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Contact sensor for Aluminum bifolds
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We are looking to put some aluminum bifolds and aluminum windows. We currently have first gen contact sensors. As i see from the website, they 'MAY NOT work with metal doors'. Is there a definite answer or a way to get them to work?

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17-10-2023 09:24:25

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  • C

    Hi @WokmN. Ring Contact Sensors have a magnet in them and utilize Z-Wave to communicate with the Base Station. Metal can impact both of these things, which is why you may run into issues when installing Ring Alarm components on metal surfaces. There is no definite answer as to whether the sensors will or will not work, as everyone's home and installation will vary.

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    18-10-2023 04:32:41

      W

      thanks @Caitlyn_Ring ... i understand the concept, but i was hoping that someone somewhere in the world has done similar challenges and figured a work around? maybe put a bit of wood underneath the contact sensors or something...

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      24-10-2023 10:48:57

  • B

    @WokmN I think if something isn't going to work its the wireless part. Normal wired contact sensors tend to work fine on aluminium windows/doors. You will just need to try it out and see what happens.

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    24-10-2023 02:47:09

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      Does Ring do wired contact sensors? was not aware of it..

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      24-10-2023 02:56:35

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      @WokmN Don't think so, I was speaking more in general about alarm sensors. They work in the same way with a magnet and I have seen them on aluminium windows.

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      24-10-2023 02:57:59

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    23-11-2023 02:58:12

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