Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?

It’s no secret ADT has safeguarded families for over 150 years, but you might wonder whether 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 plenty you can accomplish. See what’s possible and get suggestions for integrating voice activation into your new home security system.

What Can You Really Do With Voice Commands In Your Jonesboro Home?

Now that you know you can control your ADT home security with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re likely wondering what you can do. Here are a few examples:

Disarm and arm your system
Dim smart lights
Control connected smart locks
Manage thermostat settings

When you have your hands full with dinner, kids, or groceries, and need a fast way to switch on a light or adjust the temperature, just speak a command. It’s easy and allows you to engage your system without reaching for your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.

Use These Voice Commands To Manage Your ADT Equipment

A simple spoken directive is all you need to activate your integrated ADT devices. One thing to note, if you speak an instruction to a specific device, such as your living room light or thermostat, you’ll have to use the name you already assigned to the device.

Operate 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 slightly different commands, but it functions about the same. Here are some sample commands:

Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
Alexa, disarm ADT
Alexa, turn on the (light name).
Alexa, [[lock the (door name)]].
Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 72 degrees.

You can also use voice commands to ask questions. You may want to check if your front door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just speak a phrase like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll receive a response.

Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Spoken Commands?

Smart speaker integration has a few limitations. To illustrate, you can’t change or configure settings in your ADT smartphone app by saying a command. You’ll also have to enter a PIN when carrying out sensitive actions, such as turning off your home’s security system or unlocking a door.

How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Jonesboro Home

Establishing voice activation only takes a few minutes no matter what smart speaker you have. You’ll follow these steps:

Go to the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your smartphone
In Google, head to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, tap the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
Perform a search for ADT
Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
Enter your ADT username and password and follow the instructions

Explore more comprehensive instructions by visiting the ADT help center:

Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Jonesboro

Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all available with ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you design your new ADT alarm system in Jonesboro. Dial (870) 705-5022 or complete our form to take the first step.