This could have been simply solved by providing terminals to the door sensors to allow a larger magnet switch configuration to be wired to it in.
Simplisafe garage door sensor.
Simplisafe sensors come with the battery pre installed and adhesive tape pre applied making installation a snap.
If the door window where this issue is occurring is metal place a buffer between the magnet the smaller part of the sensor and the door.
Easily create automations from your app to do things like open the garage when you pull in the driveway or turn on your lights when a door opens.
How does it work.
The 499 nest secure alarm system starter pack comes with one guard hub two tag key fobs and two detect door window motion sensors.
We recommend using an extra adhesive or two.
When your system is off and a door or window opens the base station will sound a door chime so you ll know if someone is entering.
Contact aka door sensors can be used for much more than just doors and windows if you re creative enough.
Garage doors move a lot in the wind and the small simplisafe door and window sensor magnet and switch do not allow for enough movement to prevent false alarms during a storm or other door movement.
The sensor detects whenever the magnet moves more than two inches away from.
Make sure that your entry sensor and its magnet are never more than 2 inches apart.