Changing the color of a wireless contact usually means a flathead, prying at the seam, hoping you don't crack the housing, and pulling the board. On a Versa sensor it's one motion: the colored lid slides off. The PCB never moves, and you can do it with the sensor still on the frame.
How the Slide-Off Design Works
Every Versa door/window contact — the MINI-319, MINI-345, MINI-433, and SHOCK-319 — uses a two-piece housing. The base is the bottom plastic that holds the PCB and mounts to the frame. The lid is the color cover that slides over the base.
To change colors, slide the lid forward and lift it off, then slide the new lid on. The PCB stays installed, connected, and undisturbed — no prying, no screwdrivers, no removing the board, no cracked housings. The swap takes seconds.
Three Color Options — Plus Custom
Versa sensor lids come in three finishes:
- White — included standard with every sensor. Matches white trim, painted drywall, and most residential frames.
- Brown — wood frames, stained trim, brown-painted surfaces. Available for the MINI series and the SHOCK-319, in 10-packs.
- Black — dark window frames, black aluminum profiles, painted trim. Available for the MINI series and the SHOCK-319, in 10-packs.
Custom paint. Because the lid pops off without touching the PCB, you can paint it any color — gloss, matte, metallic, a specific RAL — and slide it back on. Only the lid goes to the spray booth; the base stays white and mounted.
Why This Matters for Installers
Color-match on the job. Most homes mix white trim, wood frames, and dark window profiles. Carrying brown and black 10-packs means one sensor SKU covers every frame — swap the lid instead of stocking a separate colored sensor for each opening.
Faster battery service. The same slide-off lid makes battery changes quick: slide the lid, swap the cell, slide it back. The battery is a CR2032 on the MINI series and a CR2U on the SHOCK-319 — no tools, no prying, no disturbing the mount. (Mind the tamper note above on a live account.)
Clean finish. The lid fully covers the base when installed, so the white bottom doesn't peek through after a swap to brown or black — a complete color change, not a half-measure.
How to Order
Replacement covers are sold in 10-packs through WAVE Electronics:
| Cover | Fits | Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Mini Brown Covers | MINI-319, MINI-345, MINI-433 | 10-pack |
| Mini Black Covers | MINI-319, MINI-345, MINI-433 | 10-pack |
| SHOCK-319 Brown Covers | SHOCK-319 | 10-pack |
| SHOCK-319 Black Covers | SHOCK-319 | 10-pack |
Slide-off color covers for every Versa MINI and SHOCK-319 sensor.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I change the color of a Versa door/window sensor?
Slide the colored lid forward and lift it off, then slide on the new-color lid. The PCB and base stay mounted — no tools and no board removal. The whole swap takes seconds. On a live system, disarm and enter the panel's test/program mode first, since removing the cover sends a tamper signal.
Does removing the cover trip the tamper?
Yes. Cover removal is monitored — sliding the lid off sends a tamper signal to the panel and re-activates the magnet-placement LED for about 5 minutes. Disarm and put the panel in installer/test mode before swapping a lid or changing a battery, then restore normal operation.
What colors are available, and can I paint the cover?
White (included), brown, and black, sold in 10-packs for both the MINI series and the SHOCK-319. Because the lid detaches without touching the PCB, you can also paint it any custom color and slide it back on — the base stays white and mounted.
Are MINI covers and SHOCK-319 covers interchangeable?
No. The MINI series (2.2″ × 1″ × 0.25″) and the SHOCK-319 (2.85″ × 1.15″ × 0.75″) have different housing sizes, so the covers are specific to each. Order Mini covers for MINI-319/345/433 and SHOCK-319 covers for the SHOCK-319.
