(Part 2) Top products from r/Abode

The Abode Reddit Wiki has a list of unofficial compatible devices which includes the Yale lock. I purchased Yale Assure Lock Key Free Touchscreen Deadbolt with Z-Wave in Satin Nickel (YRD240-ZW-619) from Amazon and it works like a charm with the Abode gateway. As soon as I can I'm buying another lock for the other entry door.

Best of luck.

You really can't avoid MyQ anymore. Chamberlain, Liftmaster, Craftsman, etc are all the same manufacturer. I personally said screw it I'm getting the best MyQ opener. Ended up with a couple jackshaft Liftmaster Elite 8500s. Took about 30 minutes to install by myself.

You really can't pick a keyless keypad, which is why I like the Yale. They basically have to destroy the lock with brute force to access the internals to open the door. They'd be more likely to just kick/pry the door open than banging on your deadbolt for an hour.

Quality seems good so far. Keypad is inline with the competition from what I've seen. I recommend Yale keyless to all my friends.

I have a couple of these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HS1O5JG/ref=twister_B06Y6G2HB4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I don't think it's possible. However, it might be worth asking Abode if they can "enable" some sort of hidden feature that would allow you to do this (e.g. Home 1 vs Home 2 mode). It's worth a shot. I remember they were talking about a new automation engine a while back, so I'm hoping their will be more features in the future.

The next best thing I can think of is to get a third party motion sensor like the D-Link Motion Sensor and plug it into an Abode compatible Plug like this or this. Then you'd have to set up an Abode automation to turn on and off the outlet based on a schedule, then use IFTTT to create an Applet that says IF D-LINK Motion Sensor detects motion, THEN start the Abode Alarm.

Another option, unattractive as it may seem, is to place the motion cameras right nest to the window, on the ceiling above the window, or literally in the window frame (if you don't have that many windows).

Your welcome.

There also smaller remotes that should work like this one AduroSmart ERIA Smart Wireless Dimming Switch Remote https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HJHJWGT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_lO21CbXYRXQGE

But that one would not change the colors.
I actually have it just won’t be used with Abode.

Not yale, but this one worked perfectly with Abode / Alexa. Picked it up for about $120 open box on Amazon Warehouse.

Schlage Z-Wave Connect Camelot Touchscreen Deadbolt with Built-In Alarm, Satin Nickel, BE469

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AGK9KOG/

Thanks! Is the DZ15S-1BZ physically identical to the Leviton 5601-2W 15 Amp, 120/277 Volt, Decora Rocker Single-Pole AC Quiet Switch, Residential Grade, Grounding, White ? If I mix these Leviton smart and dumb switches, will they blend well?

I have this one. It also has a built in sensor but I found that it read the humidity as much higher than it actually is (according to my other sensors, at least) and therefore it wanted to run all the time. I now have it plugged into a smart plug which uses an automation triggered by Abode's temperature/light/humidity sensor. I've found this has the dehumidifier run anywhere from 2-5 times a day which uses less electricity than before and still maintains the humidity level I'm looking for. (Sorry for the information overload!)

I'm very pleased with my [Yale deadbolt][].

[Yale deadbolt]: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005NLKU74/ref=twister_B06X9992ZS

You could try a speaker mount like this, this or this. I wouldn't recommend drilling into the device to mount to it but it should be light enough that you could 2 sided tape it to the mount.

Is it this one? I'm kinda leaning towards that myself.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IPNPYPA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also have my cable modem, Plex media server PC, POE switch and a couple other small devices running on it. It requires 20 amp service and receptacle.

Smoke in a can? Any hardware store should have some. https://www.amazon.com/UTC-Security-SM200-Smoke-Canned/dp/B0041X4GRK/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=smoke+in+a+can&qid=1574879997&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFQUkNFMU5QMjRKQ1ImZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA1NTAzNTVKMjVQTk1BSkdWOE4mZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDE5MzYyOTNDU1oxVlZROTdXNTgmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

The most temperature sensitive component in the sensor is the battery, they don't like extreme cold and would go bad earlier. It's possible you'd have issues with humidity depending on where you live.

If you're concerned about temp/humidity in the garage you could use a standard set of wide gap magnetic contacts and run its wires into the house. Connect the two wires across the Abode sensor's reed switch and discard the magnet.