can each user respond to 1) how long you have been using it, 2) average door open/close a day, 3)and have you changed the battery?
1581346
Mine is over a year old and we open the door about a dozen times a day. Right now Vera Control has reports it's battery at 70%. So by my calculations you're looking at over three years before you change the battery. Not at all bad considering I gave it a year at best. I can highly recommend this to your z wave family!
1434145
I have changed the batteries out and have never had that problem. The battery compartment on ours does open very easily, though.
758041
Not sure I changed mine after six months as I do the smoke detectors. The batteries and the chime were working well, just my way of doing things.
403108
Let me say befor my answer that this gadget is really awesome ...IT IS battery operated.....how long does it last?. It depends on the way you use it,I do not keep it going for long periods,and still works fine.but if you keep it on for several nights it will go on for several days,as for the batteries ,it needs 3 small rounded ones.TAREK
1260996
I suspect that it depends on how many times an intruder is detected. I had my unit in service with the same batteries for more than four months. It might have lasted longer, but I removed it because I felt that there was no more need for it to be guarding the area (no raccoon poop in two months) and I had accidentally discharged it (on me) a few times. I was very satisfied with its operation.
1180025
I haven't timed them. I use it for about 10 or 15 minutes per day, and I have to change the batteries on average once a month.
1477988
A lot, probably has to do with how often you access the safe. I would assume the more often, the faster you'll drain the battery.
578274
I have not changed the batteries yet and it's been 3 months and we have used it 2 times everyday. It gets maybe a tiny bit warm but we have hers in the crib and she can touch it and change the colors
1291087
I use mine almost every day, and haven't changed battery yet. Bought mine eight or nine months ago. :-)
41271
I've had mine about a year and have not replaced batteries. But it depends how much you use it.
2284012
I think we've changed ours 2, maybe 3, times since we've had it a little over a year. We use it every day at naptime and bedtime.
824244
I have had mine since early December and have not had any issues with it and I have not yet changed the battery.
1973959
I have not had to replace the battery yet. I use it about 30-40 minutes 3-4 times per week. I have had it for about 7-8 to months. I have no complaint on that issue.
235078
I dont use the keyboard everyday but I have not had to change the batteries out yet. I also make sure I turn the keyboard off when I am not using it.
1931629
I think it might be longer on the mechanisms, but, maybe six months or a year on the electronics. The one I purchased for my entry door in Ixtapa, Mexico has started to give me problems already and it has only been installed for less than one year. It shows that the batteries are low, but, it turns out that the batteries are fine, and for some reason, the contact the electronics are making with the batteries is not secure. I have to play with the battery cartridge to position it just right, or it won't work. I have written an e-mail to the company and have not heard back from them for over a month now. I am beginning to question their commitment to their customer service and to maintain their reputation. If they help me with my problem, I will certainly publicize it- but, at this point, it is not looking good.
782518
The doors do not open or close. I personally would not recommend this product to any one. My kids were able to use it for about 2 months and then it would not work as the battery went dud. If you are able to get an extended warranty when you purchase the product, then it is fine.
429234
Not sure on any of your questions. However I have had mine for a year, using it an average of 10 hours a week and haven't had any issues with it...