Smart door and window sensors: why they are so useful and how they work
Like any home automation device, you need to have a good connection and connect them to the network. Otherwise, they will not fulfill their function and you could have problems. You will see that they are easy-to-use devices and you will be able to place them in different places in your home, to also improve security.
What are they
But what exactly are smart door and window sensors? They are devices that you can place to see if that door or window opens, basically. There are two parts: one you put in the frame and the other in the door or window. The idea is that both parts are separated by just a few millimeters. When it opens, the separation increases and that is when it detects that it has opened.
Like many other home automation devices, you will be able to control them from your mobile. You will see, at all times, if a door or window is open. Installation is very simple and you can have them up and running in a matter of minutes. You won't have to do much, as usually just gluing them is enough.
These devices will connect to the Internet and thus be able to send an alert to the mobile. It doesn't matter where you are, as long as you have access to the network. In addition, you could also link them to other home automation devices, such as heating, air conditioning, lights, etc. This will depend on the model.
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What are its advantages
Basically, there are two clear advantages of having smart window and door open sensors: improving security and saving energy. You will have the information you need to achieve both results, as we are going to explain to you. There are more sophisticated models than others, but that is the basis.
On the one hand, you will be able improve security by detecting when a door or window is opened. You will receive an alert telling you that it has been opened, even if you are not at home. Some models can be linked to an alarm, so it will start ringing if it detects that a door or window has been opened at home.
There is also the advantage of energy saving. If you have the heat on or the air conditioning on, you don't want the windows or doors open. Therefore, a smart sensor of this type will tell you if a door or window at home has been opened, due to carelessness or other reasons. You will be able to close it and thus prevent you from consuming more energy than you should.
Therefore, having smart sensors to detect open doors and windows is something very interesting both to save energy, as well as to enhance the security of your home and prevent theft.
