Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?

It’s no secret ADT has watched over families for over 150 years, but you might ask yourself if this celebrated name in residential security can provide the modern convenience of voice activation. You’ll be happy to know the answer is yes! ADT does work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can do. Explore what’s possible and find tips for integrating voice activation into your modern home security system.

What Can You Actually Do With Voice Commands In Your Bowling Green Home?

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

Disarm and arm your system
Dim smart lights
Lock or unlock connected smart locks
Manage thermostat settings

If you’re busy helping kids or making dinner, and need a quick way to turn on lights or lower the temperature, just say the command. It’s convenient and lets you control your system without picking up your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.

Control Your ADT Equipment With These Voice Commands

A short spoken command is all you need to control your connected ADT devices. Just remember, When controlling a device, like your bedroom light or front door lock, you’ll need to use the same name you used when first configuring 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 4 degrees.

Amazon Alexa works about the same, but calls for slightly different phrasing. Here a few examples:

Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
Alexa, disarm ADT
Alexa, turn on the (light name).
Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 60%.
Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 68 degrees.

You can also use voice commands to ask questions. You might want to know if a door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just speak a phrase like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll receive an answer.

Are There Limits To What Spoken Commands Can Do?

Voice activation does have some limitations. For instance, you can’t adjust settings in your home security app by speaking a voice command. You also must provide a PIN number when completing sensitive actions, such as turning off your alarm system or unlocking a door.

How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Bowling Green Home

Setting up voice activation only takes a few minutes no matter what smart speaker you use. You’ll typically follow these steps:

Go to the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone
In Google, go to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, tap the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
Perform a search for ADT
Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
Enter your ADT credentials and follow the provided instructions

Explore more comprehensive instructions by visiting the ADT help center:

Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Bowling Green

Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all available with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you build your new ADT security system in Bowling Green. Dial (270) 262-8554 or submit our form to take the first step.