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While we love the convenience of smartphone control, when it comes to security systems - particularly cameras - a larger screen comes in handy. Iota’s microphone and speaker deliver muffled audio and we noticed a couple of seconds latency when talking into the mobile app and the audio being played by the gateway. As with most smart cams, performance isn’t great. The camera does boast two-way talk, courtesy of an integrated mic and speaker. While Abode offers a couple of video resolution, capture and bandwidth settings, sadly there’s no brightness, contrast, or white balance settings. The resulting video is sufficiently bright and clear for detecting intruders. The camera will automatically switch to night vision in low light – imaging here is a little harsh, but Iota does a decent job of illuminating rooms using infrared with decent range. A generous field of view covers even large rooms with minimal fish-eye effect, while daytime images are reasonably sharp and clear with accurate colors.
#MIGRATING TO ABODE IOTA 1080P#
In terms of image quality, Iota’s integrated 1080p camera offers a huge leap in quality from the standalone accessory we tested last year. Great day/night video quality, disappointing audio The app also provides a quick shortcut to call the police, while disabling the alarm is a one-tap job. Once triggered, we loved how easy it is to check the live feed and review the event that triggered the alarm. Intruders will certainly be disturbed by Iota’s piercing siren, while in-app notifications and emails will ensure you’re in touch with events. The gateway’s integrated motion detector proved to be as responsive as the mini door/window sensor. When you activate Iota’s away mode, you’ll be given 60 seconds to vacate the premises, after which the system is armed. Once installed, we found the sensor to be highly responsive, updating its Open/Close status within a second. The app provides light guidance, and you’ll find 3M sticky pads in the box.
#MIGRATING TO ABODE IOTA INSTALL#
The final step is to physically install your sensor on a preferred door or window. We encountered no issues detecting or configuring either. The fabric wrap is a little loose and the two halves of the gateway move around far too much.ĭuring configuration, you’ll connect both the key fob and sensor. Flick a switch to activate the backup battery, then use the Abode mobile app (or a web browser) to get up and running. You’ll need to connect the gateway to your router using a supplied Ethernet cable, but you can switch to Wi-Fi later and place the gateway camera wherever you wish. One area in which Abode excels is ease of use, and we found setup to be a cinch. Overall, Abode has taken a step forward with Iota’s design, but it’s not the leap we’d like.
The sensor, in particular, represents a leap forward for Abode compared to last year’s kit, although it can’t compete with the Lilliputian proportions of the Wyze Sense. The accompanying key fob and door/window sensor are both reasonably compact. The fabric wrap is a little loose and the two halves of the gateway move around far too much. Curved corners and a fabric-wrapped base adds aesthetic appeal, but the construction remains disappointingly cheap. We’re pleased to see that Abode has taken time to improve the look of the gateway, although the contrasting two-tone design still jars.
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