Window Sensor Tips
Window Sensor Placement
Door or Window Sensors provide a good way to detect if a window is opened or closed. We recommend focusing on first floor windows, since only ~2% of burglars enter on the second floor. Since most customers with an alarm system lock their windows, this usually involves breaking the glass and reaching in to unlock and slide open the window.
The sensor has two pieces: the larger piece goes on the window frame and the smaller on the part of the window that moves. Our sensors work great with all types of windows.
With our Interactive Monitoring service, you can even use these sensors to keep tabs on sensitive areas (like gun cabinets, cleaning supply closets, and medicine cabinets), even when the system is disarmed.
Window Sensor Alternatives
Most people don't need a window sensor on each window. Motion and glass break sensors are a great (and cost effective) way to cover large, common rooms without placing a window sensor on every window.
Glass Break Sensors cover a 360° area and listen for the sound of breaking glass up to 20-feet away. One sensors can usually protect many windows. And, they're great for night arming (when you'll probably leave motions sensors off).
If you're primarily going to use the system when you're gone, Motion Sensors are a great option. They can cover a large area (~35' x 40'). And, if you have smaller pets, don't worry - they're "pet friendly" (up to 40 lbs).
