Ring Contact Sensor Garage Door

I ll start off by saying the size of these door sensors contact sensors appears thicker than other non ring versions but i feel that it may be to accommodate the larger long lasting battery inside the sensor.

Ring contact sensor garage door.

Requires the ring alarm security kit. You can just omit it from any of the modes if you want to avoid the alarm getting triggered when you open the garage. They are placed on doors or windows. Contact sensors are two part devices connected by a strong magnetic field.

They utilize near field magnetic technology which is a mechanical method of operation and typically reliable for security purposes. Connect them to your ring alarm base station and receive mobile alerts from the ring app whenever your doors or windows open. You ll always be the first to know when something s ajar. The other workaround i thought of was placing a motion detector in the garage.

I have to think ring at some point will have a sensor for the garage door. When mounting the ring alarm contact sensor 1st generation make sure the notches are lined up. The small portion of sensor attaches to the hinge with just the magnet. 29 99 regular price take up to 12 months to pay with no interest and no late fees.

If you want a functioning garage door sensor for ring alarm easy and cheap just buy a standard contact sensor and a standard door hinge. Ring alarm contact sensors easily mount to any door or window frame in your home for easy diy installation. It s not intended for outdoor use. This is a good time to mention that you will need one sensor and contact sensor for each pane of glass you wish to protect.

Make sure to use contact sensors indoors. Mount the sensor to the inside of the garage door. Don t use the contact sensor on the side of the door with the hinge. Cleaned the garage door and attached the main sensor using the existing adhesive.

Mount the hinge so when the door is closed the hinge sits flat by the sensor door closed. Placed a metal hinge in top center of garage door drilled two pilot holes then attached with two screws. Used a few small washers because hinge screws were slightly longer than door width. 1st gen ring contact sensor 2nd gen will theoretically work but you need to access the magnetic switch and it s harder on the 2nd gen interlogix vibration glass break sensor.

Ecolink garage door tilt sensor works with ring alarm security system.