Attach the magnetic pogo-pin charging cable to the charging contacts on the rear casing of the watch. Connect the USB-A end to a certified 5V / 2A power adapter, power bank, or computer port. Charging takes approximately 2 hours for a full cycle.

1. Check the magnetic charging connector behind the watch for dirt, sweat residue, or corrosion.
2. Clean both the watch charging contacts and the cable pins with a dry cotton swab or mild alcohol wipe.
3. Verify that you are using a 5V 2A adapter (avoid uncertified high-voltage fast chargers).
4. If the watch was completely discharged, leave it connected for at least 20 minutes to wake the battery.

Real-time battery percentage is shown directly on the watch homepage dashboard and in the pull-down shortcut menu.

Scan the QR code in the user manual or search for ‘boAt Crest’ on Google Play Store (Android 7.0+) or Apple App Store (iOS 12.0+). Open the app, register with mobile OTP, tap ‘Start Setup’ → ‘Add Device’ → Select ‘Wave Connect Plus’, and confirm the prompt on the watch screen.

After pairing in the boAt Crest app, ensure that ‘Wave Connect Plus_BT’ audio connection is paired in your smartphone’s Bluetooth settings. This enables you to dial numbers, answer calls, and talk directly via the watch speaker and mic.

The sleep tracking algorithm requires a continuous resting duration of at least 3 hours to classify sleep into Deep, Light, REM, and Awake stages. Sleep sessions under 3 hours are not recorded.

The Green optical LED detects blood volume pulses to measure real-time Heart Rate. The Red optical LED measures reflective light absorption to estimate Blood Oxygen (SpO2). Disclaimer: The data is for daily fitness reference only and is not medical equipment.

The internal 3-axis motion sensor tracks rhythmic wrist acceleration. Continuous hand gestures (typing, gaming, bumpy car rides) can occasionally register small step count variations.

• Watch Faces: Long press on the home screen to switch between built-in faces, or use boAt Crest App → Cloud Watch Faces for 100+ options.
• Camera Control: Use the Camera widget on the watch to click pictures remotely on your phone.
• Music Controls: Play, pause, skip songs, and adjust volume directly from the wrist.

Yes, it has an IP68 rating, providing complete protection against dust, sweat, and rain splashes during workouts. It is not suitable for hot baths, saunas, or deep-sea diving.