We are always cautious about the safety and security of our home. From heavy metal locks to installing surveillance cameras, we take all the necessary measures to ensure proper safety. But sometimes limiting yourselves with these measures doesn’t help and unwanted incidents happen. This is why you need door and window sensors to fully secure your house from top to bottom.
One of the biggest advantages of door and window sensors is that they immediately alert you when an intruder tries to break into your house. But how do they work? What type of door and window sensors are available in the market? And how to maintain them? Today, in this article, we will answer all these questions.
How do sensors work?
Although every sensor is different, they work similarly. Door and window sensors have two parts. One is installed in the door or window and the other in the door or window frame in a way that they click together. An alarm is triggered when the device installed in the door is separated from the device in the frame.
Types of sensors
Sensors are either wired or wireless. Wired sensors are directly wired into the alarm system and wireless sensors are battery-powered. Installing a wired sensor is a complicated process, on the other hand, batteries on the wireless sensors need frequent checking to ensure they are functioning properly and are not running low.
There are two ways the connection between the two sensor pieces is established. Some sensors magnet dependant. Meaning they form the connection through the magnetic field. When separated, the magnetic field is broken and that sets off the alarm. Others rely on a laser beam, where one piece of the sensor generates the light and the other one receives it. And when the light field is breached or turned off while the system is on, the alarm activates.
Maintenance
Sometimes sensor malfunction occurs and when it happens it sends the wrong signal. To prevent such occurrences, check the sensors routinely every week. Also, keep the sensor pieces clean, otherwise, a dusty sensor can signal a false alarm. Problems can also occur if sensor pieces are not aligned properly or the magnets are damaged for any reason. In such cases, contact the alarm company you bought your system from so they’re aware of your system problems and can help you with a solution.
It is very important to use a robust security system including smart security gadgets, door and window sensors to ensure your home’s proper safety. Not only will it prevent unwanted incidents from occurring, it will also keep you at peace
