Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?

It’s no secret ADT has safeguarded families for more than 150 years, but you might wonder whether this celebrated name in residential security can offer the modern convenience of voice activation. You’ll be pleased to know the answer is yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can do. Explore what’s possible and browse suggestions for adding voice commands into your comprehensive home security system.

What Can You Actually Do With Voice Commands In Your Sioux City Home?

Now that you know you can use your ADT alarm system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re likely wondering what you can do. Here are some ideas:

Arm and disarm your system
Dim smart lights
Activate connected smart locks
Change thermostat settings

If you have your hands full with dinner, kids, or groceries, and need a fast way to brighten a light or change the temperature, just speak a command. It’s convenient and allows you to engage your system without grabbing your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.

Operate Your ADT Equipment With These Voice Commands

A quick spoken command is all you need to operate your ADT smart home devices. One thing to note, if you verbalize a command to a device, like your front door lock or bedroom light, you must use the same name you used when first configuring the device.

Control your ADT tools with the following 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 has somewhat different instructions, but it works very similarly. Here several common ones:

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 70 degrees.

You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You might want to find out if a door is locked or the current temperature in your home. Just say a command like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll get a response.

Are There Limits To What Voice Commands Can Do?

Smart speaker integration comes with a few limitations. For example, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT smartphone app by speaking a voice command. You’ll also need to provide a PIN when completing sensitive actions, such as turning off your security system or unlocking a door.

How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Sioux City Home

Configuring voice activation only takes a few minutes regardless of the smart speaker you own. You’ll typically follow these instructions:

Open the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone
In Google, navigate to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, tap the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
Do a search for ADT
Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
Enter your ADT username and password and follow the provided steps

Discover more in-depth instructions through the ADT help center:

Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Sioux City

Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all possible with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you build your new ADT security system in Sioux City. Dial (712) 796-2024 or submit our form to take the first step.