MAGNETIC DEFEAT: The Reed Switch
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REED SWITCH CONTACTS CAN BE EASILY DEFEATED because they respond indiscriminately to magnetic fields near the switch – not just the magnet that was intended to operate the switch. If a defeat magnet was placed within range of a reed switch contact, an intruder could enter the premises undetected without opening the circuit and triggering an alarm.