Your Abode system can be armed and disarmed in several ways. Use whichever method is most convenient for your situation.
Understanding the three modes
Mode | What it means |
Standby | The system is off for intrusion detection. Devices will not trigger alarms. CUE automations still run. Fire, water, and CO sensors remain active. |
Home | Perimeter protection only. Door and window sensors are armed. Interior motion sensors are off so you can move freely inside. Ideal for securing the home at night. |
Away | Full system protection. All devices are armed. Use this when everyone leaves the home. |
✓ | TIP You can customize which specific devices are active in each mode. In the Abode app, go to Devices, tap a device, and adjust the setting under Choose When Sensor is Active. |
How to arm and disarm
From the Abode app
Open the app and tap the Dashboard tab. Use the arming buttons at the top of the screen to switch between Home, Away, and Standby modes.
From a Key Fob
Press the Away or Home button to arm, or the Disarm button to switch to Standby. The Key Fob works within 100 feet of your Hub with no PIN required.
From a Keypad 2
Enter your PIN followed by the mode button, or use quick-arm to arm without a PIN. See the Keypad 2 guide for full details.
Using a CUE automation
You can set your system to arm or disarm automatically based on triggers such as your phone leaving a location, a time of day, or a sensor event. Set this up in the CUE tab of the Abode app.
Using voice control
Link your Abode account to Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple HomeKit to arm and disarm your system with voice commands.