Am I the only one who thinks the new wireless sensor kits are a waste of money?

I dropped about $500 on a high end wireless door and window sensor kit for a big job last month. The sales guy swore they were just as good as hardwired and would save me hours. Two weeks later, the homeowner is calling because the battery in a sensor died and the app gave zero warning. I had to drive an hour each way to replace a $3 battery. For a system that's supposed to be reliable, that's a fail. I'm going back to running wire whenever I can. Has anyone else had this kind of trouble with the fancy wireless stuff?

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taraw161mo agoMost Upvoted

Ugh, that reminds me of my smart thermostat dying right before a heatwave.

lily971mo ago

Did the fancy smart thermostat just give up on life right when you needed it most? Nothing says "modern convenience" like roasting while your "smart" garbage takes a vacation. Hope you found a way to stay chill without it spying on your AC habits.