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I know. Not sure why there isn't any minor low battery warning for few days and then the main one. Maybe Kidde will hear this one day. I hope you were able to sort it out woth the help of the video. Please subscribe for more helpful videos.

Hello Kiersten, Yes, i think Landlords and Builder must provide these information to new homeowners and tenants. As these are basic but stressful situations. Hope with time, this will change. Thanks for your comment.

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I’m going through the same problem what am I supposed to do

@@Gen5Glock Please see the video, follow instructions and change the batteries.

@@How2 I forgot to comment earlier this week but I forgot to reset it that’s all I thought resetting wasn’t necessary 😂

@@Gen5Glock Yes, not resetting is the most common mistake while fixing this issue. But great that you did reset and its fixed.

Yes, it can happen as may be reset was not completed. Also, it can be malfunctioning of unit. If that keeps happening, and your smoke Detector is within 10 year warranty (manufacturing date is at the back of unit), you can visit Kidde Website and get in touch with customer care for free replacement unit. They will mail you new one.

@@How2 Thank you. Removing the unit to see the date at the back and returning to Kidde would be for someone on the maintenance team to handle (I’m a renter). Plus the unit is in the ceiling so it’s for them to dismantle it. I will be informing the property manager at this point. However as of 8::00pm it’s still behaving itself.

It finally had to be replaced.

I'm so happy to help. It's so simple yet complicated, especially the end where smoke needs to be reset.

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If you were a "Certain Person" you wouldn't even notice it.

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Hello, I was not talking during the testing phase. I lowered the volume in the video because testing beeping too loud. I only speak that the end and that's one words, and everything else is clear in the video. Sorry if this might have caused any confusion. Thanks

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Hello, Green light should be solid Green on normal use. Please Press reset Button again and see. For blinking green, Kidde website says below" The green LED will blink once every 16 seconds to alert a user when the unit has alarmed for smoke or has detected a hazardous concentration of CO. If the alarm has detected a CO level of 100ppm or greater, when the Test/Reset button is pressed the unit will announce “CO PREVIOUSLY DETECTED.” If the alarm has detected abnormal levels of smoke since its last test, it will produce three rapid beeps. This alarm uses photoelectric sensing technology. Leading authorities recommend that both ionization and photoelectric smoke alarms be installed to help insure maximum detection of the various types of fires that can occur within the home. Ionization sensing alarms may detect invisible fire particles (associated with fast flaming fires) sooner than photoelectric alarms. Photoelectric sensing alarms may detect visible fire particles (associated with slow smoldering fires) sooner than ionization alarms."

Hello Luz, Yes, if the Green light flashes every 30 to 40 sec it means Smoke/Combo is working fine. Please test it by pressing the reset button and seeing how it responds. if there is any issue, you can contact the Building maintenance, or if you are the owner, then replace the Smoke. If your smoke is more than 10 years old, it must be replaced. Let me know

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Hello, I think its more because they were inserted in Opposite charge, it might have caused them to get hot. I would recommend you can remove the detector and insert the battery correctly. If everything is good then Unit is still good. Please let me know if this works.

@@How2 Thank you so much. I got scared when the batteries got hot so quickly. I'll try putting the batteries in and check it a little while later to make sure they don't heat up again. Hopefully that will solve the problem. Thanks again for your help.

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Hello, Most of the compartments have some sort of sticker or embossed showing +/- But yes, sometimes its not very clear

Don't worry about it. Keep an eye on it for next 24 hours. If its still blinking, you can remove the smoke and the battery and redo the steps. And make sure to press the reset button at the end. Some models for Kidde have solid green light sign of normal operations and some have blinking. Some model have blinking green for standby mode, which mean after changing battery reset is not done. If you can share the exact model and serial number, I might be able to help better

I am bit confused with your question but old batteries can be replaced with new ones and press reset button.

