Last Updated on August 23, 2023 by Kelly
A leading brand in the sex toy industry, Lovense has become a leading innovator in remote-controlled, rechargeable sex toys with products like the Lush, Nora, and Edge.
Some toys, like the Hush, are even designed to be used for extended periods. Batteries are therefore crucial for these toys.
But with any rechargeable battery comes the issue of charging the battery and maintaining its longevity.
Rechargeable batteries, even the ones in your phone, require care and maintenance.
If you’re having charging issues with your lovense toy then keep reading.
Here are 5 reasons your lovense toy doesn’t charge:
- Not enough power – slow charge
- Blockage at the charger port
- Not storing correctly
- Charging mechanism is not set up properly
- Overcharging can cause problems
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The Top Reasons Your Lovense Toy is Not Charging
1. Not Enough Power – Slow Charge
Lovense toys come with USB charging cables that can be plugged into any USB port, like the one on a laptop, or into a USB power adapter which can be placed directly into an electric socket.
Any USB “block” or port, such as the one that you use with your phone charger, will work with the Lovense charging cables.
But, not every USB port and power source is the same.
When using a power source that is already draining its own energy, like a laptop or desktop computer, your Lovense toy might be affected by charging slowly or barely at all.
For instance, most laptops are designed to conserve their energy when disconnected from their power source, so any items connected to their USB ports will be given lower amounts of power until the main power is restored.
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Check that your computer is turned on and not on a mode like “Conserve Energy” or “Sleep Mode”, as those might limit or prevent electricity from getting to the connected USBs.
Similarly, if you attempt to charge a Lovense toy in the USB port of a car, you’re potentially depending on the electricity stores of the car battery.
If the engine of the car is turned off, the car might automatically “lock” its charging ports to conserve the car’s main battery.
Lovense Charger Cable Options
2. Blockage at The Charger Port
Some Lovense toys use a magnet which helps keep the connection between the charging cord and the connection point (the charger port) clear from small objects and debris.
However, for toys that use an insertable charger port, this leaves a small opening on the toy.
If you are using the Nora, Ambi, Edge 2 (not the original) , or the toys in the Max series, you may need to simply wipe the magnetic field on the toy to make sure it’s clear.
However, any other Lovense toy uses a regular charging port so you’ll need to be more careful with your inspection.
On these toys, there is a small tunnel leading to the battery.
Things like dirt, dust, sand, or other debris could have gotten lodged into a section of the port, preventing the charger from making a full connection from its power source to the battery.
To fix this issue, you will need to remove this blockage from the port. Lightly tap the toy with the charging port faced down.
It is not recommended that you place anything into the charging port, like tweezers or a small stick, as this could further damage the area.
You can also try blowing on the port to catch lighter things like dust that could have floated in.
It’s important to store your toy in a clean container to prevent items from getting lodged in the port or other section of your toy.
If you decide to store your toy in fabric, make sure the material does not shed or produce lint.
For containers such as plastic tubs, be sure to wipe it out completely and use a lid to prevent the collection of dust.
Lovense Charging Cable Options
3. Not Storing Correctly
Storing your toy properly is important for many reasons. As stated above, the storage device you use could make your toy susceptible to dirt and debris.
But there are other things for your battery life you need to be mindful of when storing your Lovense toy.
You want to keep your toy in a cool, dry place. If your lovense toy is in a considerably warm or hot place for an extended period this can cause wear on its lithium-ion battery.
As with any lithium-ion powered device, you should keep your toy somewhere about 32-degrees Fahrenheit and far below 113-degrees Fahrenheit.
In most cases, this means you shouldn’t be leaving your toy in a car or outdoors overnight.
Rechargeable toys will naturally drain their energy over time, especially if you are storing and not using your Lovense toy for a while.
Be sure to plan ahead and keep your toy at some amount of charge – around 50% – before storing it away for a long time.
Once you’re connected to the Lovense Remote app, you can see exactly what charge level your toy is at.
4. Charging Mechanism Not Set up Properly
The good thing about the magnetic charging strips – currently on the Nora, Ambi, Edge 2, Max, and Max 2 toys – is that they remain free of debris and blockage.
However, these charging areas are also delicate and require careful alignment to make sure that the charge is actually going through.
Fortunately, the solution is simple as Lovense toys have an indicator light to let you know that the charger is connected and working.
If you’ve connected your magnetic charger to your toy and you don’t see the indicator light on, then double-check to make sure the two magnetic ports are aligned with the two magnetic sides of the charging cable.
If your charger is leaning against the cable or placed in an awkward position, the cable might slip off.
5. Overcharging Can Cause Problems
Your Lovense toy comes with a user manual that will show you the amount of time it takes to reach a full charge on your toy, often somewhere between 1-2 hours.
For the longevity of a lithium-ion battery, you want to make sure you don’t go too far beyond that amount of time.
Overcharging a rechargeable battery will cause unnecessary wear and tear of the battery and drain it of its holding power.
A couple of slip-ups won’t do much harm, but continually leaving your toy on its charger overnight will eventually do some damage.
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How Long Does It Take To Charge a Lovense Toy?
Every Lovense toy is a little different, varying in capacity and power. Most lovense toys will reach a full charge between 1-2 hours.
Consult your user manual including in the box to know the ideal amount of time to charge your toy to completion.
However, see tips below and be sure to look up best practices for maintaining the life of a rechargeable battery like those in the Lovense collection.
How Long Does the Charge on a Lovense Toy Last?
Lovense toys are built to last in the short and long term. Most Lovense toys will last at least a few hours of straight use without losing steam.
Fortunately, if you’re only using your toy in short bursts of a few minutes, you will only have to recharge it minimally.
For continual use, though, the battery life ranges from 1.5 to 4 hours depending on the product.
A toy like the Hush 2 butt plug has a battery life of anywhere from 3 to 3.8 hours of non-stop use.
Meanwhile, a smaller and non-insertable toy like the Ambi bullet vibrator will last from 1.5 to 2 hours, which is still a considerable amount of time.
How Do I Know If My Lush Is Charging?
The best way to know if your Lush is charging is if you see the indicator light turned on while it’s connected to the charging cable.
Another way to double check that your Lush is charged is to connect it to your Lovense Remote app through Bluetooth.
Once connected, the app is your gateway to the inner workings of the Lush and will show you the exact battery life.
If you are noticing that the battery level of your Lush is lowering every time you connect it to its charger, then you should investigate the problem using the ideas listed above.
What If My Charging Cable is Broken or Lost?
Your problem might be that your toy isn’t working because your charging cable is broken. Or, you may have lost the cord completely.
Not to worry, though. Replacement cables can be purchased at a low cost through the Lovense store.
If your charging port on your toy is damaged and you are under the 1-year warranty, you may be able to get a replacement if you contact Customer Support.
Otherwise, head to the Accessories section of the Lovense store to find the right replacement cable for your toy.
Conclusion
Hopefully, these tips covered your question about your Lovense toy not charging and prepared you for any hiccups in the future.
It is important to both troubleshoot battery issues and they arise and be careful with how you use and store your Lovense toy to maximize its usage.
The reason for lovense charging issues are many:
It could be that your toy doesn’t have a strong enough connection to its electrical source, there’s a blockage at the charger port, you need to adjust the way you’ve been storing your toy, the charging mechanism for a magnetic charger is not aligning correctly, or you’ve been overcharging and wearing on its battery life.
