4 FAQs about How to smash a base station battery

Do I need to replace my base station's batteries?

If you're not certain which system you have, see the Which Version of the SimpliSafe® System Do I Have article. You will likely never need to replace your Base Station's batteries as they are rechargeable and meant to last. The Base Station takes four (4) 1.2V, 1300mAh nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries.

How many batteries does the base station take?

The Base Station takes four (4) 1.2V, 1300mAh nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries. Regular alkaline batteries should never be inserted into the Base Station, as they may damage the device. Once you have acquired the necessary NiMH rechargeable batteries, you can follow the steps below to replace them:

How does a base battery work?

When the grid is working and chances of outages are low, Base sends some energy from the battery back to the power grid. This process is called grid-balancing. Base batteries deploy energy to the grid faster than any other service, which is how Base is able to recoup the cost of the battery equipment and keep prices low for homeowners.

How do I replace a NiMH rechargeable battery?

Once you have acquired the necessary NiMH rechargeable batteries, you can follow the steps below to replace them: NEVER insert regular alkaline batteries into the Base Station as they may damage the device. Plug your Base Station back into power. Was this helpful?

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