# How do I charge my Stick? There are a few different ways you can charge your Stick: **The MeatStick and the MeatStick Mini:**

**Direct Charging:** * Place the Stick on the charger and press the button. * The indicator light will briefly turn on, signaling charging activation. * Check the charging status in the app; a battery icon with a lightning bolt indicates it's charging. * Charging stops when the Stick is fully charged, typically taking 2-4 hours. You can also check the charger's LED. **Periodic Charging:** * Keep the Stick on the charger, and it will periodically check and charge the battery if necessary. * Placing the Stick on the charger after cleaning it at the end of a cooking session ensures it's fully charged by the next day. * To check the battery status, activate the Stick by pressing the button on the charger, then remove it. The battery status will quickly appear in the app. Make sure to [clean your Stick](/product-support/the-meatstick-faq/maintenance.md) before charging to ensure it is charged properly. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.themeatstick.com/product-support/true-wireless-meat-thermometer-stick/how-to-charge-my-stick.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.