dream sock is fully charged but dies after an hour, baby is fine but sock power is draining

— asked by Casey

Quick answer: The internal battery or its management circuit is failing. It cannot hold the designed 16-hour charge capacity.

Diagnosis

The internal battery or its management circuit is failing. It cannot hold the designed 16-hour charge capacity.

How to Fix It

Initiate a full battery recalibration. Drain the sock completely until it powers off. Place it on the charging dock until the indicator shows a solid green light. Leave it charging for an additional 3 hours after the solid green appears. Power it on. Use it for a full cycle. Repeat this full drain/charge cycle two more times.

If That Didn't Work

The issue is likely a persistent firmware bug affecting battery reporting. Connect the sock to the charger. Open the Owlet app, go to Device Settings, and check for firmware updates. Update if available. If already current, initiate a soft reset: press and hold the sock's power button for 30 seconds while on the charger.

Heads Up

Using third-party USB-C cables or chargers can damage the battery management system. Use only the provided white magnetic charging cable and dock. Continuous rapid drain paired with a hot housing indicates a battery safety failure—contact Owlet support immediately.

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