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Brad

Don't you want them to be noticeable? That is one thing I like about the white sensor on my brown aluminum windows. Anyone who walks up to a window or sliding door can see it from the outside. IMHO the main purpose of a security system is to deter someone from wanting to bother my house, go somewhere else that is easier. Obvious sensors and cameras - a good thing. Much better than a not noticable system that alerts you only AFTER they are penetrated. Deterrant, they key word.Just a different point of view.

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30-10-2019 17:08:53

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Ben

If I had contact sensors, I would put them on the inside where they couldn't be tampered with. I wouldn't really want them to stand out so much on the inside of the house; that's why some different color options would be nice to inculde.

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30-10-2019 17:17:46

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> @Ben wrote: > > If I had contact sensors, I would put them on the inside where they couldn't be tampered with. I wouldn't really want them to stand out so much on the inside of the house; that's why some different color options would be nice to inculde.Yes, obviously you put contact sensors on the inside. But you can see them from outside looking through the window, before you break in, which is a good thing, IMHO.I supose you could paint them any color you want. A coat of paint should not interfere with the signal, and certainly not the magnetic field. But Ring may tell you it voids their warranty, just because.

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30-10-2019 19:56:19

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Ben

I was thinking more for doors actually. I have casement windows (the crank out style), so contact sensors wouldn't serve much of a purpose on them.

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30-10-2019 20:02:16

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> @Ben wrote: > > I was thinking more for doors actually. I have casement windows (the crank out style), so contact sensors wouldn't serve much of a purpose on them.I had a house with casement windows once. You would just need one sensor per pane. Mine had two panes. At $20 each the sensors are not that expensive.

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31-10-2019 16:19:24

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> @Ben wrote: > > I was thinking more for doors actually. I have casement windows (the crank out style), so contact sensors wouldn't serve much of a purpose on them.One more thought, depending on how close your casement panes align . . . you might be able to put the sensor on one and the magnet on the other, protecting both.I did this with my sliding doors and passthrough windows. Where the they cross I put the sensor on one and the magnet on the other. Either moves it triggers.

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31-10-2019 16:40:29

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Cbohl
I would purchase this if they had other color options. White sensors on black, brown or bronze windows and doors look terrible. If you want people to know you have a Ring security system you can put the signs in your windows and front yard.
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27-08-2020 14:18:15
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DenManc
Total agree with this idea.If contact sensors were available in black I would buy 3 more of them for black steel Crittall windows and door.
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09-08-2021 17:39:08
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AtomicEve
Would love another colour option for contact sensors, such as brown or black. It's a missing option on the alarm market which I'm sure would be well recieved.
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05-09-2021 13:05:21
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user41660
Depressing to read that this request is out there for 3y + now. Grey and black windows are very common in the UK for some years now, and this is not a big "ask" of Ring. Instead it is kicked into the long grass. What is Ring's objection to providing this option?
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07-04-2023 09:35:51
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