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Abode Releases New Apple Home-Compatible Garage Tilt and Outdoor Contact Sensors
Key points
- Abode released a Garage Tilt Sensor and an Outdoor Contact Sensor.
- Both sensors are compatible with Apple Home, Alexa, and Google Assistant.
- The Garage Tilt Sensor detects changes in orientation for garage doors and hinged panels.
- The Outdoor Contact Sensor is IP66-rated for gates, sheds, and detached garages.
New Sensor Offerings
Abode, a DIY smart home security company, has introduced two new sensors: the Garage Tilt Sensor and the Outdoor Contact Sensor. These products are designed to extend smart home monitoring capabilities to areas typically underserved by indoor sensors, such as garage doors, gates, and sheds.
Compatibility and Automation
Both new sensors offer compatibility with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant. They can integrate with Abode’s CUE smart home automation engine, allowing users to create personalized actions. Examples include activating driveway lights when a gate opens after dark or automatically closing a garage door if it remains open for a set period.
Garage Tilt Sensor Details
The Garage Tilt Sensor is engineered to detect motion by sensing a change in orientation of more than 45 degrees from its resting position. This makes it suitable for up-and-over or tilt-style garage doors, attic hatch doors, and basement tilt windows. It provides alerts via the Abode app when triggered, such as when a garage door begins to open or close, and boasts a battery life of up to 10 years.
Outdoor Contact Sensor Details
The Outdoor Contact Sensor is IP66-rated, making it suitable for outdoor environments like metal gates, sheds, storage units, mailboxes, and detached garages. It features a stronger magnet and wider activation gap to minimize false alarms compared to indoor sensors used outdoors. Users receive immediate notifications through the Abode app upon activation.
Connectivity and Pricing
Abode states that both sensors can achieve connectivity up to 500 feet under optimal conditions, and setup instructions include guidance for testing range before installation. The Garage Tilt Sensor is priced at $34.99, while the Outdoor Contact Sensor is available for $49.99.
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Abode has launched two new smart home sensors, a Garage Tilt Sensor and an Outdoor Contact Sensor, which are compatible with Apple Home, Alexa, and Google Assistant. These sensors are designed to monitor entry points like garage doors, gates, and sheds that traditional indoor sensors often miss. The release expands Abode's smart home security offerings for monitoring outdoor and less conventional access points.