT alarm system in Eau Claire. Call (715) 255-6964 or complete our form to begin.