Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor – 2-pack

The Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor 2-pack is an excellent addition to my home security system. Installation was a breeze—setting them up with the Ring app took just minutes, and they seamlessly integrated into my existing Ring Alarm setup. The sensors are incredibly sensitive yet accurate. They easily detect the sound of glass breaking while avoiding false alarms from other household noises, giving me peace of mind without unnecessary disruptions. I tested them after installation, and they performed flawlessly. I also appreciate the compact design, which allows them to blend discreetly into any room. The battery life seems excellent so far, and with two sensors in the pack, I was able to cover multiple areas of my home effectively. For anyone invested in the Ring ecosystem or looking to enhance their home security, these glass break sensors are a must-have. They provide reliable protection, are easy to use, and are a great value for the price. Highly recommended!

The Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor – 2-pack is a pivotal addition to the Ring ecosystem that elevates home security to a new level. This pack of two sensors is designed with precision to detect the unique sound frequency of breaking glass, ensuring reliable intrusion detection and providing an extra layer of protection for windows and glass doors. Setting up these sensors was remarkably straightforward, seamlessly integrating into my existing Ring setup. The sensors' sensitivity can be adjusted to suit different room layouts and sizes, enhancing their flexibility and effectiveness. The real-time alerts and notifications via the Ring app keep me informed of any potential threats, offering peace of mind even when I'm away. With its specialized functionality, easy installation, and seamless integration, the Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor – 2-pack is an invaluable component in a comprehensive home security strategy, making it a must-have for anyone prioritizing safety and peace of mind.

The glass break sensor on the Ring Home Alarm System works surprisingly well, but it’s extremely sensitive. With wooden floors, it gets triggered often by kids dropping or slamming heavy items. It detects sound great, but can cause frequent false alarms depending on your flooring.

I’ve had a Ring alarm system for almost four years and the experience has been great, but my one complaint from the very beginning is they didn’t offer a glass break sensor. As anyone with any security system experience knows, this is an integral part of a complete system. After waiting impatiently for years, I was thrilled to find out they finally released one. I received it within 48 hours of ordering it and was eager to set it up and test it out. For those of you looking for specs, here they are: Detection Range: 25 feet Suggested Mounting height: 7 feet off the ground and higher Size Across: Approximately 3.75 inches Weight: Approximately 5.7 ounces Just like all the other Ring alarm sensors, it was packaged nicely and included directions, batteries and mounting screws. The set up was also just like all of their other sensors. The app guided me though the set up and even provided a video. The most difficult part for me was removing the plastic battery tab. It was stuck and I had to remove the sensor from its mounting base to get it to come lose. The sensor can be set to work in three different modes: Home, Away and it can even be set to work when the system is disarmed. Although it will detect the sound of glass breaking while the system is unarmed, it will NOT notify the central station in this mode. It does however send a notification through the app. Having it detect glass breaking while the system is unarmed requires you to turn off battery saver mode, which can be found under “Mode Settings”. I have no idea how much faster this will deplete the batteries. Further testing will be required to determine that. For right now I decided to set mine up and just place it on top of a shelf between two windows. I set it on the very top, which was approximately 6 feet 2 inches off the floor. I then turned off battery saver mode and kept the device in view in the app. For sound detection testing purposes, I have the advantage of being a drummer. For testing I used a 15-inch Wuhan china cymbal. For those of you unfamiliar, these sound very much like breaking glass. I placed the cymbal approximately 18 feet from the glass break detector and hit it in such a way as to mimic the volume that I believe a shattering window would make (I know I know, it’s not very scientific). The detector immediately detected the sound and sent a notification through the app to my phone. SUCCESS!! Had the system been in Home or Away mode, it would have notified the central monitoring station. So clearly I’m very happy with this product and its performance, but I do have some feedback for the Ring team: The batteries that are included are basic alkaline AAs. Every other device I have ever purchased from Ring came with lithium ions, which are known to last much longer. It seems they cheeped out a little when it comes to this sensor. For the price I paid for the glass break detector, I don’t think including lithium ions are too much to ask for. After these run out, I’ll be replacing them with Energizer lithium ions. My second suggestion would be to allow this sensor to be programmed to alert the monitoring station when the system is disarmed. A great deal of home break-ins occur during the day. Having this added layer of protection 24/7 would definitely be a serious bonus for any home owner, especially to the highly vulnerable and those living in crime ridden areas. My third and final suggestion is, it would be very helpful if Ring could somehow provide an official testing method. A certified sound clip or tool would be immensely helpful and would prevent people from resorting to random and sometimes ridiculous testing methods (such as hammering broken glass to death). For now, I’ve given this product a four-star rating. If I have any issue with it, or if Ring does any improvements to it, I will consider adjusting that rating accordingly. Lastly, I want to clear up a few misnomers about this product. Another review stated this product needs a “hub” to work. I have absolutely no idea what they are referring to. If you have the Ring alarm base station, then this item will work with no additional item(s) needed. If this reviewer bought this without a Ring alarm base station and thought it would work, then they obviously didn’t read the description. That’s their fault and not the fault of this device or the Ring team. Another repeat statement I have read a lot is that these are too sensitive and false all the time. This is a glass break detector, and therefore is designed to detect sound. Yes, a very specific wavelength, but with that said, the placement of this should be well thought out. If you place this in a kitchen with a tile floor, there is a higher probability you will receive false alarms every time you clatter silverware, dishes glasses and drop anything metallic or glass on the floor. If you place this in a room with a loud stereo or surround sound system, you’re going to receive false alarms. If you place this in a music room with a drum set, you’re going to get false alarms every time someone crashes on a cymbal. This isn’t specific to the Ring glass break sensor. All glass break sensors are prone to this. Give careful consideration about the placement and the programming modes you want this to arm in. Keep in mind you can program this to only arm when the system is in Away mode. If you have more than one throughout your house, you can also program some to arm in both Home and Away mode and others to only arm when in Away mode. If your home or business in noisy 24/7, this may not be the best addition to your security system. There seems to be a lot of confusion about when this will trip the alarm and notify the central monitoring station, and when it will only send an alert to your device via the Ring app. I have already covered this, but will restate it. It can be programmed to trip the alarm and notify the central station in Home and Away modes. It can also be programmed when the system if off (not in Home or Away mode) to send a notification to your device through the Ring app. This can be done by turning off the battery saver mode, which can be found under “Mode Settings”. Turning off the battery saver mode will NOT affect how the device performs when the system is in the Home or Away mode. I hope this review and all the additional information I have put in to it helps others to make an informed decision when it comes to this glass break sensor. As I stated earlier, I’m happy with this item and plan to order several more to add to my security system.

