I have just had the same problems with a EF siren box, batteries lasted 6 months but leaked everywhere and now may have to replace to a new smart home unit if Yale cannot sell me one. Why is this not part of Yale’s upgrade for simple install into a house for future use. May try and use this to see if I can get the old one working but at least with your help an easy diy hobby Sunday job. Thank you.
Thank you for the comments it was nothing special as the voltage and current draw were low and there was no external cable run. The cable I used was designed to be used in automotive electrical applications as it was what I had spare.
I've had the HSA version of this alarm since 2013, same bell box. I think I've replaced the batteries twice. Just upgraded to the sync one yesterday. Hope I don't have to end up doing this mod, but useful to know. Maybe hook it up to a 9v mains adaptor, save you ever having to change them?
Nice.. But the manual for the siren states that you can use an external 12v DC power supply and there is a DC terminal block for this purpose in the unit.
Yes, and the whole point of this video is to save someone a trip up the ladder. The alarm will still fail if you have used the DC adapter but failed to replace the batteries if there is a power cut. @@y0rkiebar
Hi john just got same alarm how do you silent siren outside so it only sends alarm to phone only I have managed to silent control panel but outside can’t remember how to silent that again
Mounted my bell box under the bedroom window so I can change the batteries from the bedroom window. Yes a burglar could stand on another’s shoulders and squirt the box full of filler foam to silence it or smash it off the wall, but me and the wife would still get notified so I can phone my neighbour and he’ll pop round with his two Rottweilers. At the end of the day if I get burgled it’ll be be by an opportunist and not a professional who will be going after bigger fish. At the end of the day they’ll hopefully leave your# and rob someone who doesn’t have an alarm showing. Regrading the bedroom battery box. Take a photo of a panic alarm box and stick that on the battery cover so at a glance it looks like a panic alarm box 😂.
I purchased this one www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-2-3-4-New-C-D-Type-Battery-Holder-Cell-Storage-Case-Box-With-150mmm-Wires-UK-/283399360394?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
I seem to be replacing batteries more often as it gets older. Tried different batteries but not made much difference, I was only getting about 4 months before I did this mod. So far I haven't had to change the batteries since I've moved it inside. I'm hoping that having the batteries out of the cold will help with the battery life.
@@8wealthyone8 I think the longest I have had is about 9 months. The cold seems to affect life, as does the age of the system and any false alarms / mistakes. We set the alarm when we are out during the day and every evening. So far since installing the mod I haven't had to replace the batteries.
Ive tried a variety of batteries on my sync alarm, the bell box last six-twelve months, even with all the energy saving options activated, it's really annoying
My Yale smart sync has just notified me the batteries need changing after 2 years, not sure why you have to change them every couple of months? Maybe invest in better batteries.
Thanks for the information..I had yale alarm with grey controller the batteries lasted more than two years but I lost the grey controller for it.so brought another yale alarm but it had a square white controller it got to me having too replace the batteries once a month .fook that. So now I've brought another yale alarm today with grey controller again .hopefully the batteries will last a few years again ...so now I have two spare alarms to make the battery boxes
Excellent video and clear instructions. Many thanks!
what instructions ? it's just asking you to pay for them to do it.
Brilliant idea 💡 thanks for the video
I have just had the same problems with a EF siren box, batteries lasted 6 months but leaked everywhere and now may have to replace to a new smart home unit if Yale cannot sell me one.
Why is this not part of Yale’s upgrade for simple install into a house for future use.
May try and use this to see if I can get the old one working but at least with your help an easy diy hobby Sunday job.
Thank you.
How do you get the new cable through the back plate into the hole behind the box?
Nice job. Every few months? Mine is changed about once a year.
Thanks for this, I might give it a try. Can you give a part reference for the battery connector which plugs onto the PCB?
It was a connector I had from some drone parts. I think its a 2 pin mini micro jst connector.
Great video, thanks. Looking to do the same. What type of cable did you use to extend through the wall? Thanks
Thank you for the comments it was nothing special as the voltage and current draw were low and there was no external cable run. The cable I used was designed to be used in automotive electrical applications as it was what I had spare.
@@jwarburton ah that’s Jon. Was looking at red/black speaker cable. Rated at around 3/4 amps I think. That will be ok I think?!
@@jonathangiles4854 I would be amazed if it drew more than 1 amp so that cable should be plenty
any part list / Amazon list?
