Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor - Setup & Install | Better Than Alexa Guard? Window Glass Break Test

Today, we will review the Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor. We will check out its features, do a quick unboxing, setup and install. I'll also be comparing this with the Alexa Guard which if you have Amazon Echo devices, you can set it so that they will also listen for glass breaking and be able to notify you. I'll show and tell you the differences and see if the Ring Glass Sensor is another sensor that you want to add to your current Ring Alarm setup.
Ring Glass Break Sensor - amzn.to/3640txr (Paid Link)
00:00 Introduction
01:06 Features
01:33 Unboxing
02:14 Setup
02:46 Settings in the App
03:37 Home Mode and Alexa Guard
04:15 Install
05:01 Testing
07:41 Results and Final Thoughts
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[@AT99_TKT]

Man, you actually broke a window and dropped a piece of glass shattered everywhere in your room. How can anyone watch this video without dropping a like. I’m debating whether I should get the Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor along with all my other Ring devices or those that attach to the windows (pretty ugly tbh). Your test gave me the confidence that the Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor will do the job. Thanks.

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

Thank you for the review - honestly, it was one of the things that almost kept me from moving to Ring years ago - having a "traditional" (Honeywell Ademco) alarm system I was used to having a lot more choices around equipment and especially sensors / contacts. This is great news (although I'll need to watch the entire review). For testing they make glass break testing boxes but they aren't cheap - between $40 and $150 - plenty of bad reviews on the cheaper ones. My professional installer (years ago for the Honeywell gear) just used two screw drivers hit together about 2 or 3 feet from the glass break sensor. Over time we noticed that some household noises would trigger the sensor too such as a broom that was upright falling on to the hardwood floor would trigger the sensor - basically, loud "snapping" or "cracking" sounds.

[@lobbanreview4u]

Works great. Just be aware if you clink silverware, cups, glasses or plates while cleaning or putting up it can mimic a broken glass sound and set off the alarm. This has happened twice to us in about the 2 week period we’ve had it, but no big deal and would rather have the security for when we are not at home.

[@LifeHackster]

This is why you set this only on alarm modes... and not when the alarm is disarmed. In home mode for example, we only set it before everybody goes to sleep and alarm is disarmed first thing in the morning.

[@minigunnathaniel]

Then why don't you disable the alarm why do you have it on when you're at home

[@reggie2803]

You are truly one of the best at what you do. Thanks again for providing this community for these informative videos. I’m sure your wife gave you an earful for breaking the glass in the house. 🤣

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you, I appreciate it…

[@MR.CHEESE_Baby_EcLiPs]

3:20 is so funny when he said when you and you and your wife are throwing pots and pans at each other 🤣

[@johnframe6393]

Thank you for this test video. I am so happy with my ring alarm system, and had seen that the glass sensor had finally came out. But I had been waiting for just this review before I bought it. Looks like it is going to work well.

[@LifeHackster]

You are welcome.

[@s.mcdonald2434]

I'm new to your channel,and I find your reviews very informative and helpful! I can relate and follow along with your instructions. Keep posting,and I will keep following!

[@chuckbecker8735]

Excellent comparative analysis. I was planning on just relying on Alexa Guard but you rescued me. Having a siren triggered is necessary for those who are in meetings or giving lectures all day whereby I cannot be checking a phone

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you.

[@ur12cujo]

The review I’ve been waiting for!

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you.

[@HughD]

Thanks so much for this test. You previously said you were going to test it and you did! Thanks for the actual test as I don't think my wife would be quite as accepting of the glass on the floor as yours was!!! I have the same experience with Alexa Guard sounds. It just doesn't work very well and I have Echoes throughout my house.

[@LifeHackster]

Lol..I did it while she wasn’t around ;)

[@user-ko2pd4gz2q]

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[@jimmyvila4443]

Very good test! I’m really impressed with the Ring glass sensor I’m sold. I’ll be getting two of them.

