How can I test my Glass Break Sensor?
IMPORTANT: Ring does not recommend actually breaking glass to test the Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor.
The Glass Break Sensor uses AI technology to accurately detect the sounds of different types of breaking glass and reduce false alarms. Playing an audio recording of breaking glass is not a reliable test method and we do not recommend it. It can be difficult to replicate the sound of actual breaking glass using a phone, tablet, or stereo system. When glass breaks, there is often an initial “thud” at impact followed by a high-energy shattering sound.
Professional-grade glassbreak simulators exist and are designed to accurately represent the sound profile of breaking glass. Ring does not offer this tool and recommends following manufacturer-provided operating instructions when using a third-party glassbreak simulator.
When testing your Glass Break Sensor with a third-party glassbreak simulator, follow these steps:
- Put your Ring Alarm system in the Disarmed Mode. This will prevent a call from the monitoring center if breaking glass is detected.
- Change the Glass Break Sensor’s Power Save Mode setting to OFF. This will enable the sensor to detect in the Disarmed Mode.
- Remember to change this setting back after testing.
- Follow the device-specific operating instructions when using a third-party glassbreak simulator
- We recommend making a “thud” sound by pounding on the wall near the Glass Break Sensor before activating the glassbreak simulator.
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