# Abode Outdoor Contact Sensor

*Abode / DC-32-EX*

> 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).

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/abode-outdoor-contact-sensor
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Abode](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/abode) |
| Category | Contact sensor |
| Model numbers | DC-32-EX |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Type | Outdoor contact sensor[^2] |
| Power | 2 x AA lithium[^2] |
| Key spec | IP66; gap up to 3 cm; 14 to 140 F[^2] |
| Radio | AbodeRF 433 MHz[^2] |
| Size | 83.5 x 51.5 x 15 mm[^2] |

## Integration paths

**How the Abode Outdoor Contact Sensor connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Proprietary + hub](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/proprietary-gateway) | An Abode hub[^2][^1] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Abode Outdoor Contact Sensor**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Proprietary + hub | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | Native[^2] |  |
| Proprietary + hub | [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) | Native[^2] |  |
| Proprietary + hub | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld | abode |

## Related pages

- [Abode sensors](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/abode-sensors) (line)
- [Abode](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/abode) (brand)
- [Proprietary radio with a hub](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/proprietary-gateway) (protocol)
- [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) (platform)
- [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) (platform)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Outdoor Contact Sensor - Abode. https://goabode.com/product/outdoor-contact-sensor/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-20)
[^2]: Outdoor Contact Sensor (updated August 3, 2026). https://help.goabode.com/en/articles/12685203-outdoor-contact-sensor (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-20)