No. The Abode Cam 3 works as a standalone device. You can also pair it with an existing Iota or Security Hub if you have one.

Yes. You can add multiple cameras to a standalone Abode account without needing a Hub.

Yes. You can have Abode Cam 3 and Abode Cam 2 cameras on the same Abode account.

The Abode Cam 3 adds a USB-C connection with a newly designed power adapter, a built-in spotlight for color night video, on-camera detection of people, pets, and vehicles, 2K event clips, and no 90-second cooldown between clips when using All Motion.

Yes. The Abode Cam 3 is IP65 weather rated and can be used indoors or outdoors. The camera's lights reflect off glass, so it is not recommended to place it indoors pointing outward through a window.

Yes. Use the image orientation setting in the camera settings in the Abode app to flip the picture, then check your Detection Zone.

Event clips are recorded in 2K (2560 x 1440). Live view and 24/7 recording stream in 1080p. If your internet connection does not have enough bandwidth, the camera automatically lowers the resolution.

The Abode Cam 3 has a 121° horizontal field of view.

The Abode Cam 3 has a built-in spotlight that lights the scene with white light, so the camera can capture full-color video at night. When set to Auto, the spotlight turns on at night when motion is detected and when you open live view.

Yes. 24/7 recording is available with an eligible Abode plan.

No. The Abode Cam 3 does not have a microSD card slot or onboard storage. Recordings are stored securely in the Abode cloud and can be accessed and downloaded through the Abode app.

Event clips are up to 30 seconds long and can include up to 10 seconds of footage from before the motion started.

Yes. Multiple people can watch the live view at the same time.

Yes. Open live view in the Abode app and tap the talk button to speak through the camera.

The Abode Cam 3 detects motion and uses on-camera AI to identify people, pets, and vehicles. It does not detect packages or sounds, and it does not have facial recognition, so it cannot tell you who a person is.

We recommend All Motion. The Abode Cam 3 analyzes motion on the camera itself to filter out common false triggers, such as lighting changes, and there is no 90-second cooldown between clips, so more of the relevant activity is captured. Smart Detect is still available if you prefer to only record events with a person, pet, or vehicle, but it keeps the 90-second cooldown.

Not when using All Motion. Smart Detect keeps the 90-second cooldown. Continuous activity may still be grouped into a single clip, so not every movement creates a separate clip.

Yes. Open the Abode app, navigate to the camera settings, and change the motion setting as needed.

Not at this time. Use a Detection Zone or reposition the camera to reduce unwanted clips.

Yes. You can set a Detection Zone in the camera settings to limit the area that triggers a clip.

Yes. Motion notifications include a thumbnail image from the event.

No. The Abode Cam 3 does not have a built-in siren.

The Abode Cam 3 is powered by the included USB-C cable and 5V 1A wall adapter. The adapter is newly designed for the Abode Cam 3 and has been tested in harsh conditions.

No. Abode Cam 2 cables use Micro-USB and do not fit the Abode Cam 3 USB-C port.

A longer power cable for the Abode Cam 3 is not currently available. Use the cable included in the box.

No. The Abode Cam 3 only connects to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks. 2.4GHz provides better range through walls and floors, and the camera does not need the extra speed of 5GHz.

Continuous power allows the Abode Cam 3 to support 24/7 recording.

No. If power is lost, the camera will go offline. The camera will reconnect automatically once power is restored.

The camera goes offline and does not record until power and internet are restored. Recordings require an active internet connection to reach the Abode cloud.

No. "Wired" on the box refers to wired power only. The Abode Cam 3 connects to the internet over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and does not support Ethernet or PoE.

No. The Abode Cam 3 uses Bluetooth for setup. Your phone sends your Wi-Fi details to the camera through the Abode mobile app. Because Bluetooth is required, the camera cannot be added from the Abode web app.

Yes. You can turn the status light off in the camera settings in the Abode app. This does not stop recording, the spotlight, or night vision.

The Abode Cam 3 works with Google Assistant. Amazon Alexa is not supported at launch.

No. The Abode Cam 3 is not directly compatible with Apple HomeKit.

Yes. The Abode Cam 3 can be used as a trigger and as an action in CUE automations.

No. The Abode Cam 3 does not work with AT&T Connected Life.