VTech VC7151 User Manual page 29

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NOTES
• There is a component inside this sensor to detect orientation. It is normal to hear a rattling
sound when tilted.
Test the garage door sensor's signal strength
You can mount the Garage Door Sensor on a garage door that raises overhead.
Before mounting the garage door sensor, make sure you test if the location you
install the garage door sensor is in range from the telephone base.
1. Take the sensor to the desired mounting location on the garage door, and use
adhesive tape to hold it temporarily in place.
Use your handset to enter the Sensor setup menu, and then the Sensor setup
2.
menu. Follow the steps to test the sensor's signal strength. When the screen displays
Good signal. Good location for sensor.. Press OK. The testing is complete.
NOTES
• If you do not receive an alert when you open the garage door, move your telephone base
closer to the garage or move the sensor closer to the telephone base.
• Depending on surroundings and obstructing factors, like concrete garage walls, a tall
metal storage cabinet, or an SUV, the sensor may not transmit to the base properly.
*
GARAGE X refers to the sensor's name. X refers to the system-assigned number of the sensor.
"Garage X*
is open. "
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