The Abode Security Kit gives you a solid foundation for home security with no contracts required. This guide takes you from unboxing to a fully working system in about 10 minutes.
Before you start
• A smartphone or tablet running iOS or Android with the Abode app installed
• An AC power outlet near your internet router
• A spare Ethernet port on your router for initial setup
• Your Activation Key card from inside the box
What is in the box
• 1 x Security Hub
• 1 x Mini Door/Window Sensor (with mounting adhesive)
• 1 x Key Fob
• 1 x Power adapter
• 1 x Ethernet cable
Parts overview
Security Hub - Bottom
Security Hub - Back
Part | What it does |
1. Battery Switch | Toggles the Battery Back up on or off |
2. SIM Card Slot | Holds the SIM card |
3. Ethernet Port | Connected the Hub to the network |
4. Learn/Pair Button | Used when factory resetting the Hub |
5. Power Connection | Locking power connection slot |
The Security Hub has three LED status lights on the top of the enclosure, just below the Abode logo, labeled LED 1, LED 2, and LED 3 from left to right.
LED state | System status |
LED 2 green, steady | Pairing mode active |
LED 2 red, short flash | Armed in Home mode |
LED 2 red, steady | Armed in Away mode |
All LEDs off | Standby, no faults |
LED 1 red, short flash | System alarming |
LED 1 red, steady | Alarm in memory |
LED 1 orange, steady | Fault detected |
LED 1 orange, LED 2 green, LED 3 green flashing | Factory reset in progress |
Setting up your Security Hub
1. Remove the Hub from the box and place it near your internet router.
2. Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet and connect it to the Hub.
3. Connect the Ethernet cable from an open port on your router to the Hub. Ethernet is required for initial setup only.
4. On the back of the Hub, slide the battery backup switch down to the ON position.
5. Open the Abode app and follow the on-screen setup process. Enter your Activation Key when prompted.
✓ | TIP Place the Hub in a central location in your home for the best wireless range to all your sensors. Since the Hub does not need to be accessed regularly, it can sit inside a media cabinet or closet. Just ensure the battery backup switch is ON before tucking it away. |
Arming and disarming your system
Mode | What is active |
Away | All door/window sensors and interior motion sensors active. Use when everyone leaves the home. |
Home | Door/window sensors active. Interior motion sensors off. Use when you are inside. |
Standby | Intrusion sensors off. Water, flood, and CO sensors remain active. |
Entry and exit delays
Delay | How it works |
Exit delay | Gives you time to leave after arming. Default is 1 minute. Adjust in Menu, System Settings, Time Delay. |
Entry delay | Gives you time to disarm after entering an armed home. Default is 1 minute. Alarm triggers if you do not disarm in time. |
Adding more devices
1. In the Abode app, tap the Menu icon.
2. Tap Add Device.
3. Select the correct device category and follow the prompts.
Customizing Hub sounds
1. In the Abode app, tap the Menu icon.
2. Tap System Settings, then Sound Settings.
3. Adjust individual sounds or tap Mute All Sounds to silence everything.
Technical specifications
Specification | Detail |
Hub dimensions | 5.75 x 5.75 x 1.65 inches |
Hub weight | 15.50 oz |
Communication | AbodeRF (433MHz), Ethernet, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, 4G cellular (plan required) |
Battery backup | 7.2V 600mAh NiMH rechargeable (non-replaceable). Up to 24 hours |
Integrations | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, CUE automations |
Operating temperature | 14 to 113 degrees F |
Certifications | FCC, CE, IC, NOM |
! | NOTE The Security Kit Hub does not support Apple HomeKit. If HomeKit compatibility is important to you, consider the Smart Security Kit or Iota Kit instead. |