Which gateway is right for me?

Having trouble deciding between our traditional gateway and iota? No problem, we have you covered! Press play to learn the differences and see which one is right for you.

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Take a look at the list of features below to help determine which gateway better suits your needs.
Features
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Gateway
Smart Home Hub
The ability to communicate with and control your abode and compatible smart home devices.
Built-in Motion Detector
iota features a built-in motion sensor while the gateway connects to separate abode motion sensors
Wi-Fi enabled
Wi-Fi allows you to place the device anywhere you see fit.
Compatible with Z-Wave and Zigbee devices
Control your smart home devices with powerful integrations.
Built-in Streaming Camera
1080p camera captures video when alarms are triggered or whenever you request.
Compatible with Apple HomeKit
Control your smart home devices from your Apple device.
Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Home Assistant
Control your smart home devices all with your voice.
  • Wi-Fi connection
  • Two-way voice enabled
  • Flexible placement
  • Built-in camera
  • Built-in motion sensor
iota is our most powerful gateway and is an all-in-one security device. It includes an HD streaming camera that will automatically record in the event of an alarm. iota also supports CUE, abode’s home automation solution.
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  • Easy to hide
  • Ethernet connection
  • Simple to use
The abode gateway, included in the Smart Security Kit, has many of the same professional-grade features via connections as opposed to having them built-in like iota. It is a central hub that connects to add-on devices to protect your home. It also supports CUE, abode’s home automation solution.
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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
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What are you protecting?

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

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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.

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

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