{"id":5969,"date":"2023-08-28T14:59:29","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T06:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.playground.my-alfred-dev.com\/blog\/?p=5969"},"modified":"2023-08-28T14:59:32","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T06:59:32","slug":"where-to-place-window-alarm-sensors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/where-to-place-window-alarm-sensors\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Place Window Alarm Sensors?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Window alarm sensors are a great tool homeowners can use to protect a property from break ins. Using magnets, the sensors are fitted to windows to alert homeowners or trigger an alarm when the window has been opened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-264293aba4687694d7c0087d7ddfdcf8\"><strong>Window alarm sensors are best used alongside other home security measures<\/strong>, like home security cameras and <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/motion-detector-lights\/\">motion detection floodlights<\/a>, as a second line of defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll explain <strong>where to place window alarm sensors<\/strong> and what the <strong>pros and cons<\/strong> of using window alarm sensors are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/where-to-place-window-alarm-sensors\/#Do_You_Need_Window_Sensors_On_All_Windows\" title=\"Do You Need Window Sensors On All Windows?\">Do You Need Window Sensors On All Windows?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/where-to-place-window-alarm-sensors\/#Are_Window_Alarm_Sensors_Worth_It\" title=\"Are Window Alarm Sensors Worth It?\">Are Window Alarm Sensors Worth It?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/where-to-place-window-alarm-sensors\/#How_Do_Window_Sensors_Work\" title=\"How Do Window Sensors Work?\">How Do Window Sensors Work?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/where-to-place-window-alarm-sensors\/#Where_is_the_Best_Place_to_Put_an_Alarm_Sensor\" title=\"Where is the Best Place to Put an Alarm Sensor?\">Where is the Best Place to Put an Alarm Sensor?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/where-to-place-window-alarm-sensors\/#How_Do_Burglars_Open_Locked_Windows\" title=\"How Do Burglars Open Locked Windows?\">How Do Burglars Open Locked Windows?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/where-to-place-window-alarm-sensors\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Need_Window_Sensors_On_All_Windows\"><\/span><strong>Do You Need Window Sensors On All Windows?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more protection added to a property, the safer it\u2019ll be. Therefore, there\u2019s no limit to how many window sensors can be installed in a house. Some homeowners choose to install window sensors on all windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, it\u2019s <strong>most beneficial to add window sensors to accessible windows<\/strong>, like those on the ground floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following windows benefit from sensors the most:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Downstairs windows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Windows at the front of the property<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upper-floor windows that can be reached via a tree, balcony, or deck<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single-glaze or disrepaired windows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Window_Alarm_Sensors_Worth_It\"><\/span><strong>Are Window Alarm Sensors Worth It?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-4c3aefe76affcd3860317030b0070551\">Window alarm sensors are worth considering alongside other security measures, like <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/types-of-security-cameras\/\">security cameras<\/a>. <strong>Window alarms aren\u2019t a strong deterrent against burglars on their own<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-1dd2c3e5499bfbe4ca52c25244c188be\"><strong>Intruders won\u2019t know if a property has window sensors installed <\/strong>until they try to break in. Window sensors also <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-prevent-home-invasion\/\">don\u2019t prevent intruders from entering a property<\/a>, but are activated when the window has been opened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oftentimes, a window sensor alarm <strong>won\u2019t be activated if the window is smashed<\/strong> or damaged without being opened. Plus, if an intruder is aware of the sensor, a magnet can deactivate it temporarily while the window is being opened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-4ac3ff340dd3c3d27c668717c4f1e7ab\">Many people are desensitized to alarms going off due to <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/what-causes-false-alarms-on-home-security-systems\/\">false alarms occurring in houses<\/a>. Therefore, if someone breaks into an alarmed window when the owners are not home, it\u2019s not guaranteed that neighbors will react and alert the police.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-7aefd4854abc33cee92cabfe166e6c23\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/how-it-works\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Installing home security cameras<\/a> in conjunction with window alarm sensors is the best way to get effective use out of them, since camera feeds can be checked as soon as the sensors activate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AlfredCam-on-a-glass-table.png\" alt=\"AlfredCam on a glass table\" class=\"wp-image-3282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AlfredCam-on-a-glass-table.png 512w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AlfredCam-on-a-glass-table-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>AlfredCam by AlfredCamera.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ad23e47eefc4b7fff50ad65de786aa81\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Are home security cameras worth it?<\/strong><br><br>According to AlfredCamera, <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/state-of-security\/en\/2022\/neighborhood-safety\/\">burglary and robbery<\/a> were among the top 3 most common crime types experienced by Americans in 2022.<br><br>Intruders like an easy target, and <strong>cameras alert the owners to their presence and capture their faces<\/strong> \u2013 making it easier for justice to be carried out.<br><br>Therefore, having visible cameras installed on a property is the best deterrent against break-ins.<br><br>With AlfredCam, users can monitor a home 24\/7 and receive alerts when <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/features\">motion is detected in specific zones<\/a>.<br><br>As one AlfredCamera user says:<br><br><em>\u201cI live [in] a rural area and there are no streetlights at all. There have been several break-ins in the area lately. I use my AlfredCamera to see who is approaching my house at night\u201d.<\/em><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.alfred.camera\/products\/alfredcam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop AlfredCam today<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/break-in-footage-captured-by-alfredcamera.png\" alt=\"break-in footage captured by AlfredCamera\" class=\"wp-image-5111\" style=\"width:800px;height:601px\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/break-in-footage-captured-by-alfredcamera.png 800w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/break-in-footage-captured-by-alfredcamera-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/break-in-footage-captured-by-alfredcamera-768x577.