Daylight Savings Time begins at 2:00 a.m. on
Sunday, March 12 this year – time to turn the clocks
ahead one hour. It’s also an ideal time to install new batteries in the devices your home relies on for maintenance, safety and energy efficiency.
Check out the checklist below for common devices that could use fresh batteries:
- Smoke detectors
- Smart thermostats
- Home security systems
- Motion and light sensors
- Smart door locks
- Key fob remotes
- Baby/personal monitors
- Garage door openers
- Car-battery chargers
- Clock radios
- Flashlights