[@ttb2166]

great video man, I was wondering this the last week or so and I found your video today.Also easiest way to break a window is with a spring loaded center punch.Thanks again!

[@Szzzz123]

Thanks bro . bought 30 alarm last week. Will be deliver in May.

[@jorgeofc]

Excellent video. Was waiting on it. I think I’ll get one of these sensors. Thanks!

[@LifeHackster]

You are welcome.

[@KTan1023]

Thank you for the review and the comparison!! Very valuable info!!

[@LifeHackster]

You are welcome.

[@faengelm]

Great review. Thanks for actually breaking the glass to test it. Please also test the Ring Smoke & CO Listener.

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you. The smoke detector works..I had a video of Ring Fire alarm a while back.

[@west4913]

I really like your channel. You provided great reviews and the content is very useful. Keep up the good work. Thank you for your time.

[@chrmlollie489]

Very well explained. Thank you

[@MalBackTalkingTesla]

Thank you for this informative video you covered everything you need to know great job if I need this yours would be the go to channel to find out ring should pay you as there man to explain there products

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching!

[@anw9485]

Thank you for this review! Does Ring specify a maximum height? I might put these on the ceiling, about 9-10ft up. I also have a lot of corners in my house so I'm wondering if they'll prevent the sound from being picked up by the glass-break.

[@drizzalp9818]

Excellent review as always! Now time to get me a couple.

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching.

[@TrishyTrishi]

Can always depend on you for a quality informational video

[@neslihanozdemir1527]

Thank you for the video!

[@86aqwer]

Excellent video...as always. 👍🏻👏

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you.

[@dalmarcadde1507]

Thank you for this video great job.

[@atotzara5935]

Thanks for sharing! Now i will buy 2.

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you.

[@raymondchandler697]

Excellent info as always

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@CarsonReed7]

Thank you for testing it

[@LifeHackster]

You are welcome.

[@calpal9983]

Thank you!!

[@ronm6585]

Thanks for sharing.

[@marka3239]

great video, many thanks.

[@LifeHackster]

You are welcome.

[@RGC217]

i LOVE the Alex-a, That's Great!

[@Raymond.Jansen]

Thanks for making me laugh, funny how you tried to break the glass. Great video!!

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you.

[@TheSodFather09]

It’ll be interesting to see if thunder or lightning or bad storms set this off, Glass brake sensors are known for that

[@LifeHackster]

I think it will we will see.

[@algoodger]

@@LifeHackster Did you ever get a false alarm from thunder ?

[@tjac4801]

What wall anchors do you use for indoor and outdoor

[@toolstech9630]

Wow that is awesome 🤩

[@Auroramystic]

I’d like to see to see you play glass breaking sound effects from a speaker and real glass breaking to see it it can see the difference

[@RobMaynard]

I did that with my Ring when I received it. Only from my phone speaker, within 6", and was able to trigger it easily. Any more distance, and no trigger. Far from a 'real world' scenario though.

[@thinkingclearly1671]

Thank you bro

[@cheddar500]

Excellent video

[@Chinesefoodrocks1521]

Loving the little jokes in your videos here and there! Keep up the great work!

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks.

[@mark344]

I just got my ring glass break sensor yesterday. You should have made a review of a vaccum to clean the glass pieces on the floor😀

[@LifeHackster]

I use the good ol broom…:)

[@WilsonBradleyTheOfficial]

Salamat Po'

[@ZER0o10]

Hi, are you planning on doing a ring smart switch review video? It is weird that I can't find any on KZbin haha. Thanks , great reviews!

[@CaptainHookhatesBooks]

My favorite dude for reviews. Do you still use the Ring gen 2 for your home security? How's it holding up?

[@103Catherine]

very nice like it

[@Got2Escape]

Question, when you were banging on the glass trying to break it your alarm went off, so which device heard the banging and set off the alarm? Thanks in advance.

[@LifeHackster]

The glass sensor.

