Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has safeguarded families for over 150 years, but you might ask yourself if this celebrated name in residential security can provide the modern convenience of voice activation. The answer is an absolute yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can do. Discover what’s possible and browse recommendations for incorporating voice control into your comprehensive home security system.
What Can You Really Do With Voice Commands In Your Killeen Home?
Now that you know you can use your ADT home security with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re probably curious as to what you can do. Here are some ideas:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Activate connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you have your hands full with dinner, kids, or groceries, and need a fast way to brighten a light or lower the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s convenient and lets you engage your system without grabbing your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Manage Your ADT Equipment With These Voice Commands
A short verbal command is all it takes to operate your integrated ADT devices. Just remember, When controlling a specific device, like your living room light or thermostat, you’ll have to use the name you already gave the device.
Here are some 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 operates almost the same, but requires slightly different commands. Here are some sample commands:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 40%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 70 degrees.
You can also ask questions. You might want to check if your back door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just speak a command like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll hear a response.
Are There Limits To What Spoken Commands Can Do?
Smart speaker integration does have a few restrictions. For instance, you can’t modify settings in your ADT smartphone app by speaking a voice command. You’ll also need to provide a PIN when carrying out sensitive actions, such as disarming your alarm system or unlocking a door.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Killeen Home
Configuring voice activation is straightforward no matter what smart speaker you have. You’ll generally follow these steps:
- 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. Within the Alexa app, touch the menu, then choose 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 instructions
Explore more detailed instructions by visiting the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Killeen
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all within reach when you choose ADT. Your local authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you design your new ADT system in Killeen. Phone (254) 236-2429 or submit our form to take the first step.