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 may ask yourself if this trusted name in home security can provide the modern-day ease of voice activation. The answer is a definitive yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can control. See what’s possible and browse tips for adding voice commands into your comprehensive home security system.
What Can You Really Do With Voice Commands In Your Stamford Home?
Now that you’ve confirmed you can use your ADT home security with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re probably curious as to what you might do. Here are a few examples:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Control connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
If you have your hands full with kids, dinner, or groceries, and need a simple way to brighten a light or change the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s convenient and allows you to control your system without picking up your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Use These Spoken Commands To Manage Your ADT Devices
A quick spoken command is all you need to operate your ADT smart home devices. One thing to note, if you verbalize a command to a device, such as your front door lock or bedroom light, you’ll have to use the same name you used when first setting up the device.
Control 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 on the (light name).
- Hey Google, set the thermostat to 70 degrees.
Amazon Alexa functions almost the same, but requires somewhat different commands. Here a few common ones:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 50%.
- 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 in your home. Just speak a command like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll hear a response.
Are There Limits To What Voice Controls Can Do?
Smart speaker integration does have a few limitations. For example, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT app by saying a command. You also must enter a PIN number when carrying out sensitive actions, such as turning off your alarm system or unlocking a door.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Stamford Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few steps regardless of the smart speaker you have. You’ll follow these instructions:
- Open the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your phone
- In Google, head to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, tap the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT username and password and follow the provided steps
Explore more in-depth instructions in the ADT help center:
Get Top-Tier Security And Everyday Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Stamford
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all possible with ADT. Your local authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you build your new ADT alarm system in Stamford. Dial (203) 403-2796 or complete our form to get started.