Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?

It’s no secret ADT has watched over families for more than 150 years, but you might ask yourself if this celebrated name in home security can provide the everyday convenience of voice activation. You’ll be happy to hear the answer is yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can control. Discover what’s possible and find suggestions for incorporating voice commands into your comprehensive home security system.

What Can You Actually Do With Voice Activation In Your Lakeland Home?

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

Disarm and arm your system
Turn smart lights off or on
Lock or unlock connected smart locks
Manage thermostat settings

If you’re busy making dinner, and need a fast way to brighten a light or adjust the temperature, just say the command. It’s convenient and permits you to engage your system without picking up your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.

Use These Voice Instructions To Control Your ADT Components

A simple verbal command is all it takes to activate your integrated ADT devices. One thing to note, if you give a command to a specific device, like your front door lock or bedroom light, you’ll need to use the name you previously assigned to 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 2 degrees.

Amazon Alexa requires slightly different instructions, but it works very similarly. Here several sample commands:

Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
Alexa, disarm ADT
Alexa, turn off the (light name).
Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 50%.
Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 72 degrees.

You can also use voice commands to ask questions. You might want to find out if your front door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just say a command like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll receive an answer.

Are There Limits To What Voice Controls Can Do?

Voice activation comes with a few limitations. To illustrate, you can’t modify settings in your home security app by saying a command. You also must supply a PIN when performing certain actions, such as unlocking a door or disarming your security system.

How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Lakeland 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 Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your smartphone
In Google, go to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, press the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
Do a search for ADT
Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
Enter your ADT credentials and follow the provided steps

You can find more comprehensive instructions in the ADT help center:

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

Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all within reach when you choose ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you build your new ADT system in Lakeland. Call (863) 225-1652 or fill out our form to begin.