A HomeKit door or window sensor isn't just a safeguard for peace of mind. The best ones can be combined with any number of Apple smart home devices to ensure that your home is always heated or cooled to your comfort and secured to its fullest extent. A HomeKit door or window sensor can detect when your doors and windows are open, delivering notifications through the Home app. Not only can this alert you to potential break-ins and intruders, but it can also be used to ensure you're not heating (or cooling) your home inefficiently while your windows and doors are open.
Know when your windows and doors open with these HomeKit sensors
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Best overall
Connectivity: Bluetooth
Battery operated: Yes
Dimensions: 52 x 24 x 23 mm
The Eve Door & Window sensor is a flexible sensor that uses a clip-in spacer system for installation. This allows the magnetic portion of the package to sit in the perfect position, perfect for uneven walls, doors, or trim.
Best Budget
Connectivity: Zigbee wireless
Battery operated: Yes
Dimensions: 1.61 x 0.87 x 0.43 inches
Aqara's Door & Window Sensor is a cost-effective solution for securing your home, if you already have the Aqara HomeKit hub. These sensors pair using the Zigbee wireless protocol, enabling fast response times and solid reliability.
Best connection
Connectivity: Zigbee wireless
Battery operated: Yes
Dimensions: 1.93 x 0.47 inches
The Window and Door Sensor from Sengled is similar to Eve's offering. However, it uses a more straightforward, universal design that makes installation a little easier. Sengled's magnet portion is one size, with no spacers, and is powerful enough to compensate for potential variances between surfaces.
Best for multiple uses
Connectivity: Bluetooth
Battery operated: Yes
Dimensions: 2.75 x 0.7 x 0.7 inches
Fibaro's Door/Window Sensor may seem expensive when compared to others. However, it is more than just a one-trick pony. In addition to alerting you when your doors and windows open or close, this sensor also includes temperature monitoring, which reports to HomeKit.
Best warranty
Connectivity: Bluetooth
Battery operated: Yes
Dimensions: 6.9 x 2.2 x 4 inches
The Legrand On-Q Smart Door and Window Sensor works with just about anything that opens and closes thanks to its compact design. Legrand's sensor uses Bluetooth Low Energy, allowing it can also be added directly to the Home app. Best of all? It comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
Best for outdoors
Connectivity: Bluetooth
Battery operated: Yes
Dimensions: 3.58 x 1.65 x 1.1 inches
The ismartgate Wireless Magnetic Sensor is an outdoor solution meant to work with gates that guard your home or driveway. This sensor reports directly to the ismartgate Gateway which is mandatory for use, but the convenience of knowing the status of your gate may be worth the investment.
FAQ
What does a window or door sensor do?
A window or door sensor for HomeKit connects to your home hub, attaches to a door or window, and then tells you when the aperture is open. This can be excellent for security purposes, letting you know what's happening around your house while you're not there.
Open and shut
HomeKit door and window sensors are an easy to install way to report on the status of your home. These sensors provide instant notifications when their status changes, and even work with other HomeKit accessories, enabling powerful automations. We love the Eve Door & Window sensor for its fast response times, and modular design, allowing it to function even if your surfaces are not in the best shape.
Need a solution for your outdoor gates? Then check out the ismartgate Wireless Magnetic Sensor. This weather-resistant sensor can save you a trip outside by letting you know whether or not you left it open again. Regardless of the one that you choose, the best HomeKit door and window sensors will always let you know what is going on in your home.
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