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“Abode is the most smart-home-friendly security system with HomeKit, Z-Wave, and Zigbee all built in”
The Abode Security System (N/A) is recommended with a 8/10 consensus score across 9 expert reviews. Experts highlight works with homekit, alexa, google home, and z-wave and optional professional monitoring with no long-term contract. PCMag says: "Abode is the most smart-home-friendly security system with HomeKit, Z-Wave, and ..." Best for: Smart home power users, HomeKit security fans, Multi-protocol homes.
Recommended9 Expert Reviews
Abode Security System
Security
SHE ScoreAbove Average
SmartHomeExplorer proprietary rating
6.1/10
9 expert sources
Compatibility Breadth5/10
Setup Ease5/10
Reliability6.7/10
Value Rating9/10
Future-Proofing5/10
The Abode Security System earns a SHE Score of 6.1/10, driven by strong value (9/10) with room to improve in future-proofing (5/10). Based on 9 expert sources and SmartHomeExplorer compatibility analysis.
How we calculate the SHE Score →Expert Consensus: 8/10 across 9 sources
Last verified:“Abode is the most smart-home-friendly security system with HomeKit, Z-Wave, and Zigbee all built in”
Key Features
- ✓ HomeKit + Alexa + Google
- ✓ Z-Wave + Zigbee hub
- ✓ No contract monitoring
- ✓ CUE automation
Best For
Smart home power usersHomeKit security fansMulti-protocol homes
What Experts Agree On
What Experts Love
- ✓ Works with HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, and Z-Wave
- ✓ Optional professional monitoring with no long-term contract
- ✓ Excellent smart home automation via IFTTT and CUE
- ✓ Z-Wave and Zigbee hub built-in
Common Criticisms
- ✗ Monitoring costs are mid-tier
- ✗ App and CUE automation can be complex
- ✗ Less polished UX than SimpliSafe
What The Experts Say
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Abode Security System worth it?
Abode Security System earns a 8/10 consensus score across our 12 expert sources. It is rated "Recommended" — Smart home power users. At N/A, Abode is the most smart-home-friendly security system with HomeKit, Z-Wave, and Zigbee all built in
Who is the Abode Security System best for?
Abode Security System is best for: Smart home power users, HomeKit security fans, Multi-protocol homes. Experts rate it "Recommended" overall.
How does the Abode Security System compare to other Security options?
Among the Security products we have reviewed, Abode Security System ranks above average with a 8/10 score. See our full category comparison for more details.
What smart home systems does the Abode Security System work with?
Abode Security System works with Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa. Check our compatibility notes on the product page for any setup requirements or hub dependencies.
What are the pros and cons of the Abode Security System?
The main pros of the Abode Security System are works with homekit, alexa, google home, and z-wave and optional professional monitoring with no long-term contract. The main downside is monitoring costs are mid-tier. Overall, experts rate it "Recommended" with a 8/10 consensus score.
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