In short
A small door and window sensor that reports when a monitored door, cabinet or enclosure is opened or closed, using a magnet and Hall effect sensor. Events appear in the Meraki dashboard and can trigger alerts. Add the MT20, its licence and accessories to your basket and we will quote.
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Key specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2 (2.4 GHz) via Meraki MR access points or MV cameras as gateways - no separate hub |
| Detection | Magnetic field via Hall effect sensor (main unit plus magnet cover) |
| Data | Event driven; wakes every 20 minutes to report |
| Onboard storage | 4,000 data points (about 5 days without connectivity) |
| Power | 1x AA battery (up to 5 years) |
| Dimensions | Main unit 81.2 x 39.7 x 19.5 mm; magnet cover 59.5 x 12 x 13.35 mm |
| Operating environment | 0°C to 55°C; 0-95% RH |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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Order codes
| SKU | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| MT20-HW | Meraki MT20 Indoor Door Open/Close Sensor (magnet with cover included) |
Licences for the MT20
| SKU | Tier | Term | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIC-MT-3Y | Enterprise | 3 years | Meraki MT Enterprise License and Support, 3YR (end-of-sale: last order 10 Nov 2026) | |
| LIC-MT-5Y | Enterprise | 5 years | Meraki MT Enterprise License and Support, 5YR (end-of-sale: last order 10 Nov 2026) | |
| LIC-MT-7Y | Enterprise | 7 years | Meraki MT Enterprise License and Support, 7YR (any MT sensor; last order 10 Nov 2026) | |
| LIC-MT-10Y | Enterprise | 10 years | Meraki MT Enterprise License and Support, 10YR (any MT sensor; last order 10 Nov 2026) | |
| LIC-MT-E | Essentials (subscription) | Meraki MT Essentials subscription licence: hardware-agnostic, covers MT10 to MT40; ordered as a line in a Meraki or Cisco Networking subscription. One LIC-MT-E is included with each LIC-MR-A in a subscription |
We also supply Enterprise licences for the MT20 in 1-year terms. Cisco does not publish every one of these order codes, so we confirm the exact codes in your quote: contact us or add the hardware to your basket and mention the licence term you want.
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Datasheet and ordering
Meraki has announced the end of sale for the MT20: the last order date is 2026-11-10. Meraki's stated replacement is No replacement: Cisco's EOL bulletin states 'There is no replacement available for the Cisco Meraki MT Product Line'. Meraki's MT End-of-Sale FAQ suggests Cisco Spaces with its validated third-party sensor ecosystem. Only 1-year MT licences are sold after 10 Nov 2026, until 10 Nov 2030; last ship 8 Feb 2027; support ends 30 Nov 2031..
Full specifications are in the Cisco Meraki MT20 datasheet.
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Frequently asked questions
What licence does the Meraki MT20 need?
The MT20 needs a Meraki licence for its product type to run in the dashboard. The licence codes that apply are listed on this page by tier and term; we confirm the right licensing model for your organisation at quote.
How do I get a quote for the Meraki MT20?
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Is the Meraki MT20 still on sale?
Yes, until 2026-11-10: Meraki has announced the end of sale for the MT20, so order before then or ask us about its replacement.
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