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Abode Outdoor Contact Sensor

Abode / DC-32-EX

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Does the Abode Outdoor Contact Sensor work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Abode Outdoor Contact Sensor (DC-32-EX) is an IP66 contact sensor for gates, sheds and doors.

It works with Alexa and Google Assistant through an Abode hub. It suits Google Home and Alexa users, with native support through the maker's hub. Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (the maker's hub).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Yes[1]
Proprietary + hub, native
Alexa
Yes[1]
Proprietary + hub, native
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[2]
Proprietary + hub, via abode

Key facts

Abode Outdoor Contact Sensor facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[3]
List price$49.99[3] as of
TypeOutdoor contact sensor[1]
Power2 x AA lithium[1]
Key specIP66; gap up to 3 cm; 14 to 140 F[1]
RadioAbodeRF 433 MHz[1]
Size83.5 x 51.5 x 15 mm[1]

Integration paths

How the Abode Outdoor Contact Sensor connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Proprietary + hubHUBAn Abode hub[1][3]unknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Abode Outdoor Contact Sensor

1 routeHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (cloud)[2]abodeProprietary + hub
  • Quality: No score[2]
  • IoT class: Cloud Push[2]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2]
Vendor system covered, model not namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Cite this page

Abode Outdoor Contact Sensor. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/abode-outdoor-contact-sensor. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRhelp.goabode.com / Outdoor Contact Sensor (updated August 3, 2026)
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  2. [2]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Abode integration
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  3. [3]
    MFRgoabode.com / Outdoor Contact Sensor - Abode
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