Your Key Fob lets you arm and disarm your Abode system from anywhere within 100 feet of your Hub - no PIN required. Each fob can be assigned to a different user and named accordingly, making it easy to manage access for your whole household.
What's in the box
• 1 × Key Fob
• 1 × CR2032 3V battery (pre-installed)
Getting to know your Key Fob
Here's what each button does:
Button | What it does |
AWAY | Arms your system in Away mode. All interior motion sensors and perimeter door/window sensors active |
HOME | Arms your system in Home mode. Perimeter sensors active, interior motion sensors off so you can move freely inside |
Disarm / Standby | Places your system in Standby (disarmed) mode. Fire and water sensors remain active at all times |
Panic | Hold for 5 seconds to activate a Panic alarm. Note: this button is not enabled by default. Contact support to activate it |
LED Indicator | Flashes red when the Key Fob is transmitting a signal. Hold the button until the red LED goes out to confirm the signal has been sent |
✓ | TIP When pressing any Key Fob button, hold it down until the red LED indicator goes out. This confirms your signal has been received by the Hub. |
Pairing your Key Fob
If your Key Fob came with a starter kit, it is already paired with your Hub. Follow these steps only if you need to pair a new or replacement fob.
1. Open the Abode app and navigate to the Devices page.
2. Tap the "+" (Add Device) button at the top of the screen.
3. Select the Other Devices tab. Your Hub will enter Pairing Mode.
4. Press and release any button on the Key Fob.
5. When the Hub receives the pairing signal, it will emit 2 beeps to confirm. The Key Fob will then appear on screen — name it and tap Add to complete.
✓ | TIP Give each Key Fob a name that matches the user it belongs to (e.g. 'Alex - Key Fob'). This makes it easy to manage access and identify activity in the Abode app timeline. |
Troubleshooting
Key Fob not arming the system
This usually means there is an active system fault — for example, a door sensor showing as open. Open the Abode app to check for any faults and resolve them. Alternatively, you can arm the system via the app to override the fault.
Key Fob operating inconsistently or not working
A factory reset will often resolve erratic behavior. Here's how:
1. Delete the Key Fob from your Abode system in the app.
2. Remove the rubber cover from the back of the device.
3. Separate the two halves and remove the battery.
4. Press any button 10 times to fully discharge the device.
5. Reinsert the battery and re-pair the Key Fob using the steps in the Pairing Guide above.
Technical specifications
Specification | Detail |
Height | 2.06 inches |
Width | 1.35 inches |
Depth | 0.55 inches |
Weight | 20.6 g |
Battery | CR2032 3V 230mAh Lithium coin cell (replaceable) |
Range | Up to 100 feet from Hub |