Vivint motion detectors are a commonly used feature for home security systems. These are gadgets that run on battery power and are intended to sense movements within your home. In case there is movement, the sensor sends a signal to your Vivint security system which can either alert you or sound an alarm.

After some time, the batteries that power the Vivint’s motion detectors will run out of energy and require replacement. This is one of those tasks that do not require a lot of effort to accomplish and can be done by anyone with the right equipment within a few minutes. This will eliminate the need for scheduling a service appointment just to get the batteries replaced, which is an inconvenience and also expensive.

Following are the procedures for how to replace batteries in Vivint motion detectors which I will discuss in this article. Here are the things that you will require to perform the battery change, removal of the batteries, insertion of new ones when necessary, and checking on the operation of the sensor after the change. If you keep to these instructions keenly, then expect many more years of optimal performance from your Vivint motion sensors.

Gather the Necessary Materials You only need a few supplies before getting started: 

  • Some new replacement batteries for your Vivint motion detector. The user guide provided with the sensor will indicate the type of batteries that should be used, but readily available ones are the CR123A or AA lithium batteries. Buy the batteries from the right shop which deals in authentic name brands.
  • Phillips head screwdriver that is small in size. This will enable you to pry open the housing to reach the battery compartment.
  • A stepladder or a strong chair in case the motion detector is installed high to ensure that one gets to the detector safely. It can be stationed at a place that is rather difficult to access such as a corner of the ceiling which is very high.

Choose a Proper and Sanitary Workplace Select an environment that will enable you to move around comfortably with the aid of a stepladder. Avoid placing anything that is prone to spilling or can cause tripping over objects in the vicinity of the sensor. Ensure proper lighting in the place so that the photographs can capture good quality images of the dress. Make your supplies easily accessible so that you do not waste time searching for them while applying the product.

Special Instructions – Loosen the Screws and Open Sensor Housing With your stepladder or chair in position, turn on your screwdriver to remove the screws holding the front cover of the case for the motion detector. It might be two, three, or four screws, based on the particular model of your car. Gently flip open the front end to reveal the battery slot and printed circuit board at the rear portion as well. This particular battery replacement procedure should also not involve contact with other parts of the system where it is not necessary.

Remove the Dead Batteries From here, you will be able to witness flat, silver disc-shaped batteries grouped in clips or solders onto certain locations. It is advisable to carefully pull out the old batteries without coming into contact with the circuit board. You might require flipping the batteries over in a back-and-forth motion to disengage them from the connections. It is important to note that the batteries that are used in the Vivint models come in different types and arrangements. There is also a need to focus on the details of how the things are placed.

To avoid pulling the wires while taking out the batteries that were in the compartment earlier, you want to. Accomplish this by removing and isolating batteries for disposal or recycling according to the requirements of your area. Clean the compartment thoroughly, and eliminate any traces of battery acid and dirt, or corrosion if any on the area before proceeding.

Install New Replacement Batteries If you have no other information, you can try to remember any marks on the component side on those places in the battery compartment or on the old manual on how the battery must be arranged. Ensure that the quantity, size, position, and orientation of the parts to be assembled are properly aligned. Apply pressure to new batteries gently but make sure you apply enough pressure to see them snap into place into their clips or soldering points.

Never bend wires between them as you continue to make your connections or assemble the surfaces back together. Before proceeding, ensure that the connections are flat and tightly fitting and that they are appropriately aligned. If your sensor has an additional battery pack, ensure that this additional power is also connected to the wiring and firmly fixed in place.

Carefully Replace Sensor Housing When you ensure that the new batteries are well fitted and properly secured in their respective slots inside the compartment for Vivint motion detector housing then the next thing to do is put back the plastic cover for the housing firmly in place. Make sure that screw holes are aligned correctly and put the housing back without over. binding the cables. Place screws back in to join all the main case segments together and secure them slowly using your screwdriver. Do not over-tighten screws.

Conduct Operational Test Before descending, perform a basic check to ascertain that the motion detector is in proper working order with its newly installed batteries. Stand in front of the lens of the motion detector and move your hand gently to and fro in front of it, looking at the small LED indicator that lights up red when movement has been detected. This begets the point that the device is capable of detecting motion and has enough power.

If you wish, you can also take advantage of your Vivint mobile application or control panel to perform a more thorough test of the sensor if you desire. But if you were able to initiate the LED light when you performed the hand wave test then that should be enough to confirm that everything is functioning as it should after a simple battery replacement on the Vivint motion detector.

Conclusion

When it comes to refreshing the power supply of the Vivint motion detector, everything ranging from the purchase of essential tools to the opening of some cases and replacement of batteries takes little time. Safely performing this maintenance yourself, eliminates the expense and downtime often incurred by professional service calls. As long as one follows all specifications of the product and takes necessary standard electrostatic precautions, then anyone can master this all-important household chore. Moving forward, it is crucial to inspect the Vivint equipment and do the same battery replacement process when any of the motion sensors start exhibiting weak batteries.

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