Abode’s own site names no first responder discount, so there’s no code to claim. What does exist is cash back on Abode orders through Price.com, which pays you after the purchase tracks instead of lowering the price at checkout. ID.me doesn’t list an Abode store, and VerifyPass, the verifier several security brands use for their responder programs, has no Abode listing either.
Abode makes DIY smart home security systems. Its home page says the system works out of the box with no subscription required, so you get app access, live video and smart home integrations for free, and its Standard and Pro plans add 24/7 professional monitoring from a US-based monitoring center. The platform is built around a central hub and works with Apple HomeKit, Alexa and Google Home. If your shifts leave the house empty at odd hours, a system you can set up yourself and add to over time is the appeal here.
How To Get The Abode First Responder Discount
There’s no discount to claim on Abode’s side, so there’s no verification step and no promo code to hunt for. The route that does exist runs through Price.com, and the steps are short:
- Sign up free at Price.com if you don’t have an account.
- Open Abode’s store page there and activate cash back before you shop.
- Buy on Abode’s own site in that same visit. Price.com says cash back tracks automatically and coupons are optional.
- Watch for the order to show up as pending. Price.com says purchases typically show in your wallet as pending in 7 days.
What Abode’s Own Pages Show
Abode’s home page, its price match page and its terms of service name no first responder, military or community discount. The addresses goabode.com/military and goabode.com/first-responders lead to a not-found page, the same one you get for an address that doesn’t exist. The terms of service do say Abode reserves the right to impose conditions on the acceptance of any coupon, discount or similar promotion, which is worth remembering if you plan to stack a code with anything else.
One saving Abode does talk about is insurance. Its home page FAQ says most Abode users with a monitoring plan qualify for homeowners or renters insurance discounts of up to 30%. It’s a conversation with your own insurer, not a discount from Abode, but it’s real and it’s tied to the monitoring plan rather than the equipment.
Price Match Is The Closer Thing To A Discount
Abode runs a Price Match Program. Its page says Abode will do its best to match a quote you received from a competitive system for the same devices, and that you start by sending in a screenshot of the quote. It’s the one place on Abode’s site where asking for a lower price is invited. Keep in mind that a price match changes the price you pay, and the cash back route only tracks the purchase you make after clicking through from Price.com, so settle the price first and then start your order from the store page.
What To Watch With The Cash Back
This is a slow route. Price.com’s page says cash back is added to your wallet in approximately 90 days, and its FAQ explains why: cash back is confirmed after the store’s return or cancellation period has passed, which typically takes 30 to 90 days, and returned or canceled orders have their cash back removed. If you might send a piece of equipment back, factor that in.
Tracking is the other thing that goes wrong. Price.com’s FAQ says applying a code found somewhere else at checkout can overwrite the tracking link and cancel cash back on that order, and that a purchase completed in a retailer’s app rather than through the tracked link can fail to track. The rate on Price.com moves, so read it on the Abode page there instead of relying on a number here.
Q&A
Q: Does Abode have a first responder discount?
A: Abode’s home page, price match page and terms of service name none, and neither ID.me nor VerifyPass lists one. The route that does exist is cash back through Price.com.
Q: Does Abode have a price match?
A: Yes. Its Price Match Program says Abode will do its best to match a quote from a competitive system for the same devices if you send in a screenshot.
Q: Do I need a subscription to use an Abode system?
A: No. Abode’s FAQ says the system works out of the box with no subscription required, with optional paid plans for features like professional monitoring.
Q: Can I use a coupon code and still get the cash back?
A: Only a code from Price.com. Price.com says a code found somewhere else can overwrite the tracking link and cancel the cash back on that order.
Q: What happens to the cash back if I return something?
A: Price.com says returned or canceled orders have their cash back removed.
More Information:
Abode’s offers and Price.com’s terms can change, so check both before you order. For an alarm system with a named first responder program, see the SimpliSafe first responder discount or the Cove first responder discount, or browse our tech discounts.
