Understanding & Testing Your Motion Sensor

Your motion sensor plays a key role in protecting your home, and it's smartly designed to save battery life while staying alert.

How It Works

Our motion sensors are battery-powered and built for efficiency. When motion is detected:

• The sensor sends a signal to your panel
• Then it enters a 3-minute sleep mode to preserve battery life

Tip: During this time, the sensor won’t detect movement — this is normal, not a malfunction.

How to Test Your Motion Sensor

Option 1: Quick & Easy LED Test

Use the LED on your panel to confirm your sensor is working:

1. Make sure your system is disarmed
2. Do not walk in front of the motion sensor for 3 minutes (to let it "wake up")
3. Walk in front of it — the panel’s home button will flash yellow when motion is detected

This helps confirm your sensor is detecting movement and shows you its detection range.

Option 2: Tamper Button Test

You can also test the sensor manually:

1. Press the small button on the right side of the sensor
2. Your panel will announce the sensor’s name, followed by “tampered”, confirming it’s communicating properly

Option 3: Full Alarm Test (Advanced)

Want to test the full alarm response?

1. Arm your system in Away Mode
2. If arming from the panel:
   • Be sure to open and close an exterior door during the 60-second countdown
   • If not, the system will default to Stay Mode, and motion sensors will be off
     (This step isn't required if using the app or key fob)
3. Wait 3 minutes before moving in front of the sensor
4. Walk in front of the sensor — your alarm will sound
5. Disarm the system promptly
6. Be ready to answer your phone — our Monitoring Station may call to confirm your safety (have your verbal passcode ready)

Need Help?

If your motion sensor isn’t responding as expected or you’re unsure about any step, our support team is always here to help!