How long do the batteries last, and what type do my devices use?
Updated
The battery life for our components varies slightly by system version and component type.
Component | Battery/Batteries Used | Battery Life Expectancy |
Base Station | 4 NiMH rechargeable AA 1.2V* | N/A |
Entry Sensor | 1 CR-2032 Lithium 3V | Up to 10 years |
Motion Sensor | 1 CR-123A Lithium 3V | 3-5 years |
Glassbreak Sensor | 1 CR-123A Lithium 3V | 3-5 years |
Smoke Detector | 1 CR-123A Lithium 3V | 3-5 years |
Keypad | 4 AA Alkaline | 8-12 months |
Auxiliary Siren | 4 AA Alkaline | 8-12 months |
Key Fob** | 1 CR-2032 Lithium 3V** | 3-5 years** |
Panic Button | 1 CR-2032 Lithium 3V | 3-5 years |
Temperature/Freeze Sensor | 1 CR-2032 Lithium 3V | 3-5 years |
Water Sensor | 1 CR-2032 Lithium 3V | 3-5 years |
Carbon Monoxide Detector | 3 Energizer AA “Ultimate Lithium” 1.5V | 3-5 years |
Smart Lock | 4 AA Alkaline | 8-12 months |
* Please do not replace the batteries in your Base Station with batteries that are not rechargeable. This may cause the batteries to corrode and leak.
** The batteries in the Gen 3 SimpliSafe Key Fobs cannot be replaced. If you need to replace your battery, please contact customer support for more information.
Component | Battery/Batteries Used | Average Battery Life Expectancy |
Base Station | 4 NiMH rechargeable AA 1.2V* | N/A |
Entry Sensor | 1 CR-123A Lithium 3V | 3-5 years |
Motion Sensor | 1 CR-123A Lithium 3V | 3-5 years |
Glassbreak Sensor | 1 CR-123A Lithium 3V | 3-5 years |
Smoke Detector | 1 CR-123A Lithium 3V | 3-5 years |
Keypad | 4 AA Alkaline | 8-12 months |
Auxiliary Siren | 4 AA Alkaline | 8-12 months |
Keychain Remote | 1 CR-1632 Lithium 3V | 3-5 years |
Panic Button | 1 CR-2032 Lithium 3V | 3-5 years |
Temperature/Freeze Sensor | 1 CR-2450 Lithium | 3-5 years |
Water Sensor | 1 CR-2450 Lithium | 3-5 years |
Carbon Monoxide Detector | 3 Energizer AA “Ultimate Lithium” 1.5V* | 3-5 years |
* Please do not replace the batteries in your Base Station with batteries that are not rechargeable. This may cause the batteries to corrode.
*Please note that we no longer offer CO Detectors for the Original SimpliSafe system. If you are having an issue with your Original SimpliSafe CO Detector, please contact support to find out how to upgrade your system.