{"id":3895,"date":"2019-09-17T23:37:43","date_gmt":"2019-09-17T23:37:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/?p=3895"},"modified":"2020-01-25T00:07:17","modified_gmt":"2020-01-25T00:07:17","slug":"sensative-strips-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/sensative-strips-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensative Strips: The invisible (almost) smart home sensor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\">I remember reading about these sensors a couple years ago before they were released, but forgot about them. Luckily, someone from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Sensative (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/sensative.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sensative<\/a> recently came across <a href=\"http:\/\/thesmartcave.com\">thesmartcave.com<\/a> and offered to send me some sensors to play with. As usual, I received the products with no obligation and all opinions are my own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>I dislike the way most smart home sensors look. Whether they&#8217;re placed on doors or windows, if you can see them, I think they look kind of cheesy.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s why I prefer to buy sensors that can be mounted flush with the surface so that they essentially &#8220;disappear&#8221;. The problem with those is that you have to be handy with a drill or chisel to install them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What if someone made sensors so small, they&#8217;re hardly noticeable?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s the idea behind Sensative Strips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview\"><\/span>Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Z-Wave Plus communication (requires Z-Wave hub &#8211; I used SmartThings)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Up to 10-year battery life &#8211; make sure device settings are optimized for battery life<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Only 3mm thick &#8211; can be easily hidden<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Strong adhesive on the back makes for a tool-less install<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Sealed so it can be installed outdoors<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you&#8217;re looking for low maintenance smart home sensors that can be quickly installed and hidden without using any tools, this is the product for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Sensative Strips | Check Price (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sensative-Z-Wave-Contact-Outdoor-Installation\/dp\/B01LWMTUI8\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thesmartcave-20&amp;linkId=6d1d5bf41be0dc45145733b51687ab0f&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sensative Strips | Check Price<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c28f44ac81\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/sensative-strips-review\/#Overview\" title=\"Overview\">Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/sensative-strips-review\/#Three_types_of_sensors\" title=\"Three types of sensors\">Three types of sensors<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/sensative-strips-review\/#Strips_Guard\" title=\"Strips Guard\">Strips Guard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/sensative-strips-review\/#Strips_Drip\" title=\"Strips Drip \">Strips Drip <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/sensative-strips-review\/#Strips_Comfort\" title=\"Strips Comfort\">Strips Comfort<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/sensative-strips-review\/#Tool-less_installation\" title=\"Tool-less installation \">Tool-less installation <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/sensative-strips-review\/#Including_can_be_a_tedious_process\" title=\"Including can be a tedious process\">Including can be a tedious process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/sensative-strips-review\/#Install_inside_or_outside\" title=\"Install inside or outside\">Install inside or outside<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/sensative-strips-review\/#Avoid_mounting_on_metal\" title=\"Avoid mounting on metal\">Avoid mounting on metal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/sensative-strips-review\/#Test_before_you_mount_permanently\" title=\"Test before you mount permanently\">Test before you mount permanently<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/sensative-strips-review\/#Permanent_batteries_with_a_10-year_life\" title=\"Permanent batteries with a 10-year life\">Permanent batteries with a 10-year life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/sensative-strips-review\/#Make_sure_your_hub_is_optimized_for_battery_powered_devices\" title=\"Make sure your hub is optimized for battery powered devices\">Make sure your hub is optimized for battery powered devices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/sensative-strips-review\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Three_types_of_sensors\"><\/span>Three types of sensors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-boxes-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4003\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-boxes-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-boxes-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-boxes-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-boxes-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-boxes-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-boxes-65x49.jpg 65w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-boxes-220x165.jpg 220w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-boxes-133x100.jpg 133w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-boxes-216x162.jpg 216w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-boxes-213x160.jpg 213w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-boxes-464x348.jpg 464w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-boxes-539x404.jpg 539w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-boxes-693x520.jpg 693w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-boxes-86x65.jpg 86w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-boxes.