As a hoverboard owner, at some point it’s not unusual to find yourself scratching your head and wondering “why is my hoverboard beeping?”.
Your hoverboard may be beeping for the following reasons:
1. You are using it on a surface that exceeds the board's tilt limit
2. You are riding too fast or approching the hoverboards top speed
3. Your hoverboard battery is low and needs to be charged
4. There is a fault with the motherboard
How to stop your hoverboard from beeping:
1. Turn your hoverboard on and off
2. Re-set /Re-callibrate your hoverboard
3. Check for any loose wiring inside and re-connect if necessary
4. Identify errors via flashing red lights (differs between models)
Unexpected and consistent hoverboard beeping is something all hoverboard owners may experience from time to time, so it’s important to know what this beeping means and how to stop it.
If your hoverboard won’t stop beeping it usually means there is some technical issue which needs to be resolved.
Whether you have one of the best hoverboards around or a more cheaper hoverboard model, hoverboard beeping is a common occurrence and can be very frustrating.
In this article we will explain the different reasons why your hoverboard keeps beeping, and how to fix the issues to stop your hoverboard beeping so you can get back to riding and having fun.
Common Reasons Hoverboard Beeping Occurs
Why does my hoverboard keep beeping?
Hoverboard beeping is an indication that something on your hoverboard needs addressing. You can think of these beeps as being similar to warning lights on the dashboard of a car.
Continuous hoverboard beeping is a warning sign which signals to us that there is some underlying fault or issue which needs our attention, and which shouldn’t be ignored.
Hoverboard beeping may indicate minor issues which are easily resolvable, or it could be down to more serious issues and technical faults.
There are a few different reasons why your hoverboard may have started beeping so let’s break down what these are.
Hoverboard beeping on uneven surfaces
Just like speed limits, hoverboards also have tilt limits.
The tilt limit is the maximum degree of incline a board can climb.
Different hoverboards have different incline climbing abilities or tilt limits. Most hoverboards will have an incline range anywhere between 15 – 20 degrees.
Off-road hoverboards have greater incline ranges, with some capable of climbing inclines up to 30 degrees steep.
If you are using your hoverboard on an incline that is greater than what it has been designed for, the tilt sensors will detect this and cause the hoverboard to start beeping to warn you.
This is an important safety measure, as attempting to climb inclines greater than a hoverboard can handle can lead to you falling off the board and injury yourself or others.
To stop the hoverboard beeping you will need to move to a flat surface or a surface that is within the hoverboards incline range.
Hoverboard beeping caused by going too fast
When you go too fast your hoverboard may start beeping. Why does my hoverboard beep when I go fast?
That's a good question to ask, especially as you probably brought your hoverboard to enjoy using it at fast speeds!
Hoverboards have a maximum speed limit, and when you exceed that limit your hoverboard will start beeping to indicate that you are going too fast.
This sort of hoverboard beeping is a safety measure that manufacturers have built-in to alert users when they are riding their boards too fast and prompt them to slow down.
This is a common feature on most kids hoverboards, and even some of the fastest hoverboards on the market have this safety feature.
Some boards will automatically start slowing down once the beeping starts, so you don't even have to do anything.
Other boards will start beeping and continue to beep until you manually start slowing down.
Once you reduce your speed your hoverboard will stop beeping.
Hoverboard beeping from low battery
When your hoverboard battery level gets below 20% you may find your LED lights or battery level indicator light (if your board has them) starts to flash green. When your battery levels go below 5% your hoverboard will start beeping and your lights may flash red.
In order to stop your hoverboard beeping simply charge your battery.
(You may find our hoverboard battery charging guide useful).
Hoverboard beeping due to faulty motherboard
If you find that your hoverboard wont stop beeping and doesn’t turn on even when your battery is fully charged it may indicate that you have a problem with the motherboard.
Continuous beeping and not being able to switch your hoverboard off is also another sign of potential motherboard problems.
The motherboard is like the brain center of the hoverboard, so when there is any sort of fault with it you won’t be able to turn on or use the board in any capacity until the issue is resolved.
Check out this post to find out more about how a hoverboard works.
This sort of hoverboard beeping can be the most dreaded type as it may require you to get your board professionally repaired to get it working again.
If you have a valid warranty policy than make sure you get your hoverboard manufacturer to look at your board.
Depending on your policy they will either repair or replace the board.
You can replace the motherboard yourself, but make sure you know what you’re doing and be sure to use the same type of hoverboard that is currently in your device.
You should use a hoverboard repair kit, preferably one from your hoverboard manufacturer to ensure that the components are correct.
How To Stop Your Hoverboard Beeping
There are a number of things you can try to stop a hoverboard beeping.
