Glassbreak Sensor Overview and Installation Guide
Overview
Glassbreak Sensors are programmed to listen for the specific frequency of windows breaking. They're even sensitive enough to know the difference between a plate breaking, and a window breaking.
Inside the Glassbreak Sensor is a small microphone that is calibrated to react to the sound of the glass being struck and then breaking. Pane glass has a certain sound frequency when smashed, which the sensor hears and then trips the alarm. The sensor is listening for the initial “thump” of the glass being struck, which in effect “wakes” it up, and the sound of the glass breaking micro-seconds later trips the alarm.
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Before Getting Started
Before setting up your Glassbreak Sensor, you will need to install your Base Station (opens in new tab).
The Glassbreak Sensor can be mounted at any height, just as long as the sensor is facing the window you want to monitor and is within 20 feet of it. If you have heavy curtains within your home, you may want to adjust the Glassbreak Sensor to be within 5-10 feet of that window.
The Glassbreak Sensor can be placed on a flat surface, or wall mounted using the adhesive strip on the back of the device. If you are wall mounting the Glassbreak Sensor, ensure that the wall is clean and dry before adhering it to the surface.
The Glassbreak Sensor is only compatible with single and double-paned glass. It is not intended to be used with any laminated or anti-smash glass.
What’s in the Box
Glassbreak Sensor with mounting plate
Screws (optional for permanent mounting)
If you want to mount your Glassbreak Sensor on a wall using its adhesive backing, make sure the surface has been wiped clean and has had time to dry.
If you plan on wall mounting your Glassbreak Sensor with the included screws, you’ll want to also have a Phillips head screwdriver available.