VAVA Baby Monitor Not Charging? (Best Ways to Fix!)
If your VAVA baby monitor is not charging, don’t worry the device is not faulty, just keep reading!
Unlike other baby monitors, the VAVA baby monitor’s internal battery can function for up to 10 hours after charging fully.
Sometimes, the monitor’s battery can develop an issue as a result of malfunctioning equipment, outlet insufficiency, or defects with the internal hardware of the unit.
Here’s the quick fix:
If the VAVA baby monitor isn’t charging, check if the monitor’s port is obstructed, inspect the charger’s connection, and reinsert the internal battery.
Let’s explore the issue in further detail!
Why Does VAVA Baby Monitor Won’t Charge?
Here’s what can prevent the VAVA monitor from charging or holding charge:
About VAVA’s Charging Equipment?
Unlike the VAVA baby camera that needs to be plugged in, the baby monitor uses a standard USB-C charging jack and can be placed anywhere.
So, not having to connect the baby monitor to power consistently allows for advanced monitoring of your baby around the clock.
To charge the baby monitor, the USB type-C cable must be connected with a compatible 6-24V charging adapter.
Then, you must connect the VAVA monitor to a working electrical outlet in your home and preferably avoid third-party equipment as this can congest the voltage supply.
Let’s review possible solutions for VAVA’s charging issue!
VAVA Baby Monitor Not Charging – Proven Fix
Note: The steps below are constructively created, so we recommend following them in order!
1. Re-install VAVA’s Charging Equipment
The first step is to identify loose or unsecured cable connections on the charging equipment of the VAVA baby monitor.
A potentially insecure power adapter, loose USB-C charging cable, or obstructed charging port on the monitor can lead to faults with the charging and performance.
Let’s inspect each connection of the VAVA monitor’s charging equipment!
VAVA Charging Adapter Connection:
First, you must inspect the connection between the VAVA baby monitor’s charging adapter and the electrical outlet.
Insufficient power supply is the primary reason why the baby monitor isn’t charging or not displaying the broadcast of the VAVA camera properly.
To verify that the connection is secure, unplug the USB-C cable from the adapter’s port and then unplug the outlet.
After about 15 seconds, reconnect the adapter and plug your USB-C back in.
VAVA USB-C Cable Connection:
The second crucial cable connection in the setup of your VAVA baby monitor is the USB type-C cable’s installation.
Loose or unsecured USB-C cable on either end can lead to reduced power delivery, preventing the VAVA baby monitor from re-charging its battery.
To inspect the cable’s connection, unplug it from the electrical adapter and then from the port on the VAVA baby monitor. Wait for 10–15 seconds and reseat the cable starting from the monitor.
Quick Tip: Check the power adapter’s port for solid obstructions, debris, or dust accumulation!
2. Alter the VAVA Monitor’s A/C Outlet
The next solution for the VAVA baby monitor’s charging issue is to try with an alternative power source with the charging equipment.
To test the baby monitor on an alternative outlet, you must relocate the cable/adapter and then, temporarily move out of camera coverage.
Warning: Relocating the monitor may cause it to lose reception with the VAVA camera!
After positioning the monitor next to an alternative charging outlet, install the power adapter and plug the USB-C cable into VAVA’s charging port.
Then, check if the battery starts to refill slowly.
Bonus Tip: Check for an Outlet Switch:
Some electrical outlets may have a power switch that activates/deactivates the A/C outlet’s power supply.
If the VAVA baby monitor is refusing to charge through multiple different outlets, check if there’s an individual switch for the outlet next to the wall plate or at the circuit breaker.
Tip: You can check if the outlet’s power is controlled manually by plugging any other appliance!
3. Unclog your VAVA’s Charging Port
A potential obstruction of the VAVA monitor’s charging port can prevent the electricity from accessing the unit’s hardware.
That’s why the next solution is to inspect the charging port for physical obstructions, accumulation of dust, or any other debris blocking the USB-C cable.
Here’s how to clean VAVA’s charging port and remove obstructions:
- Find the charging port on the monitor’s side.
- Apply some rubbing alcohol to an ear stick.
- Next, insert the ear stick into the monitor’s port.
