Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?

It’s no secret ADT has protected families for over 150 years, but you may ask yourself if this celebrated name in residential security is able to 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 quite a bit you can control. Discover what’s possible and find suggestions for incorporating voice activation into your comprehensive home security system.

What Can You Do With Voice Commands In Your Sacramento Home?

Now that you’re aware you can control your ADT alarm system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re likely thinking about what you might do. Here are a few examples:

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

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

Use These Voice Instructions To Operate Your ADT Devices

A quick spoken command is all it takes to activate your ADT smart home devices. Keep in mind, When commanding a specific device, such as your living room light or thermostat, you’ll have to use the same name you used when originally setting up the device.

Here are several commands you can use with Google Home:

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, set the thermostat to 70 degrees.

Amazon Alexa has slightly different phrasing, but it works very similarly. Here 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 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 of your thermostat. Just say a command like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll receive a reply.

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

Voice integration does have some restrictions. To illustrate, you can’t modify settings in your ADT smartphone app by saying a command. You also must enter a PIN when completing certain tasks, such as turning off your alarm system or unlocking a door.

How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Sacramento Home

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

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

You can find more in-depth instructions by visiting the ADT help center:

Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Sacramento

Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all within reach when you choose ADT. Your local authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you build your new ADT security system in Sacramento. Dial (916) 407-0556 or fill out our form to begin.