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Window and Door Contacts

Window and door sensors, door or window contacts, whatever you call them, they both mean the same thing. Did you know, according to the FBI over 50% of burglars enter your front or back door to gain access? That’s why Safelink Security System window and door contacts are one of the most important security sensors on a security system. Our sensors monitor the opening and closings of a door or window. When trigged, you alarm, sirens, strobe lights, and other parts of your home security system will signal the alert . 

Having a door contact can alert you if a backdoor or pool door is open and that alert can come directly to your phone.

Window & Door Contact Features

There are so many different security systems out there. Safelink Security Systems stand a part from the rest. One example of how we do this is our door and window contacts. Our door or window sensors come with the following features as well as alarm monitoring!

Door and Window Chime 

When your alarm system is off and your door or window is opened, our Safelink Security System window and door contacts can sound a door chime so you know a door or window has been opened. Most of our systems have multiple chime selection to help differentiate which door was opened. The chime feature may even be turned off in the event your kids are running in and out of the doors all day. 

Delay Doors and Windows 

When the door is set to delay mode when the alarm system is armed, there is a predetermined time that you have to enter the code before the alarm goes off.  This time is usually set from 10 to 60 seconds, but can be set at other increments per request. This allows someone to enter the house, while armed in stay and disarm the system. This is very practical if someone is home and wants the protection that the alarm system gives, but is waiting for someone else to come home. The window and door contacts delay may be temporarily removed during arming modes should you like those doors “instantly” to activate the alarm upon an opening. 

Instant Perimeter Doors / Windows 

Our instant doors and windows are used when you do not expect anyone to come in through that entry point when the system is armed. If any door, or window is opened, the alarm will be tripped. This feature is used when you don’t want to give an intruder 10 to 60 seconds to enter the house prior to the alarm triggering authorities. 

Expertly installed-Reduce False Alarms 

Our professionally installed security sensors are much better than the DYI installs. We do our best to conceal the contact inside of a door opening vs. the fast and easy “peel and stick” sensors. Our professionals know how to install these contacts to help reduce those annoying false alarms, which could result in local police department fines and slower response times in the future. 

Supervised Wireless Sensors

Our smart sensors will monitor itself to help ensure its operation. In the event a person tampers with the wireless sensors it will send a notification to let you know something it not right. 

Battery Life 

We know constantly changing batteries is a nuisance. That’s why we only install wireless devices that are expected to have a long battery life. Our system will monitor the battery levels and notify you when it’s time to change the batteries, allowing you time to change them out prior to them going dead. 

Smart Alerts 

See more, know more with our notification alert system. Get the actionable alerts that you care about with your door and window sensors using state-of-the art app. Our smart home system will help keep an eye on your property 24/7. 

  • Notify me when the door is left open for 5 minutes 
  • Notify me when an alarm is triggered by a door/ window sensor 
  • Notify me when my shop door is opened 

Unexpected Activity Alerts 

Most security systems stop paying attention once they’re disarmed. We help you stay on guard 24/7. Your system learns your home’s activity patterns and alerts you to non-routine events with unexpected activity alerts even when your system is disarmed. 

A window contact can alert you of a window being opened & that alert can come to your mobile app if you are not home.

Types of Door & Window Sensors

IQ Recessed DW-S

FEATURES 

  • Encrypted S-Line sensor technology protects signals sent to the IQ Panel while still providing support for legacy 319.5 systems
  • Placed in the core of your door for an almost invisible installation
  • Powerful earth magnet for a strong connection
  • Supervisory keep-alive interval: 70 minutes.
  • Long life battery expectancy. Up to 5 years
  • Sensor: 2.25”D x .75”H
  • Wireless signal range: 600ft (200M), open air
  • Will not interfere with door smart locks
  • Code outputs: tamper, tamper restore, alarm, alarm restore, low battery.
  • Transmitter frequency: 319.5 MHz
  • Unique code ID
  • Operating Temperature: -10C~50C, Relative Humidity: 5-95% Non-Condensing, Storage Temperature: -40-80C
The IQ Recessed DW-S can be used as both a window sensor and a door sensor and works with almost all home security systems.

