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It’s no secret ADT has protected families for over 150 years, but you might question if this celebrated name in home security can provide the modern convenience of voice activation. You’ll be happy to know the answer is yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can do. Explore what’s possible and find suggestions for integrating voice activation into your new home security system.

Here’s What Voice Activation Can Do In Your Evansville Home

Now that you know you can utilize your ADT home security with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you might be curious as to what you can do. Here are some ideas:

• Disarm and arm your system
• Switch smart lights off or on
• Activate connected smart locks
• Adjust thermostat settings

If you’re busy making dinner, and need a quick way to switch on a light or adjust the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s easy and lets you control your system without grabbing your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.

Use These Voice Commands To Control Your ADT Components

A quick spoken directive is all it takes to operate your connected ADT devices. One thing to note, if you verbalize a command to a specific device, such as your living room light or thermostat, you must use the name you previously assigned to the device.

Here are some 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 off the (light name).
• Hey Google, set the thermostat to 72 degrees.

Amazon Alexa has somewhat different phrasing, but it works pretty much the same. Here are some common ones:

• 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 ask questions. You might want to check if a 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.

Are There Limits To What Spoken Commands Can Do?

Smart speaker integration does have a few limitations. For instance, you can’t change or configure settings in your home security app by saying a command. You’ll also need to provide a PIN number when completing certain tasks, such as unlocking a door or disarming your home’s security system.

How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Evansville Home

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

1. Go to the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your smartphone
2. In Google, head to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, tap the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
3. Perform a search for ADT
4. Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
5. Log in with your ADT username and password and follow the instructions

Discover more detailed instructions in the ADT help center:

• Linking to Amazon Alexa
• Connecting to Google Home

Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Evansville

Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all possible with ADT. Your local authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you build your new ADT system in Evansville. Phone (812) 200-5693 or fill out our form to begin.