When your KIP is in DISTRESS ALERT mode, its LED flashes red three times in a row. This LED color (red) and flashing repetition (3 times) are only used during the DISTRESS mode, which is not the case in any other mode. 😉
Your KIP flashes RED and 3 times when it is in a distress alert is activated. This color and rhythm (flashing 3 times) is dedicated to the alert mode, and is not present on any other light code mode, regardless of color. 😉
When you go out without your phone, your KIP relies on its capacity to communicate on radio frequencies, on both LoRa and SigFox networks. When used with your phone, in addition to the other networks, the KIP uses your phone’s GSM network.The frequencies of emissions on all these networks are as follows: Emission on…
The KIP beacon indicates its autonomy capacity as best it can, depending on the conditions to which it is subjected. Its percentage of charge can go up or down without charging. This is related to the external temperature conditions. The battery does not hold the same charge when it is in an environment at…
To wake up your KIP and get it into its normal activity mode, shake it vigorously. It will come out of its standby mode and start transmitting as usual.
In order to preserve its battery, the KIP activates the “automatic standby” mode when it does not move for 5 minutes. When it is in this mode, the beacon does not update its GPS coordinates but continues to communicate in order to be found by the rescue services. To get out of the automatic standby…
When connected to a power outlet and the battery of your KIP is charging, its LED is white. The LED turns off when the battery is fully charged.
KIPs are shipped with about 50% charge. However, we encourage you to add the KIP to your app in order to check the level of your battery before doing your first adventure. Once your KIP has been added to your account, wait a few moments for the information to be to be visible on…
You can set up and share your outing whenever you want: – At the bottom of the slopes – When getting out of your car – At home, before going out … However, it is important to launch your outing on the app in a place where you have a network, as your…
You can use your KIP while it is charging if it’s done occasionally. Note that some USB chargers may adversely affect the effectiveness of the beacon’s radio and/or GPS.