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user_56e28f
Ring Door Sensor Question…
I have 2 questions actually regarding the Ring system. At my home, I have several Ring cameras but not the alarm system. Also at my home, I have an older SimpliSafe Home Alarm system. I have used a SimpliSafe Door/Window sensor on the gates to my back yard. I don’t use these to trigger an alarm but just to alert me when a gate is opened. It’s been a few years and the sensor is starting to fail. My first question is do I need any additional system from Ring aside from the cameras and the subscription for them? I don’t want to install a Ring alarm system or pay a subscription for one if it’s required. I just want the sensors for the gates and nothing more. Assuming the first question is doable with just the door sensors, how durable are these to be used outdoors. The SimpliSafe sensor isn’t designed or rated for outdoors but after researching it, some people had them in outdoor environments. The current sensor has lasted several years out there. Would the Ring sensor work in this scenario?
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04-05-2025 10:55:51
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Caitlyn_Ring
Hi @user_56e28f. The Ring Alarm Contact Sensors and Outdoor Contact Sensors both require a Ring Alarm Security System to use. A subscription isn't required to use the Ring Alarm system for self-monitoring purposes, but you can't use the Contact Sensors without the Ring Alarm set up on your account.
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05-05-2025 08:39:21
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