Garage Door Sensor Angle of Detection

packerprogrammer
Mon, 06 Mar 2017 15:05:30 +0000
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Hey, just diving into Smartthings. First post here. I purchased a kit that includes 2 multipurpose sensors. Given the price and how many doors I have, I opted for something cheaper on my doors. I have the 2 multipurpose sensors working as tilt sensors on my garage doors. Something I’m not terribly pleased with is the angle of detection. They have to be almost completely horizontal to detect the door as “open”. I mounted them as high as I reasonably could, but the door is open far enough for a small bear to walk through. (I don’t have a bear issue thank goodness). My question is, are there any sensors out there that are more sensitive to the mounting angle. Ecolink? I started to mount the switch on a negative angle, but was afraid it would pick back up as closed once the door reaches a horizontal position.

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