- Perform circular movement to clean all debris.
- Use as many earsticks as required for cleaning.
The charging port of the VAVA baby monitor can become obstructed due to many reasons, but primarily as a result of keeping the unit in dusty spots.
So, ensure the monitor is positioned in a dust-free, well-ventilated environment, and reconnect the charging cable to the port securely and tightly.
Warning: Wait until the port fully dries up before reconnecting the charging equipment.
4. Uninstall External Charging Equipment
Third-party charging equipment can potentially block the power income of the VAVA baby monitor and prevent it from charging properly.
That’s why the next step is to install VAVA’s power adapter directly into an electrical outlet after uninstalling all external power components.
How to Identify Third-Party Charging Equipment?
If you’re not using the original charger delivered with the VAVA baby monitor, you may notice significant differences in the charging process.
Such as:
- Increased charging time of the monitor.
- Unstable or loose USB-C cable ports.
- Low-quality tips, vulnerable to damage.
Also, third-party equipment may come in different forms, such as power strips, dividers, cord extenders, or smart outlet connectors.
Well, each of these user-comfort external devices can have a significant impact on the charging process of the VAVA baby monitor.
So, we recommend entirely removing them from the setup.
5. Reinsert VAVA’s Internal Battery
You can address charging issues with the VAVA baby monitor by temporarily displacing the internal rechargeable battery.
Unlike other baby monitors that require a persistent power supply, VAVA uses a 4500 mAh rechargeable battery, supporting up to 10 hours in display mode.
Here’s how to access and remove VAVA’s internal battery:
- Remove the screws on the VAVA monitor’s back.
- Next, carefully eject the rear panel of the monitor.
- Unplug the charging equipment from the device.
- Eject the VAVA monitor’s battery from the back.
- Wait for 60 seconds and place the unit back in.
- Reconnect the monitor with the power supply.
To avoid damaging the monitor’s battery or the battery bed, check if the monitor uses a direct power cord connection with the motherboard.
If the battery is wired, unplug the adapter and then carefully pull the unit of the VAVA baby monitor’s socket.
Note: This method will only restart your device and will NOT erase anything!
6. Replace the Baby Monitor’s Equipment
If the VAVA monitor is still failing to charge, you should individually replace each of the charging components and reconnect the baby monitor.
A potential failure with the electrical cable or your power adapter can significantly reduce the unit’s battery health or entirely prevent the charging.
How to Replace VAVA Monitor Charging Cable?
To determine if the fault is caused by the charging cable, install an alternative USB-C cable with the charging adapter of the monitor and test.
Ensure the new cable is properly connected to the power adapter and that the electrical outlet used for charting is working correctly.
How to Replace VAVA Monitor Charging Adapter?
If the fault wasn’t with the charging cable, then you should use the same USB-C cable with an alternative power adapter.
You can recognize issues with the power adapter by inspecting the connection between the upper and bottom panels.
Alert: If the adapter’s panels are staying detached, it may cause a short circuit with VAVA.
7. Factory Reset the VAVA Baby Monitor
If the VAVA baby monitor is still facing charging issues, you should restore the monitor to factory defaults.
To factory reset VAVA, the baby monitor must still be bootable and have a little amount of power left, just to go through the reset process. If the battery is entirely dead, this won’t work!
Warning: Restoring VAVA to factory defaults is only possible through the settings!
Here’s how to factory reset the VAVA baby monitor easily:
- Press the “MENU” button from VAVA’s homepage.
- Navigate to “SETTINGS” by tapping the gear icon.
- Highlight “FACTORY RESET” and tap on “Select.”
- Follow the instructions to begin the factory reset.
Alert: All system settings and configurations of the VAVA baby monitor will be erased!
Quick Recap
If the VAVA baby monitor is not charging, check all connections of the charging equipment and alter the electrical source.
If the problem persists, use alternative equipment, inspect the internal battery, and force a factory reset. Follow us for more!
Finn Wheatley, a Master’s graduate in Computer Science from UCL, London, honed his skills at small data science consultancies. There, he helped large corporations enhance their data capabilities by deploying cutting-edge machine learning analytics and resolving technical hurdles.