Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has safeguarded families for more than 150 years, but you may question if this revered name in residential security can offer the everyday convenience of voice activation. The answer is a definitive yes! ADT does work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can control. See what’s possible and get recommendations for adding voice activation into your modern home security system.
Here’s What Voice Activation Can Do In Your Provo Home
Now that you know you can control your ADT home security with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re probably thinking about what you can do. Here are some ideas:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Toggle smart lights on or off
- Control connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you’re busy cooking or exercising, and need a fast way to switch on a light or lower the temperature, just say the command. It’s convenient and allows you to manage your system without grabbing your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Commands To Operate Your ADT Devices
A short spoken command is all you need to control your ADT smart home devices. Keep in mind, if you verbalize a command to a specific device, like your living room light or thermostat, you’ll have to use the same name you used when originally configuring the device.
Here are several 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 off the (light name).
- Hey Google, set the thermostat to 70 degrees.
Amazon Alexa requires slightly different phrasing, but it operates very similarly. Here a few sample commands:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, [[lock the (door name)]].
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 72 degrees.
You can also ask questions. You might want to know if a door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just say a command like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll get a response.
Are There Limits To What Voice Commands Can Do?
Smart speaker integration has some restrictions. For example, you can’t modify settings in your home security app by speaking instructions. You also must provide a PIN number when performing certain actions, such as unlocking a door or disarming your alarm system.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Provo Home
Establishing voice activation only takes a few minutes regardless of the smart speaker you own. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Open the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your mobile device
- In Google, head to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, touch the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT credentials and follow the provided steps
You can find more comprehensive instructions through the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Provo
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all possible with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you build your new ADT security system in Provo. Call (801) 980-2683 or complete our form to begin.