Changed my mind about those cheap wireless sensors... | Alarm System Installers

Terry Thomas · 2026-03-13T19:25:06.117994+00:00

Had a job in Tempe last Tuesday where a whole batch of door contacts just stopped reporting. They were from a budget brand I used to swear by. Turns out the batteries they shipped with were junk and died in about 6 months. I spent half a day going back to replace every single one. Anyone have a reliable brand for basic wireless contacts that won't do this?

the_daniel6mo ago

Blame the batteries, not the sensors. That brand is solid for the price and you just got a bad batch of included cells. I've used them for years without that issue. Swapping batteries is normal maintenance for any wireless gear. Spending half a day on it once is still cheaper than buying the premium brands from the start.

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spencer_sanchez676mo ago

So @the_daniel is just cool with half-day battery swaps? That's wild... I'd be looking for a new brand after that mess.

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taylor.phoenix5mo ago

Half a day just for batteries? That's insane... they must have used the cheapest cells ever made.

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