Scout
Scout Glass Break Sensor
Sensors · Security
RequestedVerified plugin
1 report: 1 asks for support.
Reported with 1 Homebridge plugin: Scout Alarm.
What people report
| Plugin | Status | What they said | Connects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Scout Alarm Verifiedhomebridge-scout | Requested | Planned as a ContactSensor; issue still openSaved copyAdding support should be fairly straightforward, but what isn't so straightforward is picking the right accessory service. HomeKit doesn't have a broken glass sensor. The most likely candidates seem to be: MotionSensor: Motion likely caused the broken glass, but there could be other motion in the room that the accessory won't report. OccupancySensor: Broken glass doesn't necessarily imply occupancy, and again, someone might be occupying the room without the accessory reporting it. ContactSensor: This one has the added benefit that you can make the Home app display it as a window. This seems … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Cloud | Issue #27 · 2019-12 |
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In ReReHome
Once a Homebridge plugin publishes it, this device reaches Apple Home as a HomeKit accessory behind your Homebridge bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.
Identifiers
| Brand | Scout |
|---|---|
| Category | Sensors |
Also reported as
- Scout glass break sensor
