Base station battery access

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:

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.

What is a base battery system?

The Base battery system is built for performance and reliability. It combines a high-capacity lithium iron battery with intelligent software to optimize energy use. The Base battery system has three main components: the battery pack, inverter, and hub. The long white unit is the battery pack. We mount the battery pack on the ground.

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?

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.

Do base batteries run in two directions?

Base batteries run in two directions, which is how Base is able to keep costs low for homeowners. The batteries charge during off-peak hours, like midday and late at night, when energy is more available and demand is low.