- Walk around your home occasionally and inspect the locks on all gates, doors and windows. Check the frames around each door and window to ensure there is no rotting, warping or any other condition that makes it easier to break in and enter.
- Check all exterior lights (flood, porch, security) monthly to ensure they are functioning. Strong winds can sometimes cause security lighting to shift slightly or get debris on them, so the lighting is not aimed exactly where you want. Readjust and clean the lights as needed to maximize their effectiveness.
- If you have cameras included in your system, examine them to make sure they have power, are aimed properly, and have not been bumped or damaged. Also, take the time to check your monitoring and recording devices to verify each camera is getting an image and recording appropriately.
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- Activate the alarm by utilizing the device(s) on the system you want to test; for example, open each door or window.
- Allow the alarm system to sound the “big” alarm. After the alarm has sounded for 3 to 4 seconds disarm the alarm system.
- Clear the alarm from the keypad by either hitting the reset key or entering your code and ‘off’ twice.
- First, disarm your alarm system.
- Next, unlock and open the panel door. Slide the red and black wires away from the clips to remove the battery.
- With the new battery, connect the wires back to the terminals matching red to red and black to black -- CAUTION – be sure to connect similar colors.
- Close and lock the door. The new battery can take up to 24 hours to get fully charged. You may need to reset the keypad after replacing the battery to clear the low battery message.
- Replacing batteries in your wireless sensors (example: Door/Window Contact, Motion Detector, or Glass Break Detector).
- Inside each sensor is a 9-volt or 3-volt battery. Locate the tab or notch on the side or bottom of the contact and gently twist a flat head screwdriver in the notch to release the cover. Caution do not break plastic tab; if the tab is broken you must purchase a new sensor unit requiring a service visit.
- Remove the cover and take out the existing battery(ies). Install the replacement(s), paying attention to match the polarity.
- Now re-attach cover; the cover should click into place.
- By following these steps, you can know that your security system is functioning properly, giving you the peace of mind that your property and family are safe.