Glass break detector for home security

Glass Break Detectors for Home Security

Protect vulnerable windows and sliding doors with advanced glass break detectors for home security. These smart acoustic sensors instantly recognize the sound pattern of breaking glass, triggering an alarm and alerting ADT monitoring in seconds. With wide listening range, wireless installation, and seamless integration with your home security system, wireless glass break sensors provide powerful protection against forced entry.

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Glass Break Detectors at a Glance

Glass break detectors for home security use specialized microphones and frequency analysis to detect the exact sound signature of shattering glass. When a window or sliding glass door breaks, the sensor triggers an instant alarm and notifies both your security system and ADT’s 24/7 monitoring centers. These wireless glass break sensors protect areas where door/window contacts cannot detect forced entry and are ideal for rooms with large windows, patio doors, and open floor plans.

An ADT glass break detector adds fast, accurate intrusion detection with minimal false alarms, keeping your family safe with real-time audio sensing and professional monitoring.

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Glass Break Detectors for Home Security

Smart Detection That Never Misses a Break-In

Our glass break sensors use advanced acoustic technology to recognize the exact sound pattern of shattering glass. This precision helps ensure they react instantly to real break-ins while ignoring everyday household noise.

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Wireless Design for Easy, Clean Installation

Our wireless glass break detectors install quickly without drilling, wiring, or wall damage. Their clean, cable-free design blends seamlessly into your home while delivering reliable, long-range connectivity.

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Glass break detector for home security

Precision Acoustic Technology for Accurate Detection

These detectors use precision acoustic technology to identify the exact sound frequency of breaking glass with exceptional accuracy. By focusing on true shatter patterns, they deliver fast, reliable alerts while minimizing false alarms.

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False Alarm Filtering Detects Real Breaks, Not Everyday Noise

Smart filtering technology analyzes sound patterns to distinguish actual glass break events from ordinary household noise. This reduces false alarms while ensuring the system reacts instantly to real threats.

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Features

  • Audio Frequency Detection engineered to sense the sound of shattering glass
  • Wide Coverage Range protects multiple windows and sliding doors in one room
  • Advanced False-Alarm Filtering distinguishes real glass break events from everyday noises
  • Tamper-Resistant Hardware ensures reliable performance
  • Smart Security System Integration triggers alarms, alerts, and automation responses

Specifications

  • Certifications & Standards – Certified to ULC-S306, cETLus Listed to UL 639, FCC/IC
  • Dimensions – 2.65″ H × 1.80″ W × 1.20″ D (67.4 mm × 45 mm × 30 mm)
  • Battery (included) – Lithium

Why Glass Break Detectors for Home Security Matter

Glass break detectors add a critical layer of defense to your home by protecting the windows and sliding doors burglars target most. While traditional sensors only detect when a door or window opens, these devices react the moment glass is shattered, stopping intruders before they step inside. With wide-area acoustic coverage and instant alarm activation, our home security glass break detectors help secure rooms with multiple windows, large sliding doors, and vulnerable entry points. Combined with your other security sensors, they deliver strong, reliable perimeter protection day and night.

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Real World Break-In Scenarios and How Glass Break Sensors Stop Them

Break-ins involving shattered glass are fast, quiet, and often unnoticed, especially in homes with large windows or sliding patio doors. Here’s how home security glass break detectors stop real threats:

Most intruders choose sliding glass doors because they’re hidden from the street and easy to force open. A single hit can break the glass and give access within seconds.
Your glass break detector for home security instantly picks up the acoustic signature of shattering glass and triggers the alarm before the intruder enters the home.

If a window has no contact sensor, criminals may target it instead of the door.
A wireless glass break sensor protects any window or sliding door simply by listening for breakage, ensuring no bypass point is left unprotected.

Criminals often target big windows for rapid entry, expecting to be in and out before anyone notices.
Home security glass break detectors provide 360-degree room coverage, identifying breaking glass anywhere within line of sight and alerting ADT monitoring right away.

Homes with large glass areas are often targeted when homeowners are away.
A glass break detector instantly alerts ADT monitoring, allowing dispatch even if no one is home to hear the shatter.

Some burglars use screwdrivers or tapping tools to weaken glass slowly before breaking it completely.
The ADT glass break detector is tuned to detect both the initial crack and the final shatter, providing immediate alarm activation even during attempted “quiet entry.”

During severe weather or outages, burglars may strike knowing homeowners are distracted.
Your wireless glass break sensors continue working with battery backup and ADT-monitored response, even if Wi-Fi or power is down.

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Glass Break Detectors FAQs

They work best in rooms with multiple windows or sliding doors. Place glass break sensors within line of sight of the glass for optimal performance.

Yes. Home security glass break detectors detect forced entry through windows, while motion sensors detect movement inside the home. Together, they create layered protection.

No. Wireless glass break detectors listen only for the specific frequency of breaking glass, so pets will not set them off.

Yes. Glass break detectors for home security remain active even when your system is in Stay Mode, protecting windows and sliding doors while allowing you to move freely inside your home.

Most glass break sensors can detect shattering glass from 15–25 feet away, depending on room layout and furniture. A single detector can often cover multiple windows in the same room.

Absolutely. Modern wireless glass break detectors use encrypted communication and strong signal technology to ensure consistent performance. They provide the same level of protection as wired sensors without drilling or complex installation.

Explore Additional Home Safety & Security Devices

Now that you’ve learned how our glass break detector keeps your home and family safe, consider enhancing your protection with other smart security products. All devices integrate seamlessly with your Protect Pros system and can be added to any package for complete coverage.