Abode Cameras Review

Abode offers a base station camera and an indoor/outdoor camera. We conducted multiple rounds of hands-on testing to review Abode's cameras.

Abode cameras review

1. Abode Iota: Best for home security
2. Abode Cam 2: Best for budget surveillance
3. Abode Wireless Video Doorbell: Best front door surveillance

What's new with Abode cameras

Abode’s cameras offer some neat technology, but it’s scattered piecemeal across all of its cameras rather than combined into One Awesome Camera. (You’ll want to read Best Home Security Cameras if that’s what you’re looking for.)

Instead, Abode offers niche cameras. The Iota is ideal for smart home security (and it’s particularly fantastic for renters). Need a ceiling camera? The Cam 2 is the only Abode camera up for the job. And now that Abode has discontinued the Outdoor Smart Cam, the Cam 2 is the only option for outdoor security.

For the full experience, you’ll want the Iota and the Cam 2, since the Cam 2 can't be added to smart home automations without the Iota or the camera-less Gateway hub. You’ll also have to subscribe to a monthly plan to use the coolest features, like automations, person detection, and cloud storage, but Abode’s prices are some of the most affordable in the industry.

Pros	Cons
Functional as standalone cameras Affordable monitoring plan On-demand monitoring available Smart home compatibility Good image quality	Outlet-dependent placement Required subscription for full use Poor audio quality Unstable Wi-Fi connectivity

Compare Abode cameras

Camera	Best for	Price	Person detection	Battery backup	Internet	Compatibility	Learn more
Abode Iota	Best for home security	$329.00	$6.00/mo.	5 hrs.	2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, Ethernet, 4G cellular backup	Amazon, Apple, Google, Z-Wave, Zigbee	View Packages
Abode Cam 2	Best for budget surveillance	$34.99	$6.00/mo.	None	2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Amazon, Google	View Packages
Abode Wireless Video Doorbell	Best for front door surveillance	$89.99	$6.00/mo.	Battery only	2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, Ethernet	Amazon, Google	View Packages

Info current as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

1. Abode Iota: Best for home security

2. Abode Cam 2: Best for budget surveillance

3. Abode Wireless Video Doorbell: Best for front door surveillance