Why You Need a Ring Alarm Contact Sensor

In this video I unbox, review and setup the Ring alarm contact sensor for garage door. I show you how to install the Ring alarm contact sensor and rename the device in the ring app.
This is the 1st Gen from Ring and they now have their newer models out, but they still do the same job.
About this item -
The Alarm Contact Sensor connects to your Alarm Base Station and easily mounts to any door or window frame in your home. Choose to get audio or mobile notifications whenever your doors or windows open, so you'll always be the first to know when something's ajar.
Requires the Ring Alarm Base Station
Triggers your Alarm if someone tampers with Contact Sensors and system is armed in Away or Home Mode.
Dimensions
8.2 cm. x 2.5 cm. x 2.4 cm. (3.23 in. x 0.98 in. x 0.94 in.)
Available Colours
White
Want to buy Ring alarm Contact Sensors - amzn.to/3k3i4vP
Watch Next - • Ring Solar Panel Unbox...
Remember to do this as well - bit.ly/3wDuPyj
Ring Door Contact Sensor Battery
3V lithium battery (CR123A) included
Battery life
approximately three years
Connectivity
Z-Wave (76 metre range to Base Station)
Mounting
Mounts to door and window frames
Maximum distance between sensors
1.27 cm.
Operating conditions
0°C to 49°C (32°F to 120°F)
Setup Requirements
Ring Alarm Base Station (sold with Alarm Security Kit)
Warranty
One-year limited warranty, and including theft protection. If you are a consumer, the limited warranty is in addition to your consumer rights, and does not jeopardise these rights in any way. This means you may still have additional rights at law even after the limited warranty has expired. Learn more here.

[@maxorton7926]

I will definitely be looking to install one of these.

[@Wj1106]

I cannot find it in the app

[@thereviewdaduk]

If you go into Devices > then the plus in the bottom right > then Security > Sensors. Or at the top of that screen you can select to scan a code.

[@Wj1106]

@@thereviewdaduk yea it's not showing up on any of those. Went to security and only to security routers showed up. Went to the plus symbol and nothing showed up under sensors.

[@thereviewdaduk]

@@Wj1106 have you got the latest version of the app? Android or Apple? Do you have the alarm base station installed?

[@Wj1106]

@@thereviewdaduk as far as I know I have the latest. I only have an app for ring. And two Ring camera door bells.

[@thereviewdaduk]

@Billy Johnson the sensors do require the base station. The same for the motion sensors.

[@user-gn2qt1su7b]

Can it be used without the base station?

[@thereviewdaduk]

No, as the signal will need somewhere to go and alert the system.

[@francoeltarolero]

Bridge?

[@johnsanimations2725]

Do you need the subscription?

[@thereviewdaduk]

No. It works fine with the base station. It beeps when the contact is lost.

[@johnsanimations2725]

@thereviewdaduk if I get the base station will it notify me on the app? (Without subscription)

[@Born2BeWildOfficial]

@@johnsanimations2725as of a few months ago- for new users ring does require a subscription to use the app after the 30 day free trial..