Smart Home Battery Testing Solutions - NEWARE Battery Testers & Battery Cyclers

Powering the Connected Home

Comprehensive battery verification solutions for smart home devices — ensuring low power consumption, extended standby life, and uncompromising safety across all connected ecosystems.

Incoming Screening. Every incoming batch undergoes systematic screening: visual inspection for physical defects (dents, swelling, corrosion), dimensional verification against datasheet specifications (±0.1mm tolerance), and initial Open Circuit Voltage measurement to establish baseline state-of-charge. Cells failing screening criteria are segregated and returned to supplier.

Initial Performance Testing. Sample cells from each batch undergo full capacity verification at standard conditions (25°C, 0.2C charge/discharge). Rate capability testing at 0.5C and 1C reveals performance under typical smart home load profiles. Internal resistance measurement (AC IR at 1kHz and DC IR) provides quick-pass screening for manufacturing consistency.

Low-Current / Duty-Cycle Evaluation. Smart home devices spend 95%+ of their time in standby or sleep mode. μA-level current measurement captures true standby consumption. Dynamic load simulation reproduces real-world usage patterns: BLE beacon transmission bursts, sensor polling intervals, motor actuation for smart locks. Sleep-wake cycling tests verify battery behavior during repeated state transitions.

Cycle, Storage & Self-Discharge Testing. 1000+ cycle testing at application-relevant C-rates (0.2C–0.5C) simulates years of use. Calendar aging evaluation through 90-day storage at various SOC levels (40%, 60%, 100%) and temperatures (25°C, 45°C, 60°C) predicts shelf life. Self-discharge rate measurement identifies cells with excessive internal leakage — critical for devices expected to operate 3–5 years without maintenance.

Temperature & Safety Validation. Smart home devices operate in diverse environments — from cold garages (-20°C) to hot attics (60°C). Thermal cycling tests verify performance across the full operating range. Safety validation includes overcharge protection, external short-circuit, crush, and thermal abuse tests per UL 2054, IEC 62133, and UN 38.3 requirements. Results feed directly into certification documentation.

Product Qualification. Comprehensive data package compilation: capacity retention curves, cycle life projections, self-discharge models, thermal performance maps, and safety test reports. All data formatted for regulatory submission (UL, CE, FCC). Final lot validation confirms production consistency. Release criteria documented and approved for mass production.

Cell Format

Supporting NCM, LFP, and LCO chemistries in compact cylindrical, pouch, coin, and small prismatic formats — with precision testing for capacity, cycling, self-discharge, and thermal performance.

Coin cell

Pouch cell

Cylindrical cell

Prismatic cell

Complete Solution

Purpose-built for smart home battery validation — from incoming quality control to final certification testing.

CT-4000 Series

8–72 channels running in parallel enable rapid screening of production batches with ±0.01% F.S. accuracy across all ranges.

CT-8000 Series

Industry-leading current resolution for accurate standby power characterization and micro-current profiling of smart home devices.

All-in-One Testing System

Combined charge-discharge and temperature control in a single system — no separate environmental chamber needed.

Visual inspection, dimension check, initial OCV measurement

Capacity verification, rate capability, internal resistance

Standby current, dynamic load profiles, sleep-wake cycling

Long-term cycling, calendar aging, capacity retention

-20°C to 60°C thermal cycling, overcharge/short-circuit, UL/IEC compliance

Final validation, certification data package, production release

Robot Vacuums / Household Vacuum Cleaners - NEWARE

Robot Vacuum Battery Test Solutions

As robot vacuums become more integrated into daily family life, they offer convenience but also present certain challenges. Battery life and safety are key concerns in current usage and research. To enhance user experience, researchers are developing battery technologies that offer higher energy density, improved thermal stability, and extended service life.

Battery types: Lithium iron phosphate (LFP), Ternary lithium battery (NCM)
Battery shapes: 18650/21700 cylindrical cells, prismatic cells, integrated battery pack
Voltage: Single cell 3.2V/3.7V, System 14.4V ~ 14.8V, 18V ~ 21.6V, 22.2V
Current: Working 1A ~ 5A, charging 0.5A ~ 2A, low-power long-duration discharge

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Electric Toothbrush and Electric Shaver Battery Test Solution-NEWARE

Personal Hygiene and Care Battery Test Solutions

Electric toothbrushes and electric shavers typically use lithium batteries or nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries as their power sources. These batteries must have high energy density, long battery life, and good safety performance. Battery life directly affects the user experience, while charging speed and safety are the focus of consumer attention.

Battery types: Lithium-ion (Li-ion), Lithium Polymer (Li-Po)
Battery shapes: Ultra-small pouch cells, cylindrical 10440/14500 cells
Voltage: Rated 3.7V, operating 3.0V ~ 4.2V
Current: Working mA ~ 1A level, ultra-low power, small current

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Health Management for Smart Locks Battery

The increasing popularity of smart door locks enhances security and convenience in daily life, while simultaneously demanding improved energy density, endurance capabilities, and safety performance in batteries. By employing precise battery testing technologies and innovative energy integration solutions, we can prolong the lifespan of smart door locks and ensure compliance with energy storage system safety standards.