What Do the Lights and Tones Indicate on My PetSafe® Automatic Ball Launcher

Important Information

For your dog’s safety, the Ball Launcher will only play for 15 minutes at a time, then rest for 15 minutes. The 15-minute play period will only begin once a ball has been dropped into the hopper.


The motion sensor at the front of the ball launcher will detect movement 7 feet in front of the unit for 5 seconds. Play will resume when there is no more movement.


Tones and Beeps

2 Tones from Low to High- This indicates the unit is being powered ON or Play Time resuming after the 15 minute Rest Mode


2 Tones from High to Low
- This indicates the unit is being powered OFF or Rest Mode engaging.


6 Tone Melody
- This indicates a ball is detected in the launch pocket and ready to launch.


1 Tone for One Second
- This indicates the Motion Detection sensor has detected motion in front of the unit.


3 Tones of the Same Note
- This indicates an Error. For more information, visit our article My PetSafe® Automatic Ball Launcher Has an Error Tone and Light.

LED Lights

Good Battery- Green light flashes once every 10 seconds

Low Battery- Red light flashes quickly 3 times every 10 seconds. For more information, visit our article How to Replace the Batteries in My PetSafe® Automatic Ball Launcher.

Error- Red light flashes once every second

Sleep Mode- Orange light flashes one time every 10 seconds


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