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sensative Strips currently come in three different varieties. Sensative sent me one of each type of sensor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strips_Guard\"><\/span>Strips Guard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Guard is an open\/closed sensor best for doors, windows, drawers, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I put the Guard on my back door. This is the door that we use the most often. Once I got it setup correctly, it has been 100% reliable and very fast to respond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/old-ugly-sensor-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4014\" data-link=\"http:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/?attachment_id=4014\" class=\"wp-image-4014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/old-ugly-sensor-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/old-ugly-sensor-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/old-ugly-sensor-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/old-ugly-sensor-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/old-ugly-sensor-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/old-ugly-sensor-65x49.jpg 65w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/old-ugly-sensor-220x165.jpg 220w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/old-ugly-sensor-133x100.jpg 133w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/old-ugly-sensor-216x162.jpg 216w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/old-ugly-sensor-213x160.jpg 213w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/old-ugly-sensor-464x348.jpg 464w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/old-ugly-sensor-539x404.jpg 539w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/old-ugly-sensor-693x520.jpg 693w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/old-ugly-sensor-86x65.jpg 86w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/old-ugly-sensor.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">My old ugly sensor<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"754\" src=\"http:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-guard-on-door-1-1024x754.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4013\" data-link=\"http:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/?attachment_id=4013\" class=\"wp-image-4013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-guard-on-door-1-1024x754.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-guard-on-door-1-150x110.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-guard-on-door-1-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-guard-on-door-1-768x565.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-guard-on-door-1-50x37.jpg 50w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-guard-on-door-1-65x48.jpg 65w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-guard-on-door-1-220x162.jpg 220w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-guard-on-door-1-136x100.jpg 136w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-guard-on-door-1-217x160.jpg 217w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-guard-on-door-1-473x348.jpg 473w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-guard-on-door-1-549x404.jpg 549w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-guard-on-door-1-707x520.jpg 707w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-guard-on-door-1-86x63.jpg 86w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The new Strips Guard. It&#8217;s kind of hard to see but that&#8217;s the point, right?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strips_Drip\"><\/span>Strips Drip <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Drip detects water leaks and also includes a temperature and light sensor. It can be installed in a leak area or directly on pipes to warn of potential freezing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have a roof leak that I haven&#8217;t fixed yet. When it rains really hard and the wind blows the right direction, I get water in my kitchen.  It caused some damage on the ceiling. I set the Drip on top of the cabinets where the leak is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/kitchen-ceiling-water-damage-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4005\" class=\"wp-image-4005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/kitchen-ceiling-water-damage-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/kitchen-ceiling-water-damage-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/kitchen-ceiling-water-damage-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/kitchen-ceiling-water-damage-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/kitchen-ceiling-water-damage-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/kitchen-ceiling-water-damage-65x49.jpg 65w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/kitchen-ceiling-water-damage-220x165.jpg 220w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/kitchen-ceiling-water-damage-133x100.jpg 133w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/kitchen-ceiling-water-damage-216x162.jpg 216w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/kitchen-ceiling-water-damage-213x160.jpg 213w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/kitchen-ceiling-water-damage-464x348.jpg 464w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/kitchen-ceiling-water-damage-539x404.jpg 539w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/kitchen-ceiling-water-damage-693x520.jpg 693w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/kitchen-ceiling-water-damage-86x65.jpg 86w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/kitchen-ceiling-water-damage.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-drip-on-cabinet-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4006\" data-link=\"http:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/?attachment_id=4006\" class=\"wp-image-4006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-drip-on-cabinet-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-drip-on-cabinet-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-drip-on-cabinet-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-drip-on-cabinet-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-drip-on-cabinet-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-drip-on-cabinet-65x49.jpg 65w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-drip-on-cabinet-220x165.jpg 220w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-drip-on-cabinet-133x100.jpg 133w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-drip-on-cabinet-216x162.jpg 216w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-drip-on-cabinet-213x160.jpg 213w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-drip-on-cabinet-464x348.jpg 464w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-drip-on-cabinet-539x404.jpg 539w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-drip-on-cabinet-693x520.jpg 693w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-drip-on-cabinet-86x65.jpg 86w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-drip-on-cabinet.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: You must install the Drip on the included blue mounting plate. There are two sponge-like moisture pads on the mounting plate which wick moisture from the surface (in the event of a leak) so that it can register on the sensor.  