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The total setup of 30 minutes included getting the base up and running. I removed the keychain from the system because it seemed too easy to hit the wrong button and there is no was to really secure access. I was able to set up the entire system in less than 30 minutes (cameras not included) my system includes 5 door sensors, a base, a motion detector, a glass break sensor and a keypad.

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The general install was easier than promoted.

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That being said, the live recording upgrade is a must, and is more than comparable to other services, if not better. However when looking at their functionality, their adjustable mounting options, their ease of access, app control, and their price, they are probably the best cameras I’ve ever had from an alarm company, and that is even more true when I take into account the 24/7 recording option. I don’t like the short cables that came with the camera and I don’t like the fact that a wall plug is the only power source. They are really good cameras and have so far held up through a wide range of Chicago weather. These integrations are perfect and I have no problems whatsoever. From there, all of my abode devices immediately showed up in HomeKit and I was immediately able to access, arm and unarm my system through apple and, specifically, through Siri. A second simple step allowed me to connect my Apple Watch.

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They are second to none! After a few chats and two calls, the rep was able to upgrade my firmware (no available update was showing in the app), allowing me to connect with apple HomeKit and my Ecobee thermostats. I have become increasingly appreciative of the Abode service and after 6 months, I am more convinced than ever that I’ve made the right choice. I have been an Abode customer since 2017 there have been many changes in 5 years the Abode Cam 2 has been one of good ones. When I consider everything cost, functionality, integration, detection, value etc.

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I also have Amazon Fire TV stick which I can show any of the Abode Cam 2's on my TV plus I can do PIP to see a camera while watching TV.

I have several Alex Show 5's setup so that when a Person is detected on a camera the Abode Cam 2 camera will begin to stream on the devices, which allows me to quickly see what is happening when I am home. The other feature I am very impressed with is Abode's integration with Amazon Alexa. I was able to activate a siren sound routine, thru Alexa not setting off an Abode alarm, causing the person to flee. Today the Abode Cam 2's covering the front of my home notified me of a Person detected, I quickly saw in the notification preview on my phone that there was a person attempting to open the door of my truck when I was not home. When I was having an issue a few days ago Abode Tech Support was there to help me work thru the issue. I have had a very good experience with the 24/7 Abode recording and Person/Pet detection.

I get multiple camera 24/7 recording for less than the price of 1 camera with Arlo. These 2 cameras are in a high motion area and after reading the support article on how the Cam 2 motion detection works and comparing 24/7 recording costs it was an easy decision to go with the Abode 24/7 recording plan. I have compared the 2 Abode Cam 2's to the Arlo 3 2K I have installed to cover the front of my home and I have found the Person motion detection to be fairly similar. I started with just 1 Abode Cam 2, then a couple more, and quickly increase it to 9 due to the great experience I had with just the first few. Abode Video Find out all that you can do with Abode’s Security Cameras.Wireless Video Doorbell Use solo or as part of an Abode home security system.

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