Perhaps, I have been using this method for a couple years now and I think I have changed the battery twice. The first battery did seem to go out pretty quickly, but the two replacements have seemed to last long enough that I haven't consider it a problem. I don't know exactly how long they last, I changed the last battery some time in the last 3 to 6 months as I remember. and it is currently at 85%. It's one of the smartthings multi sensors, not sure your can get them anymore.
I am now using this device note app to add a note of the battery type and when I changed it last to any device when I change a battery, so maybe once I start really keeping track of it I may consider it too short. My memory for stuff like this is bad so maybe I am switching them more often.
