Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?

You know ADT has protected families for over 150 years, but you might ask yourself if this celebrated name in residential security can provide the modern-day ease of voice activation. You’ll be pleased to hear the answer is yes! ADT does work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can accomplish. Discover what’s possible and browse tips for adding voice commands into your new home security system.

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

Now that you’ve confirmed you can control your ADT alarm system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you might be curious as to what you might do. Here are some ideas:

Arm and disarm your system
Turn smart lights off or on
Activate connected smart locks
Manage 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 convenient and allows you to manage your system without reaching for your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.

Use These Voice Commands To Manage Your ADT Components

A quick spoken directive is all it takes to control your integrated ADT devices. Just remember, When commanding a device, like your living room light or thermostat, you’ll need to use the same name you used when first installing 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 off the (light name).
Hey Google, turn the heat up by 4 degrees.

Amazon Alexa uses slightly different commands, but it operates about the same. Here are several sample commands:

Alexa, arm ADT in stay 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 ask your smart speaker questions. You might want to find out if your front door is locked or the current temperature in your home. Just speak a command like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll get an answer.

Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Controls?

Voice integration comes with some limitations. For instance, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT app by speaking instructions. You also must enter a PIN when completing sensitive actions, such as turning off your home’s security system or unlocking a door.

How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Asheville Home

Setting up voice activation only takes a few steps regardless of the smart speaker you use. You’ll generally follow these instructions:

Access the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your smartphone
In Google, head to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, press the menu, then select Skills & Games.
Search for ADT
Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
Sign in with your ADT username and password and follow the provided instructions

You can find more detailed instructions by visiting the ADT help center:

Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Asheville

Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all within reach when you choose ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you build your new ADT alarm system in Asheville. Dial (828) 202-7229 or submit our form to get started.