Abode is available to download onto AppleTV and AndroidOS TV devices.
This allows a user to operate a wide array of Abode functions using their appropriate device remote, including the ability to Live Stream multiple cameras simultaneously.
Setup Instructions
Open your appropriate TV operating device (eg. Apple TV, Google Streamer)
Navigate to the appropriate app store
Search for Abode Security, Install and open
When prompted, sign in to your account
Setup PIN:
used solely for disarming the system from the TV apps.
PIN setup will be required each time the user signs into the account. This only applies if the account is signed out.
Abilities
Arm and Disarm System during active alarm
View Timeline, and view recorded clips
Interact with Devices (lock, power switch)
View Sensor status (environmental, door & window, motion)
Live Stream multiple cameras simultaneously - 3 cameras
Trigger Quick Actions
See events in realtime while viewing live stream (eg Door opened/closed, Front Door video capture)
Requirements
AppleTV Gen 3, 4 or higher
AndroidTVOS
Google Streamer
Google Chromecast (HD)
Google Chromecast (4K)
FAQ
Can I use the full functionality of the Abode app?
No, some features are not available on the TV apps and users should refer to the mobile apps:
You can see the active plan, but cannot change it
Create automations
Add/Remove devices
Account Settings
System Settings
Manage integrations
Monitoring Settings
Manage linked users
How many cameras can I live stream in Multi View?
This is dependent on how the hardware of your device can handle this, but up to 3 cameras is the upper limit.
Why is there a limit of 3 cameras streaming at the same time?
Due to physical limitations of the TV devices, we can only present 3 live stream at the same time.
How do I add cameras to the multi view?
Navigate on the app to: Grid View
From here, using the remote, cameras can be added or removed from the grid view, reorganized, muted/unmuted.
To bring up the Grid View control menu, highlight one of the cameras, and then tap/click
Note: Video Doorbell cannot be added in the grid view to prevent excessive drain on the battery.
Grid view controls:
Mute / Unmute Camera
Select Number of cameras in grid
Swap camera Position
How do I control the app
Via your device remote
Can I use AppleTV Top Shelf
Yes - After signing into the TV App. If the App is placed in the top shelf. Image preview from the cameras can be seen.
Can I downloads saved clips to be tvOS device
No you cannot - this should be done on your mobile device.