Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You know ADT has protected families for more than 150 years, but you might wonder whether this revered name in home security can offer the modern-day ease of voice activation. The answer is a definitive yes! ADT does work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can control. See what’s possible and browse suggestions for adding voice activation into your new home security system.
Here’s What Voice Control Can Do In Your Santa Fe Home
Now that you know you can utilize your ADT home security with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re probably wondering what you can do. Here are a few examples:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Activate connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you’ve got your hands full with dinner, kids, or groceries, and need a quick way to turn on lights or lower the temperature, just speak a command. It’s convenient and allows you to engage your system without reaching for your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Use These Spoken Commands To Control Your ADT Devices
A simple spoken command is all it takes to activate your integrated ADT devices. One thing to note, if you speak an instruction to a device, such as your bedroom light or front door lock, you’ll have to use the name you already gave the device.
Here are some commands you can use 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 has slightly different instructions, but it works about the same. Here several common ones:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on 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 might want to check if your front door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just speak a phrase like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll hear a response.
Are There Limits To What Spoken Commands Can Do?
Voice activation does have a few limitations. To illustrate, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT app by saying a command. You also must enter a PIN number when performing certain actions, such as unlocking a door or turning off your security system.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Santa Fe Home
Establishing voice activation only takes a few minutes no matter what smart speaker you have. You’ll generally follow these steps:
- Open the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your phone
- In Google, go to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, tap the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT credentials and follow the provided instructions
Discover more in-depth instructions in the ADT help center:
Get Top-Tier Security And Everyday Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Santa Fe
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home 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 Santa Fe. Phone (505) 317-7139 or complete our form to take the first step.