Turning On
To turn on your Moto II, press and hold (approximately three seconds) the bottom ‘power’ button. You can identify the power button by looking for the black power icon on the bottom of the device on the same side as the USB-C port.
If the device is unresponsive to button presses, it likely needs charging - you'll find the USB-C charging cable in the box with your Beeline device.
Charging/Battery Life
You can charge the Moto II using any USB power source (for example a plug with a USB port, computer or portable battery) using the included USB-A to USB-C cable. If you lose your cable, you can use any other USB-C cable, although we suggest ensuring that it conforms to the USB PD charging standards.
Your device should be fully charged within two hours. With a full charge and a mix of light conditions, you can expect around 14 hours of riding time with the device and several months on standby.
Do bear in mind that setting the screen on the brightest setting will have an impact on battery life. Weather can also influence this as the Moto II uses an ambient light sensor. This means that the brighter the sun, the brighter the backlight will be, to keep the display readable. This results in higher power drain in sunnier conditions, but we'd never expect the battery life to fall short of 9 hours.
Viewing Battery Level
You can quickly view the battery level of the Moto II on the home screen. This icon will also indicate when the battery is charging. You can also view the battery level of your device in the Beeline app. The app and device will alert you when the battery level is critically low and the device needs charging.
You can view more detailed battery information on the Battery and Brightness info screen. You can reach this screen by using the bottom button to scroll through the different mode screens. It will be the second screen after the home screen. Here you can see the exact percentage of the device battery, your connected phone’s battery percentage if applicable, as well as if your device is charging or has a low battery.
On-Bike Charging
And fear not, you can charge the device whilst it is in use if you’re going on a particularly long ride! The Powered Mount Insert will have you covered for the trips ahead! Otherwise, you can use your USB-C charging cable while out and about. Please note the following precautions if you do choose to charge your Moto II via USB-C on your bike:
The USB port accepts 5v only - Voltage spikes above this amount can harm or break the device
Connecting a power supply to the USB port when the device is wet or damp could lead to rapid corrosion in the USB port (even if not actively charging the battery)
Repeated vibration on a connected USB C port could wear out the contacts and isn't recommended
However, the device will accept charge whilst riding. If you do go ahead with this and accept the risks of port damage
Please note: This is not a fault that is covered under the warranty of the device. For these reasons, our recommendation would be to stick to the Powered Mount Insert for on-bike charging.