Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has watched over families for over 150 years, but you might wonder whether this trusted name in residential security can provide the modern convenience of voice activation. The answer is an absolute yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can control. See what’s possible and find suggestions for integrating voice control into your modern home security system.
What Can You Actually Do With Voice Activation In Your Fort Wayne Home?
Now that you’ve confirmed you can use your ADT home security with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re likely thinking about what you can do. Here are a few examples:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Control connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you’ve got your hands full with kids, dinner, or groceries, and need a quick way to brighten a light or change the temperature, just say the command. It’s easy and permits you to control your system without reaching for your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Control Your ADT Devices With These Voice Instructions
A short spoken directive is all it takes to activate your ADT smart home devices. Just remember, When controlling a device, such as your bedroom light or front door lock, you’ll have to use the same name you used when first setting up the device.
Manage 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 70 degrees.
Amazon Alexa requires somewhat different commands, but it functions very similarly. Here several common ones:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 50%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 70 degrees.
You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You might want to know if a door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just speak a command like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll receive a response.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Commands?
Voice integration comes with some limitations. To illustrate, you can’t modify settings in your home security app by speaking a voice command. You also must enter a PIN when completing certain actions, such as unlocking a door or turning off your home’s security system.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Fort Wayne Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few steps no matter what smart speaker you use. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Access the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your mobile device
- In Google, head to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, press the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT username and password and follow the provided instructions
You can find more in-depth instructions in the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Fort Wayne
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all possible with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you customize your new ADT security system in Fort Wayne. Phone (260) 203-1992 or submit our form to begin.