![]() ![]() (Read our SimpliSafe review to see how easy that system was to install.)įirst things first: In your abode box, you’ll find a nifty little card with five steps for setup. This is a big draw, and it’s something that brands like SimpliSafe have dialed-in. So I was expecting a fast and easy installation. ![]() For its price ($159 for a basic kit), though, it’s a good deal.Ībode prides itself on two things: home automation and DIY setup. ![]() Instead, it focuses on Alexa and Google Assistant integrations. At the same time, it lacks HomeKit, Z-Wave, and Zigbee compatibility, which are some of the best features of the Smart Security Hub. It’s better because it’s Wi-Fi-ready, which means you won’t need an Ethernet cable. Depending on how you look at it, it’s more or less advanced than the Smart Security Hub. Now, about the third Gateway option, abode recently released the Abode Security Hub. Plus, it comes with features to stop burglaries, like a motion sensor and a loud siren. Since you’ll likely place the Gateway in a central location, the built-in camera can help you monitor that location without adding an extra device. So the iota Gateway (pictured above) is all-around better looking, and it offers an added layer of video security. Honestly, the Smart Security Hub looks like an internet router from the ’90s. Otherwise, both units are identical, except that the iota is more compact – hence the name iota, meaning “an extremely small amount” 1 – and it connects to Wi-Fi as opposed to its predecessor that requires an Ethernet connection. The iota comes with a built-in 1080p HD camera with motion detection the Gen 2 Gateway doesn’t. You have three options with abode, but when I began testing the system, there were only two: the iota Gateway and the Smart Security Hub. But at the end of the day, it’s just marketing speak for a base station. It’s called the Gateway because of its ability to connect you to a whole world of home automation. Plain and simple, the Gateway is your central base station or hub. A few days later, it arrived on my doorstep well-packed and ready to go. That aside, I didn’t have any problems with my order. The pictures for the different kits kind of look alike, so be watchful! I suggest double checking your order before clicking the checkout button. However, if I were to have one gripe, it’d be that the kits can somehow still be confusing although there are only three options. Overall, the buying process went smoothly. abode Security System Kits and Prices abode Kits As you’ll see, the all-in-one iota Gateway with its built-in HD security camera is impressive, and I think abode’s traditional Gateway could leave you wanting for more. Pro Tip: abode’s iota security kits start at $329, and they’re worth the extra money to really get the most out of your home security system. The third one is the $159 Abode Security Kit, which uses the Security Hub and comes with a key fob and entry sensor. The second one is the $279 Smart Security Kit with all the same equipment, but swaps out the iota for the regular Security Hub. Since I last tested abode, they’ve streamlined their package offerings down to three kits.įirst is the iota All-In-One Security kit that comes with a hub, a door or window sensor, and a keypad for $329. It’s also worth noting that the kit mentioned above is no longer available. Still, it’s one of the most affordable security systems around, considering how much value it can add to your smart home security. That’s one thing about abode it may be cheaper than traditional professionally installed systems from the likes of ADT and Vivint, but it’s on the higher end compared to other DIY brands. For instance, an Essentials kit from SimpliSafe, which includes one less entry sensor than the abode kit above, costs just $280. That said, it’s not the most affordable security system I’ve bought. This kit set me back $502, which is kind of reasonable for a system of that size. I went with an iota kit that included the all-in-one Gateway hub (iota Gateway), door and window sensors, and a few accessories. ![]()
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