I've integrated several of these Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensors into my home Ring alarm system, and they've been a fantastic addition, providing an extra layer of security and peace of mind. So far, they have worked flawlessly. Thankfully, I haven't had an actual break-in to test their primary function, but they integrate seamlessly with the Ring Alarm system, and testing them is straightforward. One of the standout features for me has been the battery life. I've had these installed for over a year now, and the original batteries are still going strong. That's a big plus, as frequent battery changes in multiple sensors can be a hassle. Installation was incredibly easy. You have the option to mount them on the wall or ceiling, and the process took just a few minutes per sensor. Pairing them with the Ring Alarm base station was also quick and intuitive through the Ring app. If you have a Ring Alarm system, I highly recommend adding these Glass Break Sensors, especially for rooms with multiple windows or glass doors. They are reliable, have excellent battery life, and are super easy to install.

Works very well. Thankfully never had to rely on it in a real scenario, but it has triggered a few times from dropping glass so I know it is working. Easy to test at least.

Had the alarm installed with these detectors and upon breaking a wine glass accidentally - it did trigger the window break sensor to send a siren alarm signal thinking there was a break in. It was set at home mode at the time. So definitely a good option for when you're away and need that extra precaution. Especially nowadays with increase of break ins.

I am not the biggest fan of Ring Cameras but the Ring alarm has been flawless. I have pretty much all the add-ons except for the break sensor and the water/freeze sensor. The glass break sensor is pretty solid and very high quality. It takes 3 AA batteries which are very easily replaced. Connecting it to the ring app was beyond easy, you just hold the button down for a couple seconds then use the QR code to add it to the app and away you go. No complaints and it just works and integrates flawlessly. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 due to the price being a little to high in my opinion.

This sensor was easy to integrate into the Ring Alarm System. It only works if you have the base station. The sensor is slim and you forget its on the wall. It provides good peace of mind and a long range which was the perfect solution for large windows where contact sensors couldnt be used. Be mindful of doing dishes near this whole the system is armed. The noise of glass or dishes in the sink might trigger it and scare you.