The Abode Key Fob is a compact and user-friendly accessory designed to give you seamless control over your Abode security system. Included with every Abode starter kit, this key fob acts as a portable command center, allowing you to arm and disarm your system with ease, no matter where you are in relation to your home’s hub within a 100-foot radius. For households with multiple users, each Abode Key Fob can be personalized, ensuring everyone has their own dedicated and easily identifiable remote. Forget fumbling with apps or remembering codes; the Abode key fob simplifies your home security management.
Effortless Pairing of Your Abode Key Fob
For key fobs included in starter kits, pre-pairing with the hub is standard, meaning they are ready to use right out of the box. However, if you need to pair a new or reset key fob, the process is straightforward:
- Initiate Pairing Mode: Navigate to the Devices page in your Abode system interface and click the “+” icon, typically located at the top of the screen. This action will open the “Add Device” screen. Select the “Other Devices” tab found at the top of this screen to put your Abode hub into pairing mode.
- Hub in Pairing Mode: A confirmation message will appear, indicating that your hub is now actively searching for new devices to pair with.
- Activate Key Fob Signal: Press and release any button on your Abode Key Fob. This sends a pairing signal to the hub.
- Pairing Confirmation: Upon successful signal reception, the Abode gateway will emit two audible beeps, confirming the key fob has been recognized and paired. The screen will then display device information, allowing you to customize the device name and description.
Understanding the Parts of Your Abode Key Fob
The Abode Key Fob is intuitively designed with four distinct buttons, each serving a critical function in managing your home security system. Understanding each part ensures you can effectively utilize your key fob for complete control.
- Away Button: Identified for arming the system in “Armed Away” mode. This mode is ideal when the home is unoccupied, activating both interior motion sensors and perimeter sensors on doors and windows for maximum security.
- Home Button: Used to engage the “Armed Home” mode. This setting is perfect when you are at home and want to secure the perimeter of your house (doors and windows) while allowing free movement inside without triggering the alarm. Interior motion detection is disabled in this mode.
- Disarm/Standby Button: This button disarms the entire security system, placing it into “Standby” mode. While disarmed, fire and water sensors remain active, providing continuous protection against these hazards.
- Panic Button: Designed for emergency situations. Pressing and holding this button for five seconds will activate the system alarm, summoning immediate help if needed. Note that this feature may require activation by Abode support. Contact their team to enable the panic button functionality.
- LED Signal Indicator: A small LED light that illuminates red when the key fob is transmitting a signal. When pressing a button, ensure to hold it down until the red LED turns off. This confirms that the signal has been sent successfully to your Abode system.
Troubleshooting Your Abode Key Fob
Encountering issues with your Abode Key Fob is rare, but here are a couple of common troubleshooting steps:
Keypad Not Arming Issue
If you find that your keypad is not arming the system, it typically indicates a system fault. This could be due to a sensor, such as a door sensor, not registering as closed. To identify the specific fault, you can use the Abode mobile app which provides detailed system status and alerts. Alternatively, you can override the fault by re-entering your PIN on the keypad and arming the system to your desired mode. This will bypass the fault and arm the system regardless.
Factory Resetting Your Key Fob
In situations where your key fob operates inconsistently or stops functioning, a factory reset can resolve the issue. Follow these steps to reset your Abode Key Fob:
- Device Removal: Begin by deleting the key fob from your Abode system through the device management interface.
- Access Internal Components: Carefully remove the rubber cover from the key fob device. Then, gently separate the two halves of the fob casing to access the battery.
- Battery Removal: Remove the battery from the key fob.
- Discharge Residual Power: Press any button on the key fob ten times. This step is crucial to dissipate any residual electrical charge stored in the device.
- Reassembly and Re-Pairing: Replace the battery and reassemble the key fob. You can now re-add the device to your Abode system using the pairing process outlined earlier, effectively resetting and reconnecting your key fob.
Abode Key Fob: Technical Specifications
For those interested in the detailed specifications, here’s a breakdown:
Size & Weight:
- Height: 2.06 inches
- Width: 1.35 inches
- Depth: 0.55 inches
- Weight: 20.6 grams
Power:
- Battery Type: CR2032 3V 230mAh Lithium coin cell battery
For further assistance or related information, you can refer to these helpful articles:
Smart Security Kit Setup Guide
Security Kit Setup Guide
Security Kit Troubleshooting
Outdoor Siren
Arming and Disarming Your System
