How to check the Clip, Card and Tag battery status?

Updated by Marina

This article references the Pebblebee app, which has been renamed to PB Legacy. While the app's functionality remains unchanged, all mentions of the Pebblebee app now refer to PB Legacy. Learn more about this transition here.

Despite being rechargeable devices, the Pebblebee items also have LED lights that can provide an indication of battery level! Yes, you don't need the app to check your items battery, you can check if by pressing the device's button an looking at the light response.

Check the battery level of your item

For Pebblebee Clip, Card and Tag, you can check the battery level by pressing the device’s button.

  1. Locate the button on the front of the device - under the Pebblebee logo.
  2. Press and hold the button for approximately 4 seconds.
  3. If recharge, the LED will illuminate with the battery level of the item

Pebblebee Clip

The LEDs on the sides of the item will "breath" temporarily:

  • Red - low battery
  • Orange - medium battery
  • Green - good battery

For a Clip video tutorial check How to charge the Clip and check its battery status

Pebblebee Card

The device will flash its 5 LED lights on the right top corner of the item. They will illuminate from top to bottom 

  • 1 light: low battery
  • 2 - 3 : medium battery
  • 4 - 5 : good battery

If when you press & hold the button, the device only shows one LED then it means the battery is very close to being discharged. If there are no lights, the battery might have been shut down at a critical level and we recommend recharging it.

For a Card video tutorial check How to charge the Card and check its battery status

Pebblebee Tag

The Tag has a single Led which is located inside the Pebblebee logo (bee). The single LED will pulsate when your press and hold:

  • 1 pulse: low battery
  • 2-3 : medium battery
  • 4-5: good battery

It might be a bit tricky to get it right the first time, but by your second attempt, you should get the hang of it. Remember, you may need to remove your thumb to see the light flashing. If you’re still unsure, we’ve created a special article about the Tag to help you.

For a Tag tutorial video check How to check the Tag's battery status?

Battery status on the item app

If you want to know how to check the battery status by looking on the apps, check this other article instead: The battery status of your Pebblebee item

How do I know my device is fully charged?

We recommend charging your device for 4 to 5 hours for a full charge or simply let it plugged overnight. But you can already get started and link your device while it charges.

After charging your device for a few hours, remove the cable and press & hold the button.

  • Clip - If it lights up a solid green when you plug it, it's charged.
  • Card - If it lights up all the 5 LEDs, it's charged.
  • Tag - If it lights up a solid light when you plug it, it's charged.
Note: It's okay if your device is still showing 85% or 95% on the app after a full charge as long as you had it plugged in for at least 5 hours. The battery is already fully charged and the reading will calibrate on its own after a few charging cycles.

How do I plug my device to charge?

All Pebblebee rechargeable products include a charging cable in the box. However, a brick charger (or USB port charger) is not included in the box.

We have made a special article with charging instructions. Please How to charge my item for more details.

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