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(max-width:700px){.atb-stat-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}.atb-card-grid,.atb-video-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}.atb-hero{padding:23px}.atb-hero-name{font-size:23px}table.atb-spec-table th,table.atb-spec-table td{display:block;width:100%}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"atb-product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"atb-hero\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"atb-hero-name\"\u003eSwamCam Door and Window Sensor Pool Alarm\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe SwamCam door and window sensor detects when a monitored door or window opens and immediately alerts your SwamCam system, which sounds its sirens and sends a notification to your phone. It covers the way a child reaches the pool: through the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"atb-badges\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"atb-badge\"\u003eETL Listed to UL 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"atb-badge\"\u003eCR2 battery, 6 to 12 months\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"atb-badge\"\u003e100 ft range\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"atb-badge\"\u003e-4°F to 140°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"atb-badge\"\u003eWater resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"atb-feature-callout\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eMost children who reach a pool unsupervised get there through a door.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA camera watches the pool area. An entry sensor catches the step before that, at the door or window itself. Together they are two layers rather than one. Neither replaces a barrier, and constant adult supervision is still required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"atb-orange-box\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eRead this before you order:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  a bare sensor is not a standalone alarm. It has to connect to a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquaterrabackyard.com\/products\/swamcam-sccam2-pool-alarm-camera-system\"\u003eSwamCam camera system\u003c\/a\u003e or to the SwamCam sensor hub kit. If you do not already own a SwamCam camera system, order the \u003cstrong\u003eDoor and Window Sensor Hub Kit, SCDSK1-HS\u003c\/strong\u003e instead, which includes the hub the sensor needs.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cnav class=\"atb-toc\" aria-label=\"On this page\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"atb-toc-title\"\u003eOn this page\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#which-pack-size-do-you-need\"\u003eWhich pack size do you need?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#what-are-the-sensor-s-key-specifications\"\u003eWhat are the sensor's key specifications?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#how-does-the-sensor-fit-into-a-swamcam-system\"\u003eHow does the sensor fit into a SwamCam system?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#what-does-ul-2017-certification-mean-for-pool-safety\"\u003eWhat does UL 2017 certification mean for pool safety?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#where-should-the-sensors-be-mounted\"\u003eWhere should the sensors be mounted?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#what-else-do-buyers-ask-about-these-sensors\"\u003eWhat else do buyers ask about these sensors?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"atb-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"which-pack-size-do-you-need\"\u003eWhich pack size do you need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eCount every door and window that opens onto the pool area and allow one sensor for each. The two pack is priced below two singles, so match the pack to the number of openings rather than buying one and coming back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"atb-comparison-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"atb-comparison\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"atb-model-name\"\u003eSCDS1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA single patio door, or adding one opening to an existing system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"atb-model-name\"\u003eSCDS1-2PK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter value per sensor.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two openings, typically a slider and a back door\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"atb-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"what-are-the-sensor-s-key-specifications\"\u003eWhat are the sensor's key specifications?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA single \u003cstrong\u003eCR2 3V\u003c\/strong\u003e battery lasting roughly \u003cstrong\u003e6 to 12 months\u003c\/strong\u003e, Zigbee wireless reaching up to \u003cstrong\u003e100 ft\u003c\/strong\u003e line of sight, rated -4°F to 140°F, water resistant, and ETL listed to UL 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"atb-stat-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"atb-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"atb-stat-label\"\u003eBattery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"atb-stat-value\"\u003eCR2, 3V\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"atb-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"atb-stat-label\"\u003eBattery life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"atb-stat-value\"\u003e6 to 12 mo\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"atb-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"atb-stat-label\"\u003eRange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"atb-stat-value\"\u003e100 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"atb-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"atb-stat-label\"\u003eListed to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"atb-stat-value\"\u003eUL 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"atb-spec-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"atb-spec-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwamCam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSCDS1 single, SCDS1-2PK two pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBattery type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCR2, 3V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBattery life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 6 to 12 months, standard use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWireless protocol\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZigbee 2.4 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOperating range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 100 ft, unobstructed line of sight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-4°F to 140°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOutdoor use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eETL listed to UL 2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRequires\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA SwamCam camera system or the SCDSK1-HS sensor hub kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 year, defects in materials and workmanship. Batteries excluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"atb-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"how-does-the-sensor-fit-into-a-swamcam-system\"\u003eHow does the sensor fit into a SwamCam system?