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Hello, I checked few articles and most of them don't recommend Lithium Battery for Smoke Detector. Even Kidde says same. You can check few things - 1. Make sure the direction of charge -/+ on battery is place as marked on smoke. 2. Batteries are brand new 3. They are fit tight. 4. Press test or reset button on detector to reset the warning. It can also be a defective unit. Kidde replaces faulty units for 10 years from unit's manufacturing date. Please check stamp on detector. I know the detector is installed very high, but would recommend to properly check the unit. Thanks

Yes that is okay. Reminder clips work when they are fit in behind the battery. So if they are settling in there properly, smoke unit will be fine. Thanks

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Hello, First, please check if the direction of the batteries was in correct order as marked on the smoke. Second, try to test smokes so it resets them. Third, if that doesn't solve, then try new batteries. If you still have an issue, then you can contact Kiddie customer service for replacement. They have limited 10 year warranty on malfunctioning. Please check the manufacturing date on Smoke Detector. There will be a sticker on it with Month and Date. Thanks

Had same issue. Called support and they said I had to use the "approved" battery. Kind of silly to me.

@@aarondavid9763 you mean I can’t use my Costco batteries? What a headache.

@@aarondavid9763 What battery is "approved"?

I had the same problem. Thought I was insane. But the batteries I took out were “Kidde” batteries. I looked on Amazon and did not see them. Guess you have to order from their website? What a pain in my ass. Meanwhile this thing will beep all night.

Hello, Brand of battery doesn't matter. They just have to be new. Please try pressing test/ reset button on smoke with battery issue, it spund alarm for few seco ds and reset. See if it still does warn about Low Battery. Just to try, may be try new batteries. If it still does say Low Battery, and if your smokes are within 10 years manufacturing date (there will be a sticker on Smoke showing this date), you can contact Kidde via website or call, and request replacement. They cover 10 year limited warranty on product. Hope this solves your problem. Please let me know if you have any questions.

1. If it still chirps, then it can ne detector malfunctioning. You can get free replacement if its in 10 year warranty period. 2. When you press reset for 2 3 second to reset the alarm, it reset the smoke for which battery is changed and others goes off as well because they all are interconnected as required by Building Code.

Hello, Please check the direction or battery. Or put new batteries. And press Reset button and alarm will spund for few seconds and reset

@@How2 i changed batteries put all new ones now it stays silent for 1 day and then all of a sudde it starts again chirping low battery , what would be the cause ?

@@deeppb1862 either batteries are not installed right, or you didnt press reset button or it can ne unit malfunctioning. Try first 2 options and then if it still doesn't work! Then contact Kidde for replacement.

Hello, Yes, you can remove the unit. And remove batteries then. Press and hold button for 10 seconds or so to drain the left over charge. Replace it tomorrow when you have the new. This video might help- kzfaq.info/get/bejne/grFgbNGS07KqZ2w.htmlsi=GdwcxpP34gnPDvXQ

Hello Jeff, It is pretty easy to change battery usually. But if its giving you hard time and you think unit is malfunctioning. You can get a free replacement from Kidde for 10 years from the date printed on the unit. You can contact Kidde customer support.

I'm having the same issue. It's not letting me open all the way its stuck on one of the battery reminders

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Hello Petra, Please see video at 0:28 , it shows orange stri9 at the back amd it shows battery directions. Thanks

Hello, Yes, Press and hold the test button for at least 15 seconds. This may work. Thanks

@@How2 THANK YOU!!

Hello Neil, Please check video at 00:40, direction of batteries is explained 😊. Also, there is sticker at the base where battery gets installed. If sticker is missing, then there is embossed marking by the plastic battery reminder clips as well. Hope this answers your question. Thanks

Hello Yanni, Did you press reset button agter changing the batteries? If yes and its still beeping, please check if the batteries were installed in correct directions. If it still beeps, then you can visit Kidde website and submit a request for replacement on Smoke Detector for free. Its covered for 10 years from manufacturing date on your smoke for limited warranty. Hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any questions

@@How2 Thank you so much. Yes, I did the RESET but I pressed the wrong button. So, I tried again, pressing the correct button and now it is good. Greatly appreciate your response. You are THE BEST!

