Power outages are something many of us have to occasionally deal with. Depending on where you live, power outages can be considered relatively normal. One of the greatest benefits of owning a cellular phone or other mobile device is that you can utilize these devices during an outage. But that means you need to keep your smartphone charged and maintain that charge for as long as possible until the power turns back on.
In most cases, power outages are fairly short and a cell phone or mobile device can sustain its battery life if it operates on a full charge. Sometimes, however, these power outages can be prolonged and you become dependent on your cell phone for communication to family, friends, and even work. We’ll discuss a few ways in which you can preserve battery life and ensure you get the best use of your mobile phone during a power outage.
Carry a Personal Charger
Having a personal charger handy can save you a lot of grief during a power outage. A product such as the Charge M.E. from Ohming Technology acts as a USB-powered hub that allows you to charge not only new and legacy model cell phones, but other mobile devices, including iPads and Kindles. This can all be achieved through four standard USB 3.0 and four dedicated USB power ports requiring only one electrical outlet. This allows you to charge up to eight devices at a time in this fashion.
Turn Off Your Phone and Check Messages Frequently
Your aim is to keep your phone charged for as long as possible. You can’t ever predict how long a power outage is going to last, so turning off your phone and turning it back on every hour or so to check messages is a great way to extend battery life. Even leaving some kind of special greeting message so callers are aware you are experiencing a power outage can help the situation overall.
Activate Airplane Mode
Activating airplane mode is a good tip to use if you want your phone to charge a bit faster. Airplane mode prevents your phone from bouncing between towers which actually takes up a lot of battery life. During a power outage when battery life becomes that much more precious, activating airplane mode is a valuable tool. You are also still able to use some of the functions in airplane mode, although this differs slightly with each device.
Preparation is always imperative to getting by during a power outage. Particularly for those living in more remote parts of the country, being able to stay connected is a major part of remaining safe. It is during instances like these where the personal Charge M.E. becomes essential. The fact that it can act as a USB-powered hub that potentially can charge up to eight devices will help more than one person keep their device properly charged.
Turning off your device and activating airplane mode are both reactionary actions you can take once a power outage happens. But having a personal Charge M.E. is a preparatory step that allows you to maintain power in your device for an extended period of time.
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