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Ring Outdoor Contact Sensor
Ring · Door & Window Sensors · Model 5F49E9
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- Ring Outdoor Contact Sensor lists Tamper Alerts; Home Assistant; Battery Life: 5 years.
- Check the event that triggers the alert and how the notification reaches the controller.
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- Recorded year
- 2021
- Recorded warranty
- 1 year
- Weight
- 136g
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Ring Outdoor Contact Sensor: Capabilities And Limitations
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What it offers
Tamper alerts are recorded as an additional monitoring event. Check the event that triggers the alert and how the notification reaches the controller. Ring documents resolving a tampered Outdoor Contact Sensor: the tamper switch sounds the Alarm siren and shows the Tampered indicator in the app
View Tamper Alerts details →A Home Assistant integration is listed, providing an integration path to verify for the exact model. Check the exact integration and firmware. A catalog integration label does not establish local control, official support or available entities.
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What to consider
Matter is listed as unsupported; check another documented integration if Matter is essential to your setup.
View Matter details →Apple Home support is listed as unavailable; do not assume the device appears directly in Apple Home.
View Apple Home details →Temperature alerts are recorded as unavailable.
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Questions About Ring Outdoor Contact Sensor
Does Ring Outdoor Contact Sensor report tamper alerts?
Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check the event that triggers the alert and how the notification reaches the controller. Ring documents resolving a tampered Outdoor Contact Sensor: the tamper switch sounds the Alarm siren and shows the Tampered indicator in the app
View Tamper Alerts specifications →Does Ring Outdoor Contact Sensor support Thread connectivity?
No, according to the listed specifications. Thread connectivity alone does not establish Matter support or a border-router role. Check those requirements separately.
View Thread specifications →Does Ring Outdoor Contact Sensor support Matter?
No, according to the listed specifications. Verify the exact device type, firmware and features exposed in your chosen platform. Matter support is not proof of feature parity.
View Matter specifications →Does Ring Outdoor Contact Sensor work with Home Assistant?
Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check the exact integration and firmware. A catalog integration label does not establish local control, official support or available entities.
View Home Assistant specifications →Does Ring Outdoor Contact Sensor work with Apple Home?
No, according to the listed specifications. Check the model, firmware, exposed controls and any additional hardware requirements.
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Ring Outdoor Contact Sensor Specifications
Recorded catalog values. Expand notes for qualifications; unknown values are not treated as missing features.
0 of 30 fields matched to manufacturer documentation. Source checks apply only to the named model and stated scope. Other fields remain catalog data. How we verify specifications →
Alerts5 fields
| Door Window Alerts | Yes |
|---|---|
| Motion Alerts | No |
| Temperature Alerts | No |
| Tamper Alerts | YesDetails & conditionsRing documents resolving a tampered Outdoor Contact Sensor: the tamper switch sounds the Alarm siren and shows the Tampered indicator in the app |
| Low Battery Alerts | Not recorded |
Connectivity7 fields
| 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi | No |
|---|---|
| 5 GHz Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Z Wave | Z-Wave Hub required |
| Zigbee | No |
| Thread | No |
| Other | No |
Integrations6 fields
| Google Home | No |
|---|---|
| Alexa | Yes |
| Apple Home | No |
| SmartThings | No |
| Home Assistant | Yes |
| Matter | No |
Features5 fields
| Minimum Detection Distance | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | Not recorded |
| Automations | Not recorded |
| History Records | Not recorded |
| Ota | Not recorded |
Power2 fields
| Battery Type | 2x AA |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 5 years |
Sensors5 fields
| Door Window | Yes |
|---|---|
| Light | No |
| Motion | No |
| Occupancy | No |
| Temperature | No |
How this device compares
Ring Outdoor Contact Sensor vs Other Similar Models
Statistical context from 28 door & window sensors in this catalog. These figures describe our recorded data, not independent measurements.
Recorded feature coverage
Home Assistant: 25 of 26 known answers are Yes
Integrations: 96% among explicit Yes/No answers; 2 of 28 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.
Recorded feature coverage
Door Window: 28 of 28 known answers are Yes
Sensors: 100% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 28 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.
Brand representation in this directory
2 of 28 models are from Ring
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