Tips and Best Practices

This page collects helpful tips and best practices to ensure your Electricks devices perform reliably and help you deliver smooth, stress-free performances.

Battery and Charging Tips

• Charge before performances. Always start with a fully charged device to avoid connection drops or power issues.
  • Use high-quality chargers. Some cheap USB cables or adapters can cause slow or unreliable charging.
  • Check charging contacts. For magnetic chargers or pogo-pin connectors, make sure the contacts are clean and properly aligned.
  • Avoid deep discharge. Try not to let batteries run to 0% frequently – it extends battery life.

Bluetooth Best Practices

• Disconnect after use. Some devices stay connected after your show. Disconnect manually from the app or phone Bluetooth menu when done.
  • Keep devices close. Bluetooth works best within 2–3 meters without obstacles. Metal tables, thick walls, or interference sources can degrade performance.
  • One device, one app. A device can only be connected to one phone or app at a time unless specified otherwise (check your product’s compatibility).
  • Restart fixes a lot. If something behaves unexpectedly, restart both your device and your phone. This solves most temporary glitches.
  • Avoid backgrounding the app. Keep the app in the foreground during performance to prevent disconnections (especially on phones with aggressive battery-saving modes).

Device Handling and Usage

• Practice with the device. Familiarize yourself with pairing, modes, buttons, and what happens if a connection drops – before performing.
  • Check for firmware updates. Updates often improve stability, fix bugs, and add features. Check your device documentation for update instructions.
  • Label your devices. If you own multiple similar devices (e.g., multiple PeekSmiths), label them physically or rename them via Bluetooth settings to avoid confusion.
  • Test in the venue. Some venues have more wireless interference. Arrive early to do a quick connection check.

Performance Tips

• Have a backup plan. Always be prepared to continue without technology if something unexpected happens (just like any other magic prop).
  • Learn manual modes. Many devices have standalone or backup modes that don’t require a phone – know how to use them.
  • Don’t rely on Wi-Fi. Our devices use Bluetooth – Wi-Fi isn’t needed unless specified by the app (and Wi-Fi in venues can be unreliable).
  • Keep it simple. The best routines are designed so that even if a display isn’t perfect (for example, the PeekSmith is in a bag), the routine still works.

App and Phone Settings

• Disable battery optimization. On Android especially, disable battery optimization for your magic apps to prevent disconnections.
  • Enable Bluetooth permissions. iOS and Android may block Bluetooth if permissions are not granted – check app settings.
  • Update your apps. App updates fix bugs and improve compatibility with the latest devices.
  • Silence notifications. Put your phone on Do Not Disturb to avoid unexpected notifications during performances.

Storage and Maintenance

• Power off when not in use. This preserves battery life and avoids accidental connections.
  • Keep devices in dry, clean environments. Avoid moisture, dust, and extreme temperatures.
  • Use cases or pouches. Devices with screens (like PeekSmith) or delicate parts stay safer when stored in protective cases.

Good Habits Checklist

• Charged the device fully before performance.
  • Verified Bluetooth connection and app functionality.
  • Updated firmware and apps.
  • Disabled battery optimization (Android).
  • Put phone in Do Not Disturb mode.
  • Tested in the venue.
  • Have a backup plan ready.

More Help

• Check the Troubleshooting Guide if you encounter issues.

  • For questions, visit our Contact Page or check the product-specific Facebook group (links in the product pages).

  This page is designed to be a living document – we’ll update it as new best practices emerge based on your feedback and product improvements.