“How far apart can the sensor and magnet be to remain effective? I have decorative trim on my door that will require the sensor to be about 5/8" - 1" apart.”

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• The space between the Contact Sensor and the Magnet is 1 inch or less. When you open the door or window, you see the LED flash green (and hear the chirp tone, if enabled). There needs to be ½ inch of space around the Sensor so you can slide it open to replace the batteries.

  Answered by RingPurchase 4 years ago

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• On Rings website it states the 2nd generation sensor/magnet should be no more than 1 inch apart and there needs to be ½ inch of space around the Sensor so you can slide it open to replace the batteries

  Answered by Dale 5 years ago

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• Mine have to be positioned about an inch apart and they work fine.

  Answered by Martin2020 5 years ago

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• They can be up to 1" apart.

  Answered by LakeMaryITGuy 5 years ago

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