Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?

It’s no secret ADT has protected families for over 150 years, but you might question if this trusted name in home security can provide the modern convenience of voice activation. You’ll be happy to hear the answer is yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can accomplish. Discover what’s possible and find suggestions for incorporating voice commands into your modern home security system.

What Can You Do With Voice Activation In Your Waco Home?

Now that you’ve confirmed you can use your ADT alarm system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re probably wondering what you might do. Here are a few examples:

Arm and disarm your system
Turn smart lights off or on
Activate connected smart locks
Manage thermostat settings

If you’re busy helping kids or making dinner, and need a simple way to turn on lights or adjust the temperature, just say the command. It’s easy and allows you to engage your system without reaching for your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.

Control Your ADT Components With These Spoken Commands

A simple spoken directive is all you need to control your ADT smart home devices. One thing to note, if you speak an instruction to a device, like your living room light or thermostat, you must use the same name you used when first configuring the device.

Control 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 on the (light name).
Hey Google, turn the heat up by 5 degrees.

Amazon Alexa functions almost the same, but calls for slightly different phrasing. Here a few sample commands:

Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
Alexa, disarm ADT
Alexa, turn on the (light name).
Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 50%.
Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 72 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. Just speak a command like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll receive an answer.

Are There Limits To What Spoken Commands Can Do?

Voice activation comes with a few limitations. For instance, you can’t change or configure settings in your ADT smartphone app by speaking instructions. You’ll also have to supply a PIN when carrying out certain tasks, such as unlocking a door or turning off your home’s security system.

How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Waco Home

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

Go to the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your phone
In Google, go to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. inside 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 credentials and follow the instructions

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

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

Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all possible with ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you design your new ADT security system in Waco. Phone (254) 236-5604 or complete our form to begin.