The magnet goes on the door or window, and the sensor goes on the frame (or vice versa). Magnet can be placed up to 2 inches from the sensor, so sensors fit on all types of doors and windows. SimpliSafe sensors come with the battery pre-installed and adhesive tape pre-applied, making installation a snap.
When your system is OFF and a door or window opens, the Base Station will sound a door-chime so you’ll know if someone is entering.
The sensor detects whenever the magnet moves more than two inches away from it- so it knows whenever the door or window opens.