If your Emerson Sensi thermostat is draining its backup batteries rapidly, the issue is typically caused by power-sharing voltage instability due to the absence of a dedicated C-wire or loose wire connections at the terminal block. To fix this, install a dedicated C-wire from your furnace control board or use an external 24V C-wire power adapter kit to provide continuous operating voltage, eliminating reliance on internal battery power. Safety Warning: Turn off power at the main circuit breaker before inspecting or modifying low-voltage wiring. Verification: Check battery status metrics in the Sensi app to confirm voltage levels remain stable over time.
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