Samsung Multipurpose Sensor Battery Issues & device Alternatives

Devices & Integrations
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Hey all

I have a number of Samsung Multipurpose sensors from 2016 which I have recently installed around my house, all with new batteries added. I’m getting constant alerts that the battery levels are now down below 15% after about 2 months of use. I understand from reading some of the threads that these sensors can falsely show low batteries and not to worry about it until it hits 5% or so. Is this the case, or are the sensors just unreliable?

I purchased some additional Samsung multipurpose 2018 model sensors and will be adding them to my system shortly. Has anyone had similar battery problems with these devices?

Am I better off replacing the 2016 sensors? And if yes, should I purchase more 2018 models or is there a good alternative brand that works well with SmartThings?

Would be interested to get the groups thoughts and advice thanks.

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It could be the batteries you installed. I’ve had hit and miss with CR2450 batteries I purchased from Amazon. Most have been good, but one batch were all duds. But good ones that sat for 4 years weren’t so good when I finally used them (e.g., shelf life); they would show 33% when initially installed.