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Entry Sensor Installation Guide

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Overview

Entry Sensors defend your doors and windows. The Base Station will sound a quick chime when a door or window opens while your system is disarmed. Depending on your settings, this can also be set to trigger an alarm.

Entry Sensors are made up of two parts: a sensor (the smaller of the two components) and a magnet. When these are lined up within two inches of each other, the system knows the door or window is closed. When they move more than two inches apart, the system sees it has been opened.

Before Getting Started

Before setting up your Entry Sensor, you will need to install your Base Station

Prior to placing the sensor, make sure the surface has been wiped clean and has had time to dry.

Additional installation considerations:

  • If you are mounting the Entry Sensor to a metal door, we recommend placing a thin piece of cardboard between the sensor and the surface.

  • If you are mounting the Entry Sensor to a magnetic door or frame, we recommend that you place the smaller magnet piece of the sensor on the magnetic surface.

This will ensure that your Entry Sensor has the best signal possible to communicate with your Base Station.

What’s in the Box

  • Entry Sensor and magnet with mounting plate

  • Screws (optional for permanent installation)

Use the guided flow below for an interactive, step-by-step experience that will help you through the installation process.

Looking to customize your Entry Sensors? Use the guided flow below to get started.

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