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Break-in footage captured by AlfredCamera.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of Window Alarm Sensors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scare off intruders that attempt to break in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cover blind spots on security cameras<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Act as a second line of defense<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of Window Alarm Sensors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t prevent entry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Might not trigger if the window is smashed and not opened<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not immediately visible, so intruders may attempt to break in (by damaging windows) before realizing the sensor is installed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be hacked or disabled quickly (via a magnet or destroying it)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Homeowners are unable to tell remotely if the alarm is false or genuine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_Window_Sensors_Work\"><\/span><strong>How Do Window Sensors Work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Window sensors consist of two pieces, a magnet and a reed switch. These are installed on the window \u2013 one on the base and one on the moving part of the window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the window is closed, the two parts meet and an electrical circuit is created. If the circuit is broken by opening the window, an alarm is triggered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern window alarm sensors sync to a smartphone app, so users are alerted when the window has been opened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a summary of how window sensors work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Window alarm sensors come in two parts, a magnet and a reed switch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One part is connected to the moving section of the window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The other part is connected to the base (stationary) part of the window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An electrical circuit is created when the two magnets touch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When the window is opened, the circuit is broken, triggering the alarm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_Best_Place_to_Put_an_Alarm_Sensor\"><\/span><strong>Where is the Best Place to Put an Alarm Sensor?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from ground floor windows, alarm sensors <strong>are best placed in the highest corner of a room facing the doorway<\/strong>. In this position, the sensor will pick up anyone who enters or leaves the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure that nothing is obstructing the view when placing alarm sensors high up in a room, like lights or lampshade.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best places to put alarm sensors are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a hallway facing the front door<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In a lounge facing the entrance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In a kitchen pointed towards the back door<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In a utility room aimed at the side door<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the back corner of a garage facing the shutters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-9296e33ab3fba67b2dd7005f7adfd255\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Pro Tip: Where to place security cameras inside a house<\/strong><br><br>To maximize home security, many homeowners should install indoor home security cameras. The following areas are best for placing indoor cameras:<br><br>\u00b7 In the main hallway<br>\u00b7 Facing the back door<br>\u00b7 Over a side door<br>\u00b7 Above large, easily accessible windows<br>\u00b7 In corners of rooms<br><br>To get the most out of an indoor security camera, avoid placing cameras:<br><br>\u00b7 Where glare from the windows is significant<br>\u00b7 In bathrooms (for privacy reasons and to prevent moisture from breaking the cameras)<br>\u00b7 Where neighboring properties can be seen<br><br>See the best tips from AlfredCamera users on <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/home-security-camera-placement\/\">home security camera placement<\/a>. In addition to improving home security, indoor cameras are great <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/use-cases\/pet-camera\">pet cams<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/use-cases\/baby-monitor\">baby monitors<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/use-cases\/elderly-care\">elderly care monitors<\/a>. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/recommend\">how to use AlfredCam in your home<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_Burglars_Open_Locked_Windows\"><\/span><strong>How Do Burglars Open Locked Windows?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-f0b061c352474305dfdec43c5676622c\">When windows are locked, most burglars won\u2019t break into a property via the window. According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/burglary-statistics\/\">security survey<\/a>, <strong>23% of burglars enter through a first-floor window<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Burglars use many techniques to break into locked or unlocked windows, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smashing the window<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wrenching the window open using a crowbar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slipping credit cards under the window to unlock it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlocking the window with a putty knife<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Picking the lock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Breaking in via a locked window is harder than entering via an unlocked window, which is why <strong>homeowners should always keep windows locked <\/strong>when not in use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any home security measure increases the protection of your home and makes it a safer place for you and your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Window alarm sensors, especially modern devices that send notifications to the homeowner\u2019s phone, are particularly helpful in alerting to the presence of an intruder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, installing security cameras is the best way to protect a property from break-ins. Window alarm sensors are beneficial as an extra security measure, rather than a standalone device.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Window alarm sensors are a great tool homeowners can use to protect a property from break ins. Using magnets, the sensors are fitted to windows to alert homeowners or trigger an alarm when the window has been opened. 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