This security system is probably the best home security system I've had the opportunity to use thus far. The quality of the equipment is excellent. Customer support is great if you need them. Setting up a monitored services is very easy.
As far as the sensor quality goes, I find they are more sensitive than Blue by ADT - this is a good thing, if your door opens you want the sensor and the system go off. The base station appears to be louder than ADT, Vivint, or Nest Secure. The keypad is great too, it looks good and feels well build (purchased separately)
Attaching sensors to the system is a breeze. I've had less trouble setting this system up when compared to other DIY systems from ADT (Blue by ADT) and Nest Secure. Expanding the system is easy, something you cannot do by yourself with Vivint or at least couldn't when I was a customer. You'd have to call and pay to have a tech come out.
This system isn't the cheapest to purchase, but it is definitely the cheapest from a home monitoring fee perspective - unless of course you get some type of discount monitoring special that continues indefinitely.
One thing I will note is that while you look for home monitoring services you want to make sure there is active monitoring of your system if you're paying for it. With Vivint, Blue by ADT and Nest Secure (monitored by Brinks) I have at one point or another set off my alarm where there should have been a response from dispatch at the monitoring company. Not that it warranted a police response but a call to your phone or emergency contacts was. All of the aforementioned companies failed to respond. Granted two were DIY but one was professionally installed and all were professionally monitored. When I called them about it the response was "well on our side your alarm system didn't send any signals". This is disturbing to me and should be to you if you have an alarm to protect your home and loved ones. I will note that Blue by ADT and Vivint did try to fix the issues with the system and also offered free months of monitoring service to make up for it. Vivint only offered a few months of free service after I contacted the Better Business Bureau. Brinks offered nothing for the aforementioned issue.
Just want to point out that this is my experience with Abode thus far and no I'm not being paid by anyone at Abode nor have I received free product.
| Brand | abode |
|---|---|
| Color | 4 Piece Bundle |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
| Installation Type | Dashboard Mount |
| Alert Type | Motion |
| Item Weight | 3 Pounds |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Control Method | Voice |
| Battery Cell Composition | NiMH |
| Included Components | gateway, mini door/window sensor, keyfob, motion sensor, sticker |
| Noise Level | 93 dB |
| Manufacturer | abode Systems, Inc |
| Part Number | 103000/D |
| Item Weight | 3 pounds |
| Package Dimensions | 13.5 x 9.7 x 4.5 inches |
| Item model number | 103000/D |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 5.7" wide x 7.7" tall x 1.7" deep |
| Style | 4 Piece Bundle |
| Material | 4 Piece Bundle |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year manufacturer |
