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Changing Batteries in Wireless Sensors & RemotesUpdated 8 months ago

This article serves as a convenient list of all AutoSlide wireless accessories (including both sensors and remotes), their battery types, and how to change them.

Accessory Type
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Battery Type
Battery Change Process
Wireless IR Sensor1x9V Lithium BatteryPower off sensor at side switch. Pull off black translucent cover, and tilt sensor eye forward to release battery. Slide out battery and unplug from cable. Plug replacement battery into cable, slide into IR sensor, and reorient the sensor eye. Put cover back on IR sensor. Power the IR sensor back on and immediately move out of the way of the sensor. The IR sensor will then recalibrate to the closest object in front of it (or 4'-5' max).
Wireless Microwave Sensor1x
9V Lithium BatteryRemove cover of sensor and flip internal power switch to power sensor off. Unplug old battery from cable, and slide out old battery. Slide in new battery and plug in cable. Power sensor back on and put cover back on sensor.
Wireless Handwave Sensor2xCR2032The backplate of the handwave sensor must be slid down (or, if stuck to the wall, the handwave sensor itself can be slid up). Pry out old batteries, and put in new batteries. Then realign backplate with handwave, and slide back in place.
Touch Button2xCR2032Use included star screwdriver to remove screw at bottom of touch button, and pry off backplate. Slide out old batteries, and slide in new batteries. Put backplate back into touch button, and put back in the star screw to secure in place.
RFID Tag (K9 or iOpen)1xCR2032See video instructions here
Push Button2xCR2032See video instructions here
Security Keypad2xCR2032See video instructions here
4-Button Remote Control FOB
1xAlkaline 27A 12V Battery
Use a small screwdriver to remove the three screws on the back of the AutoSlide key FOB remote. This should allow you to take off the back plate, allowing you to take out the board inside. From here, pry out the old battery, inset the new battery, and reassemble.
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