When it comes to safeguarding your home or business, security systems are an important part of a solid defense strategy. Glass break sensors, also known as glass break detectors or window break alarms, are a vital part of any home security system. They provide enhanced protection by detecting break-ins through windows and glass doors. This adds an additional layer of protection beyond window and door sensors that only detect when it is open or closed.
With glass break detectors covering vulnerable areas of your home, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing that your security system will be triggered immediately in the event of this style of break-in. CPI Security glass break alarms not only alert you, but also our central monitoring station. Then, our experts can verify the intrusion via Real Time Response℠ and contact and dispatch local authorities swiftly to take action.
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Types of Glass Break Sensors
There are two different types of glass break detectors. Both use different mechanisms to detect glass breaking.
Acoustic Glass Break Sensors
These analyze sound patterns to identify the unique frequency and amplitude produced when glass breaks. They often incorporate advanced algorithms to distinguish between the sound of glass breaking vs. any other noises.
Shock Glass Break Detectors
These detect the vibrations generated by the impact of an object on the glass. They’re particularly effective at detecting forced entry attempts. Shock glass break detectors are placed directly on the glass surface or a window frame itself.
How Glass Break Detectors Work
Acoustic glass break detectors use advanced processing to recognize the specific acoustic patterns made by the sound of shattering glass. They analyze the sound’s amplitude, duration, and frequency. This helps distinguish between genuine break-in attempts and other noises that may trigger false alarms.
Shock glass break detectors pick up on the distinctive shockwaves and vibrations produced by a window shattering. Tuned to detect only specific frequencies, they help minimize false alarms.
Benefits of Installing Sensors in Your Home
- Enhanced Security: Glass break sensors immediately improve your home’s security by adding a detection device to pick up on a very specific form of break-in. Glass break sensors add a layer of entry-point protection if an intruder breaks through a window or glass door instead of trying to open it.
- Quick Response: CPI Security’s glass break sensors are fully integrated into your entire home security system. When the glass break alarm is triggered, you and CPI’s award-winning monitoring team are notified. If there is an emergency, we’ll immediately dispatch your local authorities.
- Burglary Deterrence: Visible glass break sensors act as a deterrent to would-be intruders, discouraging them from even attempting to break in.
- Continuous Protection: Some security sensors, like motion detectors, must be turned off when you’re at home. This prevents them from constantly alerting you as you move around your own home. Glass break sensors, however, can stay activated 24/7, protecting your home or business whether you are there or away. Start your free CPI Security quote now.
Where Should You Install Glass Break Sensors?
For optimal performance, proper installation placement of your glass break detection is crucial. Here are three key considerations.
- Placement: Install detectors in areas with a high risk of intrusion, such as ground-level windows, glass doors, or windows that face secluded or obstructed areas. Second-flood break-ins can and do happen, so it is best to be safe and cover those areas as well.
- Range: Glass break sensors must be placed in a specific range to ensure comprehensive coverage. It is best to err on the side of over-coverage. In other words, your best protection strategy may be installing more of these specific detectors than you think you need to. This can help avoid the risk of leaving a part of your home vulnerable.
- Professional Installation: To ensure precise placement and optimal functionality, rely on experts to install your glass break sensors for you. At CPI Security, our certified technicians evaluate your entire property and recommend the best locations for installing glass break detectors. Then, they’ll handle the installation of these sensors and the rest of your security equipment, all fully integrated with your SmartHub and inTouch™ app.
How to Maintain Your Sensors
Regular maintenance is important to help ensure the reliable performance of your glass break sensors. Make sure to keep them clean, test them often, and replace batteries as needed so that your glass windows and doors are always protected.
Choosing Glass Break Sensors
When purchasing sensors for your home, or even selecting a security system to manage your security coverage, keep the following things in mind.
- Compatibility: Ensure that the sensors you choose work together with your existing security system or consider purchasing a complete security package. CPI Security handles every aspect of your security system: cameras, sensors, smart devices, and alarms, from selecting to installation to monitoring. See our latest deals on comprehensive security packages.
- Detection Range: You’ll need to assess the coverage area of the detectors that you consider, then select a model that aligns with the size and layout of your property. CPI Security’s expert installation technicians can help you determine the optimal placement to give your home or business complete coverage. The glass break sensors we install use acoustic recognition that provides 360° coverage.
- Sensitivity Adjustments: Look for detectors that are able to accommodate a variety of environmental conditions to help prevent false alarms. For instance, our glass break detectors use proprietary technology to constantly analyze sounds and patterns to detect genuine window breaks. They are suited for plate, tempered, wired, laminated, covered, and sealed insulated glass.
- Wireless or Hardwired: Take into account convenience and future scalability when considering a wireless or hardwired approach. CPI Glass Break Sensors are wireless and have a five-year average battery life expectancy. When the battery starts to die, you’ll be notified right through the inTouch™ app on your phone. It is important to heed these notifications so there is no disruption in service.
- Reputation & Reviews: Research reputable companies and read reviews to gauge the reliability of any security provider you’re considering.
Start Building Your Security System
Glass break alarms are an essential component of a comprehensive security system. By understanding the types of detection, benefits, installation best practices, and buying considerations, you can make an informed decision about the best sensors for your home.
See how CPI Security’s Glass Break Detector thwarted two different burglars from breaking into the same business within just 9 days of each other.
To learn more about our glass break sensors and to find out how CPI Security can protect your home or business, get in touch today.
