Door sensor showing wrong open/closed status
Your door sensor is not reading the door position correctly. This happens when the sensor and magnet are misaligned, there is something blocking the sensor, or the sensor needs to be recalibrated. First, check that the sensor and magnet are lined up. If they are not, realign them and test again.
Door sensors use a magnet to detect when a door is open or closed. If the status is wrong, the sensor and magnet are likely misaligned, something is blocking the signal, or the sensor has lost calibration. We will realign the sensor and magnet, check for obstructions, and recalibrate if needed.
- ✓Check that the sensor and magnet are aligned on the door and frame
- ✓Check that nothing is between the sensor and magnet like metal or thick tape
- ✓Check that the door actually opens and closes fully. a misaligned door can confuse the sensor
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Realigning the sensor and expecting instant results. It takes a few minutes for the sensor to recalibrate
- Not checking both the door position and the sensor alignment. Either one can be the real problem
Signs you need professional help
- If you have realigned the sensor and magnet, restarted the sensor, and it is still showing the wrong status, the sensor is likely faulty. Call us and we can check if it needs to be replaced.
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