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Does a door sensor need a gateway?

Short answer: WiFi sensors may not need gateway; Zigbee sensors need compatible gateway.
Beginner Last reviewed: 2026-06-26

Explanation

Check the product protocol. Zigbee door sensors require a compatible Zigbee gateway, while WiFi models connect directly to 2.4 GHz WiFi.

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