Flashlight trick gives Garmin Instinct a light-powered charge boost
In what can only be described as a slow news day special, a Reddit user has captured our attention with an unorthodox solution to smartwatch charging woes. The innovative – or perhaps questionable – method involves strapping a flashlight to their Garmin Instinct watch, reportedly achieving a full day’s charge in just 15 minutes.
In the Reddit thread, users were quick to jump in with quips and questions. Some admired the “big brain” idea. But others chimed in sarcastically about needing a solar-powered flashlight to keep up with this new charging technique. The comments provided endless fun, from joking about calling out a fitness rival to the potential risks of “charging at the speed of light.”
And, of course, there was the ever-relevant query. “Does this make the watch look too big on my wrist?” Which is perhaps the most annoying question you could possibly ask. Because aesthetics, as we know, are everything.
Maybe not such a good idea
But before everyone grabs a flashlight to light up their solar-enabled watches, there’s a small warning to note. High-powered flashlights generate intense heat, and if left too long, there’s a risk they could damage sensitive electronics. You may think you are being clever, but there could be a chance you could render your watch useless.
There have been documented cases of similar attempts gone wrong. This includes an incident quoted in the same Reddit thread. A watch owner attempted to charge the luminescent material on a Seiko watch, but faced unfortunate consequences when the heat proved too intense for the timepiece.
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The original poster claims this unconventional method provides approximately 24 hours of battery life after just 15 minutes under the flashlight’s beam. Whether this is a stroke of genius or just a well-executed joke remains the question. But one thing is certain – the internet’s creativity knows no bounds when it comes to solving first-world problems.
In the meantime, watch manufacturers might want to take note. If users are resorting to strapping flashlights to their devices, perhaps it’s time to shed some light on better charging solutions.
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