Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?

You likely know ADT has safeguarded families for over 150 years, but you might wonder whether this revered name in residential security can provide the modern-day ease of voice activation. The answer is an absolute yes! ADT does work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can control. Explore what’s possible and find recommendations for adding voice control into your comprehensive home security system.

What Can You Do With Voice Commands In Your Palm Springs Home?

Now that you’re aware you can use your ADT home security system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re probably thinking about what you might do. Here are some ideas:

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

If you’re busy making dinner, and need a fast way to turn on lights or change the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s easy and permits you to manage your system without picking up your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.

Use These Spoken Commands To Operate Your ADT Components

A short verbal command is all it takes to control your connected ADT devices. Keep in mind, if you give a command to a specific device, like your front door lock or bedroom light, you must use the name you already assigned to 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 off the (light name).
Hey Google, set the thermostat to 68 degrees.

Amazon Alexa functions almost the same, but calls for somewhat different commands. Here several sample commands:

Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
Alexa, disarm ADT
Alexa, turn off the (light name).
Alexa, [[lock the (door name)]].
Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 68 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. Just speak a command like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll get a reply.

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

Voice activation comes with some limitations. For example, you can’t adjust settings in your home security app by saying a command. You’ll also have to enter a PIN when completing certain tasks, such as unlocking a door or turning off your home’s security system.

How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Palm Springs Home

Setting up voice activation is straightforward regardless of the smart speaker you have. You’ll typically follow these instructions:

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

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

Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Palm Springs

Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all within reach when you choose ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you customize your new ADT alarm system in Palm Springs. Call (760) 230-3527 or fill out our form to take the first step.