Abode
abode
The Abode integration allows you to integrate your Abode Home Security systems into Home Assistant and use its alarm system and sensors to trigger automations.
In Apple Home through HomeKit Bridge
What HomeKit Bridge makes of each kind of entity this integration creates, read from its source code. A device only gets the ones that apply to it.
| Entity | Shows up as | Note |
|---|---|---|
light | Light | |
switch | Switch or outlet | |
cover | Blind, garage door, window or door | |
lock | Lock | Needs its own HomeKit Bridge in accessory mode |
camera | Camera | Needs its own HomeKit Bridge in accessory mode |
alarm_control_panel | Security system | |
binary_sensor | Sensor (contact) | |
sensor | Sensor (humidity, light level, temperature) |
2 reports below say how a device from this integration behaves in the Home app.
What people report
Abode security hardware works via cloud push; the IOTA gateway motion sensor never clears because Abode does not report it.
- Works3
- Partly works1
- Requested1
- Won’t be supported1
| Device | In Home Assistant | In Apple Home | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abode alarm system | Works Cloud | Recommended as self-monitored security system integrated into Home AssistantSaved copyUbiquiti for network gear Dahua Starlight IP cams Abode for self-monitored dedicated security system that can be integrated into HomeAssistant I run HomeAssistant in a docker on my QNAP NAS without issue. I also run couple of other dockerized services to connect with other hardware. I've had no issues so far. I also use QNAP's Surveillance Station for 24/7 recording of 4 DAHUA IP cams. IVS (smart tripwire/zone intrusion) events connect to HomeAssistant via MQTT for notifications and automations. Rock solid so far. Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23. | Reddit comment · 2017-09 | |
| Abode security system (Gen 1) | Works | Works well for geofence arming and door sensor automations; HA bridges Gen 1 to HomeKitSaved copySurprisingly, my Abode security system has worked exceptionally well with Home Assistant. My two primary use cases are geo-location based auto-enablement and a few door sensor/light automations. Since I have a Gen 1 Abode system which does not include HomeKit support, Home Assistant provides the bridge so all of my Abode devices (primarily door/window sensors) are accessible via HomeKit as well. There are definitely cheaper ways to accomplish what I have, but for someone who is already deep into the Abode ecosystem, this works well. Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23. | Reddit comment · 2021-08 | |
| Abode water valve | Works Cloud | Water valve support addedSaved copyDescription: Add support for water valves in Abode. Unfortunately, I don't have a water valve to test so I'll need someone else to test this. ## Checklist: - [ ] The code change is tested and works locally. - [x] Local tests pass with `tox`. Your PR cannot be merged unless tests pass - [x] There is no commented out code in this PR. - [x] I have followed the [development checklist][dev-checklist] Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-23. | PR #30635 · 2020-01 | |
| Philips Hue RGB bulb via Abode | Partly works | Partly in Home Colour wheel fails on iPhone, works on Apple Watch and Siri | Works in HA; iOS Home app colour wheel failsSaved copy… (Hass.io/Docker/Windows/etc.): Hass.io 2.12 on a VM running on Windows 10 Component/platform: https://www.home-assistant.io/components/homekit/ Connection path: Philips Hue RGB Light >Abode > Abode component > HA > Homekit Working points: Abode OK. Home Assistant lovelace OK. Behavior with Homekit: Watch OS 5.1.2: Home app OK Siri OK iOS 12.3.2: Home app FAIL Siri OK iOS Home App: When selecting any new color via color wheel or a precise one the color changes for a moment but rolls back immediately to a white ambiance one, different that the one previous the request. This only happens on iOS … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-23. | Issue #24513 · 2019-06 |
| Abode | Requested | HomeKit discovery requested; maintainer says still worth doingSaved copy… done based by specifying homekit in your manifest and adding a config flow step `async_step_homekit`. Once discovered, we can prompt users to log in to Abode via user/pass. Abode has been found in our gathered Homekit models. Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-23. | Issue #32744 · 2020-03 | |
| Abode IOTA gateway motion sensor | Won’t be supported Cloud | Works in Home Motion status does update through Abode's own HomeKit | Always shows motion detected; Abode backend does not report stateSaved copy… with the issue: 0.103.0 Last working Home Assistant release (if known): Unknown Operating environment (Hass.io/Docker/Windows/etc.): Hass.io Integration: Abode Integration https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/abode/ Description of problem: The Motion sensor associated with the IOTA gateway device never transitions from "motion detected" to clear. It is not clear whether the Abode system itself is not reporting the state correctly, or if there is a problem internally to HA. All other motion sensors show up in HA as "occupancy" (not "motion"). Those all appear to work correctly. … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-23. | Issue #29896 · 2019-12 |
Gathered from GitHub issues, pull requests, discussions and docs, and from r/homeassistant. These are individual reports, so check the linked thread and the date before you buy.
How it connects
Cloud push
Goes through the maker’s cloud, which sends updates as they happen. Needs the internet and an account.
Found automatically over
- HomeKit pairing
Devices that also speak HomeKit
- Abode
- Iota
These can pair with Apple Home directly, without Home Assistant.
Details
| Installs (analytics) | 963 (0.14%) |
|---|---|
| Added in | Home Assistant 0.52 |
| Set up in the UI | Yes |
| Maintainers | @shred86 |
In ReReHome
Whatever HomeKit Bridge shares reaches Apple Home as normal HomeKit accessories behind your Home Assistant bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls them like any other.
Bridges get their own settings page listing the accessories behind them.