IQ Door/Window-S

FEATURES 

  • Encrypted S-Line sensor technology protects signals sent to the IQ Panel while still providing support for legacy 319.5 systems
  • Can be easily mounted on doors or windows with included adhesive
  • Alerts IQ Panel if moved more than 1”
  • Can be programmed as “Safety Sensor” for medicine cabinets, chemical storage, safes or storage closets
  • Using Alarm.com you can get a text if your door or window is left open
  • Create smart lighting automation rules like “turn on light when door is opened” or “adjust thermostat if window left open”
  • Requires one (1) 3V CR2 Battery
  • The built-in tamper switch triggers an alert if the cover is removed
  • Create custom names for each sensor, determine unique chime type, choose voice prompts on or off
  • Sensor: 2.6”H x .75”W x .75”D
  • Code outputs: tamper, tamper restore, alarm, alarm restore, low battery.
  • Will not interfere with door smart locks
  • Transmitter frequency: 319.5 MHz
  • Unique code ID
  • Supervisory keep-alive interval: 70 minutes.
  • RF Peak field strength: typical 36000 uV/m at 3m
  • Operating Temperature: -10C~50C Relative Humidity: 5-95% Non-Condensing Storage Temperature: -40-80C
  • Long life battery up to 5 years
The IQ Door/Window-Scan be used as both a window sensor and a door sensor and works with almost all home alarm systems.

Wireless PowerG Door & Window Sensor 

FEATURES

  • Suitable for a wide range of residential and light commercial environments 
  • Up to 4x’s longer range than traditional contacts 
  • User-selectable operation of auxiliary input as NC or EOL (end-of-line loop with NC or NO sensors) 
  • Optional, configurable auxiliary input enables installation of additional hardwired devices when necessary 
  • Auxiliary input can be enrolled as a separate zone 
  • Battery life of up to 8 years (with typical use)
  • Will not interfere with door smart locks
  • Low battery indication 
  • Available in white and brown casing 
  • Compatible with PowerSeries Neo, PowerSeries Pro and Qolsys panels
The Wireless PowerG Door & Window Sensor is one of the best window & door sensors with a longer range than most contacts.

PowerG Wireless Recessed Contact 

FEATURES

  • Compact sensor is inserted into the side of the door, barely discernible once installed 
  • Ideal for residential and light commercial installations 
  • Clear flanges attached to the sensor blend in with the doorframe and enable near-invisible installation regardless of the doorframe’s color
  • Flanges on the sensor casing can be easily snapped off, to further reduce visual impact 
  • White and brown adhesive covers (included) for the cap and magnet can be applied to match the door’s surface 
  • Delivers exceptional value with a long-lasting battery (up to 10 years with typical use)
  • Will not interfere with door smart locks
  • Easily installed, with an ultra-thin magnet (0.08 in) that reduces the need for drilling 
  • Compatible with PowerSeries Neo, PowerSeries Pro and Qolsys panels
The PowerG Wireless Recessed Contact is a powerful door contact with a long-lasting battery & is barely noticeable.

2GIG Thin Window and Door Contacts

FEATURES

  • For narrow applications, sensor is only 3/4″ wide 
  • Fully supervised 
  • Rare earth magnet 
  • Supports internal and external contacts 
  • Can be used for 2 zones of protection
  • Will not interfere with door smart locks
  • Long Life Lithium battery 
  • Encrypted contacts available 
  • ETL listed
The 2GIG Thin Window and Door Contacts are designed for narrow or thin doors and windows & offers 2 zones of protection.

2GIG Recessed Contact Sensor 

FEATURES

  • Recessed Door Contact 
  • Compact size, only 2-1/2″ long 
  • Encrypted sensors available. 
  • Fully supervised 
  • Rare earth magnet 
  • Long Life Lithium battery
  • Will not interfere with door smart locks
  • ETL listed
The 2GIG Recessed Contact Sensor is a door contact that comes in compact size & will notify you of someone entering a door.

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