Abode Expands Into the New Age of Home Security With Unique Outdoor Sensors

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As a home security editor, I consider Abode Home Security one of my top picks for third-party smart home compatibility. On Wednesday, the company announced its first entirely new sensors in some time, and they reflect a trend I’m only beginning to see in the security world.

Abode has released both an Outdoor Contact Sensor ($50) and a Garage Tilt Sensor ($35), available now to work with its security hubs, like the Abode Smart Security Kit, starting at $120.

The Outdoor Contact Sensor is very similar to the indoor door/window sensors found in virtually every security system.

It comes in two parts, one to connect to the door or window and one to attach to its frame. When the two parts are disconnected, the sensor can send a warning alert, sound an alarm or take other action.

The sensor has an IP66 weather-resistance rating, meaning it’s completely...

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