FOBO Question

[newbert]

How long does the battery in the sensors typically last before needing replacement or re-charging?

Thanks!

 

[PaladinLV]

Varies with how much you use the app, whether it's in background, etc.

I only use app prior to a ride and get over a year.

AJ

How long does the battery in the sensors typically last before needing replacement or re-charging?

Thanks!

 

[newbert]

Varies with how much you use the app, whether it's in background, etc.

I only use app prior to a ride and get over a year.

AJ

That's probably how I'd use it too. Thanks!

 

[Boilermaker]

Remove Batteries When Not In Use

That's probably how I'd use it too. Thanks!

I agree and I also pull the batteries if not being used for an extended time (like winter). I have had mine a year and still show plenty of battery life in the app.

 

[SpyderHands]

I agree and I also pull the batteries if not being used for an extended time (like winter). I have had mine a year and still show plenty of battery life in the app.

Interesting. Are the batteries that easy to remove?

 

[Boilermaker]

Pretty easy. Just remove the cap. The knurled edge and the rest of the cap are separate pieces. Might be hard the first time. Just don't use pliers directly on the plastic if you cannot loosen them by hand. Use a cloth or something to pad the cap.

 

[SpyderHands]

Pretty easy. Just remove the cap. The knurled edge and the rest of the cap are separate pieces. Might be hard the first time. Just don't use pliers directly on the plastic if you cannot loosen them by hand. Use a cloth or something to pad the cap.

Easy initial setup too?

Does it really keep an accurate reading on the tire pressures?

When setting up initially, does it immediately tell you the exact tire pressure in each tire?

 

[Boilermaker]

Not Sure If I Would Do It Again

Initial setup is pretty easy once you download the app and readings are immediate. Many on this site will probably tell you that they are really accurate. I don't think they are when compared to a good tire gage, but I am only using them to detect a drastic drop in pressure in the case of a leak going down the road. If I had it to do over, I would think twice about spending the money.

 

[SpyderHands]

Initial setup is pretty easy once you download the app and readings are immediate. Many on this site will probably tell you that they are really accurate. I don't think they are when compared to a good tire gage, but I am only using them to detect a drastic drop in pressure in the case of a leak going down the road. If I had it to do over, I would think twice about spending the money.

Understood. Thanks for taking the time to reply. :thumbup:

 

[fulltimer]

What is "FOBO"?

How long does the battery in the sensors typically last before needing replacement or re-charging?

Thanks!

 

[RinconRyder]

What is "FOBO"?

Tire air pressure sensors.

 

[Peteoz]

What is "FOBO"?

https://my-fobo.com/Product/FOBOBike

 

[finless]

Varies with how much you use the app, whether it's in background, etc.

I only use app prior to a ride and get over a year.

AJ

That is not correct sorry. The sensors are always broadcasting so it has nothing to do with how often you use the APP.

In fact the battery life might be worse when they cannot "talk" to a device and thus are searching or "polling" for connectivity.
But this is a "opinion" of mine I have no proof of that. A phone battery will drain faster with BT on if it is connected to nothing because it's "searching" for devices thus using chip processor time in doing so (thus using more power).

Bob

 

[PaladinLV]

Remembering tire pressure varies greatly with ambient and usage temperature, the FOBO is accurate to .1 or .2 psi. Can't remember which.

AJ

Easy initial setup too?

Does it really keep an accurate reading on the tire pressures?

When setting up initially, does it immediately tell you the exact tire pressure in each tire?

 

[SpyderHands]

I just ordered a set from TricLED. :clap:

Looking forward to seeing how these work out on our F3S. :yes:

 

[PaladinLV]

That is not correct sorry. The sensors are always broadcasting so it has nothing to do with how often you use the APP.

A phone battery will drain faster with BT on if it is connected to nothing because it's "searching" for devices thus using chip processor time in doing so (thus using more power).

Bob

Bob,
After 25 years working on Naval Weapons Systems and 30 years of working in the Aerospace Industry (radar, inertial guidance, etc.), I found out early on that REALITY and THEORY rarely go hand-in-hand.

AJ

 

[Culpjp]

FOBO states you should expect to get up to two years of battery life depending on the usage, and ambient temperature. If that's the case, then not using the app very much and only getting one year of battery life means, not using the app isn't having any benefit, or a very little impact on the overall battery life.

 

[SpyderHands]

FOBO states you should expect to get up to two years of battery life depending on the usage, and ambient temperature. If that's the case, then not using the app very much and only getting one year of battery life means, not using the app isn't having any benefit, or a very little impact on the overall battery life.

This may be where the ole' "Use it or lose it" could come into play. :clap:

 

[finless]

Bob,
After 25 years working on Naval Weapons Systems and 30 years of working in the Aerospace Industry (radar, inertial guidance, etc.), I found out early on that REALITY and THEORY rarely go hand-in-hand.

AJ

Huh? Gotta follow the BT spec so maybe research that and you will get the correct answer...

Bob

 

[SpyderHands]

Just received mine. Looking to get them installed this weekend.

Will be back to ya with a field report. :thumbup: