smart candle faq

Q. Does the candle get hot if left on for a long period of time?
A. No. The candle is lit using LED technology which is a non-heat generating form of light.

Q. How long do the bulbs last?
A. LED lights are designed to last well over 100,000 hours.

Q. How long does the Votive battery version last?
A. 50 hours on 2 Alkaline AAA batteries.

Q. How long does the Tealight version last?
A. 20 hours on 2 LR44 button batteries.

Q. How long the charge last on the rechargeable version?
A. 15 hours from an 8 hour charge.

Q. How many times can you recharge each candle?
A. Current testing and use has shown that you can recharge each rechargeable candle over 700 times before noticing any diminished performance in the flicker. That equates out to over 10,000 hours of candle light.

Q. Is it possible to preserve or prolong performance in the flicker?
A. Yes you can preserve the performance in the flicker. Treat your candles as you would your mobile phone. That is, periodically allow your rechargeable candles to completely discharge and then recharge for 20 hours as initial charge.

Q. What is 10,500 lifespan hours in real terms?
A. If you were to use your Smart Candle for 6 hours per day, everyday, that equates to approximately 5 years of ambient candle light at a cost of approximately $4 per year.

Q. Are the Smart Candles waterproof?
A. No. There is not one electronic product that is recognized as being waterproof unless it has been categorically certified as being such. We hold no such claim; however we can suggest placing your candle in a seal proof plastic bag or container for outdoor use, not underwater use.