If your favorite hoverboard is experiencing problems, you’ll want to know how to calibrate and test your hoverboard to solve them. Follow this guide to resetting a hoverboard to get it back to its peak performance.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Calibrating a hoverboard can solve issues in alignment and steering.
- After resetting the board, it will restore its factory settings to be like new.
- You can recalibrate a hoverboard in minutes without any tools.
Guide to Calibrating Any Hoverboard
Calibrating your device is a straightforward process as long as you follow the steps carefully. Resetting the board solves many issues that may have arisen after shipping your hoverboard, and will restore its settings to get back to optimal performance.
STEP 1Check the Hoverboard User Manual
Though the following steps to calibrate a hoverboard are generally universal, it’s always good practice to consult your specific model’s user manual. The user manual may offer tips and procedures that are specific to your hoverboard model. Most major hoverboard brands have user manuals available on their website for easy reference.
STEP 2 Turn the Hoverboard Off
It is important that the hoverboard is turned completely off before starting the reset process. You can’t calibrate a hoverboard if it is still turned on. To do this, turn the device off using the physical power button located on the hover scooter itself. This is the only way to fully turn the device off. Do not use a remote control or mobile app to turn it off.
STEP 3Place the Hoverboard on a Level Surface
Once the device is shut off, place it on a flat and level surface. It is recommended that you find a smooth, level surface on the ground, such as a garage floor. This is because the hoverboard will calibrate itself to the surface that it is placed on. If the surface is unlevel, you may experience alignment problems and have to reset the board all over again.
STEP 4 Begin the Calibration Process
With the device off and set in place, you can begin the recalibration process. Push and hold the power button on the hoverboard for five seconds. This time may vary depending on the model, but you will know when to release it because the hoverboard will beep as a signal. Once the hoverboard beeps, release your finger from the power button.
STEP 5Wait for the Hoverboard to Fully Calibrate
After the hoverboard beeps and you release your finger, the lights of the self-balancing scooter will flash. This indicates that it is going through the calibration process. Be sure not to move the hover scooter while it is calibrating. During the reset, the device aligns itself to the surface it’s placed on. Moving it at all will disrupt the calibration and cause the hoverboard to be misaligned. Wait 30 seconds for the board to calibrate itself.
STEP 6 Complete the Calibration Process
After the 30 second period, you are ready to complete the calibration process. Push the power button once more to finish the calibration. Doing so simply establishes the new calibration settings for the board going forward. Everything should operate like new from this point on.
F.A.Q.S
What is hoverboard calibration?
Hoverboard calibration is essentially the process of resetting your hoverboard. The process is similar to when you reset your computer or mobile devices. Hoverboard calibration restores the hovering scooter’s factory settings.
Why and when should you calibrate your hoverboard?
Recalibrating your hoverboard can be an effective way to solve problems that may have come up when using it. If your hoverboard scooter isn’t moving correctly, has problems steering, or won’t keep level when being operated, it is best to reset the device. Recalibrating the hover scooter will often fix these types of issues.
How can you reset a Bluetooth hoverboard with a smartphone app?
Many hoverboard devices available on the market today have Bluetooth functionality. If your hoverboard has Bluetooth and offers connectivity through a smartphone app, then it is likely you can rest the device using the device’s app. Make sure that the app is connected to the hoverboard before starting and follow the user manual’s instructions to reset the device from your phone.
How do you realign a hoverboard?
It can be common for a hoverboard to fall out of alignment. This occurs when the left and right footpads of the hoverboard are not level with one another. Luckily, resetting the hoverboard device will often solve this problem. Follow the necessary steps to calibrate your hover device to get it realigned properly.
How do you fix a hoverboard that does not turn on?
Unfortunately, if your hoverboard does not turn on, it usually means that there is an issue with your self-balancing scooter’s charger, battery, or internal circuitry. In this case, calibrating the hoverboard will not solve the problem, though it may be worth a try anyway.
STAT: Most consumer hoverboards today can travel 7 to 12 miles on one charge and can recharge within 1 to 3 hours’ time. (source)
REFERENCES:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyKP5Zxuums
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-balancing_scooter
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_transporter#Self-balancing_scooterr
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMD5q7xwAoQ
- https://www.consumerreports.org/video/view/home-garden/safety/4661245315001/consumer-reports-puts-hoverboards-to-the-test/
