Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has safeguarded families for over 150 years, but you might wonder whether this celebrated name in residential security can provide the modern-day ease of voice activation. The answer is a resounding yes! ADT does work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can accomplish. Explore what’s possible and get tips for incorporating voice activation into your modern home security system.
Here’s What Voice Control Can Do In Your McAllen Home
Now that you know you can use your ADT home security with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you might be curious as to what you can do. Here are a few examples:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Turn smart lights off or on
- Activate connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
If you’re busy making dinner, and need a simple way to turn on lights or lower the temperature, just speak a command. It’s easy and lets you control your system without reaching for your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Instructions To Control Your ADT Components
A simple spoken directive is all it takes to control your connected ADT devices. Keep in mind, When operating a specific device, like your front door lock or bedroom light, you’ll have to use the same name you used when originally setting up the device.
Operate your ADT tools with the following Google Home commands:
- 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, set the thermostat to 72 degrees.
Amazon Alexa operates almost the same, but requires slightly different commands. Here are some examples:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on the (light name).
- Alexa, [[lock the (door name)]].
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 72 degrees.
You can also use voice commands to ask questions. You may want to find out if your front door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just speak a phrase like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll get an answer.
Are There Limits To What Spoken Commands Can Do?
Voice activation does have some restrictions. To illustrate, you can’t change or configure settings in your ADT app by speaking a voice command. You’ll also need to supply a PIN number when performing certain tasks, such as unlocking a door or disarming your security system.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your McAllen Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few minutes regardless of the smart speaker you use. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Go to the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your phone
- In Google, go to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, press the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT credentials and follow the provided instructions
Discover more detailed instructions through the ADT help center:
Get Top-Tier Security And Everyday Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In McAllen
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all within reach when you choose ADT. Your local authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you customize your new ADT security system in McAllen. Dial (956) 291-4643 or submit our form to get started.