I've had the HSA version of this alarm since 2013, same bell box. I think I've replaced the batteries twice. Just upgraded to the sync one yesterday. Hope I don't have to end up doing this mod, but useful to know. Maybe hook it up to a 9v mains adaptor, save you ever having to change them?
The siren is rated for 6v. :)
Hi, I’m looking to buy an adaptor but would I need a 6v 1a for 6v 2a 🤔
Can you post a link for the battery box?
Hi buddy do you no how to reset factory settings as my pir sensor keeps coming unpaired
I don't want cut the original wire to use the white connector, Anybody knows the name and size of the connector ?
Thanks
Nice.. But the manual for the siren states that you can use an external 12v DC power supply and there is a DC terminal block for this purpose in the unit.
Until there is a powercut and your house is not protected.
@@neildeakin4454 That's what the batteries in the siren are for, backup power if your external power fails.
Yes, and the whole point of this video is to save someone a trip up the ladder. The alarm will still fail if you have used the DC adapter but failed to replace the batteries if there is a power cut. @@y0rkiebar
Hi john just got same alarm how do you silent siren outside so it only sends alarm to phone only I have managed to silent control panel but outside can’t remember how to silent that again
If you don't want the siren can you just delete it from the list of devices?
@@jwarburton ok I try that cheers mate
Neat job well done
Thank you
Surely now if some one was to break in they can just pull the battery’s out to shut the alarm up?
Yea, but they would have to get past ED209 first
I dont think the burglars would even notice wot the box was
Most burglars will have your house cleaned of valuables in a minute or so and not even worry about the siren going off
Mounted my bell box under the bedroom window so I can change the batteries from the bedroom window.
Yes a burglar could stand on another’s shoulders and squirt the box full of filler foam to silence it or smash it off the wall, but me and the wife would still get notified so I can phone my neighbour and he’ll pop round with his two Rottweilers. At the end of the day if I get burgled it’ll be be by an opportunist and not a professional who will be going after bigger fish. At the end of the day they’ll hopefully leave your# and rob someone who doesn’t have an alarm showing.
Regrading the bedroom battery box. Take a photo of a panic alarm box and stick that on the battery cover so at a glance it looks like a panic alarm box 😂.
Where did you get the battery holder?
I purchased this one www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-2-3-4-New-C-D-Type-Battery-Holder-Cell-Storage-Case-Box-With-150mmm-Wires-UK-/283399360394?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
where you get this battery box cover white ?
@@sawanaudis I 3d printed it
@@jwarburton Would you consider making another 3D box mate and sell them? I would be interested in purchasing as I cannot find any to fit
Yea, would consider it but can't believe there would be much of a market to make it worth it.
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I have the sync version. Of this alarm.
How often do you have to change the batteries?
I seem to be replacing batteries more often as it gets older. Tried different batteries but not made much difference, I was only getting about 4 months before I did this mod. So far I haven't had to change the batteries since I've moved it inside. I'm hoping that having the batteries out of the cold will help with the battery life.
@@jwarburton So you had to replace batteries every 4 months? I though they would last 2 years?
@@8wealthyone8 I think the longest I have had is about 9 months. The cold seems to affect life, as does the age of the system and any false alarms / mistakes. We set the alarm when we are out during the day and every evening.
So far since installing the mod I haven't had to replace the batteries.
Just had to change the batteries. Got around 4 months out of that set. Arming every evening. The set I have just put in are rechargeable.
Ive tried a variety of batteries on my sync alarm, the bell box last six-twelve months, even with all the energy saving options activated, it's really annoying
My Yale smart sync has just notified me the batteries need changing after 2 years, not sure why you have to change them every couple of months? Maybe invest in better batteries.
I've been using Duracell batteries got to change mine every damn 8/9 months , need to follow this video
Thanks for the information..I had yale alarm with grey controller the batteries lasted more than two years but I lost the grey controller for it.so brought another yale alarm but it had a square white controller it got to me having too replace the batteries once a month .fook that. So now I've brought another yale alarm today with grey controller again .hopefully the batteries will last a few years again ...so now I have two spare alarms to make the battery boxes
Why not just use a 6 volt power supply? Then you never need to change them.
how would this work ? looking at getting the alarm system but no interest in climbing a ladder every year
Hi, Would I need a 6v 1a for 6v 2a.
Instructions are very basic it says upload more technical off there web site no joy there
I hooked it upto a 6 volt DC adapter . Simples.