diff --git a/docs/configuration/radio/device.mdx b/docs/configuration/radio/device.mdx index 5ba782b0..00c1d3b5 100644 --- a/docs/configuration/radio/device.mdx +++ b/docs/configuration/radio/device.mdx @@ -30,20 +30,21 @@ The device config options are: Role, Serial Output, and Debug Log. Device config This table shows the **default** values after selecting a preset. As always, individual settings can be adjusted after choosing a preset. -| Device Role | Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Enabled | Screen Enabled | Power Consumption | Retransmit | Prioritized Routing | Visible in Nodes List | -| -------------- | ----------------------- | -------------- | ----------------- | ---------- | ------------------- | --------------------- | -| CLIENT | Yes | Yes | Regular | Yes | No | Yes | -| CLIENT_MUTE | Yes | Yes | Lowest | No | No | Yes | -| CLIENT_HIDDEN | Yes | Yes | Lowest | Local only | No | No | -| TRACKER | Yes | No | Regular | No | No | Yes | -| LOST_AND_FOUND | Yes | No | Regular | No | No | Yes | -| SENSOR | Yes | No | High | No | No | Yes | -| TAK | Yes | Optional | Regular | Yes | No | Yes | -| TAK_TRACKER | Yes | Optional | Regular | Yes | No | Yes | -| ROUTER | No | No | High | Yes | Yes | Yes | -| ROUTER_CLIENT | Yes | Yes | Highest | Yes | Yes | Yes | -| REPEATER | Yes | No | High | Yes | Yes | No | +| Device Role | BLE/WiFi/Serial | Screen Enabled | Power Consumption | Retransmit | Prioritized Routing | Visible in Nodes List | +| -------------- | --------------- | -------------- | ----------------- | ---------- | ------------------- | --------------------- | +| CLIENT | Yes | Yes | Regular | Yes | No | Yes | +| CLIENT_MUTE | Yes | Yes | Lowest | No | No | Yes | +| CLIENT_HIDDEN | Yes | Yes | Lowest | Local only | No | No | +| TRACKER | Yes | No | Regular | No | No | Yes | +| LOST_AND_FOUND | Yes | No | Regular | No | No | Yes | +| SENSOR | Yes | No | High | No | No | Yes | +| TAK | Yes | Optional | Regular | Yes | No | Yes | +| TAK_TRACKER | Yes | Optional | Regular | Yes | No | Yes | +| ROUTER | No[^1] | No | High | Yes | Yes | Yes | +| ROUTER_CLIENT | Yes | Yes | Highest | Yes | Yes | Yes | +| REPEATER | Yes | No | High | Yes | Yes | No | +[^1]: The Router role enables [Power Saving](/docs/configuration/radio/power/#power-saving) by default. Consider ROUTER_CLIENT if BLE/WiFi/Serial are still needed. ### Rebroadcast Mode diff --git a/docs/configuration/radio/power.mdx b/docs/configuration/radio/power.mdx index ff3e089e..e2f2dab9 100644 --- a/docs/configuration/radio/power.mdx +++ b/docs/configuration/radio/power.mdx @@ -19,7 +19,11 @@ The power config options are: Power Saving, Shutdown after losing power, ADC Mul ### Power Saving -If set, Bluetooth, Wifi, and screen (if applicable) are turned off. When using the Router device role, this setting is on by default. The assumption for a Router is that the device will be used in a standalone manner where these features are not needed, and will be shut off to conserve power. This is especially useful when a device is powered from a low-current source (i.e. solar). +:::warning +If enabled, modifications to settings can be made by waking the device through pressing the user button, resetting, or through the [admin channel](/docs/configuration/remote-admin/) for remote administration. +::: + +When activated, this feature disables Bluetooth, Serial, WiFi, and the device's screen to conserve power. This is particularly beneficial for devices relying on low-current power sources, like solar panels. For details on which device roles have this feature enabled by default, please check the [Device Config](/docs/configuration/radio/device) section. ### Shutdown after losing power