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Andreas G.
Contributor I
August 9, 2021

Roam and on/off switch

  • August 9, 2021
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Hi,

Just wondering if other owners have the same issue.

When I put my roam in my bag the on/off switch is not protected and it happens that it switches on and when I want to use it a few days later the batteries are empty.

 

I believe the on/off switch should be not sticking out but be either recessed or otherwise protected from being accidentally pressed to avoid unintentional switching the speaker on.

 

Thanks, Andreas

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Ken_Griffiths
Ken_Griffiths
August 9, 2021

Are you certain you are fully powering off the Roam device with a 5+ second power-button press until you hear the 4-tone descending jingle as shown in this YT video below, rather than placing the device into standby mode?:

 

    Andreas G.Author
    Contributor I
    August 10, 2021

    @Ken_Griffiths 

    Even if you switch it off completely a simple press of the on/off button boots the speaker on again and then it's empty a few days later, right?

    Ken_Griffiths
    Ken_Griffiths
    August 10, 2021

    It’s also perhaps notable, that there are a variety of carry cases for the Roam aswell, which perhaps make it far less-likely that it will be powered on whilst being transported in a bag. See this one (of many) such examples:

     https://www.amazon.co.uk/Khanka-Travel-Replacement-Bluetooth-Speaker/dp/B08ZKG3K9H

      Ken_Griffiths
      Ken_Griffiths
      August 10, 2021

      @Ken_Griffiths

      Even if you switch it off completely a simple press of the on/off button boots the speaker on again and then it's empty a few days later, right?

      No, the Roam’s power button requires a much longer-press to power it on from its powered off state, whereas it only needs a quick-press to resume from standby.

      Andreas G.Author
      Contributor I
      August 10, 2021

      @Ken_Griffiths 

      Thank you Ken. Much appreciated.

      I'll keep playing around with it and see how it behaves.

       

        Ken_Griffiths
        Ken_Griffiths
        August 10, 2021

        Also, just to perhaps assist further… In its fully powered off state the Roam’s li-ion battery-drain should be around 3% per day (depending on environment temperature) and so should remain charged/ready for use for weeks whilst in that mode during its transportation.

          bockersjv
          bockersjv
          Local Superstar
          August 10, 2021

          It takes a good 7 seconds to power the Roam completely. After 2 weeks in this state my Roam is at 87%. 
           

          However it only takes the slightest of touches to the power button to turn it fully on. Any carry case needs a solution to protect the button. 
          IMHO the best solution for me is to buy the Roam wireless charging bases and leave them on that till I want to use them, much the same as how I use the Move. 

            Andreas G.Author
            Contributor I
            August 10, 2021

            It takes a good 7 seconds to power the Roam completely. After 2 weeks in this state my Roam is at 87%. 
             

            However it only takes the slightest of touches to the power button to turn it fully on. Any carry case needs a solution to protect the button. 
            IMHO the best solution for me is to buy the Roam wireless charging bases and leave them on that till I want to use them, much the same as how I use the Move. 

            Thank you @bockersjv.

            As stated I believe the power button should be some kind of recessed or protected from accidentally pressing.

             

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