How to Perform a Cellular Signal Test

You can check the cellular coverage of your zip code with the All Aware website's coverage checker.

Additionally, the Flex Aware and Flex Aware Connected Cable have a diagnostic button which can be used to check the cellular coverage of your Flex Aware device. 

You will need: 

• Your Flex Aware device
• A paperclip (included)

How to Perform a Cellular Signal Test

Go to the location you would like to test for cellular coverage with your Flex Aware device. Using a screwdriver, remove the battery door and temporarily insert the batteries. Leave the battery cover off. The device LED should now be active.  Hold the Flex Aware sensor in the desired installation location. Using a paper clip, push the diagnostic button for 5 seconds, then release. The device LED should now be active. Do not hold the button for longer than ten seconds, or the device will reboot. If this happens, please wait 60 seconds or until the device turns back on with a blinking LED before attempting the cellular test again.  Once diagnostic mode is initiated, the LED will display the cell signal strength in a continuous loop for 2 minutes based on the patterns below. It may take up to 30 seconds for the signal strength to be acquired.

As you move the device, any changes in signal strength will be displayed by updates to the LED pattern. We recommend a signal strength of 2 bars or greater at your installation location. 

Signal strength	LED pattern	LED visual
Signal strength pending	Solid red
0 bars	Single red LED blink every 8 seconds
1 bar	1 red LED blink, followed by 1 yellow LED blink
2 bars	1 red LED blink, followed by 2 yellow LED blinks
3 bars	1 red LED blink, followed by 3 yellow LED blinks
4 bars	1 red LED blink, followed by 4 yellow LED blinks
5 bars	1 red LED blink, followed by 5 yellow LED blinks
6 bars	1 red LED blink, followed by 6 yellow LED blinks

Click here for more information on LED patterns and troubleshooting.