Alarm recessed sensors
::this is a repost of an earlier reply:: This is a common request when it comes to alarm systems and door/window contact sensors. There are a multitude of recessed z-wave sensors on the market that can connect to the Ring alarm system. For the unaware, a recessed door/window sensor is hidden when the door/window is closed. However, Ring only allows these third party sensors to chime the base station when the door/window is opened. It does not activate the alarm nor does it allow a notification to be sent. It's 2020. There is no need to place a brick sensor on the outside of your door or window. Many potential customers look elsewhere when they discover the only sensor option is obtrusive and aesthetically unpleasant. Ring must allow third party sensors full access or produce one of their own. It's a lost sale over a $20 sensor.
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24-01-2020 01:28:54
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- K
I've used dozens of concealed contacts in prior systems. They have a couple of significant drawbacks for Ring. 1. The skills involved in installing are significantly greater. 2. Many modern windows simply aren't designed to be drilled and fitted with sensors. Sure, it may look a bit better, buy you just deleted your warranty on that new window. Beyond that, when they fail, diagnosing and replacing is far more complicated.
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24-05-2021 09:44:36
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- C
Hey neighbors! Ring does not support third-party Z-Wave sensors. You're welcome to add your feedback to our Feature Request board, as this is the best way for us to gather and share feedback with our teams here. Other neighbors have requested support of recessed Z-Wave sensors, which you can find below. https://community.ring.com/t/support-for-z-wave-recessed-door-sensors/4367
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15-06-2022 11:41:39
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15-06-2022 11:41:49
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- U
I agree. I have been looking for an alternative hidden recessed sensor for my system. I don't like the look. My old house, that was 35 years old, had these sensors. Has to be a solution for this to gain customers or keep customers.
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08-09-2024 09:27:32
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bezos
Agreed. I have a dozen Z-wave Plus in wall sensors which last ~5 years on a single a battery. They are fully supervised and invisible. I just purchased a ring to replace an old 2GIG professionally installed system and two of my doors won't fit a Ring sensor. I wish I could just use my pre-existing sensors. Amazon/Ring should take the OEM ION sensors and allow them on the Ring alarm network. They're ~$20 each similar to the Ring sensors.
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12-04-2021 09:34:36
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