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 question if this revered name in residential security can provide the modern convenience of voice activation. You’ll be pleased to hear the answer is yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can accomplish. Discover what’s possible and browse tips for incorporating voice control into your modern home security system.

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

Now that you know you can control your ADT alarm system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you may be curious as to what you might do. Here are a few examples:

Disarm and arm your system
Dim smart lights
Activate connected smart locks
Adjust thermostat settings

If you’ve got your hands full with groceries, dinner, or kids, and need a simple way to brighten a light or adjust the temperature, just say the command. It’s a breeze and allows you to control your system without reaching for your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.

Use These Voice Commands To Control Your ADT Components

A short spoken directive is all you need to activate your connected ADT devices. One thing to note, if you speak an instruction to a device, such as your bedroom light or front door lock, you’ll have to use the same name you used when originally 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 2 degrees.

Amazon Alexa uses somewhat different phrasing, but it operates about the same. Here several common ones:

Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
Alexa, disarm ADT
Alexa, turn off the (light name).
Alexa, [[lock the (door name)]].
Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 70 degrees.

You can also use voice commands to ask questions. You might want to know if your back door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just say a command like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll receive a response.

Are There Limits To What Spoken Commands Can Do?

Smart speaker integration comes with a few restrictions. For instance, you can’t modify settings in your ADT smartphone app by saying a command. You’ll also have to supply a PIN number when performing sensitive actions, such as unlocking a door or turning off your home’s security system.

How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Davenport Home

Establishing voice activation is straightforward no matter what smart speaker you own. You’ll generally follow these steps:

Go to the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your phone
In Google, navigate to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, press the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
Search for ADT
Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
Log in with your ADT username and password and follow the provided instructions

Discover more detailed instructions by visiting the ADT help center:

Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Davenport

Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all within reach when you choose ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you design your new ADT alarm system in Davenport. Phone (563) 231-4633 or complete our form to get started.