How To Replace the Battery?

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The Timberjane Growbox will notify you via push notification when a soil moisture sensor battery needs to be replaced. Depending on the sensor, you will receive a message for either the blue or red sensor.

Small screwdriver, CR2032 button cell battery

Step-by-Step Guide

To ensure your sensor functions properly, follow these simple steps:

1. Get a New Battery

   • You need a CR2032 coin cell battery.

     
     

2. Carefully Remove the Sensor from the Soil

   • Make sure to remove the sensor with the correct color (blue or red).

     
     

3. Open the Battery Compartment

   • Use a small screwdriver or a similar tool to carefully open the battery compartment.

   
   

4. Remove the Old Battery

   • Gently lift the old battery out using the screwdriver.

   • Take note of how the battery was positioned so you can insert the new one the same way.

     
     

5. Insert the New Battery & Close the Compartment

   • Insert the new battery in the correct orientation.

   • When closing the battery compartment, ensure the orange seal remains in place to maintain proper protection.

     
     

6. Reinsert the Sensor into the Soil

   • Place the sensor in a different spot than before.

   • The new position should be at least 2 cm from the pot edge and as close to the center between the plants as possible.

Fun Facts:

• Banana peels as batteries? Scientists are working on eco-friendly alternatives to conventional batteries – including fruit peels! Research has shown that materials from banana and coconut shells can be used as sustainable electrodes in batteries.

• The orange seal ensures that no water or soil enters the sensor housing – a small but crucial protection mechanism.