[@frankm2385]

Great information. Definitely won't waste my money on Alexa, but I may purchase a Ring alarm.

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you.

[@LtKernelPanic]

Man your neighbors must love you when you’re testing these things. Also I’d recommend keep your day job since that whole burglar thing didn’t seem to work out. ;)

[@LifeHackster]

Lol..true.

[@weimanmo8840]

Hi LifeHackster. Any idea when Ring will come out with the new Outdoor Siren?

[@roseann1987]

sir under the security I only have 2 options ethernet and pro base roueter.I didnt have a sensor options, unlike yours, does it has something to do with my phone? what shall I do?

[@christothegreat1]

What about test a glass cutter tool, to silently make a round hole in the window glass?

[@LifeHackster]

Hmmm that’s a good idea.

[@macster1457]

I'm more interested on the quality of the glass on that window 🤣

[@LifeHackster]

True…or I’m just weak ;)

[@TheWashingtons1010]

For real

[@cvbic.]

@@LifeHacksterYou can also throw a piece of a spark plug so it shatters into pieces easily.

[@moroni0746]

Thank you for the guide! Still for some reason I can’t connect mine! My wifi is good every camera I have works but when I attempted to add this device it shows “Can’t connect to base station “

[@FahadKuthami]

Would this be helpful inside a car which parked within house WiFi coverage?

[@johnszatkowski6898]

Hi LifeHackster - love your channel! Do you NOT find it strange that these breakage sensors need to be mounted so high vs. the Alexa guard being at ground (table top) level? Could this be why Alexa guard is not as effective? I rely on motion sensors when I am "away" as I have too many windows for sensors on each one. Based on your review these look to be much more effective as the alarm sounds almost immediately upon breakage vs. motion already in my home that motion sensors provide. I see Amazon offers a 2-pack of these glass breakage sensors for $69.99 vs. one at $39.99 as I would need at least two to do the job for my home. I'm thinking I will buy these based on your review. One more question, Have you tried or are using the Ring water-leak sensors? I have two of these setup and have had one alarm from a toilet tank sweating in warm weather on the floor but have read "mixed" reviews on these. My other water-leak sensor is setup in my laundry room where my washer and hot water tank is. As you have stated I too am very pleased with my Ring Pro upgrade. Even at $200 a year for 24/7 everything and Co2 monitoring and cellular backup it's still cheaper than most systems out there! Having been an ADT fool years ago they only offered a fraction of what Ring does at $55+ a month and now I hear ADT "sucks" you into a (3) year contract now! And even higher contract breakage fees! NO Wonder! ADT is NOT a good home security setup in my view in today's times for the prices they command! My ADT system was "Fred Flintstone" level even at that time several years ago and "they" tried telling me "they are the best!" Well, now I'm convinced they are the "best" at ripping you off for what you get per month!

[@LifeHackster]

Yes..these are definitely better the alexa guard. I have the ring leak sensor and I’m actually going to do a review of another brand pretty soon and this one has valve controller..we will see how it goes.

[@johnszatkowski6898]

@@LifeHackster ; Thanks for the reply. I will definitely order these breakage sensors!

[@michaeln.8401]

@@LifeHackster I can’t wait

[@Funnybunny41494]

how did you get the blinds installed on the arches of your windows? I'm looking for something like that. Was it custom made?

[@LifeHackster]

Yes, it was custom made.

[@walkerdarin2003]

Just installed this today 😆 what are the odds!

[@LifeHackster]

Cool..

[@mirelurk-fish7387]

I have the Honeywell glassbreak sensor for my system and glass break sounds from a speaker or tv would trip it haha

[@davidgoldsmith9630]

🔥 Another great review and reason to purchase this item. Ring needs provide your promo codes! LOL

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you.

[@BladeAndrade]

You could have use some metal forks/spoons and throw them on the floor and that will mimic the glass break sound. It happed to me by accident and it triggered the Ring Glass Break Sensors when they were in Home Mode.,In fact, it triggered 3 Glass Break Sensors the the forks/spoons fell on the flor which is good.

