GoKawiilAbode's new sensors are a winning combo. / Tyler Lacoma/CNET Art Abode Security Sensors 2026 8.0 Garage Tilt Sensor Outdoor Contact Sensor Pros & Cons Accurate and speedy sensors for areas other security sensors aren't made for
Tests showed excellent performance on garage door and fence gate
Abode's hub automatically connects to sensors and makes setup one of the easiest I've done
Offers a variety of automations and alert options through Abode's intuitive app
Sensors have many additional applications for sheds, tilting windows and more Abode's standard hub requires a permanet Ethernet connection
The outdoor contact sensor design could use another pass
A new crop of security sensors has hit the shelves in 2026, and I like what I’ve tested. Tiny sensors that can detect tampering, tilting, movement and so on are offering all-new ways to watch over specific parts of our home. Abode is the first security kit company I’ve seen embrace this tech by offering its first entirely new sensors in years, made for parts of the home that security systems don’t usually watch.
Abode has two new products available now, a sensor made to monitor garage door access ($35), and an outdoor access sensor ($50) designed for gates, sheds, barns and any door open to the elements. I got to try them both around my home, and found them particularly effective and easy to set up compared to many of the sensors I’ve tested.
If you’ve been looking for a special device to help monitor access to backyards, detached buildings on your property, or garage doors that always seem to get left open, these sensors are a remarkable answer, particularly if you already have an Abode system. If not, I’ll cover what you need to know from my testing.
Unboxing and setup
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