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Batteries

Replacing the Batteries – Keypads and Keyfobs

Clint Wolford
February 15, 2018

NOTE:  Make sure that your security system is disarmed prior to replacing the batteries in any sensor. Choose your device below   Centralite 3 Series Keypad ↓ Two (2) CR123A Lithium Duracell Ultra or Panasonic SMC SMCWK01-Z Keypad (Legacy) ↓ Two (2) CR123A Lithium No Recommended Brand SMC SMCKF01-Z Keyfob…

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Batteries

Replacing the Batteries – Water Sensors

Clint Wolford
February 15, 2018

NOTE:  Make sure that your security system is disarmed prior to replacing the batteries in any sensor. Choose your device below   Sercomm SZ-WTD03 Water Sensor ↓ One (1) CR2 Lithium No Recommended Brand Visonic MCT-550 Water Sensor (Legacy) ↓ One (1) CR2 Lithium No Recommended Brand Sercomm SZ-WTD03 Water Sensor Remove…

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Batteries

Replacing the Batteries – Motion Sensors

Clint Wolford
February 15, 2018

NOTE:  Make sure that your security system is disarmed prior to replacing the batteries in any sensor. Choose your device below   Visonic MP-841 Motion Sensor ↓ Two (2) CR123A Lithium No Recommended Brand Visonic K9-85 Motion Sensor (Legacy) ↓ One (1) CR123A Lithium No Recommended Brand SMC SMCMT10-Z Motion…

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Batteries

Replacing the Batteries – Door/Window Sensor

Clint Wolford
February 15, 2018

NOTE:  Make sure that your security system is disarmed prior to replacing the batteries in any sensor. Choose your device below   Visonic MCT-350 Door/Window Sensor (Legacy) ↓ One (1) CR2450 3v No Recommended Brand Ecolink Door/Window Sensor ↓ One (1) CR2450 3v No Recommended Brand Visonic MCT-370 Door/Window Sensor…

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Batteries

Replacing the Batteries – Door Locks

Clint Wolford
February 15, 2018

The following steps will work for all models of Kwikset SmartCode Door Locks (910, 912, 914) Remove the battery cover using an allen wrench to remove the three screws securing it to the lock housing (one screw on each side and one on the bottom) Remove the battery pack Dispose of old…

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Batteries

Replacing the Batteries – Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Clint Wolford
February 15, 2018

NOTE:  Make sure that your security system is disarmed prior to replacing the batteries in any sensor. Choose your device below   Honeywell Wireless Smoke/CO Combo Sensor ↓ Four (4) CR123A Lithium Panasonic (*Replace ALL Batteries at once) Ecolink Wireless Audio Detector (Firefighter) ↓ One (1) CR123A Lithium Panasonic SMC…

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Batteries

Replacing the Batteries – Thermostats

Clint Wolford
February 15, 2018

Choose your device below Touchscreen (PEARL) Thermostat ↓ Four (4) AA Alkaline No Recommended Brand Push Button (AZELA) Thermostat (Legacy) ↓ Four (4) AA Alkaline No Recommended Brand Touchscreen (PEARL) Thermostat Remove the cover from thermostat by pulling the face of thermostat directly away from the wall Replace the existing batteries…

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Touchscreen Settings

Configuring the Touchscreen Screensaver

Clint Wolford
February 15, 2018

You can configure the touchscreen to display a screen saver after the device has been inactive for some time. From the Settings menu, tap TouchScreen > Screensaver Configuration. The Screensaver Configuration screen is displayed. Tap the Start Screensaver arrow buttons to set the period of inactivity before the touchscreen will…

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Touchscreen Settings

Configuring the Touchscreens Brightness and Dimming Levels

Clint Wolford
February 15, 2018

There are several options for configuring the touchscreen’s screen brightness: Set the default screen brightness level of the touchscreen. Have the screen dim automatically after a period of inactivity. Set the Brightness From the Settings menu, tap TouchScreen > Screen Configuration > Screen Brightness. Tap the arrows to set the…

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Touchscreen Settings

Configuring Do Not Disturb Settings on the Touchscreen

Clint Wolford
February 15, 2018

The touchscreen’s “Do Not Disturb” settings allow you to minimize the light and sounds emitted by the touchscreen during a period of time. This is also called “Night Mode”.  You can configure the time periods when to: Dim the screen to level 1 and back to default. Mute the sound…

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