We're often asked if there are any power saving features on Brake Free units, and we often hear that the power button could indicate better whether you've turned the unit on or off.
So we thought we'd pop in some tips and tricks that can help you get the most out of a single charge—and give you a little extra peace of mind.
SLEEP MODE
If you don't move your unit for 45 seconds—it will automatically enter sleep mode. That means you don't necessarily have to turn it on and off when you take your helmet off. If you set it down and it's staying put, your Brake Free will switch to a low power mode to preserve battery life.
Note: this does NOT apply to pulse mode.
THREE DIFFERENT RUNNING MODES
Active Mode: All four LED panels run at 20% power—essentially acting as running lights. When any kind of braking is detected, all light panels activate to full brightness, and then automatically revert to 20% when it senses that you're no longer decreasing speed.
Pulsing Mode: The side LED panels pulse for additional visibility while you're riding. They pulse at 20% brightness continuously, and when the unit detects a decrease in speed, all four panels light up to full brightness. Once again, when the unit no longer detects a decrease in speed, it returns to its pulsing pattern.
Note: Pulsing mode will only function if your battery is more than 25% charged.
Stealth Mode: Only the center LED panels run with 20% brightness during normal activation. When braking, all four LED panels light up to full braking, and when the unit no longer detects a decrease in speed, it returns to its normal pattern.
LOW BATTERY MODE
When your unit drops to 25% battery charge, it will automatically switch to Stealth Mode (outlined above). This mode helps conserve battery life while still offering improved visibility on the road.
So, long story short—when you're out and about, you truly can leave your unit on. If you stop moving or set your helmet down, it'll automatically turn off. And when you start moving again, it'll power right back up.
And if you don't have your Brake Free yet—now's a great time to put all that new knowledge to use. Order your unit right here, and stay seen out there.
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