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe sensor pairs over Zigbee to the alarm hub in your SwamCam system. When a monitored door or window opens while the system is armed, the sensor reports it and the system responds the way it responds to a detection at the pool: the indoor alarm sounds, and a notification reaches the SwamCam app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBecause it runs on Zigbee rather than your WiFi, the link between sensor and hub does not depend on your internet connection being up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"atb-check-list\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePairs to an existing SwamCam camera system, or to the SCDSK1-HS hub kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUp to eighteen accessories on one system, in any combination\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eArmed and disarmed alongside the rest of the system, from the app or the keypad\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLow battery reported in the app, per sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"atb-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"what-does-ul-2017-certification-mean-for-pool-safety\"\u003eWhat does UL 2017 certification mean for pool safety?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUL 2017 is the safety standard covering entry alarms, and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code requires UL 2017 entry alarms on doors that give access to a pool. These sensors are ETL listed to that standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"atb-orange-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eConfirm what applies at your address.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    Codes vary by state, county and municipality, and we have not checked yours. Contact your local building department before relying on any product to satisfy a code requirement. Note also that UL 2017 covers the entry sensors, while ASTM F2208 covers the SwamCam cameras. They are separate certifications on separate products.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"atb-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"where-should-the-sensors-be-mounted\"\u003eWhere should the sensors be mounted?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eOn every door and window a child could use to reach the pool area, including sliders, side doors and low windows. Mount the sensor and its magnet on the frame and the moving panel so the two separate as the opening moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe sensor is water resistant and rated from -4°F to 140°F, but the manufacturer publishes no IP rating for it, so choose a position shielded from direct spray and standing water. Range is up to 100 ft with clear line of sight, and walls, metal and appliances all reduce that. Test a far-corner sensor in place before you fix it permanently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"atb-warning\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer Safety Warning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWARNING: This system is not a life saving system and is not intended to be solely relied upon by user for supervising an area of safety concern. This system is meant to supplement active human supervision of minors. This system does not monitor swimming activities and will not detect drowning. This system does not detect pets. This system is subject to technology shortfalls such as (but not limited to) interruptions in electrical power or WiFi signal. Always make sure minors are properly supervised by an adult. For more information on pool safety, please see www.poolsafely.gov\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"atb-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"what-else-do-buyers-ask-about-these-sensors\"\u003eWhat else do buyers ask about these sensors?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdetails open\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo these sensors work on their own?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"atb-details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. A sensor needs either a SwamCam camera system or the SwamCam sensor hub kit to connect to. On its own it has nothing to report to. If you do not have a camera system, buy the hub and sensor kit rather than a bare sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does UL 2017 certification actually mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"atb-details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eUL 2017 is the safety standard covering entry alarms. The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code requires UL 2017 entry alarms on doors giving access to a pool. These sensors are ETL listed to that standard. Confirm your own local requirements with your building department.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich pack size should I buy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"atb-details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCount the doors and windows that open onto the pool area, and allow one sensor per opening. The two pack works out cheaper per sensor than buying two singles, so match the pack to your door and window count.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does the battery last?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"atb-details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sensor takes a single CR2 3 volt battery, which the manufacturer rates at approximately six to twelve months of standard use. The app tells you when a sensor is running low, so you are not left guessing which one needs replacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan these sensors be used outdoors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"atb-details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer lists the sensor as water resistant and rates it from -4 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. No IP rating is published for the sensor specifically. Mount it where it is shielded from direct spray and standing water rather than fully exposed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow far can a sensor be from the hub?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"atb-details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 100 feet with unobstructed line of sight. Walls, appliances and metal all cut that down. If a sensor will sit at the far end of the house from the hub, test it in position before you commit to a permanent mounting spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the sensor detect someone entering the water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"atb-details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It reports that a monitored door or window has opened. It does not watch the pool, it does not monitor swimming, and it will not detect a drowning. It is one layer among several and adult supervision is still required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill these satisfy my local pool code?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"atb-details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe cannot answer that for your address and we have not checked it. The sensors are ETL listed to UL 2017 and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code requires UL 2017 entry alarms, but requirements vary by jurisdiction. Confirm with your local building department.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I add more sensors later?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"atb-details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. One SwamCam system takes any combination of up to eighteen accessories, so sensors can be added as you go. Adding one to an existing system is a pairing step in the app rather than a fresh installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"atb-support\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"not-sure-how-many-sensors-you-need\"\u003eNot sure how many sensors you need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eTell us how many doors and windows open onto your pool area and whether you already run a SwamCam camera system, and we will tell you what to order and whether you need the hub kit. Manuals, warranties and the UL 2017 listing documentation are on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquaterrabackyard.com\/pages\/manuals\"\u003emanuals and guides page\u003c\/a\u003e, alongside the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquaterrabackyard.com\/collections\/pool-signs-safety\"\u003epool safety range\u003c\/a\u003e. 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