Iota can connect to generic Z-Wave and Zigbee products, too, so you can fold in automations that flash the lights if an alarm is tripped, for example. On the bottom of the Iota, push the switch forward to activate the battery backup. Connect the supplied Ethernet cable to an open port on your router, and plug the other end into the Iota. The indoor/outdoor Cam 2 offers Abode’s only advantage over Ring’s cameras: it’s exceptionally affordable at around. The Outdoor Smart Cam is a two-in-one video doorbell and outdoor surveillance camera. The Iota is built into Abode’s security hub, which limits its placement to a tabletop. Plug the supplied AC power adapter into a wall outlet and into the Iota. Abode’s cameras include the Iota and the Cam 2. It takes just a minute or so to, say, tell the camera to start recording when the front door is opened, or to send you a notification if the door is left open for more than five minutes. Remove the Iota hub from the box and place it near your internet router. Iota’s CUE Automations system remains in beta, but it’s an intuitive way to use an IFTTT-like system to tie various actions together. A built-in battery backup also ensures that an intruder can’t just pull the plug to disable the alarm. A variety of notifications can be pushed to the user when an alarm is tripped, though you’ll need to check the app to view any video that’s captured. Iota’s alarm, as with the original Abode, isn’t the loudest, but it’s shrill enough to merit attention and can easily be heard throughout the home. It’s all conveniently catalogued in the app’s Timeline view, which is easy to scroll through in search of goings-on at the homestead.Ībode’s timeline view is second to none in this market. Depending on the mode the system is in and your various settings, just about everything gets logged into the Abode app, including sensor trips and camera activity. In standby mode, all sensors are disabled except for door sensors, which chirp by default when a door is opened. The system offers three modes: home, away, and standby, which work fully as expected.
The Abode app hasn’t changed significantly since our last review. Since it’s built into the Iota box directly, there are some limitations in how you can aim the camera, but thanks to its very wide-angle lens, it isn’t hard to capture a large chunk of whatever area you want to monitor.
Iota must be initially configured by connecting it to your router via an ethernet cable, but once the initial setup is done, it can be easily switched over to work via Wi-Fi, which is essential in giving you more flexibility in where you place the camera. (The only other piece of hardware in the box, a remote control key fob, is also automatically configured to work with the system.) The camera and motion sensor built into the Iota are automatically connected to your dashboard, and setting up the additional door/window sensor that comes in the kit takes only a few seconds.
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Setup involves creating an account with Abode (online or via its app) and using a code that’s included in the box to tie your Iota unit to your identity. The camera features aside, Iota has much of the same functionality and feature set as Abode’s standard offering.
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