1. Turn your hoverboard on and off
The first thing you should do to try and stop your self-balancing scooter beeping is to simply turn the board on and off.
Sometimes when a hoverboard starts beeping its just down to a minor glitch which can be resolved by simply turning the board on and off a few times.
2. Reset your hoverboard
You can try to stop a hoverboard from beeping by resetting the device.
Performing a hoverboard reset, also known as re-calibrating your hoverboard, is one of the things you yourself can do to stop your hoverboard beeping.
Follow the steps below to perform a hoverboard reset:
1. Turn your hoverboard off
Ideally you should power the hoverboard off via the power button on the hoverboard itself, rather than remotely via your hoverboard app.
2. Place the hoverboard on a flat, level surface
The board needs to be placed on a flat and level surface in order to re-calibrate hoverboard gyroscopes accurately.
3. Press and hold the power button for 5 - 10 seconds until you hear a beep
Once the beep has sounded the hoverboard lights should start flashing
4. Wait for the hoverboard lights to stop flashing
When the hoverboard's lights are flashing it indicates that the recalibration is taking place.
You don’t need to anything, just wait until the lights stop flashing which should take approx. 30 seconds.
5. Turn the hoverboard off
When the lights have stopped flashing it means the hoverboard reset is complete.
Turn the hoverboard off via the power button to lock in the new calibration settings.
6. Turn on and test
Turn the hoverboard back on and check if the hoverboard beeping has stopped.
If the hoverboard keeps beeping than you should take it for repair or try the second method below.
3. Re-connect loose wires
If your hoverboard keeps beeping even after re-calibrating it you can open it up and check if there are any wires that have become damaged or loose.
1. Turn your board off and place it on a level surface like a table. Take a screwdriver and open up the case.
2. Once open you should check to see if there are any wires that have become loose or disconnected.
3. If they have come loose make sure they are reconnected securely and tightly.
4. Screw the case back on and turn the hoverboard on to check if the beeping has stopped.
If the hoverboard beeping was caused by loose wire connections it should now be resolved.
3. Identify errors via flashing red lights
If resetting the hoverboard and connecting any loose wires hasn’t stopped your hoverboard beeping than there’s another issue that needs to be resolved.
Some hoverboards will flash red lights in certain sequences in order to help you identify what the error is.
Although this may vary from one hoverboard model to another, these red warning light sequences are normally the same, but if in doubt check your manufacturer's product guide or website for more information.
1 Flash: Indicates an issue with the motherboard
If you know what you are doing, than open your board and disconnect and reconnect all the connections on the motherboard.
If this doesn’t solve the problem and the beeping continues, you may have to consider replacing the motherboard or get it checked professionally.
2 or 3 Flashes: Indicates an internal circuitry issue
You can get this professionally repaired or you can purchase a circuit board replacement kit and fix it yourself.
4 or 5 Flashes: Indicates an internal motor issue
4 flashes indicates there is an issue with the motor situated on the same side as the motherboard.
5 flashes indicates a problem with the motor on the battery side of the hoverboard.
If you have motors issues you will likely need to replace the faulty motor with a brand new one.
6 Flashes: Indicates an issue with the battery
Battery issues are hard to resolve, so you will most likely have to replace the battery with a new one.
Overtime batteries lose their ability to hold a charge and performance gets affected as a result.
There may also be other faults with the battery which leads to your hoverboard beeping, so consider buying and fitting a new battery.
7 or 8 Flashes: Indicates issues with the gyroscopes
Problems with gyroscopes can vary widely and are hard to pinpoint.
They could be caused by poor interface alignment, or pin deviation to an unstable socket.
You can either replace the gyroscopes or replace the entire circuit board to resolve the issue.
9 Flashes: Indicates an orientation issue
This normally occurs when your self-balancing scooter has been turned on while being upside down, in which case it beeps and flashes until you turn it the right way up.
Hoverboard Still Beeping?
If your hoverboard wont stop beeping despite trying all these solutions it may be time to buy a new hoverboard.
Overtime a hoverboard takes a lot of knocks, bumps, and impact which can damage internal components and cause a hoverboard to malfunction.
When this happens your hoverboard will start beeping and it can be frustrating and annoying to resolve the issue.
If you have tried the above suggested methods to stop your hoverboard beeping and they haven’t worked, it may be time to bite the bullet and buy a new hoverboard.
Before you do that, I would definitely recommend taking your hoverboard to your manufacturer or a professional repair center to see if they can fix it.
Most of the time they will be able to identify the issue and stop the hoverboard beeping by either changing a few of the components or replacing some of the circuitry and wiring.
If the professionals aren’t able to stop your hoverboard beeping or identify the issues causing the beeping, than it’s time to start looking for a new board.