Without the mounting plate, you will likely get constant false  &#8220;leak&#8221; alerts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strips_Comfort\"><\/span>Strips Comfort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Comfort includes a light sensor and a temperature sensor best for controlling heating, cooling, or blinds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I simply set the strips comfort on the window in my guest room. My home will be getting new windows soon, so I didn&#8217;t stick down the strip permanently. It doesn&#8217;t blend in very well with the wood windows, but it would blend in great with a white vinyl window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-comfort-on-window-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4007\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-comfort-on-window-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-comfort-on-window-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-comfort-on-window-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-comfort-on-window-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-comfort-on-window-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-comfort-on-window-65x49.jpg 65w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-comfort-on-window-220x165.jpg 220w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-comfort-on-window-133x100.jpg 133w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-comfort-on-window-216x162.jpg 216w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-comfort-on-window-213x160.jpg 213w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-comfort-on-window-464x348.jpg 464w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-comfort-on-window-539x404.jpg 539w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-comfort-on-window-693x520.jpg 693w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-comfort-on-window-86x65.jpg 86w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-strips-comfort-on-window.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tool-less_installation\"><\/span>Tool-less installation <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The strips have an adhesive backing which lets you install them just about anywhere without using any tools. The mounting plates also have adhesive backing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the adhesive on the mounting plate may tear the paint off if you try to move the strips at some point. If you&#8217;re worried about that, you can attach the mounting plate with included screws instead of using the adhesive backing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Including_can_be_a_tedious_process\"><\/span>Including can be a tedious process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In case you&#8217;re not familiar with Z-Wave, the &#8220;include&#8221; process is how Z-Wave devices are added to the hub. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The strips are shipped in auto-include mode. The instructions say to put your hub in include mode. Then, remove the magnet and the strip should automatically be included. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/do-not-remove-magnet-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4012\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/do-not-remove-magnet-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/do-not-remove-magnet-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/do-not-remove-magnet-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/do-not-remove-magnet-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/do-not-remove-magnet-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/do-not-remove-magnet-65x49.jpg 65w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/do-not-remove-magnet-220x165.jpg 220w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/do-not-remove-magnet-133x100.jpg 133w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/do-not-remove-magnet-216x162.jpg 216w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/do-not-remove-magnet-213x160.jpg 213w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/do-not-remove-magnet-464x348.jpg 464w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/do-not-remove-magnet-539x404.jpg 539w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/do-not-remove-magnet-693x520.jpg 693w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/do-not-remove-magnet-86x65.jpg 86w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/do-not-remove-magnet.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, I couldn&#8217;t get the auto-include to work with my SmartThings hub. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, I followed the directions in my SmartThings app to connect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manually including the strip requires using the magnet to &#8220;wake up&#8221; the strip. You do this by waving the magnet over the end of the strip 3 times within 10 seconds. 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https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-successfully-connected-28x50.jpg 28w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-successfully-connected-37x65.jpg 37w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-successfully-connected-124x220.jpg 124w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-successfully-connected-56x100.jpg 56w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-successfully-connected-91x162.jpg 91w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-successfully-connected-90x160.jpg 90w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-successfully-connected-196x348.jpg 196w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-successfully-connected-227x404.jpg 227w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-successfully-connected-293x520.jpg 293w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-successfully-connected-48x86.jpg 48w, https:\/\/thesmartcave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sensative-successfully-connected.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Install_inside_or_outside\"><\/span>Install inside or outside<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The sensors are completely sealed so they can be mounted outside and they&#8217;ll be rain proof. