A Kindle is the ideal travel companion.<\/p>\n
This nifty reading device fits snugly into your handbag or briefcase so you can enjoy its benefits anywhere.<\/p>\n
The one thing it does need\u2014unlike a regular book or newspaper\u2014is power.<\/p>\n
Amazon<\/a> designs Kindles that can last for weeks or months before they need charging.<\/p>\n Battery life can vary based on quite a few factors, though. We’ll look today at what affects battery life and just how long a Kindle can go without a burst of juice.<\/p>\n Read on to find out\u2026<\/p>\n If you\u2019re wondering whether your Kindle is performing as it should in terms of battery life, you need to start by understanding what kind of runtime you should expect\u2026<\/p>\n Amazon designed a range of Kindle models and they differ in features and capacity as well as battery life.<\/p>\n This average time can be affected by applying some of the tips set out below. What do you own?<\/p>\n Any device deteriorates as it gets older. You can\u2019t expect optimum battery performance from a Kindle that\u2019s a few years old.<\/p>\n You can consider replacing the battery but otherwise, you\u2019ll need to charge it more often.<\/p>\n Use some of the tips below to try and extend its current battery life\u2026<\/p>\n When your Kindle\u2019s Wi-Fi is turned on, the system is working hard. Much more power is needed to support this function than when you\u2019re simply reading a book.<\/p>\n Wi-Fi is only necessary if you\u2019re downloading books or using apps. You\u2019ll have to decide whether you prefer a longer lifespan or more active features.<\/p>\n It\u2019s exciting when you find new books to read. Unfortunately, the downloading of data uses a lot of power compared to when you\u2019re simply using the Kindle for reading.<\/p>\n This is because the device needs to analyze and file all the data you\u2019re sending to it.<\/p>\n If you need your Kindle to stay the distance for a particular occasion, delay downloading books until you\u2019re close to a charger again.<\/p>\n Your screen\u2019s brightness setting will have a direct effect on how quickly the battery runs down.<\/p>\n A bright screen or the backlight is only necessary when reading in full daylight or when you\u2019re looking at pictures on the Kindle that support this feature.<\/p>\n Turn the brightness down in your Settings<\/strong> menu when possible and you\u2019ll see a marked change in battery life.<\/p>\n Amazon installs Lithium-ion batteries in Kindles. While these batteries have low self-discharge levels, they are unfortunately very sensitive to temperature fluctuations.<\/p>\n Extreme heat can bring about permanent damage to your battery while very low temperatures will temporarily decrease its ability.<\/p>\n If you want optimum service from your Kindle, you need to consistently use it at room temperature.<\/p>\n Your Kindle is supposed to offer great battery life even while using most downloaded apps. Unfortunately,\u00a0 certain apps suck the battery more than others.<\/p>\n This is due to continual data use or the way the app was written. Luckily, there are applications to help you with this. You can download an app which will show you how much power your other apps use.<\/p>\n If a long battery life is more important than what the power-hungry app offers you, you can simply uninstall that specific app or consider an alternative.<\/p>\n Your Kindle\u2019s battery will perform better for longer if you go through the effort of putting it through charge cycles every now and then. This simply means to let the battery run completely down and then plugging theKindle into the charger and leaving it to charge to 100% without using the device.<\/p>\n Though this might seem tiresome, it\u2019s worthwhile to schedule this monthly task on your calendar if you want to maximize battery performance and health.<\/p>\n Amazon\u2019s customer service is first-rate.<\/p>\n Low battery life can be due to technical faults and you can actually download an application which captures your device\u2019s records.<\/p>\n You can email the gathered information to Amazon\u2019s technicians who sift through the data to pick up on any irregularities. If there\u2019s anything amiss, they can help out. This gives you the luxury of getting your Kindle fixed while you\u2019re at home instead of sending it back to Amazon and waiting for its return.<\/p>\n Overall, battery life on the Kindle and Fire is extremely impressive. When compared to a laptop or cell phone, you can expect far longer before scrabbling for the charger.<\/p>\n Think about some of the power-saving tips above, keep your expectations reasonable and you’ll be pleasantly surprised.<\/p>\n Come back soon and thanks for stopping by.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A Kindle is the ideal travel companion. This nifty reading device fits snugly into your handbag or briefcase so you can enjoy its benefits anywhere. The one thing it does need\u2014unlike a regular book or newspaper\u2014is power. Amazon designs Kindles … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","generate_page_header":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[11,14],"tags":[],"modified_by":"Neil Appleby","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pickmyreader.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1853"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pickmyreader.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pickmyreader.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pickmyreader.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pickmyreader.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1853"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/pickmyreader.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1853\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pickmyreader.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1853"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pickmyreader.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1853"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pickmyreader.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1853"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}What Kindle Do You Have?<\/h2>\n
How Long Will Your Battery Last?<\/h3>\n
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How Old Is Your Kindle?<\/h3>\n
What consumes my battery life?<\/h2>\n
Wi-Fi<\/h3>\n
Downloads<\/h3>\n
Bright Screen<\/h3>\n
Temperature<\/h3>\n
Apps<\/h3>\n
What Can You Do To Prolong Battery Life?<\/h2>\n
Regular Charge Cycles<\/h3>\n
Let Amazon Look Into It For You<\/h3>\n
Verdict<\/h2>\n