[@LifeHackster]

It will trigger it..that is why I only turn it on during home and away modes…we are mostly asleep in home mode and disarm the alarm first thing when we wake up in the morning.

[@jennylynnem.4218]

Does it reset the settings when you change the batteries? Such as needing to reconnect it to your wifi and go through set up again?

[@LifeHackster]

Nope. It should automatically reconnect.

[@Aruabhishek]

is it needed base station for siren sound or ring glass break sensors have inbuilt siren?

[@BukuiZhao]

The sensors do not have a siren. The siren is in the base and your keypads. They also had a outdoor siren but stopped selling it due to ADT.

[@georgeskinner2157]

Can you do a review on a Cove glass break sensor

[@malonejtk]

May I ask if the alarm sound at the back is from the Ring glass break sensor? Or from a base station? My point is whether I need to buy a ring base station to make the alarm sound.

[@LifeHackster]

This will only work with Rings alarm base station.

[@malonejtk]

@@LifeHackster thx. However, it looks like ring base station is not sold alone from Ring. I just checked that the alternatively solution is to buy Ring Outdoor Siren and connect the glass break senor to Siren.

[@LifeHackster]

@@malonejtk That will not work too because all of these sensor/siren needs to connect to the Alarm Base station.

[@philnorling]

Can you review Wyze Cam Plus Pro

[@SamirAhmed-mc5yk]

do you have professional monitoring for ring, im surprised they didn’t call you during these tests

[@LifeHackster]

I turned it off.

[@tigertigercrypto]

Can you use this if you just have a floodlight cam?

[@LifeHackster]

It needs the ring alarm.

[@acastr1234]

Waiting for Eufy to make one

[@rachaelb.]

How about Ring makes a sensor that recognizes glass being attempted to break, like it vibrating hard, for preventative break-ins. The sensor lights up bright red and flashes to warn the person, maybe it triggers the siren outside on the cameras.

[@gorkajames6475]

Alexa guard always alerted me whenever I watched a show/movie that had a scene where glass was broken. Wonder if the sensors can differentiate between that and real glass.

[@anw9485]

Probably not. If I was in the other room and a glass breaking sound went off on the TV, I doubt I'd be able to differentiate as well if I didn't know the TV was on.

[@MikeSmartCastle]

Hi Mr LifeHackster, I tested Alexa Guard glass break detection 3 times, 2 time were recordings of glass breaking and the 3rd was a small piece of glass I had in the garage. All 3 tests Alexa sent me notifications. But one thing I noticed, the app will not send a notification if the app is open. I had to actually close the app for it to send me notifications. Just my experience. I'm using an IPhone and Echo Gen 2. Great Video!

[@LifeHackster]

I have to test this again..Alexa guard is not really reliable. It detected smoke alarm a while back and it wasn’t even in away mode..actually my alarm was disarmed..

[@MikeSmartCastle]

@@LifeHackster I tested guard smoke alarm detection about a month ago, I also found it to be hit or miss "unrealible" . Distance seemed to have a lot to do with it tho. Thanks for your respnce.

[@AmariBowsershorts]

would you recommend this glass break sensor over other ones 🤔 From other security companies

[@mr.c6674]

Which glass breakage sensors that are not Ring that work with Ring security alarm?

[@LifeHackster]

This is the only brand I tested.

[@michaeln.8401]

@@LifeHackster I think you should test other brands.

[@thethinblueline7660]

Does Alexa guard sound the ring alarm when it senses a glass break or smoke alarm sound.

[@noelreynolds2356]

Would like work in the UK on a Ring Alarm2? As usual Ring don't release these Ring products in the UK. Thanks

[@LifeHackster]

It should.

[@AllTheBestVideos]

3:23, never laughed so hard at an Alarm system review.

[@LifeHackster]

:)

[@louisfain]

The thieves usually use a spring loaded device to break the glass. It is usually much quieter than smashing.

