Simplisafe Entry Sensor On Garage Door

Easy to install on every type of door or window.

Simplisafe entry sensor on garage door.

If the door window where this issue is occurring is metal place a buffer between the magnet the smaller part of the sensor and the door. Click here to view the article about the original simplisafe. When more than 2 inches away the sensor signals that it is open. Simplisafe sensors come with the battery pre installed and adhesive tape pre applied making installation a snap.

When the magnet is within 2 inches of the grooves on the sensor it knows the door or window is closed. Make sure that your entry sensor and its magnet are never more than 2 inches apart. If you purchased a system in 2017 or earlier you have the original simplisafe. It s best to keep the two pieces as close together as possible.

The magnet goes on the door or window and the sensor goes on the frame or vice versa. In the diagram below the entry sensor has been installed on the doorframe and the magnet on the door. Installing a door sensor on a garage door is a bit non trivial job unlike installing door sensor on a door and involves looking for a correct place w. Magnet can be placed up to 2 inches from the sensor so sensors fit on all types of doors and windows.

Sensors in the all new simplisafe system will issue errors when they fail to check in with the base station. When the door swings open it will trigger the sensor. The magnet goes on the door or window and the sensor goes on the frame or vice versa. We recommend using an extra adhesive or two.

Magnet can be placed up to 2 inches from the sensor so sensors fit on all types of doors and windows.