Honeywell 5815
Wireless Aesthetic Door Sensor and Window Sensor
Description
The Honeywell 5815 wireless door and window sensor is the perfect mix of wireless range and aesthetically pleasing design. While the corners of the 5815 sensor are rounded and the profile flatter than the typical 5816 sensor, it still has the same 200' nominal range found with the bigger and boxier Honeywell 5816.
The 5815 wireless window and door sensor is also unique in that it is a (2) zone transmitter. The first zone (or loop) is assigned to the internal closed-circuit wired terminals and can be used to wire the 5815 sensor to a hardwired window or door sensor. When used this way, the 5815 sensor is acting as a wireless transmitter to transmit any alarms from the hardwired sensor back to the Honeywell alarm system. The 5815 wireless sensor also has a second zone (loop) that is associated with the internal reed switch so the Honeywell 5815 can act as a normal door and window sensor too. You can even utilize both zones at the same time to maximize the value of the 5815 sensor.
When using the Honeywell 5815 as a door and window contact the included magnet can actually be oriented along (2) different sides. You must mount the magnet within 1/2" of the window and door contact but it can be mounted along the short edge where the cover's tab is located or along the long side that has the internal reed switch.
The Honeywell 5815 window and door sensor includes a lithium battery that will last (3) to (5) years with normal use.
Brand: Honeywell
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Reviews
Submitted on 04/22/2020 Alarm Grid
The Honeywell 5815 is designed to be an aesthetic improvement over the classic Honeywell 5816 Door and Window Contact, and it certainly fits that bill. With its rounded edges, the Honeywell 5815 Door and Window Sensor presents a friendlier, more inviting appearance when compared with the older 5816 model. Meanwhile, the 5815 still manages to retain the nominal wireless communication range of the 5816 at 200 feet. Also returning is the ability to connect a hardwired Normally Closed (NC) contact to the 5815 so its operates as a wireless transmitter. This further increases the versatility and effectiveness of the sensor. Overall, the Honeywell 5815 is a great sensor with relatively few downsides. We give a 5 Star rating.
The main thing to like about the Honeywell 5815 is its aesthetic design. It looks very nice in a modern home, and the magnet can be oriented along two different sides. The 200-foot nominal range is suitable for most homes, though you should make sure to test the sensor after installing and programming. The lithium battery lasts a long time, as you shouldn't expect to make any replacements for roughly three to five years. The sensor is very easy to install and program, making it perfect for DIY users.
There are not many downsides to the Honeywell 5815. Its magnet spacing gap is somewhat small at just 0.5 inches. This is another reason why it is important to test the sensor after installing. Although the sensor offers an aesthetically pleasing appearance, there are even smaller sensors like the Honeywell 5800MINI available. Still, this is a very nice sensor that you should expect to last for a very long time. That is why we rate the Honeywell 5815 a perfect 5 Stars.
Good: Pleasing Design, 200-Foot Nominal Range, Wireless Transmitter Capability
Bad: Small Magnet Spacing Gap, Smaller Contacts Available
Bottom Line: 5 Stars
