Reviews of Abode

By: Abode Systems Inc.

List of user reviews and ratings for Abode

Total ratings

2.27 (Rating count: 1,693)

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Review summary

Users generally like the Abode Android app for its user-friendly interface and robust automation features. However, recurring problems dominate the reviews: the app is unstable with frequent crashes and force closes; there are ads on the dashboard and many features require a paid plan, which frustrates some users. Compatibility issues also surface with privacy-focused OS like GrapheneOS. Some users report battery drain from location-based automations, plus hardware/device reliability problems (cameras/doorbells) affecting overall experience. The value proposition varies depending on subscription and hardware reliability.

Pros

Easy-to-use, user-friendly interface with intuitive navigation.
Powerful automation features that work well within the Abode ecosystem.
Good value for money / strong perceived value for the basic system.

Cons

App instability: frequent crashes, force closes, and startup issues.
Ads on the dashboard/home screen and gating of features behind a paid subscription.
Poor compatibility with GrapheneOS and other privacy-focused OS environments.
Location-based automations drain battery and cause increased wake-ups/background activity.
Hardware/device reliability issues (cameras/doorbells) and unreliable streams affecting overall experience.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 1.20

All time rating average: 2.27

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Date	Author	Comment
2026-06-26	Se*****	Been a solid app for years now, reliable, affordable security system. Some 'essential' features only work with paid monitoring plans. But otherwise a really good system, and fair enough pricing if you want more security.
Been a solid app for years now, reliable, affordable security system. Some 'essential' features only work with paid monitoring plans. But otherwise a really good system, and fair enough pricing if you want more security.
2026-06-21	Da*****	Absolute waste of money, the cameras are all broken in no time, the cable to power them disconnect on its own, I called the support and they created an absolute ridiculous amount of excuses and have done absolutely nothing to solve the issue. I will never buy anything from this company ever again and will definitely not suggest to anyone. stay away, complete rip off
Absolute waste of money, the cameras are all broken in no time, the cable to power them disconnect on its own, I called the support and they created an absolute ridiculous amount of excuses and have done absolutely nothing to solve the issue. I will never buy anything from this company ever again and will definitely not suggest to anyone. stay away, complete rip off
2026-05-23	Ce*****	I've had 3 doorbells in 3 years all die randomly bc they won't stay connected, wont update & support can't fix it. I'm on #4 in 34 months. All outside cam charge blocks & 1 cam died. Inside Iota cam can't differentiate between ppl & animals, so can't set the alarm to "Away" status because it thinks my dogs are people & sets off alarm. Support says use Home. Despite location perms being on & my phone being S26 Ultra Abode often won't see location without app being open & wont disable. AwfulSystem
I've had 3 doorbells in 3 years all die randomly bc they won't stay connected, wont update & support can't fix it. I'm on #4 in 34 months. All outside cam charge blocks & 1 cam died. Inside Iota cam can't differentiate between ppl & animals, so can't set the alarm to "Away" status because it thinks my dogs are people & sets off alarm. Support says use Home. Despite location perms being on & my phone being S26 Ultra Abode often won't see location without app being open & wont disable. AwfulSystem