Abode

Editor's Review

The Abode app puts the power of home security right in your hands! 📱 It's designed to give you complete peace of mind, whether you're at home or away. With Abode, you can arm and disarm your system, view live and recorded video, and get a detailed timeline of events, all from your phone or tablet. 🛡️

Easy Setup: Getting started with Abode is a breeze! The starter kits are incredibly easy to set up using the app. Just open the kit, launch the app, and follow the guided instructions. You'll be up and running in under 30 minutes! ⏱️

Dashboard: The dashboard gives you a comprehensive view of your system at a glance. From here, you can arm and disarm, pull up live video feeds, view recent timeline events, and run quick actions without navigating through multiple screens. 📊

Cue Home Automation: Create powerful automations with your connected devices. Imagine your lights turning on, your thermostat adjusting, and your coffee brewing as soon as you wake up! Or, set up your system to arm automatically, lock your doors, and dim the lights when it's bedtime. All this is possible with Abode's home automation features. 💡

Expand Your System: Adding new devices to your system is just as easy as the initial setup. The app provides guided instructions to help you build out the system of your dreams in minutes. ➕

Customizable Notifications: Tailor your notifications to receive alerts only for the events that matter most to you. Whether it's a door opening, a window breaking, or a water leak being detected, you have complete control over what you're notified about. 🔔

Set Up Widgets: Add arming/disarming controls and quick actions to your widgets for fast access to your most important functions. No need to open the app every time! 🎛️

Put Your System on Autopilot: Use your phone's location to automatically arm and disarm your system as you come and go. Set up your home, work, and other frequently visited locations, and let Abode take care of the rest. 🚗

Wear OS: Control your system right from your wrist with the Abode Wear OS app! Arm, disarm, and check the status of your system without ever taking out your phone. ⌚

Google TV: With the Abode TV app, you can access live security cameras, control devices, trigger quick actions, and arm or disarm your system from your TV. With a subscription, you can also review your timeline history and access 24/7 video recordings. 📺

Features

• Arm and disarm your system remotely

• View live and recorded video footage

• Receive instant security alerts

• Create custom home automation routines

• Add new devices easily

• Customize notification preferences

• Control your system with widgets

• Automate arming/disarming with location services

• Wear OS app for control from your watch

• Google TV app for home monitoring

Pros

• Easy to set up and expand your security system

• Control your system from your phone, tablet, or watch

• Customize notifications to your preferences

• Automate your system based on your location

• Access live and recorded video from anywhere

Cons

• Requires Abode security system hardware

• Some features require a subscription