Compare Lockbox idle, pseudo-sleep, and deep-sleep behavior, connectivity, and wake actions.
Overview
The timings below describe the currently documented behavior. Firmware can change power-management timing. If your device behaves differently, use the screen and connectivity indicators as the source of truth and contact support with the displayed firmware version.
Your Chastity Lockbox includes multiple power-saving states to help conserve battery life while maintaining the functionality you need.
| State | Timeout | Screen | Wi-Fi | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idle | 30 seconds | Dimmed (10%) | Connected | Short pauses |
| Pseudo-sleep | 2 minutes | Off | Connected | Daily use |
| Deep sleep | 10 minutes | Off | Disconnected | Extended battery saving |
Automatic power management
Your device automatically progresses through power states based on inactivity:
- Active — Full brightness, all features enabled
- Idle (30 seconds) — Screen dims to approximately 10% brightness
- Pseudo-sleep (2 minutes) — Screen turns off, Wi-Fi stays connected
- Deep sleep (10 minutes) — Wi-Fi disconnects, minimal power use
Any button press or encoder turn resets the timer and returns the device to active mode. The first interaction wakes the device; you may need to press again to perform your intended action.
Automatic sleep (idle and pseudo-sleep)
Automatic sleep activates on its own during short periods of inactivity. You don't need to do anything—the device handles power management intelligently.
What happens in automatic sleep:
- The screen dims after 30 seconds, then turns off after 2 minutes
- Wi-Fi stays connected for Keyholder communication
- Lock timers continue running normally
- The device wakes instantly when you interact with it
When connected to USB power (charging), the device will not enter deep sleep. It stays in pseudo-sleep at most, ensuring your keyholder can always send commands.
Deep sleep
Deep sleep provides maximum power savings. It activates automatically after 10 minutes of inactivity (when not charging), or you can activate it manually from the menu.
What happens in deep sleep:
- Screen, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and most sensors turn off
- The locked or unlocked state remains unchanged
- Remote communication with keyholders is disabled
- The device uses minimal power
Manual deep sleep
Step 1: Enter deep sleep
Navigate to the menu and select Sleep, then press Enter to confirm.
Step 2: Wake the device
Press the Enter button (or Back button, depending on hardware) to exit deep sleep and restore full functionality.
The device will boot up and reconnect to Wi-Fi automatically.
While in deep sleep, the Lockbox cannot receive remote Keyholder commands. Confirm the Lockee has local and emergency access before using it during a session.
Automatic wake for timers
If you have an active timed lock, your device calculates an optimal wake time to ensure it's awake before the lock expires. You don't need to worry about missing your unlock.
When to use manual deep sleep
Manual deep sleep is appropriate for specific situations where power conservation takes priority over connectivity:
- Long trips where you might need to unlock midway but won't have charging access
- Extended time away from power such as camping or travel
- Storage when not using the device for several days
For regular daily use, automatic sleep handles power management effectively. Most users never need to activate deep sleep manually.
Best practices
Maximize battery life
- Keep the device plugged in when you're at home
- Automatic sleep handles daily power management effectively
- Reserve manual deep sleep for situations where you genuinely need extended battery life
Stay connected to your keyholder
- Avoid manual deep sleep if your keyholder may need to send commands
- Communicate with your keyholder before entering manual deep sleep
- Remember that automatic sleep (including pseudo-sleep) maintains full connectivity