Frequently Asked Questions

The Bluebat BB101 is a simple device that opens up choices on charging your device. The BB101 helps users to decide when and how long to charge its devices. It seats between your mobile device and the power socket. With simple touch of button, you can decide for how long you want to charge your device and when to start charging. It also has a heat sensor, which will stop charging your device when the ambient temperature around the device gets too hot.

I think it is the effective way the big smartphone developers, like Apple and Samsung develop products with short product life cycles. Phones are replaced before battery issues come to light. However, as smartphones are becoming more expensive and features innovation is stagnating, more and more users are holding on to their phones for longer. IOS and android software have developed recently so-called optimised charging and while these go some way to fixing the issues, they do not solve the underlying problems and its effect and mechanism are unknown.

Yes, but there is ongoing cynicism on whether this is beneficial for the user or OEM in the long run. Also, please note not all devices have software support including headsets, wearables etc.

In any case, our view is that Bluebat provides a peace of mind or another layer of assurance in your charging practices, a bit like setting the Alarm when you have closed and locked your doors when going out. With Bluebat BB101 you are in charge.

It was around the time when there was plenty of publicity around dangers of overcharging mobile devices and how charging practices were affecting battery life. It was also around the time when prices of smartphones were rising significantly. We realised that there was no simple user interface or device that allowed users to have flexible ways of charging devices.

Simply connect the Bluebat BB101 to your charging power socket using the USB-A to micro-USB cable provided and connect your device in-line with your USB cable. Then with a press of the button, select your optimum timing options. If you want the BB101 to detect for over-heating, place your device on it while charging.

There are many factors that affect the battery life including the battery quality & build, charging power (wattage), operational usage and charging methods. General expert advice is to keep the charge between 40-80% of your device and not to overcharge. Managing you charging methods optimally can help to maintain battery health. With Bluebat you can do that by selecting how long to charge for and when to charge. .

We strongly believe most people who charge their devices using a USB cable would benefit from it. It can be used with any device that has USB cable charging capability and within the power rating of BB101. This includes smartphones, tablets, headsets, wearables, fitness trackers, power banks and game consoles.

The Bluebat output end, which connects to your device, is a USB Type A, which covers most chargeable devices. If the cable you use for charging has a USB Type A connector, then Bluebat BB101 will work with your device as long as the power ratings are not exceeded.

There has been a proliferation of Devices using rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries. The way we charge our devices can extend their life and capacity. Most experts agree that maintaining battery charge between 40-80% is optimal for battery life and avoiding high power charge reduces battery damage. The Bluebat BB101 with its timed charge and delay capabilities will go a long way towards that.

The power output rating is 5V and 1A. The Bluebat device will take in the input from your current power supply. The Bluebat device is designed to use minimal power for it to function. Also, please check your power supply and ensure your device’s power ratings are within manufacturer’s specifications.

In the box, you will get the Bluebat BB101 device and a 1m micro-USB cable. In the interest of keeping packaging to a minimum, we have inserted a quick guide at the bottom of the device and printed the instructions on the box.