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Ubiquiti Glass Break Sensor

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Ubiquiti UniFi Glass Break Sensor
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Does the Ubiquiti Glass Break Sensor work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Glass Break Sensor listens for breaking glass and also detects motion.

It is a battery-powered SuperLink sensor with up to three years of battery life. It suits Home Assistant users through an integration (the maker's hub).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Unknown
Unknown
Alexa
Unknown
Unknown
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[1]
Proprietary + hub, via UniFi Protect

Key facts

Ubiquiti Glass Break Sensor facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[2]
List price$59[2] as of
TypeSensor[3]
ConnectionSuperLink[3]
Power2 x CR123A batteries, up to 3 years[3]
Range2 km[3]
What it doesGlass break and motion[3]
US availabilityAvailable[2]

Integration paths

How the Ubiquiti Glass Break Sensor connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Proprietary + hubHUBA SuperLink Gateway, A UniFi console running UniFi Protect[3][4]unknownGlass break detection (only motion and tamper reach Home Assistant)[1]
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Ubiquiti Glass Break Sensor

2 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[1]unifiprotectProprietary + hub
  • Quality: Platinum[1]
  • IoT class: Local Push[1]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[1]
Model namedLimited: Needs UniFi Protect on a UniFi OS Console (Protect 7.2.105 or later); a local user and an API key are required; Only motion detection is supported; acoustic glass-break detection has no entity (configure it in the Protect Alarm Manager)[1]
HomeyCommunity app[5]com.ubnt.unifiprotectProprietary + hub
  • App: Community[5]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro[5]
Product line namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Cite this page

Ubiquiti Glass Break Sensor. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/unifi-glass-break-sensor. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    DOChome-assistant.io / UniFi Protect - Home Assistant
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  2. [2]
    MFRstore.ui.com / UniFi US store: Glass Break Sensor
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  3. [3]
    MFRtechspecs.ui.com / UniFi Tech Specs: Glass Break Sensor (USL-GlassBreak)
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  4. [4]
    MFRhelp.ui.com / UniFi SuperLink Gateway Setup and FAQs (help.ui.com)
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  5. [5]
    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Ubiquiti UniFi Protect and Access
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