Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has watched over families for over 150 years, but you may wonder whether this celebrated name in residential security can offer the modern-day ease of voice activation. The answer is a resounding yes! ADT does work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can control. Discover what’s possible and find suggestions for adding voice commands into your modern home security system.
Here’s What Voice Control Can Do In Your Lafayette Home
Now that you’ve confirmed you can utilize your ADT alarm system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re probably wondering what you can do. Here are a few examples:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Turn smart lights on or off
- Control connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you’re busy making dinner, and need a simple way to brighten a light or lower the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s convenient and lets you manage your system without picking up your phone or using the touchscreen panel.
Control Your ADT Devices With These Spoken Commands
A short spoken directive is all you need to operate your ADT smart home devices. Just remember, if you speak an instruction to a device, such as your living room light or thermostat, you must use the same name you used when originally setting up the device.
Manage your ADT tools with these Google Home commands:
- 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, turn the heat up by 5 degrees.
Amazon Alexa requires slightly different phrasing, but it works pretty much the same. Here are some common ones:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 40%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 68 degrees.
You can also use voice commands to ask questions. You might want to check if your front door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just speak a command like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll receive a reply.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Spoken Commands?
Voice integration does have a few restrictions. For instance, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT app by saying a command. You’ll also have to provide a PIN number when completing sensitive actions, such as disarming your security system or unlocking a door.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Lafayette Home
Setting up voice activation is straightforward regardless of the smart speaker you use. You’ll generally follow these instructions:
- Access the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your phone
- In Google, navigate to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, press the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT username and password and follow the provided instructions
Explore more comprehensive instructions in the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Lafayette
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all possible with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you design your new ADT system in Lafayette. Dial (337) 306-6995 or fill out our form to take the first step.