Difference between revisions of "Motion Sensor Battery Life"

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Battery life can vary depending on the brand and the level of activity in the area the motion sensor protects. Most batteries will last anywhere from 3 to 12 months. In a high traffic area, changing the batteries every 3 to 4 months is a good idea. If little movement occurs, then they do not need to be changed as often. One recommendation is to replace them during Daylight Savings just as you do with a smoke detector.
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Battery life can vary depending on the brand and the level of activity in the area the motion sensor protects.
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Remember, whenever you remove the batteries, it will reset a home automation motion sensor to A1, and a security motion sensor needs to be re-initialized.
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*Most batteries will last anywhere from 3 to 12 months.
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*In a high traffic area, changing the batteries every 3 to 4 months is a good idea.
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*We recommend you replace them during Daylight Savings just as you do with a smoke detector.
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'''''Remember, whenever you remove the batteries, it will reset a home automation motion sensor to A1, and a security motion sensor needs to be re-initialized.'''''
  
 
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Latest revision as of 00:08, 21 May 2014

Question

How long do the batteries last?

Answer

Battery life can vary depending on the brand and the level of activity in the area the motion sensor protects.

  • Most batteries will last anywhere from 3 to 12 months.
  • In a high traffic area, changing the batteries every 3 to 4 months is a good idea.
  • We recommend you replace them during Daylight Savings just as you do with a smoke detector.


Remember, whenever you remove the batteries, it will reset a home automation motion sensor to A1, and a security motion sensor needs to be re-initialized.