Changing the Battery in your Water Leak Detector
Written by Naomi Ramirez
Updated at August 20th, 2025
If you have received a Water Leak Detector “Low Battery” notification on your panel, you will need to replace the battery promptly to ensure the device continues to function properly. Information to order replacements can be found in our article, How to Order Replacement Batteries.
How to Replace Battery:
- Disarm your Cove panel before you begin this process
- Remove the rubber feet on the bottom of the sensor
- Remove the screws and the casing
- Pay close attention to the orientation of the (+) and (-) sides of the battery in the button
- Place the new CR2450 battery in the sensor
- Reassemble the casing, screws, and rubber feet on the bottom of the sensor