Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You know ADT has protected families for more than 150 years, but you may wonder whether this celebrated name in home security can provide the modern-day ease of voice activation. You’ll be pleased to know the answer is yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can do. See what’s possible and get recommendations for integrating voice commands into your modern home security system.
Here’s What Voice Activation Can Do In Your Newark Home
Now that you’re aware you can utilize your ADT alarm system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you may be curious as to what you can do. Here are some possibilities:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Switch smart lights on or off
- Activate connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you’re busy making dinner, and need a simple way to brighten a light or change the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s easy and allows you to engage your system without picking up your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Use These Spoken Commands To Operate Your ADT Equipment
A quick verbal command is all you need to control your integrated ADT devices. One thing to note, if you give a command to a device, such as your bedroom light or front door lock, you’ll need to use the same name you used when first configuring the device.
Here are a few commands that work 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, set the thermostat to 72 degrees.
Amazon Alexa has somewhat different phrasing, but it operates very similarly. Here are some sample commands:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay 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 questions. You may want to find out if your back door is locked or the current temperature in your home. Just speak a command like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll hear a reply.
Are There Limits To What Voice Commands Can Do?
Smart speaker integration comes with some limitations. For example, you can’t change or configure settings in your ADT smartphone app by speaking instructions. You’ll also have to provide a PIN number when carrying out sensitive actions, such as unlocking a door or disarming your security system.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Newark Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few minutes regardless of the smart speaker you have. You’ll generally follow these instructions:
- Access the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your mobile device
- In Google, navigate to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, touch the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT username and password and follow the provided instructions
Discover more in-depth instructions by visiting the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Newark
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all possible with ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you customize your new ADT system in Newark. Dial (973) 320-7894 or complete our form to take the first step.