Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has safeguarded families for over 150 years, but you may wonder whether this revered name in home security can provide the modern-day ease of voice activation. The answer is a resounding yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can do. Explore what’s possible and find recommendations for integrating voice control into your modern home security system.
Here’s What Voice Commands Can Do In Your Myrtle Beach Home
Now that you know you can utilize your ADT alarm system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re probably thinking about what you might do. Here are some ideas:
- 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 quick way to turn on lights or change the temperature, just say the command. It’s easy and lets you control your system without reaching for your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Commands To Control Your ADT Equipment
A simple spoken command is all it takes to activate your connected ADT devices. One thing to note, if you speak an instruction to a specific device, like your front door lock or bedroom light, you’ll need to use the name you already assigned to 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 works about the same, but requires slightly different phrasing. Here a few sample commands:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on the (light name).
- Alexa, [[lock the (door name)]].
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 68 degrees.
You can also ask questions. You may want to know if your back door is locked or the current temperature setting. 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 Voice Controls?
Smart speaker integration has a few limitations. For instance, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT smartphone app by saying a command. You’ll also need to enter a PIN number when completing certain tasks, such as unlocking a door or turning off your alarm system.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Myrtle Beach Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few steps regardless of the smart speaker you own. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Open the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your phone
- In Google, head to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, touch the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT username and password and follow the provided steps
Discover more in-depth instructions in the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Myrtle Beach
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all available with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you design your new ADT system in Myrtle Beach. Dial (843) 310-1682 or fill out our form to take the first step.