Can the sensor type for glass breaks be changed?
In essence I am looking to make this a “clapper” for zwave lights/fans. Don’t want sound to trigger alarm just automation.
Would a hardy clap work? I understand the clapper sells for approx 20 dollars so that would be a smarter purchase but wouldn’t work with a ceiling fan…
Changed the sensor type of some of my motion sensors to prevent alarm activation and execute fan on triggers upon walking into a room.
Can glass breaks be used in the same fashion?
I do not think you’ll find much success using a glass break detector in this manner.
You can of course program the sensor as type 25, local safety, which will not trip an alarm but will report activity to ADC.
I do not know of a glass break detector that would reliably respond in this manner. The most sensitive and false alarm prone detector I know of is a wired brand - and you would probably still need to be within 4-5 feet of it to reliably set it off with clapping. (you would also likely be setting it off with doors closing, dogs barking, loud movies, etc.)
Thanks for helping me “think” that through