{
  "id": 197282,
  "title": "Abode Expands Into the New Age of Home Security With Unique Outdoor Sensors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/abode-expands-into-the-new-age-of-home-security-with-unique-outdoor",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-06T00:28:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNET",
    "slug": "cnet",
    "url": "https://www.cnet.com/home/security/abode-expands-into-the-new-age-of-home-security-with-unique-outdoor-sensors/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abode has launched its first entirely new sensors in years, marking a move into the evolving landscape of home security. The company has introduced an Outdoor Contact Sensor priced at $50 and a Garage Tilt Sensor available for $35. These sensors are compatible with Abode's security hubs, starting from a $120 kit.\n\nThe Outdoor Contact Sensor, akin to indoor door/window sensors, boasts an IP66 weather-resistance rating, making it suitable for use outdoors. It can be attached to gates, shed doors, or fence entries, providing a wider detection range compared to indoor models. The sensor can send alerts, sound alarms, or trigger other actions when disconnected.\n\nThe Garage Tilt Sensor, however, stands out with its unique battery-powered design, lasting up to 10 years while monitoring orientation. This sensor can detect if a garage door or similar object moves out of position, sending alerts to users. Both sensors come equipped with anti-tampering technology, notifying users if someone tries to remove them. They can operate up to 500 feet away from the Abode hub.\n\nChris Carney, Abode's CEO and founder, noted that break-ins often begin at vulnerable access points like side gates or garages, which are often overlooked. These new sensors cater to this need, ensuring the perimeter of a home receives the same protection as the interior.\n\nAbode's broad support for third-party smart devices and its versatile hub enable users to create customized automations. These sensors could automatically close a garage door if left open or turn a smart light red to indicate an unexpected opening of a gate or shed. Tests are underway to evaluate these sensors' performance in real-world conditions. Despite their larger size, the sensors are designed for easy installation and integration into homes.",
  "summary": "Abode’s new sensors detect tilting, strange movements and more, a rarity among current security systems.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}