Started beeping after about 30 mins then battery low appeared shortly after. Completely blank after a total of 40 mins.
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Hey,
I reseated the batteries in the controller (took them out made sure was all clear in the battery compartment and reinserted the batteries).
Then made sure when I put the controller back on the wall mount it was pushed down correctly and clicked/locked into place.
Since then it seems the batteries last as long as they should, but I will double check it again.
I have the same, its on charge all day/night, i remove it and within maybe 15 mins its saying battery low and doesn't even last half an hour before it turns off
Ive emailed [email protected] so hopefully they can help
Sorry for my delay in responding but I thought I would respond here instead.
From my tests here the batteries are NI-MH and when brand new they need to develop 'memory' before they will function properly - irrespective of what is written online. I have found that the best way to do this is as follows:
Put evohome Controller on the ATF800 charge stand, make sure the stand is powered (not switched off) and then remove the evohome fascia and part the batteries in the middle while it is on the stand (the plastic leg on the lid of a BIC pen is great for this). The battery symbol will go to the battery with a X (cross) through it. At this point unpart the batteries and you will notice the battery symbol change to a battery symbol with a lightning bolt through it. Leave the device charge until the battery symbol disappears (may take 3-4 hours to do this). Then remove the evohome Controller from the stand and allow the batteries to discharge (can take up to 6 hours) and then when you get the screen where it says 'put me back on the stand' do this and charge the batteries again.
You will find if you repeat this once every couple of months the batteries will last just fine (4-6 hours easy).
You may also find the plug you push in the back of the ATF800 is not pushed in fully! When you push the plug into the stand it will go in with a 'click'! Make sure this happens or it won't power the ATF800 correctly which will mean the batteries will not charge!
I hope that helps.
Thanks for the reply, I will give this a go :)
Thank you Richard.
I will give this a try.
I tested mine today and it lasted around 6 hours with no use.
So the couple of things I mentioned above did resolve the issue.