# Yoto battery guide: how long it lasts, and how to check it > How long does a full charge last for This depends a lot on how you are using your Yoto Player or Mini At one end if you are playing a piece of streaming Source: https://support.yotoplay.com/en_gb/yoto-battery-guide-how-long-it-lasts-and-how-to-check-it-rk5lFtj7Mg Last updated: 2026-10-01T09:44:53.408Z ### **Up to a full day of adventures on one charge. Exactly how long depends on your model and how it’s used - here’s what to expect:** #### _Not sure which device you own? See:_ [_Which Yoto do I have?_](https://support.yotoplay.com/en_gb/which-yoto-player-do-i-have-rywZFtoQfe) **Your model** **Battery life (up to)\*** Yoto Player (4th Generation) 16 hours Yoto Player (3rd Generation) 16 hours Yoto Player (2nd Generation) 16 hours Yoto Mini (4th Generation) 16 hours Yoto Mini (2024 Edition) 14 hours Yoto Mini (2021–2023 Edition) 14 hours _\*Testing conducted with Battery Saver set to 1 minute, display brightness at 100%, volume step 8 and audio playing for 6 hours, to represent normal usage patterns. Battery life varies by use, configuration and age._ ## **What affects battery life?** Three things make the biggest difference: * **Streaming vs downloaded audio** - streaming (playing audio over Wi-Fi uses more battery than playing audio that’s already downloaded. * **Display brightness** - brighter settings use more battery. * **Battery Saver settings** - leaving Battery Saver off shortens playback time. You can change these settings in the Yoto App.  ## **Making the battery last longer** In the Yoto App, go to **Settings**, open your player’s page, and you’ll find the following settings:  * **Switch on Battery Saver - the biggest single win.** Choose how long the display stays on before switching off. Turning the display off when it isn’t needed can add several hours of battery life. You’ll find **Battery Saver** in the **Advanced** panel. Don’t worry: the display pops straight back on when a card goes in or a button is pressed (or turned). * **Keep the Auto Power-Off timer enabled.** It switches your Yoto off when it’s not being used, so an idle player won’t drain overnight. ![](https://cdn.prod2.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/69d522f66edcac3fee157fa8/07b2d34f72f856edd2e32007d6d82425.jpg) * **Download before you go.** Play each title once while your player is online, then leave the player switched on, charging and idle so the download can finish. Downloaded audio can play offline and uses less battery than streaming.  * **Turn the display brightness down** - If your model has a this setting in the Yoto App, choose a lower setting, especially overnight. ![](https://cdn.prod2.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/69d522f66edcac3fee157fa8/8e5ac5d325945b19ef4a3a37fff431bd.jpg) ## **Checking the battery level** **The quickest way: a short press of the power button** (with your player switched on, no card in and not on charge) shows the battery level on the display. ![](https://cdn.prod2.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/69d522f66edcac3fee157fa8/ddd1ae1ffc36a164fe2465fc42d988d8.png)![](https://cdn.prod2.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/69d522f66edcac3fee157fa8/f14668eff04cd3fd2363b535cbe2e996.png) Your player also shows its battery level by itself when you: * Take it off the wireless charging dock - Yoto Player (3rd and 4th Generation). Give it about 10 seconds to update. * Unplug the charging cable - Yoto Player (3rd and 4th Generation) and Yoto Mini. * Short-press the power button while it’s switched off and charging - Yoto Player (3rd and 4th Generation). * Take it off its charging dock - Yoto Player (**2nd Generation only**). **Prefer the app?** Whichever model you have, you'll find the battery level in the **Settings tab** of the Yoto App, if you scroll down to **Status**. ![](https://cdn.prod2.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/69d522f66edcac3fee157fa8/41ee4fe1400b59da23bfd524abaea2c6.jpg) **Waiting for "fully charged"?** The indicator needs the player to be switched on and charging for about 30 seconds before it shows as fully charged. If it is charged while switched off, turn it on, wait half a minute, then check. **Good to know \- low battery and volume** When the Yoto player (3rd and 4th Generations) battery is getting low, the volume is automatically limited to maintain optimal system performance. The volume bar will show as solid red when you reach the volume limit. **Related help:** [How long does the battery take to charge?](https://support.yotoplay.com/en_gb/how-long-does-the-battery-take-to-charge-ryFgKFjQze); [How to charge your Yoto player](https://support.yotoplay.com/en_gb/how-to-charge-your-yoto-player-H1dxFFs7zg).