Power

Flipper Zero is powered by an integrated lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery. With a battery capacity of 2100 mA, the device can operate for up to one month without recharging. The battery can be recharged using the provided USB Type-C cable.
Powering on
Power on your Flipper Zero by pressing and holding the %back%BACK button for three seconds.
Charging
To charge your Flipper Zero, plug the provided USB Type-C cable into the charging port and connect it to a power source. It takes around two hours to charge the device completely.

To view information about the battery, go to Main Menu -> Settings -> Power -> Battery Info.

Powering off
To power off your Flipper Zero, go to Main Menu -> Settings -> Power -> Power OFF and confirm the action by pressing the %right%RIGHT button.

Power modes
Flipper Zero has two operating modes: Active and Sleep. Each mode consumes power differently.
Active mode
When Flipper Zero runs an application or connection established, the device enters Active mode, which consumes power up to 30 mA with a backlight. With an active transceiver, power consumption can reach 400 mA, and even 2 A with an active transceiver and connected external module.

Sleep mode
When there are no running applications or connections established on your Flipper Zero, the device enters Sleep mode, which has a power consumption around 1.5 mA.

Tips for maximizing battery performance
Battery life is the amount of time your Flipper Zero runs before it needs to be recharged. Battery lifespan is the amount of time your battery lasts until it needs to be replaced.
Long battery life
- Update to the latest firmware version. -> Update your Flipper Zero regularly since we constantly optimize the firmware and add new power-saving features.
- Optimize your settings. -> You can adjust parameters in the Settings application, such as Bluetooth, display, and system settings.
Long battery lifespan
- Avoid extreme ambient temperatures. -> Flipper Zero is designed to operate within the temperature range of 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F). Avoid exposing your device to ambient temperatures outside this specified range.
- Store the device half-charged when turned off for extended periods. -> Charge your Flipper Zero to around 50% before turning it off for a long period of time.
Power system characteristics
Parameter | Value |
Battery capacity | 2100 mAh |
Battery life | 1 month |
Charge time | 2 hours |
Power connector | USB Type-C |
Charging voltage and current | 5 V, 1 A |
Battery operating voltage | 3.3-4.2 V |
Pin 1 voltage (Power is supplied directly from USB) | 5 V |
Maximum USB cable power supply current, including connected devices | 3 A |