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There are two basic types of glass break sensors — “acoustic” sensor that is mounted in the wall or ceiling and listens for the sound of breaking glass in a window or door and a “shock” sensor that is mounted on the window and “feels” the shock of breaking glass. A glass break sensor can detect an intruder while he is still outside your home.
