Learn about the tamper switch on the Ring Alarm contact sensors. Contact sensors have a tamper switch that tells when the Sensor is not fully attached to its mounting bracket. This can happen if the Sensor is not properly installed or someone purposefully tries to remove the Sensor. What are the ...

  Wondering how to setup and use your Ring Alarm Contact Sensor or Motion Detector? Find answers here:   Ring Alarm Contact Sensor - Setup and Use   Ring Alarm Motion Detector - Setup and Use     Additional Resources: How to Install your Ring Alarm Contact Sensors on Different Types of Doors, Wi...

NOTE: This article is relevant for our customers in the US and Canada. If you are outside of the US and Canada, click here for setup and use information for Ring Alarm Contact Sensor.   The Ring Alarm Contact Sensor is designed to monitor your doors and windows. The Contact Sensor is made up of ...

If your door or window has a unique frame, size, structure or moulding, you may want to take a creative approach to mounting the Ring Alarm Contact Sensor (2nd generation).  You can even mount the Contact Sensor on a casement window using this method.   Note: Before you can begin mounting the Sen...

Ring Alarm Contact Sensors are designed to keep doors and windows in homes and businesses secure.  Note: If you're installing a Ring Alarm Contact Sensor (2nd gen), click here. There are some things to know before you begin: The Contact Sensor is made up of two parts - the Sensor and the Magnet....

Having issues with your Ring Alarm Contact Sensor (1st generation)? Follow these steps to help resolve them. What if my Contact Sensor (1st Generation) won’t connect? Move the Contact Sensor closer to the Alarm or Alarm Pro Base Station. If this doesn’t work, you can try to add a Range Extender ...

Having issues with your Ring Alarm Contact Sensor (2nd Generation)? Learn to recognize light patterns, troubleshoot connection issues, perform a factory reset and more. Ring Alarm Contact Sensor (2nd Generation) is offline or unresponsive To get your Contact Sensor to respond or come back onlin...

  Click here to learn about the Ring Alarm Quick Exit feature.