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, these strips are rated for use in temperatures as low as -4F. So, if you live in the North like me, you may have some issues with an outdoor install during the coldest weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_mounting_on_metal\"><\/span>Avoid mounting on metal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The general rule here is that if the surface is magnetic, it can cause interference with the wireless signal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, the door I mounted my Strips Guard on has steel on the outside and inside surface, but the core is not. I mounted the strip to the wooden door frame and stuck the magnet to the top of the door. Neither piece was mounted directly on the metal, but there is a fair amount of metal near it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although I got it to work perfectly, I think my difficulties described in the next section may have been caused by the surrounding metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Test_before_you_mount_permanently\"><\/span>Test before you mount permanently<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The adhesive backing on the Strips is really strong. Once you stick it down, it&#8217;s not moving. I don&#8217;t know how fragile these devices are, but it seems like it would be difficult to remove the strip without damaging it once it&#8217;s been stuck down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, make sure you test that it&#8217;s working correctly before you stick it down permanently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I learned that this is especially important for the Strips Guard. In addition to requiring a reliable signal, you need to be sure that the Strip and the magnet align properly for the open\/closed signal to be accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My first attempt at installing the Guard failed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The door I installed the Guard on is out of square. Therefore, there is a 1\/2&#8243; gap between the door and the frame on the top of the door where I installed the Strips Guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Initially I lined up the Strip and the magnet and temporarily stuck them in place with the Strip on the door frame and the magnet stuck to the top of the door. I tested them with the door opened and closed and they worked. So, I stuck them on permanently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later that evening, I locked the deadbolt right before bed. Since the door is out of square, I have to give it an extra shove with my hip while simultaneously turning the deadbolt to get it to latch. The door closes an extra 1\/8&#8243; when the deadbolt is latched. That extra 1\/8&#8243; was enough to cause the sensor to switch to open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If at first you don&#8217;t succeed&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, I was able to carefully pry up the rectangular magnet without damaging it. Then, I placed a piece of foam rubber underneath the magnet so that it was positioned closer to the Strip when the door was closed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This worked perfectly. With the magnet closer to the Strip, the sensor was much more forgiving. It has reported the open\/closed status perfectly ever since.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Permanent_batteries_with_a_10-year_life\"><\/span>Permanent batteries with a 10-year life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My main concern about these sensors is battery life. Sensative Strips are completely sealed and therefore their batteries are not replaceable. That means when the batteries run out, the sensor is basically garbage and needs to be replaced. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, the batteries can last up to 10 years. The 10-year battery life hasn&#8217;t been confirmed in real world use yet (they have only been available for a couple years), but Sensative did get a third party to analyze their battery and energy use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They did the test on the Strips Guard and assumed 12 opens and 12 closes per day.  Under these conditions, the report found the strip could last up to 28 years when no Z-Wave extender was used and up to 16 years when a Z-Wave extender was used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TIP: If your strips connect directly to the hub, they will use less battery than if they connect through an extender node.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For what it&#8217;s worth, I&#8217;ve been using the strips for 2 weeks, and they are still reporting 100% battery life. I&#8217;ll be sure to update my battery status as more time passes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_sure_your_hub_is_optimized_for_battery_powered_devices\"><\/span>Make sure your hub is optimized for battery powered devices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I browsed through some other reviews of the Sensative Strips and many people have reported battery life of 2 years or less. To me, that indicates either a product malfunction or a setup problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I suspect it&#8217;s a setup problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes a hub can frequently request status updates or something else that keeps a battery-powered device transmitting and using energy when it should be dormant. When a battery powered Z-Wave device wakes up and turns on its radio, it uses 10,000 times more battery power than when it&#8217;s asleep.  Obviously, that&#8217;s terrible for battery life.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It wouldn&#8217;t be the first time a Z-Wave product chewed through batteries way faster than it was supposed to due to incorrect setup. Don&#8217;t let that be you. Sensitive has written an article about how to optimize battery life <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/sensativesupport.zendesk.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360002088272-Battery-life-and-how-to-maximize-it\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you&#8217;re reading this thinking, &#8220;I have no idea how to access or adjust these hub settings he&#8217;s talking about,&#8221; don&#8217;t worry! Not all hubs require user configuration.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use SmartThings (what I use), you don&#8217;t have to worry about using the correct hub settings because the device handler for the strips already has the correct settings. It&#8217;s relatively fool proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So would I buy the strips myself? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Guard &#8211; Yes<\/strong><br>For me, the most useful of the strips is the Guard. The ability to install a sensor between the gap in a door is pretty awesome. I am going to continue using the one I have for a couple months, and if it keeps working well, I will buy another one for my front door. <\/li><li><strong>Comfort &#8211; Maybe<\/strong><br>Once I get my shades\/blinds automated, it would be nice to have one on each side of the house. 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