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 question if this trusted name in residential security can offer the modern convenience 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 plenty you can control. Discover what’s possible and find suggestions for adding voice activation into your new home security system.
Here’s What Voice Commands Can Do In Your Shreveport Home
Now that you’re aware you can utilize your ADT home security system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you might be curious as to what you might do. Here are a few examples:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Control connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you have your hands full with dinner, kids, or groceries, and need a quick way to switch on a light or change the temperature, just speak a command. It’s a breeze and lets you control your system without picking up your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Manage Your ADT Devices With These Voice Commands
A short spoken directive is all you need to control your connected ADT devices. One thing to note, if you speak an instruction to a specific device, like your front door lock or bedroom light, you’ll have to use the name you already assigned to 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 on the (light name).
- Hey Google, turn the heat up by 4 degrees.
Amazon Alexa requires somewhat different phrasing, but it works very similarly. Here a few sample commands:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 60%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 72 degrees.
You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You may want to find out if a door is locked or the current temperature in your home. Just say a command like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll hear a reply.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Spoken Commands?
Voice activation has a few restrictions. For instance, you can’t change or configure settings in your home security app by saying a command. You also must enter a PIN when carrying out certain actions, such as disarming your home’s security system or unlocking a door.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Shreveport Home
Establishing voice activation is straightforward no matter what smart speaker you use. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Access the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your mobile device
- In Google, navigate to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, tap the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT credentials 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 Shreveport
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all within reach when you choose ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you design your new ADT system in Shreveport. Dial (318) 228-1466 or fill out our form to get started.