HeatSense Sensor Battery & Charging Guide
Battery Life
The HeatSense sensor battery lasts approximately 6 days in default mode. When standby mode is enabled, the battery life can extend up to 1 month, depending on usage habits and wear frequency.
Standby Mode
Standby mode is a power-saving feature available on firmware version 0.6.0 and newer.
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After 20 minutes of inactivity (i.e., not being worn), the sensor automatically enters a low power state.
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To wake the device, you can:
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Shake it
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Connect it to a charger
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Press the reset button
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Checking Battery Level
To check your sensor’s battery level:
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Shake the device and observe the LED indicator:
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3x short blink: Critical (<10%) — Less than 12 hours remaining
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1x longer blink: Low (10–25%) — More than 12 hours remaining
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2x longer blink: OK (25–50%) — More than 36 hours remaining
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3x longer blink: Full (>50%) — More than 72 hours remaining
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Charging the Sensor
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Use the supplied magnetic charging cable.
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Connect it to a standard USB outlet.
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Charging takes approximately 2 hours.
Charging Indicators
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During charging: LED blinks once per second
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Fully charged: LED stops blinking
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Initial power connection: Device blinks rapidly 5 times
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If battery is completely empty: May take up to 30 seconds to start charging
Charging Precautions
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Charge only at ambient temperatures between 15–30°C
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Always unplug the charging cable when not in use
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Keep magnetic contacts away from metal items to prevent short circuits
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Ensure the charging cable pins and the sensor’s golden pins are clean and not damaged
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Recharge the device before it’s fully drained, whenever possible
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Note: Some portable USB power banks may not work due to the device’s low power draw