why is my geek bar flashing red
Geek Bar is a leading brand in the vaping industry. Its sleek design and wide selection of flavors make it ideal for vapors worldwide. Geek Bar devices are disposable vapes that are user-friendly, relatively low-maintenance, and non-refillable, making them ideal to-go options.
Geek Bar vapes feature disposable, Compact, and portable designs, pre-filled e-liquid, a built-in battery, and draw-activated mechanisms. If you’re wondering, ‘why is my geek bar flashing red?’ it could be due to low battery, a device malfunction, or other common issues that need attention. Let’s read the full article to know details.
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Understanding the Lights of Geek Bar
Geek Bar vapes, which are refillable pod systems, feature an LED screen (Geek Bar Pulse also has one on them), that displays the battery status and modes. Other than that, almost all of the Geek Bar vapes have some form of LED lights indicating different functionality. Here’s a few of them:
| Light Indicator | Meaning | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|
| White | It indicates an active but idle state. | |
| Blue | It signifies normal operation with sufficient battery and e-liquid level. | |
| Green | It indicates the optimal battery level. This may cascade during or after the battery is fully charged. | |
| Red | This can be for a few different reasons: Pulse mode, low battery, or device malfunction. | Pulse mode can be detected by looking at the screen, a rocket sign will appear in the middle. If the tiny rocket doesn’t appear then that, is a cause for concern. |
| Multi-colored | This is mainly for aesthetic purposes, available in models like the Geek Bar Pulse, and not a cause for any concern. | |
| Flashing Light | Flashing lights usually indicate some sort of issue with the battery, leakage, or blockage. | |
| No Lights | This means the device either has no power or is non-functional. | If this happens, you should charge the device. If it still remains unresponsive then, it is ideal to simply dispose of it. |
Common Causes for a Geek Bar Flashing Red
Geek Bar flashing red usually means an issue has occurred with the firmware or the device itself. Here’s a list of a few reasons why your geek Bar may be flashing red;
- Geek Bar is in Pulse mode:
If your Geek Bar has a ring of red flashing lights but has a small rocket sign in the middle of the screen, it’s in Pulse mode. This is not a cause for concern. It just means that you’ll be getting stronger hits with each puff. But this will drain your e-liquid faster, and the puffs will be more intense so watch out for that.
To revert to normal mode, just flip the switch at the bottom of the vape.
- Low Battery:
Red flashes can also indicate critically low battery. If the battery power drops below a certain threshold, it triggers the sensors and red flashes appear. You’ll also notice power loss in your Geek Bar, and the flashes are frequent.
So if your Geek Bar starts flashing, the 1st step is to check the battery percentage.
- Overheating:
Geek Bar vapes are equipped with safety features for overheating. Usage over an extended period or exposure to higher temperatures can cause the devices to overheat. This then triggers the LED lights to blink.
Symptoms other than red flashing include reduced vapor production, hot to touch (around the battery and coil area), burnt taste, faster battery drain, and sudden shut off.
- Hardware Malfunction:
Hardware malfunction is a common reason for red flashing in Geek bar vapes. These can be for a variety of reasons like blockage of airflow, worn-out coils, connection issues in the pod itself, battery leakage, etc.
These issues usually occur if the device is used for a longer period. But, improper usage or dropping them on hard surfaces can also cause hardware issues.
- Firmware/Software Issue:
Glitches in software can also cause red flashes in Geek Bar vapes. This can cause the device to malfunction in various ways (eg, error signals, auto-firing, etc) or may even render the device unresponsive.
- Improper Use or Misuse:
Geek Bar vapes are quite sturdy but improper usage can still cause the device to have one or multiple issues that can trigger the red flashings.
Misuse/ improper use can be something like,
- Prolonged usage at a time
- Taking puffs too fast and frequent
- Not following the instructions while storing
- Refilling the no refillable ones
- Tinkering with the settings too much
These behaviors can mess with the vape’s performance and can potentially be dangerous in many ways. It can render the devices unusable or in extreme cases, cause them to catch fire.
