Abode

Editor's Review

🏡🛡️ Take control of your home security with the Abode app! This app brings peace of mind right to your fingertips, allowing you to arm and disarm your system, view live and recorded video, get a timeline history of all system events, and receive immediate security alerts – all from your phone or tablet. It's like having a personal security guard in your pocket!

🚀 EASY SETUP: Getting started with Abode is a breeze! The starter kits are designed for simplicity, and with the guided instructions in the app, you'll be up and running in under 30 minutes. Say goodbye to complicated installations! 🎉

📊 DASHBOARD: The dashboard provides a comprehensive overview of your system at a glance. From arming and disarming to pulling up live video and viewing recent timeline events, everything is right there on one screen. Quick actions are also available for immediate control. ⏱️

💡 CUE HOME AUTOMATION: Imagine your home adapting to your lifestyle! With Cue Home Automation, you can create powerful automations using your connected devices. Set your lights, thermostats, and security system to work in harmony, making your home smarter and more responsive. 🌟

➕ EXPAND YOUR SYSTEM: Growing your Abode system is simple. Adding new devices through the app is incredibly easy with guided instructions, allowing you to build the system of your dreams in just minutes. 🛠️

🔔 CUSTOMIZABLE NOTIFICATIONS: Stay informed with customizable notifications. Choose what you want to be alerted to, whether it’s doors opening, water leaks, or any other event. Tailor your notifications to your preferences for the perfect balance of awareness. 🔕

📱 SET UP WIDGETS: Quick access is key! Add arming, disarming, and quick actions to your widgets, so you can manage your most important tasks without even opening the app. It’s all about convenience! ⏳

📍 PUT YOUR SYSTEM ON AUTOPILOT: Automate your security with location-based arming and disarming. Set up your important locations, and let Abode handle the rest, automatically adapting to your comings and goings. 🚗

⌚ WEAR OS: Control your Abode system right from your wrist! The Wear OS app allows you to manage many of your system functions directly from your Wear OS watch. ⌚

📺 GOOGLE TV: The Abode TV app extends your security to your television. Access live security cameras, control devices, trigger quick actions, and arm or disarm your system. With a subscription, you can also review your timeline history and access 24/7 video recordings. 🎬

Features

• Arm and disarm system remotely

• View live and recorded video

• Get timeline history of system events

• Receive immediate security alerts

• Easy setup with guided instructions

• Create home automation with connected devices

• Add new devices easily

• Customize notifications for specific events

• Control system with widgets

• Automate arming and disarming with location

• Wear OS app for watch control

• Google TV app for camera access and control

Pros

• Easy to set up and expand the system

• Customizable notifications for various events

• Control system with widgets and location automation

• Wear OS app for convenient control

• Google TV app to access cameras and control devices

Cons

• Requires Abode starter kits

• Advanced features need a subscription