Gather Recommended Tools
Gather all tools that will assist you in your installation:
- Drill
- Drill bit (1/16th and 1/8th in) for pre-drilling screw holes
- Phillips head #2 screwdriver for hand tightening screws
- Pliers for tightening/cutting zip ties
Determine the Installation Method
In your box you will find 4 wood screws, 4 self-tapping screws, zip ties, and dual lock tape. You can determine which installation method to use based upon your installation location.
- Use screws for an extremely durable, permanent solution on wooden or other penetrable surfaces, like barn doors or wooden gates. Use the included wood screws for wooden surfaces and the self-tapping screws for metal surfaces.
- Use zip ties for metallic, impenetrable surfaces that are thin enough for the zip ties to wrap around, like pool gates or metal pasture gates.
- Use dual-lock tape for smooth, clean surfaces or for temporary solutions, like rental properties or delivery boxes.
Test Cellular Reception at the Installation Location
You will need:
- Your Flex Aware sensor
- The All Aware screwdriver (included in your shipping box)
- A paperclip (included in your Flex Aware box)
Step 1. Go to the location where you will install your Flex Aware
Step 2. Remove the battery door and insert the batteries, leaving the battery door cover removed
Step 3. Using a paper clip, push the diagnostic button and hold for five seconds, then release. The LED on your Flex Aware will light up
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.
| 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 |
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. If you receive less than two bars, we recommend contacting All Aware support for assistance.
Mount Your Flex Aware
Your Flex Aware is set by default to sense a magnet placed at the top left side of the sensor, but if you need a different position for your installation, configure your device by following the steps on this article. You will have the option to change your device's magnet position (left, top, right).
Video Index
- 0:00 What You Need to Know
- 0:25 Unboxing/Installation Method Overview
- 1:51 Installation Preparation
- 2:54 Choose Your Installation Method
- 3:14 How to Install with Screws
- 4:56 How to Install with Zip Ties
- 8:21 How to Install with Dual Lock Tape
- 10:07 Enhancing Your Installation
After installing your Flex Aware device(s), we suggest customizing your notifications to maximize the device's benefits. Proceed to the next article to learn how.
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