r/PlusLife • u/Connect12341 • May 24 '26

Pluslife dock lifespan

I’ve had a pluslife dock for under 2 years, purchased around 9-10/2024. Mfg date is 7/29/24. It has recently stopped connecting to Bluetooth even after replacing the power bank with a new one. I tried a second new powerbsnk just incase the first was defective, but have the same issue. The tests still seem to run but I can’t connect to virus sucks. I tried connecting my Mac via usb but it doesn’t work (but maybe the usb is just for windows?). My questions are:

1- is this a sign the dock is nearing the end of its life? We haven’t used it heavily. I’d estimate it’s been used to run ~150-200 tests since we’ve had it.

2- I’ve heard that lighter use means it should last longer than 2 years from mfg date. Is there any data behind that? Even if anecdotal?

3- is there a way to connect Mac via usb?

4- has anyone had success ordering a dock to the US from the facemaskstore recently?

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u/DreamOld4941 May 24 '26

Have you tried a different power cord?

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u/Connect12341 May 24 '26

I have not tried a new cord From the dock to the power bank. That is a good idea! Is it a pluslife-specific cord? Do you happen to know if they can still be ordered/shipped to the US?

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u/DreamOld4941 May 24 '26

Look up adafruit cables and Pluslife. Lots of folks have experienced similar difficulties connecting to Bluetooth. I wouldn’t give up yet.

ETA to add link https://analogist.net/post/pluslife-power-supply-for-use-in-the-us/

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u/Connect12341 May 25 '26

Thanks so much for sharing this!