The sensor snaps on and off its mounting plate magnetically, with no tools needed. The part that needs care is removing the mounting plate from the ceiling or wall, because it is attached with strong adhesive tape or screws. This article covers both.
Before you start
Work out which situation applies to you. This decides how much work is involved and what you need to do in the app afterwards.
Moving to a new position in the same unit | Moving to a different unit |
Swapping in a charged sensor | Removing permanently |
Moving to a different unit? To reinstall a Minut M2 or M3 sensor, delete it from its unit in the app, factory reset it, then install it again. You can reinstall it in the same unit or in a different one. A factory reset deletes the sensor's history and unlinks it from its unit. See Reinstalling and factory resetting the M3 sensor or Reinstalling and factory resetting the M2 sensor.
Sensor Swap is for replacing a sensor in the same unit, for example with a charged one. It does not move a sensor to another unit.
How to remove the sensor
Take the sensor off the plate
The sensor attaches to the mounting plate magnetically. To remove it, pull the sensor straight away from the plate; it comes off with a firm but gentle pull. No tools are needed and nothing will be damaged.
Once the sensor is off, the mounting plate stays on the ceiling or wall. Leave the plate in place if you plan to put the sensor back in the same spot, or follow the steps below to remove it.
Remove an adhesive-mounted plate
The mounting plate is attached with strong double-sided adhesive tape designed to hold permanently. Heat softens the adhesive and makes removal much easier; do not try to pull the plate off without heating it first.
You will need a hair dryer and a length of thin string, dental floss or fishing line.
Heat the mounting plate
Hold a hair dryer on medium heat about 5–10 cm from the mounting plate. Move it slowly across the surface for 30–60 seconds. The adhesive behind the plate softens as it warms.
Do not use very high heat directly on the surface; it can damage painted ceilings or wallpaper.Work the string behind the plate
While the adhesive is still warm, slide one end of the string, dental floss or fishing line behind one edge of the plate. With a gentle sawing motion, work it slowly across the back of the plate, cutting through the adhesive as you go.
Dental floss works particularly well: it is thin, strong and easy to handle.Lift the plate away
Once the string has passed all the way through, the plate should lift away cleanly. If you feel resistance, heat it again before continuing; forcing it cold can damage the surface.
Remove a screw-mounted plate
If the mounting plate was installed with screws instead of adhesive, removal is straightforward.
Find the screw holes
The mounting plate has two screw holes. If adhesive was also used with the screws, heat the plate first as described in Remove an adhesive-mounted plate above.Remove the screws
Use a standard flathead screwdriver to remove both screws. The plate comes away cleanly once the screws are out.
Remove adhesive residue
After removing the plate, some adhesive may be left on the ceiling or wall. This is normal; the adhesive is designed to hold permanently.
Heat the residue
Heat the residue with the hair dryer for 20–30 seconds to soften it again.Peel or roll it off
While it is warm, you can usually peel the residue away with a fingernail or roll it into a ball with a finger. Work slowly; if it starts to resist, heat it again.Clean the surface
Remove any last traces with a little rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) on a cloth. Test on a hidden area first if you are worried about the surface finish.
After moving: update the app
If you are repositioning the sensor within the same unit, you don't need to change anything in the app. The sensor reconnects to the same unit automatically once it is back on the plate and online.
If the sensor is moving to a place in a different time zone, update the unit's location in the app. This keeps your quiet hours and notifications in line with local time.
Update the unit's location
In the Minut app: tap Properties → select the unit → tap the settings icon (⚙) → tap Edit unit → update the address. The time zone updates automatically from the new address.
Moving to a different unit entirely? Updating the address is not enough; the sensor has to be linked to the right unit in the app. Reinstall it: delete it from its unit in the app, factory reset it, then install it again in the new unit. A factory reset deletes the sensor's history and unlinks it from its unit.
Replacement M2/M3 Mounting Plates
If your mounting plate was damaged during removal, or you need extra plates for a new location, you can buy replacement M2/M3 Mounting Plates in the Minut online store.
Make sure you're logged in to the store with your Minut account when you place your order.