@@How2 It stopped chirping for 3 weeks and today it is chirping again. I changed the battery again and it is still chirping - also, why is the green light flicking, with occasional red light when it's chirping? Also, after changing the batteries, when I reset, why it didn't talk to me anymore?

@@yannip2083 The unit may be faulty if this is happening so soon unless you have had a long power outage. if you think the Unit is Faulty, you can get a free replacement for up to 5 to 10 years (Depending on the particular product) from the date of manufacturing on the Smoke Unit. The unit in Video got 10 years warranty if you have exactly the same. Check the side or back of the Unit to see the date of manufacturing. to submit your claim, you can visit Kidde's website www.kidde.com/fire-safety/en/ca/contact-us/ and submit a ticket or call Customer Service at 1-800-880-6788. For the Color Code- Please see attached www.shareddocs.com/hvac/docs/2001/Public/06/User_Guide_Kidde_1285_ENG.pdf This is a Manual and on page 4, it explains about Green and Red color codes. Usually Chirping every 30 to 40 seconds indicates Batteries to be low for 7 to 10 days and then it starts saying "Battery Low" Hope this gives you the information you were looking for.

@@How2 Yes, I also suspect the unit may be faulty because it stopped "talking" to me! LOL Thank you SO MUCH again. YOU are THE BEST OF THE BEST! Greatly appreciated!

Best option is to force it out. There is no simpler way.

@@How2 thanks.

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Hello, Thanks for your comment and information.

Hello, There can be multiple reason's - 1. Are Batteries installed in right direction? 2. Did you press reset/test button after battery change? 3. Unit might be malfunctioning if within 10 years of manufacturing date. Its on back of the unit. 4. If its more than 10 years, then unit expired and need replacement. Hope this helps. Thanks

Please double check the batteries are inserted in correct directions. Then, press the reset button on front face. Let me know if it doesn't work

Hello, There can be multiple reasons - 1. Batteries might not be new. 2. Batteries are not in right directions 3. Please if not done, press RESET button to reset the smoke. If none of these fix the issue, then Unit need to be replaced. Kidde has 10 year warranty from manufacturing date. Sticker on back. You can contact them for warranty.

Thanks Jason for your addition.

It worked!!

Hello, Sorry, I am confused with your question? Do you mean if this can be tested without it making the sound? Please let me know

@@How2 No, the clip of it testing but you don't put background music in.

@@212Elevators I played the video and the test is done between 1.14 to 1.30 minutes, there is background music. But I purposely lowered the volume for the detector sound so it doesn't stress the person who is watching.

I'm watching this at 2 am so I'm in the same boat!

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Please replace, its time the old one to retire. I won't advise to hurt the innocent Smoke Detector.

Ha!

Yeah, I wish there was button to make it quite. HAHA. Things might have been easier.

Hello Olivia, Happy New Year, Please make sure you out the red clips inside first and then you can install one batterh at the time as per + - direction at the back. You can also remove Smoke Detector from the ceiling and install the battery and put the smoke back. Please watch another video on this channel for how to remove the unit from ceiling. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aLhnf6aqx8qqiHk.html

When you install the batteries you have to push the red things down in the opposite direction from the way they're pointing. Totally non-intuitive.

@@jimcollins6619 thank you!

Hello, Please check video at 0:43 , it explains the directions of +/-. The sound goes down because alarm testing noise is too much for the video, so it was lowered. Thanks

​@@How2 it vaguely mentions one will be a negative charge and one is a positive charge, but doesn't specifically indicate which is which.

There is a sticker at the back where batteries are installed. The reason i cant mention exact is that it can be placed differently at the manufacturing process, so please follow the sticker installed inside the battery compartment.

Hello, Test is to actually RESET the unit. Most of the time if its not performed, low battery warning may continue. And I know the pain of hearing screech.

Helloz All of the Kidde smokes have the +/- embossed on the plastic. Sometimes they can be hard to see in low light. Please use some kind of lighting to make it better and install the batteries correctly. And be safe on the ladder.

@@How2 Thank you!

Yes, that's why I made this video, to make things easier. I hope it helped.

Yes, it goes quickly from simply trying to change the battery and getting frustrated and want to throw them out.