If you’ve just bought yourself a brand-new hoverboard, being greeted by a random hoverboard beeping noise is probably the perfect way to kill all your excitement, right?
Equally, it can be pretty stressful if you’re mid-ride and you hear this sound for the first time.
But don’t despair. Think of the hoverboard beeping noise as the board’s own siren song.
It is trying to communicate with you in the only way it knows how. Of course, a random beeping noise can be pretty hard to translate.
That’s why, in this article, we’re going to go over exactly what your hoverboard is trying to tell you.
Ready to get the bottom of the hoverboard beeping? Keep reading then!
What Your Hoverboard Beeps Mean
Pretty much every hoverboard is built with its own light indicator and alarm system so that it can communicate with you when you may not be in the safest position.
The safety feature is there to protect you from damaging the board or injuring yourself.
There are a few different scenarios for when these beeps will start. Let’s take a look at them now.
Uneven Surface
Most hoverboards have smart balance wheels that will detect when the surface is not safe. In this instance, you will hear a continuous hoverboard beeping sound.
Usually, if the wheels are tilted more than 15 degrees either way, it will trigger the alarm. Alternatively, it may be because the gadget is sitting on a 30-degree or more slope.
To stop the hoverboard beeping noise in this instance, all you have to do is move the hoverboard onto a flat and smooth surface.
You’re Speeding
Hoverboards have a maximum speed limit integrated into them.
This is because riding over a certain speed on a skateboard or similar device can lead to disastrous and dangerous consequences.
Therefore, for safety reasons, the alarm will sound when you exceed this speed.
Not only this, but the circuit board will also start to slow down to try and reduce your speed.
To stop the beeping you can either lower your speed or alternatively, you can adjust the maximum travel speed through the settings such as changing from child to adult mode.
The Battery Is Low
Once your battery is drained to around the 20% level or lower, you’ll notice that the green light will start to flash.
If you continue to ride as the battery drains, the light will start to flash red and the hoverboard will begin to beep.
This indicates that the battery level is now severely low and needs to be charged immediately.
If you see the flashing lights on your hoverboard, you should stop riding and charge it as soon as possible.
How To Fix A Hoverboard That Beeps And Won’t Turn Off
Now, I’ll preface this by saying that it isn’t exactly the quickest option out there, but it should do the job.
If your hoverboard is beeping and won’t turn off, you’ll need to leave it until the battery completely drains and then the board will shut off automatically.
You might want to place it in a place where you don’t have to listen to the beeps until this happens.
Once the board has turned off itself, you can then charge it using the charger and wall socket as usual for around 2-3 hours.
Once it is fully charged, you can turn it on and you should find that it is now working as usual.
If this doesn’t work, then there’s a good chance that there is an issue with your hoverboard’s motherboard.
In this instance, you’ll either need to purchase a repair kit and fix the problem yourself or pay for the repair service.
Hoverboard Problem Shooting
If the aforementioned advice hasn’t helped to solve the problem, or it seems like there is no obvious solution to stop the hoverboard from beeping, then you can try any of the following options.
Calibrate The Hoverboard
Here, you’ll first need to close the hoverboard. You’ll then want to adjust the foot pedal to ensure that the board is flush with the floor.
Next, press and hold the power button for approximately 10 seconds. At this point, you should hear a beep and the LED light should begin flashing.
Once this happens, press the power button to shut the hoverboard down and then repress the power button to turn it back on.
At this point, it should be calibrated and ready to go.
Just keep in mind that you may need to repeat the above steps as necessary. However, you should never exceed doing so more than 5 times.
Reconnect The Loose Wires
First, turn off your hoverboard. Then you will need to unscrew the screws that keep the self-balancing scooter in place.
Next, you’ll slowly turn it on, taking notice of the power and hall cord.
Then you’ll want to observe to see if the wires are loose or if the wires aren’t clamped in.
Now, if the wires are cut you’ll need to either pull them out and then push them back in.
If it’s a case of a loose wire then simply disconnect it and then push the clip outward and reconnect.
If you’ve done this correctly, you should hear a little sound. On the other hand, if you do not hear this, it may be because you have not correctly matched the wires with their corresponding colors.
Finally, ensure that you re-screw the screws, and once secure you can turn the power back on and it should be back to normal.
Final Thoughts
When any kind of gadget starts beeping at you it can be pretty stressful.
However, as you’ve learned from this article, hoverboards often do this as a warning that a problem has occurred that may put you in an unsafe situation.
Most typically, this sound will blare if you are riding on uneven surfaces or speeding too fast.
Additionally, it may beep to let you know that the power is low and that it is time to recharge your hoverboard.
Be sure to never ignore this hoverboard beeping noise – it’s there to keep you safe.
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