Recommendations for an outdoor entry sensor?

Much depends on where you live. There’s a big difference between conditions in Los Angeles and Buffalo. :wink:

Basically there are three approaches.

  1. Buy a purpose built device that doesn’t integrate with SmartThings. Lots exist.

  2. In relatively mild areas you can just shelter a regular contact sensor and hope for the best. It may only last a year or so, but might fit your needs. Some people put it inside a plastic box.

  3. In severe environments, you solve this with a two piece set up. You get a weatherproof contact sensor (not made for SmartThings) and wire it with a long wire to a SmartThings-compatible contact sensor that is sheltered from the weather.

The following topic discusses some options.