{"product_id":"ring-alarm-contact-sensor","title":"Ring Contact Sensor Z-Wave Plus Door\/Window SmartThings Home Assistant Hubitat","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet instant mobile notifications when windows and doors are opened in your home. This sensor is incredibly easy to install with no tools required, mounting securely to your door and window frames. A pre-installed 3V lithium battery is included to get you set up immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManage your Ring Alarm Contact Sensor and other Ring products seamlessly with the official Ring app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features of Z-Wave Plus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches up to 150 metres in clear, open air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter Battery Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers up to 50% longer battery life for sensors and remotes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigher Bandwidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides 250% more data throughput for faster communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStronger Security:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features S2 encryption and SmartStart for quick, secure QR-code pairing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackwards Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works seamlessly with older, classic Z-Wave equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Contact sensor body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Standard size magnet and bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Small magnet for difficult areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Holding brackets (makes it much easier to change batteries)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x 3M double-sided sticking tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x CR123A Battery (lasting up to 3 years - depending on traffic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x Mounting screws and wall plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSmart Hub Compatibility List\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRing Alarm Base Station (1st \u0026amp; 2nd Gen):\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the official hub. It provides the most seamless integration, instant mobile alerts, and automatic ring tones when doors open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSamsung SmartThings Hub:\u003c\/strong\u003e You can pair the sensor directly to SmartThings. However, because it is a Ring-branded device, you will likely need to install a custom Z-Wave Edge Driver on your SmartThings account to get it recognised correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome Assistant (with a Z-Wave USB Dongle):\u003c\/strong\u003e If you run a local smart home server via Home Assistant, the sensor will connect easily using a Z-Wave stick (such as a Zooz or Aeotec dongle). It is highly praised by the community for local, lag-free automation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHubitat Elevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e This local automation hub natively supports Z-Wave devices. The 1st Gen Ring contact sensor can be joined to Hubitat to trigger advanced local rules and lighting automation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e❌ Incompatible Hubs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt \u003cstrong\u003ewill not connect\u003c\/strong\u003e directly to hubs that rely solely on Zigbee, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhilips Hue Bridge (Zigbee)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApple HomePod \/ Apple TV (Thread\/Wi-Fi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard Amazon Echo speakers (unless it's an Echo Show 10 or Echo Studio that acts as a Zigbee hub—even then, it lacks Z-Wave)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnecting \u0026amp; Pairing Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo connect the Ring Contact Sensor (1st Gen) to a new hub, you must first clear any old data from its memory and then trigger the pairing mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote: For 1st-time installation, skip straight to Step 3.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1: Put your hub into \"Z-Wave Exclusion\" mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the sensor was previously connected to a Ring system or another hub, it will refuse to connect to a new one. 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