Quick Fixes and Solutions
If you see your Geek Bar flashing red but it’s not in pulse mode, there are a few troubleshooting measures you can take. Here’s a list of them below;
- Resetting or Restarting the Device
The most common step with device malfunction is to just restart the device. Resetting usually helps with software glitches.
Not all models have a reset option. In such case let it rest for a little.
However, rechargeable models like Pulse, Pulse X, etc, have a power button. You can turn it off and back on. Giving it a little rest in between is a good idea.
Some models also have a soft reset option. It’s a little pinhole that can be accessed with a small pin and holding it in for a few seconds should do the trick.
For Pod systems, Removing and reattaching the pod does the same thing.
- Cooling Down the Device
If your geek Bar is overheating then it is important to cool it down before using it again. Otherwise, overheating can cause a lot of problems from a burnt taste to shut-off.
Here are a few ways to cool your device down;
- Stop using the device
- Shut it off if it has the option to
- Move it away from heat sources to a safe and cool location
- Avoid touching the hot areas
- Gently blow into the airholes
- Remove it from the charging source
- Let it rest
- DO NOT SUBMERGE IT UNDER WATER
- Charging the Device
If the symptoms match a low battery and the vape isn’t overheating, you can safely plug it into a charger. Rechargeable models of Geek Bar have USB-C ports at the bottom that can be used for charging.
Once the Geek Bar starts flashing Green lights, unplug it and use it or store it someplace cool and dry.
- Updating Firmware or Software
Some Geek Bar models have complex systems that are managed by built-in firmware. They can be accessed with a computer and need to be updated regularly. If you have one of those models then it is imperative that you do regular firmware maintenance meaning, checking for updates and installing them.
- How to check for updates and install them.
- Ensuring compatibility with current software versions.
- Try “Gentle Fixes”
Sometimes gently tapping on the device or lightly dropping it on a carpeted floor can fix minor bugs.
This method works if there’s a blockage somewhere like the air vent holes, or something gets jammed in the mouthpiece.
This is a rather unconventional method so, not really recommended (but it works often.).
- Inspecting for Damage
Remove the pod and see if there’s anything wrong with the connections. Also, look for any physical damage especially if the device fell from a height on a hard floor. Try with different pods or batteries.
- Contact Customer Suport
If you have tried all of the steps above but the vape is still blinking red or not responding then, ideally, you should contact customer support because this indicates t a more serious issue. You can contact Geek Bar directly or the retailer you purchased your device from. They may offer repairs or replacements if your warranty is still valid.
Preventive Tips to Avoid Future Issues
There are a few preventative steps you can take to avoid these issues from arising again. Such as;
Proper maintenance practices
Basic maintenance like storing it in a cool and dry place, keeping the device clean, checking the connections and airholes periodically, safely using it, and being cautious about dropping it on hard surfaces.
These steps ensure the device doesn’t face any hardware issues in the future. But even with all of the steps, usage over a longer period will wear it down so, be mindful of that.
Battery management tips to prolong device life
Battery management is the most important if you want to enjoy your Geek Bar for a long time.
Properly and regularly charging, not letting the battery get too low, being cautious about overheating, not overcharging the battery, checking the connection between the pod and the battery, etc, can go a long way in ensuring you a good vaping experience.
Periodic firmware checks and updates
With advanced models that have more advanced features, firmware maintenance is a must. Otherwise, it can glitch and cause other issues with the vape like autofiring, overheating, etc.
Firmware checks are as easy as a software update. You just have to connect your Geek Bar to a computer with internet access and check and install updates from their official website.
Conclusion
Geek Bar offers very high-quality devices but at the end of the day, they are electrical devices. And with the sleek designs, it is quite natural to have a few issues here and there. But flashing red light is a very nifty feature that lets you know instantly i there’s anything wrong with the device.
Once you can identify the problem, more often than not you can do a little troubleshooting and solve it easily. But if the issue persists, Geek Bar has active customer support that is ready to help you with almost any of your problems with your device.
While it is correct that you can fix the little problems that occur, it is easily avoidable just by maintaining a few safety rules and vaping etiquettes.
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