Abode Essentials Starter Kit Home Security Device Review

CR's Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model is derived from our expert lab test results.

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Current Range of Tested DIY Home Security Systems

What goes into the Overall Score?

Security essentials

/ 5

Security add-ons

/ 5

Data security

/ 5

Data privacy

/ 5

Smart home add-ons

/ 5

Ease of setup

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Motion detection

/ 5

Video quality

/ 5

Jamming resistance

/ 5

Replay disarm resistance

/ 5

Color

/ 5

Monitoring flexibility

/ 5

About

Optional monitoring for $20/month ($200/year). Uses an optional cellular backup ($8/month or $80/year) when WiFi is not available. Has a rechargeable battery in base station for when power is out. Offers an optional keypad for passcodes. Can use your location to arm and disarm the alarm.

Features & Specs

Features

What's in the box

Base station, motion sensor, 1 door sensor, 1 key fob

Key fob

Yes

Two factor authentication

Used only on the web.

Voice control

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant

Passcode

Optional

Web access

Yes

Battery backup

Yes

Cellular

Requires monitoring.

Monitoring options

Optional

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Abode Essentials Starter Kit

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