{"product_id":"switchbot-contact-sensor-w1201500","title":"SwitchBot Contact Sensor | Door and Window Sensor with Motion Detection","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFour sensors in one compact device\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA regular door\/window sensor only registers open or closed. The SwitchBot Contact Sensor (W1201500) does that too, but also adds a \u003cstrong\u003emotion sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003elight sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003eprogrammable button\u003c\/strong\u003e. Attach it to a door, window, refrigerator, or drawer, and you immediately have four data sources in one small device, powered by 2 AAA batteries with an expected lifespan of approximately 3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe protocol is \u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth Low Energy (BLE)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Within your local network, the sensor pairs directly with \u003ca title=\"Home Assistant controllers and hardware\" href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/collections\/home-assistant\"\u003eHome Assistant\u003c\/a\u003e without a hub, provided you have Bluetooth. Push notifications outside your home network via the SwitchBot app require a SwitchBot Hub Mini or Hub 2, which are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you want a door or window sensor via Zigbee for a greater range or simpler integration without Bluetooth limitations? Then check out the \u003ca title=\"Door and window sensors\" href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/collections\/raamsensor-deursensor\"\u003edoor and window sensor assortment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the sensor measures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen\/closed status via magnetic contact, maximum distance between sensor and magnet 30 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotion up to 5 meters distance, detection angle 120° horizontal and 60° vertical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight intensity via built-in light sensor (day\/night indication)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgrammable button on the device, usable as a manual trigger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePower and connectivity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensor operates on 2 AAA batteries that are pre-installed. Under normal use (80 openings, 80 closings, and 40 button actions per day at temperatures below 25°C), SwitchBot achieves a lifespan of approximately 3 years. The connection protocol is exclusively Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE, Bluetooth 5.0). There is no Wi-Fi, Zigbee, or Z-Wave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMounting and placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded are a 3M adhesive sticker, screws, and wall plugs. The sensor works on almost any smooth surface: wooden doors, plastic window frames, metal drawers, and refrigerators. When placing, maintain a maximum distance of 30 mm between the sensor and the magnet. The sensor is only available in white and has a UV-resistant ABS housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHome Assistant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SwitchBot Contact Sensor pairs via the official \u003cstrong\u003eSwitchBot Bluetooth integration\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003ca title=\"Home Assistant controllers and hardware\" href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/collections\/home-assistant\"\u003eHome Assistant\u003c\/a\u003e. All communication occurs locally via Bluetooth, without a cloud and without a SwitchBot account. Step by step:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure Bluetooth is active on your Home Assistant server. The \u003cstrong\u003eHome Assistant Green and Yellow do not have built-in Bluetooth\u003c\/strong\u003e and require a separate USB Bluetooth adapter or a Bluetooth proxy. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/collections\/smart-home-hubs?sort_by=best-selling\u0026amp;filter.p.m.custom.protocol=Bluetooth\u0026amp;filter.p.vendor=Home+Assistant\" title=\"N150 Home Assistant Servers with built-in BT\"\u003eN150 Home Assistant Servers\u003c\/a\u003e from slimhuisje.nl do have built-in Bluetooth and work directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo to Settings \u003e Devices \u0026 Services \u003e Add integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSearch for SwitchBot Bluetooth and follow the wizard. Briefly press the sensor button if it does not appear automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter pairing, the entities \u003ccode\u003ebinary_sensor\u003c\/code\u003e contact (open\/closed), \u003ccode\u003ebinary_sensor\u003c\/code\u003e motion, and \u003ccode\u003esensor\u003c\/code\u003e battery percentage will appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe button and light sensor are currently not available as an entity in the standard SwitchBot Bluetooth integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluetooth range can be easily extended with an ESP32 as a proxy via ESPHome Bluetooth proxy. Use the BLE MAC address (found in the SwitchBot app under Device Settings \u003e Device Info) to distinguish multiple sensors. All communication is completely local with no cloud dependency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHomey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SwitchBot Contact Sensor works with \u003ca title=\"Homey smart home controllers\" href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/collections\/homey\"\u003eHomey Pro and Homey Bridge\u003c\/a\u003e via the official SwitchBot app in the Homey App Store. Homey communicates directly with the sensor via its built-in Bluetooth, without a SwitchBot Hub. The available entities in Homey are limited to contact and motion, similar to the Home Assistant integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther platforms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVia a SwitchBot Hub Mini or Hub 2, the sensor can also be linked to \u003cstrong\u003eAmazon Alexa\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Home\u003c\/strong\u003e. Apple Home and Matter are not supported by this model. The SwitchBot app (iOS and Android) offers push notifications for open\/closed events, but requires a SwitchBot Hub for this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAutomation examples\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExample 1: Lights on upon entry in the dark\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrigger: the front door sensor reports \"open\" (contact binary_sensor changes to open).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: the Contact Sensor's light sensor reports a low light value (dark).