Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has safeguarded families for more than 150 years, but you might question if this trusted name in home security can offer the modern-day ease of voice activation. The answer is a resounding yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can accomplish. Explore what’s possible and get tips for adding voice control into your comprehensive home security system.
What Can You Really Do With Voice Commands In Your Oklahoma City Home?
Now that you know you can utilize your ADT alarm system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re likely thinking about what’s possible. Here are some possibilities:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Adjust smart lights
- Control connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you’re busy cooking or exercising, and need a fast way to switch on a light or adjust the temperature, just say the command. It’s a breeze and lets you manage your system without picking up your phone or using the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Instructions To Operate Your ADT Devices
A quick spoken command is all you need to operate your ADT smart home devices. Just remember, if you give a command to a specific device, such as your bedroom light or front door lock, you’ll have to use the name you previously assigned to the device.
Here are several 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 68 degrees.
Amazon Alexa uses slightly different instructions, but it functions about the same. Here several examples:
- 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 70 degrees.
You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You may want to check if a 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?
Smart speaker integration does have some restrictions. To illustrate, you can’t modify settings in your home security app by speaking a voice command. You also must provide a PIN when completing sensitive actions, such as unlocking a door or turning off your security system.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Oklahoma City Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few minutes no matter what smart speaker you use. You’ll follow these instructions:
- Access the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone
- In Google, go to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, press the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT username and password and follow the provided instructions
You can find more detailed instructions in the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Oklahoma City
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all within reach when you choose ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you build your new ADT system in Oklahoma City. Phone (405) 347-5898 or fill out our form to get started.