Soaring temperatures in the UK won’t go away for the rest of the week, forecasters have confirmed. The Met Office’s extreme heat warning will extend to some parts of the country through Friday. But while most of us enjoy summer, things are different with your electronic devices. Hot weather can trigger all sorts of problems with your smartphone and other devices.
Both Virgin Media O2 and USwitch have warned customers to protect their broadband routers from the heat. Rising temperatures can result in slow download speeds and a poor WiFi signal, they warned.
And now our smartphones don’t seem to cope so well with mercury above 32 ° C either. Overheated smartphones can have difficulty working properly, and serious battery life issues can also occur. And it’s not just smartphones to worry about, all types of devices can be affected, like iPads, Kindles, Laptops, and more.
Most of these devices are essential for working from home, reading in the garden, calling friends and family, and more. So you really don’t want your device to succumb to the searing heat.
Most people usually have their smartphone in their pocket when they are not using it or in their hand when they are. Normal weather and body heat won’t cause overheating problems with your device, but the heat wave could be. While you are sitting in the sun or in a warm room, your device heats up much faster than you do.
Normally, devices can regulate their temperature slightly, but the extreme heat could thwart the plans. If you notice that your smartphone or other device is slower than usual, or it feels very hot physically in your hand, there is a risk of your device overheating.
Paul Walsh, founder of outdated tech retailer WeSellTek, warns smartphones and other devices will overheat, told Express.co.uk, “In most conditions, you can run as many apps as you want without the risk of all of them overheating Changes in extreme heat, which is why it’s so important to keep an eye on your phone’s performance. “
While many users think that keeping their devices indoors can help prevent overheating, it may not solve the problem. If indoor temperatures rise too, your device may not have a chance to cool down properly there either.
In addition to the warning, WeSellTek has provided some helpful tips to prevent your smartphones from overheating. By following these tips you can reduce the risk of temporary or permanent damage to your device in the current heat …
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Turn off unused apps on your phone: By reducing the number of apps running on your device, including in the background, you can quickly lower your phone’s energy consumption and overall temperature.
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Lower the screen brightness: In very sunny conditions, you may be tempted to turn the brightness up all the way to make your screen easier to see. If you avoid this, your phone will use less energy to power the extra screen, which will keep it cooler.
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Avoid Sunlight: While this may seem impossible in the current weather, keep your phone out of direct sunlight.
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Remove suitcase: Suitcases that are supposed to prevent damage in the event of a fall usually store heat very well due to the materials used. Temporarily removing the case can cool your phone down, just like taking off a sweater.
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Don’t be afraid of a reboot: restarting your device will remove a lot of the local storage it was using. This is a quick way to reduce the power consumption of your phone and prevent the device from generating heat.
With all of these tips, you could be worried about not being able to use your devices at all during this heatwave. This is not the case at all, you can still use your devices. Keep some of this advice in mind to avoid potential problems.
