WeWalk - Battery and power management

WeWalk - Battery and power management

Problem

A WeWalk user wishes to know more about how to charge and mange the internal battery.

Applies to

  1. WeWalk 2

Resolution

  1. The WeWalk is equipped with an internal rechargeable battery, a full charge takes approximately 2.5 hours. Depending on the functions and how WeWalk is actively being used the device can run continuously for approximately 6-8 hours.
  2. The conserve battery power WeWalk automatically switches to standby mode after 15 minutes of inactivity.  Whilst in standby mode the device remains powered but consumes minimal energy, allowing it to last up to 48 hours on standby before the battery is fully depleted.
  3. You can check for firmware updates which may help fix performance issues.

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