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction: switch on the \u003ca title=\"Smart lighting\" href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/collections\/verlichting\"\u003ehallway lighting\u003c\/a\u003e to 100% brightness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResult: the light automatically turns on upon entry, only if it is dark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExample 2: Alarm and notification if window is opened during absence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrigger: window sensor reports \"open\" (contact binary_sensor changes to open).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: all residents are absent (all Person entities set to \"away\").\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction 1: send a push notification via the Home Assistant Companion App: \"Living room window open while no one is home\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction 2: switch on a \u003ca title=\"Smart plugs\" href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/collections\/slimme-stekker\"\u003esmart plug\u003c\/a\u003e with a siren or lamp as an additional visual signal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResult: you are always warned of unexpected openings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePoints of attention\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtocol is exclusively Bluetooth BLE: no Zigbee, Z-Wave, or Wi-Fi. Effective range within a home is 5 to 15 meters depending on walls and interference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote push notifications via the SwitchBot app require a SwitchBot Hub Mini or Hub 2, not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe button and light sensor are not available as an entity in the standard Home Assistant SwitchBot Bluetooth integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum distance between sensor and magnet is 30 mm; larger gap causes faulty open detection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly available in white.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApple Home and Matter are not supported by this model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBox contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x SwitchBot Contact Sensor (W1201500)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Magnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x AAA battery (pre-installed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 3M mounting sticker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrews and wall plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible platforms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome Assistant (SwitchBot Bluetooth integration, local), Homey Pro, Homey Bridge, Amazon Alexa (via SwitchBot Hub), Google Home (via SwitchBot Hub), SwitchBot app (iOS\/Android).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW1201500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e850007706388\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetooth Low Energy (BLE 5.0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70.5 x 25.5 x 23 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnet dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 x 12 x 12.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43 g (including batteries)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2x AAA battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 3 years with normal use below 25°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotion detection range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 meters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotion detection angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120° horizontal \/ 60° vertical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum magnet distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10°C to 60°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20% to 85% RH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABS with UV coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHS code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8531.10.95 (verification via tarief.douane.nl recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a SwitchBot Hub for Home Assistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The sensor pairs directly via Bluetooth with \u003ca title=\"Home Assistant controllers and hardware\" href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/collections\/home-assistant\"\u003eHome Assistant\u003c\/a\u003e without a hub. A SwitchBot Hub is only needed for push notifications outside your home network via the SwitchBot app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich entities appear in Home Assistant after pairing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter pairing via the SwitchBot Bluetooth integration, a \u003ccode\u003ebinary_sensor\u003c\/code\u003e for contact (open\/closed), a \u003ccode\u003ebinary_sensor\u003c\/code\u003e for motion, and a \u003ccode\u003esensor\u003c\/code\u003e for battery percentage appear. The built-in button and light sensor are currently not available as an entity in the standard integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the practical Bluetooth range?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin a home, the effective range is typically 5 to 15 meters, depending on walls and interference. Range can be extended with an ESP32 as a Bluetooth proxy via ESPHome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the batteries included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, 2 AAA batteries are pre-installed and included, and the sensor is ready to use right out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the sensor work with Homey?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The sensor is compatible with \u003ca title=\"Homey smart home controllers\" href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/collections\/homey\"\u003eHomey Pro and Homey Bridge\u003c\/a\u003e via the official SwitchBot app in the Homey App Store, without an additional hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there also a Zigbee version of this sensor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the W1201500 works exclusively with Bluetooth BLE. If you are looking for a Zigbee door or window sensor, you will find alternatives in our \u003ca title=\"Door and window sensors\" href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/collections\/raamsensor-deursensor\"\u003edoor and window sensors category\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere in the house does the sensor work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensor works on doors, windows, drawers, refrigerators, and pet cages, on any smooth surface via the included 3M sticker or screws. Keep the magnet distance under 30 mm for reliable detection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirectly available and paired with Home Assistant via Bluetooth in minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SwitchBot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53376550175062,"sku":"W1201500","price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/5921\/3398\/files\/919x1200.jpg?v=1777677010","url":"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/en\/products\/switchbot-contact-sensor-w1201500","provider":"slimhuisje.nl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}