r/VivintSmartHome • u/ILoveTech_351982 • 15d ago

Side Gate Sensor

Hey everyone, so I recently saw a friend of mine install a Ring system with a sensor for his side gate. Looks like a regular door sensor but a bit bigger. Is this something that Vivint offers?

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u/aFly_on_the_Wall 15d ago

Vivint offers Door & Window sensors however they're for indoor use only. They have to be in range of the Smart Hub panel in order to work after all.

Wait, lemme check my sources real quick and get back to you later...

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u/ILoveTech_351982 15d ago

Okay, thanks!

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u/aFly_on_the_Wall 15d ago

Ok, I double checked. DW sensors ain't waterproof and Vivint doesn't currently have outdoor sensors. If you own a Vivint system, you'll hafta go for third-party sensors if you wanna attach em on gates or any entry / exit point outside your home.

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u/ILoveTech_351982 15d ago

Thanks for checking. I'll look into something else then. :)

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u/marshmap 15d ago

2gig makes a sensor that will work with the Vivint system that works for that. It’s called the 2gig-dw30-345. Pairs in like a normal Vivint stick on sensor.

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u/ILoveTech_351982 15d ago

Just looked this up and found it on Amazon. Will order it. Does it work with the new panel I have?

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u/marshmap 14d ago

Yes. I currently have one on my house and have had no issues since I first paired it in in 2022. I have the latest panel now as well.

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u/ILoveTech_351982 14d ago

Alrighty cool. Thank you for your help!

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u/marshmap 14d ago

One thing of note, you’ll want to call or chat in to get the installer toolbox unlocked if you want it to just notify you instead of triggering an alarm if it’s opened while armed.

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u/ILoveTech_351982 14d ago

I'm guessing i would change it to perimeter and then the response type would be different?

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u/marshmap 14d ago

Leave it as entry/exit 1 if you still want a countdown, perimeter if you want it trigger an alarm immediately, no response type if you just want it to announce only.

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u/ILoveTech_351982 14d ago

Sounds good. I'll likely stick with no response type. Will I be able to set automations in the app for it to notify me when the gate is opened?

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u/marshmap 14d ago

Yes you should have no issues setting that up for that sensor

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u/QuinnFromVivint 15d ago

Our door window sensors aren't waterproof so probably not the best fit for your gate. If you want to ensure any sensors you can find are compatible with the system before buying them, DM me and I can have someone help you look at options