Your Chastity Lockbox automatically manages power consumption through a series of idle states. This guide explains how these states work and what triggers transitions between them.
Idle state progression
After any user interaction, the device progresses through idle states based on inactivity time:
| State | Timeout | Backlight | WiFi | Power use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | — | Full | Connected | Normal |
| Idle | 30 seconds | Dimmed | Connected | Reduced |
| Pseudo-sleep | 2 minutes | Off | Connected | Low |
| Deep sleep | 10 minutes | Off | Disconnected | Minimal |
Info
These timeouts are cumulative. Deep sleep occurs 10 minutes after the last interaction, not 10 minutes after pseudo-sleep begins.
Active state
When you're actively using your device:
- Backlight: Full brightness
- All sensors: Active and monitoring
- WiFi: Connected and syncing
- Motor controller: Ready for commands
Any button press or encoder turn keeps the device in the active state and resets the idle timer.
Idle state (30 seconds)
After 30 seconds of no interaction:
- Backlight: Dimmed
- Sensors: Active
- WiFi: Still connected
- Motor controller: Cleared (not actively driving)
Tip
The dimmed screen is still readable. This state saves power while keeping the display visible if you glance at your device.
Wake from idle
Any of these actions return the device to active state:
- Press any button
- Turn the encoder
- USB cable connected or disconnected
Pseudo-sleep state (2 minutes)
After 2 minutes of no interaction:
- Backlight: Off
- Screen: Still powered, just dark
- WiFi: Still connected—keyholder commands work
- Motor controller: Cleared
Note
This is the deepest sleep state while charging. When connected to USB power, your device will not enter deep sleep, ensuring it stays connected to receive keyholder commands.
Wake from pseudo-sleep
Same triggers as idle state wake. The first interaction wakes the device; you may need to press again to perform your intended action.
Deep sleep state (10 minutes)
After 10 minutes of no interaction (and not charging):
- Backlight: Off
- Screen: Sleep mode
- WiFi: Disconnected
- Bluetooth: Off
- Most peripherals: Powered down
Warning
In deep sleep, your device cannot receive keyholder commands until it wakes up. Lock timers continue to run internally.
Deep sleep restrictions
Deep sleep only activates when all of these conditions are true:
- Device has been inactive for 10 minutes
- Device is not connected to USB power
- Device is not in certain protected states (calibration, WiFi setup)
Wake from deep sleep
- Press the Enter or Back button
- Automatic timer wake if a lock timer is nearing completion
Info
When a timed lock is close to finishing, the device automatically stays awake to handle the unlock.
Charging behavior
When your device is connected to USB power:
| Condition | Maximum sleep depth |
|---|---|
| Charging | Pseudo-sleep only |
| Not charging | Full deep sleep |
This ensures your device remains reachable for dashboard commands while charging, while maximizing battery life when on battery power.
Timer-based wake
For timed locks, your device calculates an optimal wake time so it wakes from deep sleep before your lock timer expires, ensuring you don't miss the unlock.
Power consumption
Your device uses progressively less power as it moves into deeper sleep states—from normal use when active down to minimal power in deep sleep.
Tip
For maximum battery life during extended locks, keep the device off the charger when not needed. It will automatically enter deep sleep and wake for important events.
Interaction tracking
Every user interaction resets the idle timer. Tracked interactions include:
- Button presses (Enter, Back)
- Encoder rotation
- USB power state changes
- Sensor state changes (while actively monitoring)
Related guides
User-friendly guide to automatic and manual sleep modes. Button Controls
How button presses wake the device and their functions. Offline Mode
What happens when deep sleep disconnects WiFi.