Abode

Editor's Review

The Abode app puts the power of complete home security right at your fingertips! 📱 With the ability to arm and disarm your system, view live and recorded video, and receive immediate security alerts, you'll have total peace of mind whether you're at home or away. This app transforms your phone or tablet into a command center for your security needs. 🚨

Easy Setup: Getting started is a breeze! 🌬️ Abode's starter kits are designed for quick and easy setup using the app. Just open your kit, follow the guided instructions, and you'll be up and running in under 30 minutes. No complicated installations or technical expertise required! 🛠️

Dashboard: Your system at a glance! 👀 The intuitive dashboard allows you to arm and disarm, view live video feeds, check recent timeline events, and execute quick actions—all from a single screen. It's your security snapshot! 📸

CUE Home Automation: Create a truly smart home with powerful automations. 💡 Imagine turning on lights and adjusting the thermostat for your morning routine, or automatically arming your system and locking doors at bedtime. The possibilities are endless! ✨

Expand Your System: Adding new devices is just as easy as the initial setup. Follow the guided instructions in the app and expand your system in minutes. Create the security and smart home ecosystem of your dreams! 💭

Customizable Notifications: Stay informed with the alerts that matter most to you. 🔔 Choose to receive notifications for everything from doors opening and closing to water leaks. Customize your notification settings to fit your lifestyle. 💧

Set Up Widgets: Access the most important actions directly from your home screen with widgets. Arming, disarming, and quick actions are just a tap away! 👆

Put Your System on Autopilot: Let Abode handle the details with location-based automation. Set up your important locations and the system will automatically arm and disarm as you come and go. 🚗

Wear OS: Control your system right from your wrist with the Wear OS app. Arm, disarm, and more with a simple glance at your watch. ⌚

Google TV: Monitor your home security on the big screen with the Abode TV app. Access live cameras, control devices, trigger quick actions, and arm/disarm your system. With a subscription, you can even review your timeline history and 24/7 video recordings. 📺

Features

• Arm and disarm your security system remotely

• View live and recorded video feeds

• Access a timeline history of system events

• Receive instant security alerts on your devices

• Create smart home automations with connected devices

• Add new devices easily through the app

• Customize notification preferences

• Control system via widgets without opening the app

• Automatic arming/disarming based on location

• Wear OS app for controlling system from your watch

• Access live cameras and control devices on Google TV

Pros

• Easy to set up and expand the system

• Customizable notifications for peace of mind

• Control from phone, tablet, watch, and TV

• Home automation for connected devices

• Hands-free arming/disarming based on location

Cons

• Requires Abode security system hardware

• Some features need a subscription