New API is making battery emulation a breeze for IoT devices

If you’re working with IoT or embedded devices, you already know that battery performance is everything. But did you know that more than 30% of battery capacity often goes unused because the device’s power consumption profile doesn’t match with the battery’s performance? That’s a lot of wasted energy—and it means more frequent battery changes, higher maintenance costs, and devices that just aren’t living up to their maximum potential.

Enter our’s latest game-changer: a powerful new API for the Otii Product Suite that automates battery emulation, making it quicker, easier, and way more efficient to get the best out of your batteries. Let’s dive into how this new software release can help you supercharge your development process.

Why battery profiling and emulation matter

Battery profiling and emulation might sound technical, but it boils down to one simple goal: making sure your device squeezes out every bit of juice from the battery before it needs a recharge or replacement. By emulating how a battery will perform under different conditions, considering the deployment scenario, you can predict when a device might die and ensure that it runs smoothly for as long as possible—keeping those costly maintenance visits to a minimum.

Meet the new API: Your shortcut to longer battery life

Our new API for the Otii Product Suite is like having a superpower for your battery life optimization. It automates the battery emulation process, saving you time and taking the guesswork out of matching your device with the right battery. Here’s what makes it so awesome:

• Automate Battery Emulation for Different State of Charge: Want to see how your battery performs at different state of charge (SoC)? No problem, Otii got your back. The new API lets you automate these tests with multiple battery profiles, helping you see exactly how much capacity you can use before your device conks out. No more manual fiddling—just set it up, and let the Otii software do the work.

• Switch Battery Profiles Like a Pro: Ever wonder how your battery would behave at different temperatures? With the new API, you can switch between profiles in a snap. Test the same battery type across all your profiled conditions and find out how much capacity you can really use, whether it’s hot, cold, or somewhere in between. It’s a massive time-saver that keeps you and your team focused on building and refining your product.

• Integrate Emulation into Your CI Workflow: Now you can include battery emulation in your Continuous Integration (CI) setup to test firmware and software updates at various SoC levels and temperatures. This ensures that your updates won’t mess with battery performance—keeping your device running like a charm.

Ready to simplify your battery life evaluations?

The new API works with Otii Arc/Ace Pro and Otii Automation + Battery Toolbox.

Download Otii software HERE!

Is Python your scripting language? Get started with the Pyhton scripting and check out the script we have ready for you to speed things up – see HERE. Furthermore, check out also a couple of battery profiles that we have in Github – to put the API to work in just a few clicks!

Whether you’re developing the next big IoT gadget or fine-tuning an existing product, our tools will help you get the most out of every battery. Say goodbye to wasted capacity and hello to smarter, faster, more efficient testing.

For more info, reach out to Qoitech Support.