how long does the batteries last in this unit. how often will they need to be changed?
1716540
I guess Adam that would really depend on how much mail you would get. The unit goes off every time the mail box door is opened, then the light on the unit inside the house stays on until you reset it. I have had mine for almost a year and still have not changed the batteries. The first thing I do when I come in the house with the mail is reset the indoor unit so the light goes off and saves on the battery. It has worked great with no problems so far.
1716541
I have had mine for almost 6 months and have not had to change the batteries.
1716542
Batteries last several months & just be sure to turn inside control light off. Just a little button to push. Were very happy with ours. Our mail box is out of sight of our home so this lets us know when mail comes or if someone is messing with our mail box, Can't really beat it for the price....
1716543
I had it in my mail box for 3 months with out changing the battery. No volume control and man is this thing LOUD!
1401835
We change batteries probably once a month. Thats the only disappointing thing. Although they are supposed to be good for 3200 times, the motion sensors check you when you walk through the kitchen. I wish they would only come on when you were working at the countertop.
1658379
Hi - thanks for your question. Users indicate that the batteries will last approximately 2 months if the unit is used 3 times per day. I trust that helps.
212555
We have not had to change the batteries and my husband uses it quite a lot. It must be working since we have had it for over a year.
2219709
Same as the other two responses, I have never used it long enough at one time to find out. I rarely have to change batteries though.
1027150
I've been using mine for about 4 months and I haven't changed the batteries yet.Call the company .
1969909
I have had the scale for over 2 years and still not changed the batteries. So, a long time :) I sometimes use it everyday and sometimes once a week, depends on my mood.
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.
212405
We've had ours for almost a year now and have not had to change the batteries? How often do you find you have to change them? I'd think once a year would be normal.... we love our doorbell.... change the tune frequently and just wish those outside could hear it too.... our house is too sound proof!
181682
After about a year the batteries were still working fine. That said, I'm not sure how long they'll actually last because, for SAFETY SAKE, it is recommended you replace batteries ONCE A YEAR regardless if they're still working or not. I change mine every fall around Daylight Savings Time. (I keep the partially used up batteries, in a marked "Used" baggie, for toys or other odd uses; but never for smoke alarms!) Hope this helps.
1963018
I've never replaced the batteries. We've had it at least 3 years if not longer.
1927826
This unit does not use batteries. There is a power supply included.The remote has a replaceable wafer battery and it lasted over a year for me.I imagine it could be more or less depending on how often you use it.
9090
I have had it for a few months. Use it a few hours a week. Haven't had to replace the batteries yet.
782121
I have not used batteries in my unit yet. I have seen in some reviews that the batteries don't last too long.
126631
We've used ours for almost two months without a battery change. We use our remote for 30 minutes or more once a week, so we've got 4-5 hours on our first set of batteries. It stands to be said that we only use it for a remote and not as a laser pointer or timer.
1141429
A LONG time. It was years before I had to replace mine, but I don't use it every day. Maybe a couple times a week is all.
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.