[@carlosmoreno7732]

If I use it for my garage door would that work???

[@talljohn5350]

Have you tested edge yet? I tried it and all recorded videos were useless. Basically 1 frame every 5 seconds and stating weak signal. Mind you I have the ring pro base station 3 eero pros and 2 beacons. All my cameras have great connections and when videos saved to the cloud have perfect quality. Just curious if anyone else is experiencing this.

[@LifeHackster]

I’ve been noticing this too. I switched to cloud recordings for now and I thought it was my SD card. I have been noticing choppiness on my first 1-2 seconds of the video, poor connection and also occasionally missing pre-recordings..I’ll be making a video on this. Thanks for clarifying that it is not my SD card.

[@davidbell7094]

The ceramic off a spark plug & only a small piece breaks glass instantly.

[@zeb3144]

I bought it as i have an awful lot of glass on back of house. The only negative thing i can think is its a little too sensitive. Opening cutlery draw will trigger it so people need to be aware of this.

[@bigmoney4685]

Will the glass sensor activate if the intruder is trying to force the window frame open and not breaking the glass?

[@Quadrille763]

Can use lithium batteries in this?

[@fatemehnazari6847]

RLC 1212A please for next video

[@LifeHackster]

:)

[@fatemehnazari6847]

@@LifeHackster yes!!!!! Please talk about night motion since that seems to be the issue with reolink

[@HappyHauntings]

Ok here is a question. What happens if they use glass cutters. All they have to do is cut the glass in a circle where the locks are located reach in and unlock the window. That’s my concern.

[@LifeHackster]

That’s why you need to diversify your sensors. Most people will have motion sensors inside the house too.

[@ericabrown2434]

You unboxing Glass breake sensor

[@xxjun]

Wow crazy that Alexa guard doesn't work at all. Also, I appreciate the sacrifice of breaking glass in your home, it's one of the most annoying things to clean hahah

[@rokrigjay]

How do you clear the Ring glass break sensor after it goes off? Disarming the alarm doesn’t clear it.

[@jaylee6546]

If someone pressed the doorbell. Would it be on?

[@davidlux5552]

I have that plus 2,000 + worth of security camera with audio servalence

[@chowmonkey2002]

Shock sensor makes more sense.

[@honeztearthling987]

I have ring subcription for my cameras, but can i get this sensor without purchasing the entire ring alarm system?

[@LifeHackster]

It will only work with the Ring Alarm HomeBase.

[@bkakus]

Great video. I hope your neighbors didnt call the police while you were breaking your windows from outside.

[@LifeHackster]

Luckily they didn’t. :)

[@iashbanen5320]

I had to say Alex trun on guard mode

[@CalitranoN]

Mine is not showing up in the devices? one says tampered? and one doesn't even show up?

[@zuhairhlayel]

👍👍👍💐💐💐

[@InspiredInsights4U]

I am currently upgrading to the ring system my former system hardwired and everything one night the toilet seat slipped out of my hand and slam down shut next to you know the alarm is screaming away quite a rude awakening around 2 AM humanoid are already up to go to the bathroom

[@dimitriosalexopoulos5680]

I have got to protect a lot of glaas in Greece becuse I am a Greek

[@game7win596]

I wonder if a barking dog inside would set it off? Lol

[@LifeHackster]

It might not..

[@LessThanHandy]

Did you say that if the system is in "Away" mode and someone breaks a window, your phone will not get a notification???

[@LifeHackster]

You will get a notification. In my testing alexA guard didn’t detect or send me any notification..so I’m not sure what happened there.

[@LessThanHandy]

@@LifeHackster Got it - thank you.

[@dsmdriver2588]

Most burglars use the emergency escape hammer for getting out of your car if trapped. Just one tap and the glass breaks. Amazon it

[@LifeHackster]

Yes, I know that..but it is still not a quite break (most house windows are not tempered) and the alarm will still go off even when using an escape hammer.