No issues installing this sensor, I added this to an unattached workshop and didn’t need the more capable sensor, but this works well for my needs. Before this I updated my 25 year old alarm system to a Vista 20p panel and added a bunch of other sensors, but reused any current hardwired doors, window and motion sensors that were already in place (recommended if you have them already). My main hardwired motion sensor was replaced within the last 4 years so no need to update a very good sensor. This stuff is so, so, so easy to work with, but there is a learning curve until you get the hang of it, it’s nothing to worry about if you are person that can read, document and planned ahead what your planning on doing and no need to spend thousands of dollars for a professional to install a simple home alarm system. Love the update, I recommend this sensor for handling small areas or areas such as a workshop or lawn shed.

The Honeywell motion detector is very easy to install. It does require some programming at your alarm panel to assign the detector to an alarm partition and zone. But there are many videos on YouTube that show you how to do it on a Honeywell Ademco alarm panel. You will need the security/maintenance code to access programming of the panel so find this first. Altogether, you need perhaps 10 minutes to hang it up (some drilling required, but no wiring), another 10 minutes to do the programming, and 10 more minutes to test that it’s working and the alarm panel issues the correct information to your monitoring company. After doing one, I evaluated the vulnerabilities to break in of my house and added three more.It uses a CR123A lithium battery. These should last 3 to 5 years depending on the activity in the area being monitored. A low voltage warning will be sent to the alarm panel and your monitoring company when it’s time to change batteries.

This is the exact same sensor as was included in the Honeywell L5100PK – LYNX Touch security system I purchased from Amazon. I use a few of these around the house in rooms that are unoccupied at night, for extra peace of mind (in addition to door/window/glassbreak sensors on all perimeter doors and windows).The sensor seems to work very well, and covers a broad area, so I can have one sensor cover practically an entire large family room without worrying about dead zones. I don’t have any pets, so I can’t test the ability to not detect small pets, but I do know I was not able to fool the sensor during a walk test.Note that the sensor seems to not come with mounting screws; you’ll need two #6 screws to mount this to a wall. You can mount it flush or in a corner.

Order was delivered in a timely manner. Perfect fit for my old device that quit working.

Arrived as described. Easy set-up. After 10 minutes of mapping it’s ready to go. Price was fair for new item.