Model: WSES2
$15 – $20
Wireless door and window sensor with 18-month battery life for Wyze Home Monitoring system.
You need long battery life on a budget
18-month battery life. Simple magnetic contact sensor. Reliable when hub connection is stable.
You want no monthly fees for basic alerts
Door open/close alerts are free via app. Professional monitoring is optional $10/mo. No subscription required.
You already use Wyze cameras and ecosystem
Seamless integration with Wyze Sense Hub and cameras. Trigger camera recordings when door opens. Unified Wyze app.
You want the cheapest door/window contact sensors
One of the most affordable options at ~$8-10 per sensor. 3-packs offer even better value. $10/mo monitoring is cheapest pro option.
You need rock-solid reliability for security
Hub goes offline every 1-2 days for some users. Sensors stop working unexpectedly. Not reliable for critical security.
You do not have Wyze Sense Hub
Requires Wyze Sense Hub (v2). Not compatible with v1 bridge or other platforms. Hub sold separately.
You want HomeKit or smart home automation
No HomeKit, Google Home assistant, or SmartThings integration. Wyze app only. No Matter support.
Hub and sensors go offline every 1-2 days for some users. Requires hub reset and re-adding sensors.
Wyze ForumLED blinks and hub dings when door opens but configured actions/triggers not executed. App shows stale state.
Wyze Forum 2024Entry sensors and wall sensors quit working. Sensor state in app shows last state, not current open/close.
Wyze ForumWi-Fi connection less stable than Ethernet. Use Ethernet on Sense Hub for better reliability.
Wyze SupportHub and sensors go offline frequently
commonCause: Firmware issues and Wi-Fi instability. Firmware 4.32.7.177+ has auto-reconnect fix.
Sensor shows stale state in app
commonCause: Lost hub connection. App displays last known state instead of current state.
Actions/triggers not executed despite sensor working
occasionalCause: Hub communication issue. LED blinks but rules not triggered.
No HomeKit or cross-platform support
widespreadCause: Wyze ecosystem lock-in. No Matter or standard smart home integration.
Limited sensor selection compared to Ring/SimpliSafe
widespreadCause: Wyze product line is smaller. Fewer sensor types available.
Using Wi-Fi instead of Ethernet for Sense Hub
Hub goes offline more frequently. Sensors lose connection. Alerts missed.
Tip: Connect Wyze Sense Hub to router via Ethernet cable for stable connection.
Not updating Hub firmware to 4.32.7.177+
Hub offline issues persist. Auto-reconnect feature not available.
Tip: Update Sense Hub firmware in Wyze app. Version 4.32.7.177+ has auto-reconnect fix.
Placing Hub too far from sensors
Sensors fail to communicate. Offline status. Missed open/close events.
Tip: Place hub centrally. Move closer to sensors if issues persist.
All functionality requires Wyze cloud. Alerts, app control, history, automations.
Very limited. Basic hub function may work but no remote access or notifications.
Door/window open/close events, timestamps, device status. Sent to Wyze servers.
Cloud-dependent. Wyze had data breach in 2019. All events logged to cloud.
Tested with up to 100 devices
Magnetic contact sensor. 18-month battery life. Works with Wyze Sense Hub v2. 3-packs available for value.
Requires Wyze Sense Hub (v2). Hub offline issues common. No HomeKit/Matter. Cloud-dependent system.
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You want the cheapest door/window sensors
At $8-10 each, cheapest option. Works if you accept hub stability issues. Free alerts without subscription.
You need reliable home security
Hub offline issues too common for security-critical use. Consider Ring or SimpliSafe.
You want HomeKit or smart home automation
No HomeKit, Matter, or third-party support. Wyze app only. Ecosystem lock-in.
You already use Wyze cameras and want basic alerts
Cheap addition to Wyze ecosystem. Trigger camera recordings. Use Ethernet hub for stability.
No. Basic alerts are free. Professional monitoring is $10/mo optional. Cheapest pro monitoring available.
Source: Wyze PricingNo. Wyze does not support HomeKit, Matter, Google Home assistant, or SmartThings. Wyze app only.
Source: Wyze FAQUp to 18 months. LED flashes when door opens if battery is good. Replace if LED stops flashing.
Source: Wyze SpecsHub connectivity issue. Update firmware to 4.32.7.177+. Connect hub via Ethernet instead of Wi-Fi.
Source: Wyze SupportYes, requires Wyze Sense Hub (v2). Not compatible with v1 bridge. Hub sold separately (~$35).
Source: Wyze Product Page
