Why abode? Compare and find out.


SIMPLISAFE

ADT

RING

Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
Great 8.3 out of 10
Rated Average on trustpilot
Rated BAD on trustpilot
Rated POOR on trustpilot
App Access & Mobile Notifications
Included Free
$25/mo
$52.99/mo
Included Free
Home Automation Platform
24/7 Pro Monitoring
$8.33/mo*
Starts at $15/mo
Starts at $36.99/mo
$8.33/mo*
Minimum Fee For Cameras On System
FREE
$19.99/mo
$52.99/mo
FREE
On Demand Short Term Monitoring
Auto Home/Away Arming & Disarming
Garage Door Compatibility
Smart Home Integrations
LIFX, Ecobee, HUE, Yale, 100+ Others
Nest (Thermostat only), August
Require plan starting at $52.99/mo
"Works with Ring" products
^ abode updates data in this chart regularly and to the best of our ability, but prices and other variables may be subject to change.
* Paid yearly. Price for the first year, when purchased with a starter kit.

Security

Home security should not lack professional-grade quality. Scores in this category based on:
  • Availability of cellular and battery backup
  • Secured devices
  • Encrypted and long range data
  • Coverage of all security
  • Environmental device support
great

Smart Home & Automation

Smart security systems should include products that can talk to other smart devices, right? Scores in this category are based on:
  • Smart home integration
  • Home automation capabilities (including IFTTT)
  • Control in the cloud vs right in the home which impacts how quickly your devices respond to commands
great

Service Plans & Value

Security shouldn't cost an arm and a leg. Scores in this category based on:
  • Affordability
  • Availability of free plans
  • Options for short term/on-demand plans.
great

Customization

Home security systems should be tailored to fit your needs. Scores in this category based on:
  • Ease and ability to change settings
  • Increase/decrease entry/exit timers
  • By-pass devices
  • Adjust notifications
  • Receive email and SMS alerts.
great

Customer Reviews

Don’t just take our word for it, read some reviews from our customers below:

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What are you looking for?

abode is a great fit for a lot of scenarios. What are your requirements?

A Security System
Security Cameras
Both
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What are you protecting?

abode is a great fit for a lot of scenarios. Which are you looking to protect?

Home
Apartment
Business
Other
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How many doors are accessible from outside?

Let's make sure your most vulnerable entryways are protected.

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How many windows on the ground floor?

These are the 2nd most common entry point for burglars.

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How would you like your system monitored?

Monitor your home yourself on your device, or set up professional monitoring so authorities automatically respond to alarms.

Professional Monitoring
Self Monitoring
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What sort of security system are you looking for?

To give you the best recommendation let us know what sort of integrations you are looking for in your alarm system.

Traditional Alarm System without integrations.
Alarm System with Alexa & Google integrations.
HomeKit, ZigBee & Z-Wave integrations
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Lastly, how would you like to be contacted?

We want to send you our best recommendation.

Phone
Email
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Let us know your contact details

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How many cameras would you like outside?

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Would you like any of your outdoor cameras to be used as a doorbell?

Yes
No
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How many cameras would you like inside?

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Thank you.

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