Review

Abode Checked by Vetteroo review

Renters.

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What it is
DIY home security systems with optional monitoring
Best for
DIY security buyers who want no contract
Price
Kits from $75 with a Pro Plan, checked October 30, 2026
Prices checked
October 30, 2026

We researched Abode's official pricing, terms, product pages, help pages and outside reviews. We haven't used Abode ourselves, so this is a research-based review, not a hands-on test.

Who it’s best for

  • Renters.
  • DIY homeowners.
  • Smart home users.

Who should skip it

  • Probably not the best fit if you want installed, contract monitoring.

How it works day to day

This part draws on Abode’s own product pages, help center and documentation, read October 30, 2026 (listed under Sources). We haven’t used Abode ourselves.

Place the hub, add sensors and cameras, and pick a self or pro monitoring plan.

Key features in use

  • Hub
  • Sensors
  • Cameras
  • Smart integrations
  • Monitoring plans

Setup and learning curve

An hour.

Integrations

None.

Support

Chat and email.

Real-world use cases

  • Home security
  • Renters
  • Vacation homes
  • Smart home

What it costs

Prices checked October 30, 2026, from Abode’s own pricing page unless noted. Prices change often, so check the official page before you buy.

  • Abode Security Kit $75 and Smart Security Kit $120 (50% off with a Pro Plan); Iota kit $199; Abode Cam 2 $19.99 (was $59.99) (checked October 30, 2026).
  • 30-day returns from delivery for US orders; buyers pay return shipping.

What we like

  • No contracts.
  • HomeKit, Alexa and Google support.
  • DIY install.
  • Optional monitoring.

What to watch for

  • Trustpilot showed 2.2 out of 5 as of October 30, 2026, 2,904 reviews.
  • Recent reviewers describe failed gear, missing parts and poor support.
  • Kit discounts tied to a Pro Plan.
  • Buyers pay return shipping.

The fine print

  • Read the plan terms before you subscribe.

The main alternative: Frontpoint Checked by Vetteroo

Frontpoint is a DIY security system with monitoring.

What it costs: Systems from $69; monitoring from about $14.99/mo (36-month contract)

Read our full Frontpoint review

Pick Abode Checked by Vetteroo if you…

  • want no contract.
  • want HomeKit.
  • install yourself.

Pick FrontpointChecked by Vetteroo if you…

  • want contract monitoring.
  • want a better-reviewed service.
  • want guided setup.

Our take

Abode's weak reviews are a red flag.

Side by side

CompanyBest forStarting priceTrial / refund
Abode Checked by VetterooDIY security buyers who want no contractKits from $75 with a Pro Plan, checked October 30, 202630-day returns
Frontpoint Checked by VetterooHomeowners who want DIY install with pro monitoringSystems from $69; monitoring from about $14.99/mo (36-month contract)30-day risk-free trial; 36-month contract after

From our company records. Check the official pages for current prices.

What we checked

  • Abode's pricing, product pages and terms, read October 30, 2026
  • Abode's Trustpilot profile, read October 30, 2026
  • Frontpoint's details: from our published review and its official pages, October 30, 2026
  • The other official and outside pages listed under Sources (links checked October 30, 2026)

Sources

Visit Abode’s official site

How we review

We read the company's own terms, test the sign-up or booking steps where we can, and compare it with alternatives. A commission never changes what we write. Read our disclosure.

Disclosure: Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend things we believe are useful. Read our full disclosure.