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 revered name in residential security can offer the modern convenience of voice activation. You’ll be glad to hear the answer is yes! ADT does work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can accomplish. See what’s possible and find recommendations for adding voice activation into your modern home security system.

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

Now that you’re aware you can utilize your ADT home security with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you may be curious as to what you can do. Here are some possibilities:

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

If you’ve got your hands full with dinner, kids, or groceries, and need a quick way to switch on a light or adjust the temperature, just speak a command. It’s easy and permits you to control your system without picking up your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.

Control Your ADT Devices With These Voice Instructions

A quick verbal command is all you need to activate your integrated ADT devices. Keep in mind, When operating a device, like your front door lock or bedroom light, you’ll need 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, set the thermostat to 70 degrees.

Amazon Alexa uses somewhat different phrasing, but it functions very similarly. Here several common ones:

Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
Alexa, disarm ADT
Alexa, turn off the (light name).
Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 60%.
Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 72 degrees.

You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You might want to know if your back 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 hear a response.

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

Smart speaker integration comes with a few limitations. For example, you can’t modify settings in your home security app by speaking instructions. You’ll also have to enter a PIN number when completing certain tasks, such as turning off your home’s security system or unlocking a door.

How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Augusta Home

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

Open the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your phone
In Google, head to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, touch the menu, then select Skills & Games.
Do a search for ADT
Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
Log in with your ADT username and password and follow the instructions

You can find more comprehensive instructions through the ADT help center:

Get Top-Tier Security And Everyday Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Augusta

Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all available with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you build your new ADT alarm system in Augusta. Dial (706) 397-7051 or fill out our form to take the first step.