Update: The abode iota now works with Apple HomeKit. Finally, abode has also changed it's pricing. Finally, abode has also changed it's pricing. The Standard Plan costs $6 a month while the Pro plan costs $20 a month and includes professional monitoring and cellular backup.
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The #abodeiota is abode’s latest iteration of DIY smart home security, containing only the iota itself, a key fob, plus a mini door/ window sensor. Founded in 2014 by a former ADT executive, #abode prides itself on putting the customer in the driver’s seat.
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0:45 System Components
4:15 Set Up/ Convenience
5:52 Professional Monitoring
6:58 Customer Support
8:11 Mobile Application
15:21 Recap
Not only do they not force you into any long-term contracts, but you also have the option to self-monitor, pay monthly or yearly for 24/7 professional monitoring, or even get on-demand professional monitoring whenever you want. Another great thing about #abode? Their plethora of smart home integrations. The iota works with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Nest, Philips Hue lightbulbs, ecobee, LIFX, Yale, IFTTT- the list goes on, creating endless possibilities for your smart home.
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