Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?

It’s no secret ADT has watched over families for more than 150 years, but you may wonder whether this celebrated name in residential security is able to offer the modern convenience of voice activation. The answer is a resounding yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can accomplish. Discover what’s possible and get suggestions for adding voice control into your new home security system.

Here’s What Voice Commands Can Do In Your Arlington Home

Now that you know you can use your ADT home security with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re probably curious as to what you can do. Here are a few examples:

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

If you’re busy making dinner, and need a quick way to switch on a light or change the temperature, just speak a command. It’s easy and permits you to manage your system without picking up your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.

Control Your ADT Devices With These Spoken Commands

A quick spoken directive is all you need to operate your integrated ADT devices. One thing to note, if you speak an instruction to a device, such as your front door lock or bedroom light, you’ll need to use the name you already gave the device.

Operate 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 4 degrees.

Amazon Alexa works about the same, but needs somewhat different phrasing. Here several sample commands:

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 72 degrees.

You can also use voice commands to ask questions. You may 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 receive a response.

Are There Limits To What Voice Controls Can Do?

Smart speaker integration comes with some limitations. For example, you can’t modify settings in your ADT smartphone app by speaking a voice command. You also must supply a PIN number when performing sensitive actions, such as disarming your home’s security system or unlocking a door.

How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Arlington Home

Establishing voice activation is straightforward regardless of the smart speaker you use. You’ll generally follow these steps:

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

Explore more detailed instructions by visiting the ADT help center:

Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Arlington

Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all available with ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you design your new ADT security system in Arlington. Dial (703) 546-7973 or complete our form to begin.