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# What do the Stick's battery colors / levels represent?

In the app, your Stick's battery shows as a colored indicator so you can tell its charge at a glance. There are three levels:

| Color      | What it means                                | What to do                                                    |
| ---------- | -------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Green**  | Good charge — plenty of runway for your cook | Nothing — you're set                                          |
| **Yellow** | Getting low                                  | Fine to finish a short cook; top it up soon                   |
| **Red**    | Low battery — running out                    | Charge before your next cook (or mid-cook if it's a long one) |

![The MeatStick Battery Level](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0080/0410/8403/files/FAQ_battery_0413-02.jpg?v=1586770081)

A fully charged Stick runs for **50+ hours**, so a green battery easily covers even an overnight smoke. If you see red, drop the Stick on its base or charger — see [Battery and charging](/cooking-and-care/cooking-and-care/battery-and-charging.md).