ecobee Smart Sensor for Doors & Windows 2-pack — contact sensor 🔒
Product description
This compact contact sensor from ecobee notifies you in real time when doors, windows, or cabinets are opened, helping you monitor access and save energy when paired with an ecobee smart thermostat. Easy to install and powered by a user-replaceable battery that lasts up to three years according to the manufacturer, the two-pack offers discreet protection for entry points and valuables in the home.
Key Points
The pack includes two white contact sensors that send instant alerts via the ecobee app when a monitored opening is moved. When integrated with an ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium, the system can play a chime on the thermostat for additional awareness. Installation is straightforward, with adhesives or screws for mounting near doors, windows, drawers, safes, and medicine cabinets. The sensors are active without a paid security subscription for basic notifications, though an optional ecobee Smart Security subscription adds armed-state push alerts.
Technical Specifications
- Name: ecobee Smart Sensor for Doors & Windows 2 Pack
- Sensor type: Contact sensor with magnetic reed detection
- Battery life: Up to 3 years (replaceable), according to the manufacturer
- Color: White
- Warranty: 3-year limited warranty
Usage Recommendations
Place one sensor on the frame and the matching magnet on the moving part to ensure reliable open and closed detection. For monitoring valuable items, position the sensor inside cabinets or on concealed drawers to receive discreet alerts. Pairing with an ecobee thermostat expands functionality, enabling audible chimes and contributing to smarter home energy management by informing HVAC behavior when windows or doors are open. 🔔
Advantages
The sensors are small and unobtrusive, which helps maintain the look of doors and furniture while still providing monitoring. They do not require a subscription for basic alerting, which can be sufficient for many users who only want simple notifications. Consider that advanced features, like real-time armed-state push notifications, require the optional ecobee Smart Security subscription. ⚪