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 wonder whether this trusted name in residential security is able to offer the modern-day ease of voice activation. You’ll be glad to hear the answer is yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can do. See what’s possible and browse tips for incorporating voice commands into your new home security system.

Here’s What Voice Activation Can Do In Your Appleton Home

Now that you know you can utilize your ADT home security with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re probably wondering what’s possible. Here are a few examples:

Arm and disarm your system
Adjust smart lights
Lock or unlock connected smart locks
Change thermostat settings

If you’re busy helping kids or making dinner, and need a simple way to turn on lights or change the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s convenient and permits you to manage your system without picking up your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.

Use These Voice Instructions To Operate Your ADT Components

A quick spoken directive is all you need to control your ADT smart home devices. One thing to note, When commanding a device, like your front door lock or bedroom light, you’ll need to use the same name you used when originally installing 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, set the thermostat to 70 degrees.

Amazon Alexa functions almost the same, but calls for slightly different commands. Here are some examples:

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 72 degrees.

You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You might want to check if your back door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just say a command 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 has some limitations. For example, you can’t modify settings in your home security app by speaking a voice command. You’ll also need to enter a PIN number when performing certain tasks, such as unlocking a door or turning off your alarm system.

How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Appleton Home

Setting up voice activation only takes a few minutes no matter what smart speaker you own. You’ll typically follow these steps:

Access the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your mobile device
In Google, go to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, press the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
Search for ADT
Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
Enter your ADT credentials and follow the instructions

Explore more in-depth instructions in the ADT help center:

Get Top-Tier Security And Everyday Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Appleton

Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all within reach when you choose ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you design your new ADT system in Appleton. Call (920) 309-5628 or fill out our form to take the first step.