371 Messages
Batteries
Any ideas how I know when certain batteries are low.
My motion and glass break tell me but today I went to keypad to do update and it wouldn't as said battery low. Thats my only notification.
Do sirens notify you as well?
My motion and glass break tell me but today I went to keypad to do update and it wouldn't as said battery low. Thats my only notification.
Do sirens notify you as well?
captain11
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6K Messages
3 years ago
While its a nice feature, I still keep a spreadsheet listing all of my sensors and components, serial number, when installed, last battery change and next scheduled battery change. For example, in my experience my keypads last about 8 months, so I put in fresh batteries every 7 months. Same for everything esle, and tweak the schedule as required. Note not only the type of sensor but also location determines the frequency. I have basement windows that have not been open in 32 years, so they are set at 4 years, while our kitchen door tht we use every day (heavily) is set at 2 years.
Happy Holidays to you and your family!
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dandydons
371 Messages
3 years ago
Happy holiday to your good self and family from a cold wet and windy Scotland
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shiherlis
731 Messages
3 years ago
On the advice long ago from @captain11, I too use the spreadsheet method. It is an excellent way to see how long the batteries last.
Speaking of which, I have not had to change any sensor batteries yet. I changed the batteries in the Keypad last month for just the third time since upgrading to SS3 in February 2018. I average 437 days now compared to 318 days with SS2. The previous batteries were good for 477 days, and I utilize the Keypad each day, multiple times per day. I am uncertain if it has to do with firmware updates, but my Keypad battery efficiency has increased after each replacement of batteries.
I need to order some batteries today for all sensors to have once they do eventually die. I do not want to venture out unexpectedly or be without protection due to a lack of preparedness.
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toastie
175 Messages
3 years ago
I like the spreadsheet idea.... but we just wait to get a "low batter" notice.... however it seems like the base always decides to tell us out of the blue in the middle of the night!!!!
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