?Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Door Window Sensor?
The ORVIBO Door Window Sensor is a wireless smart contact sensor designed to detect whether a door or window is open or closed and use that status for security monitoring and smart automation.
What does the Door Window Sensor detect?
It detects the opening and closing status of a monitored door, window or suitable access point using a magnetic contact arrangement.
Does the Door Window Sensor use ZigBee?
Yes. The ORVIBO Door & Window Sensor uses ZigBee wireless communication and the IEEE 802.15.4 standard.
Does the sensor connect directly to Wi-Fi?
No. The sensor communicates using ZigBee. A compatible ZigBee hub or gateway is required to connect it to the wider smart home network.
Does it require a ZigBee hub?
Yes. A compatible ZigBee hub or gateway is required for smart home integration and app-based functions.
What battery does the sensor use?
The specified power source is a CR2032 button battery providing 3V DC.
How long does the battery last?
ORVIBO specifies more than one year under stated usage conditions. Actual battery life depends on usage and environmental factors.
What is the wireless frequency?
The sensor operates on the 2.4GHz wireless frequency.
What is the ZigBee communication range?
The published ORVIBO specification states a communication distance of up to approximately 80m in an open area. Actual indoor range depends on walls, interference and the ZigBee network.
Does the sensor provide security alerts?
Yes. When integrated with a compatible smart home system, an unexpected door or window opening can be used to trigger alerts or security automation.
Can it work with smart lights?
Yes. Compatible ZigBee automation scenes can use a door-opening event to trigger smart lighting, such as turning on hallway lights when a door opens.
Can it work with security cameras?
Yes. Door or window opening events can be used as triggers for compatible camera-linkage or security automation scenes.
Can it trigger an alarm?
Yes. When configured with compatible smart home security equipment, an opening event can be used to trigger an alarm or other security action.
Can it be used for HVAC automation?
Yes. Door and window status can be incorporated into compatible HVAC automation scenes, such as reducing cooling when a window is left open.
Can it be installed without an electrician?
Yes. The sensor is designed for DIY installation and does not require dedicated electrical wiring.
How is the sensor installed?
The main sensor and magnet are mounted on adjoining parts of the door, window or frame. Adhesive mounting can be used where appropriate.
What are the sensor dimensions?
The published ORVIBO specification lists the transmitter dimensions as 61.5 × 30.3 × 11.7mm and the magnet dimensions as 44.8 × 10.9 × 7.9mm.
What material is the sensor made from?
The published specification lists PC + ABS casing material.
What is the operating temperature?
The specified operating temperature is approximately -10°C to 50°C.
What is the operating humidity?
The published specification lists an operating humidity range of 10% to 90% RH.
Is the Door Window Sensor waterproof?
No specific IP waterproof rating is listed in the published ORVIBO specification. It should therefore be installed in a suitable protected environment.
Does the sensor use encryption?
Yes. The published technical specification lists AES-128 encryption for communication.
Does the sensor have a camera?
No. It is a door and window contact sensor and does not itself provide video monitoring.
Does the sensor have a microphone?
No. The sensor is designed to detect door and window opening and closing status rather than record audio.
Can it be used for villa security in Dubai?
Yes. It can be used on villa entrance doors, windows, garage access points and other suitable openings as part of a compatible ZigBee smart security system.
Can it be used in offices and shops?
Yes. Suitable applications include office doors, retail entrances, storage areas, restricted rooms and other monitored access points.
Can it monitor a refrigerator door?
Yes. ORVIBO describes refrigerator-door monitoring as one possible application, allowing an opening event to be used for a reminder or automation.
What app is used with the ORVIBO sensor?
The ORVIBO product documentation identifies the HomeMate app and ORVIBO smart home ecosystem for compatible device control and automation.
What is included with the Door Window Sensor?
The published package information includes the Door/Window Sensor, CR2032 button battery, double-sided adhesive tape and user manual. Package contents can vary by product batch or region.