How to connect the battery of the base station power system

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 do you replace a battery in a base station?

To replace batteries in a SimpliSafe base station, rotate the base counterclockwise (CCW) to remove it, then remove the batteries and replace them while ensuring the (-) and (+) orientation. When disposing of NiMH batteries, they should be recycled.

What type of batteries are used in the base station?

Inside the bottom of the base station are QTY (4) AA nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries (abbreviated NiMH or Ni-MH). Note, being RECHARGEABLE, there is a good chance that if you just keep the power on for several hours, they will be recharged.

Can you put alkaline batteries in a base station?

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? Does your Keypad look like the one pictured to the left?

What batteries do I need to replace my SimpliSafe base station?

To replace the batteries in your SimpliSafe base station, you need QTY (4) AA nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries. Do not use Alkaline or any other non-NiMH batteries. The batteries supplied from SimpliSafe are rated at 1000mAh capacity (very low).

How does a base battery work?

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. The charge level of your Base battery will naturally fluctuate over time, rising and falling throughout a multi-day cycle.