Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has protected families for over 150 years, but you may ask yourself if this revered name in home security can provide the modern-day ease of voice activation. You’ll be pleased to know the answer is yes! ADT does work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can control. Explore what’s possible and find recommendations for adding voice commands into your comprehensive home security system.
Here’s What Voice Control Can Do In Your Yakima Home
Now that you’ve confirmed you can use your ADT alarm system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re probably curious as to what’s possible. Here are some ideas:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Adjust smart lights
- Control connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you’ve got your hands full with kids, dinner, or groceries, and need a simple way to brighten a light or change the temperature, just say the command. It’s easy and allows you to manage your system without grabbing your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Use These Spoken Commands To Manage Your ADT Components
A simple spoken directive is all it takes to activate your ADT smart home devices. One thing to note, When commanding a device, like your front door lock or bedroom light, you’ll have to use the name you previously gave 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, set the thermostat to 68 degrees.
Amazon Alexa uses slightly different instructions, but it functions about the same. Here are some sample commands:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 60%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 70 degrees.
You can also ask questions. You may want to find out if your back door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just say a command like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll get an answer.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Spoken Commands?
Voice integration does have a few limitations. For example, you can’t change or configure settings in your ADT smartphone app by saying a command. You’ll also need to supply a PIN number when carrying out sensitive actions, such as unlocking a door or disarming your alarm system.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Yakima Home
Configuring voice activation is straightforward regardless of the smart speaker you own. You’ll typically follow these steps:
- Open the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your smartphone
- In Google, navigate to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, touch the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT username and password and follow the provided steps
Explore more detailed instructions through the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Yakima
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all within reach when you choose ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you design your new ADT system in Yakima. Phone (509) 240-9777 or fill out our form to begin.