Ring Outdoor Contact Sensor vs Ring Window and Door Contact Sensor (2nd gen)

The Ring Outdoor Contact Sensor wins overall for outdoor use, with IP66 weatherproofing and a 5-year battery life. The Ring Window and Door Contact Sensor (2nd gen) is cheaper, higher-rated and better for indoor doors and windows.

Where they mount. The Ring Outdoor Contact Sensor is IP66 weatherproof for gates, garages and sheds, while the Ring Window and Door Contact Sensor (2nd gen) is a slim indoor sensor with no weather resistance. Both need a Ring Alarm base station on Z-Wave.

Only the Ring Outdoor Contact Sensor, thanks to its IP66 rating for gates, garage doors and sheds. The Ring Window and Door Contact Sensor (2nd gen) is indoor-only.

Yes. Both the Ring Outdoor Contact Sensor and the Ring Window and Door Contact Sensor (2nd gen) work with Alexa, IFTTT and Home Assistant, require a Ring Alarm base station, and offer no Google Home, Apple HomeKit or Matter support.

Buy the Ring Outdoor Contact Sensor if you need a rugged, IP66 weatherproof sensor for a gate, garage or shed on your Ring Alarm system, with long-range Z-Wave and a 5-year AA battery life. Reinforce its mount for the best outdoor reliability.

Choose the Ring Window and Door Contact Sensor (2nd gen) if you want an affordable, well-rated indoor sensor for your Ring Alarm system, with easy peel-and-stick install, tamper detection and multi-year CR2032 battery life across many entry points.