Does the Qinux Dogitek remote work if it gets dropped in the grass?

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    Emma JarrisEmma Jarris
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    So I was using my Qinux Dogitek the other day and managed to drop the remote while trying to switch modes. It fell in some wet grass and now I’m paranoid about it. Has anyone else dropped theirs and had it keep working fine? I know it’s not meant to be waterproof or anything, but just wondering if I need to be extra careful with it or if it’s more sturdy than it looks.

    #9897
    no_sleepno_sleep
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    Mine took a knock on pavement and the screen still works fine, so wet grass probably isnt going to kill it.

    #9902
    MikeRobbins
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    Wet grass is probably not the issue. Moisture in the charging port is what I’d watch out for. If it still charges and pairs with the collar after drying out, you’re fine. If the screen starts acting glitchy later, that’s the water.

    #9906
    Marcus Reed
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    Mine got left out overnight after a light drizzle and was fine the next morning. The buttons felt a bit sticky for a day but went back to normal once it dried out. I would say just give it a wipe and dont leave it sitting wet for hours.

    #9909
    Tina Bell
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    Dropped mine on a gravel path a few weeks back and it landed screen down. Still works like nothing happened, so a wet grass fall probably won’t bother it much. I’d just make sure the charging port is dry before you plug it in next time.

    #9912

    I think these remotes are a bit more resilient than they look. The plastic feels sturdy enough that a quick drop in damp grass shouldn’t be the end of it. I’d just make sure the charging port is completely dry before you plug it in later, that’s usually where the trouble starts. Did it stay on after the fall or did you have to power cycle it?

    #9915
    RonWeek
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    I wouldn’t lose sleep over it. These remotes are tougher than the price tag suggests. I’ve knocked mine around plenty and it holds up fine. If it’s still responding and holding a charge after drying off, you’re probably good to go for a while. Just don’t make a habit of leaving it out in the rain.

    #9919
    Lisa HallLisa Hall
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    It’s a remote with exposed buttons and a charging port, so wet grass isn’t exactly its ideal environment. Just because it survived the drop doesn’t mean moisture won’t catch up with it later. I’d dry it out thoroughly and keep an eye on it.

    #9924
    Chris Reed
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    Honestly, I think a lot of this comes down to whether the drop itself caused any physical damage rather than the wet grass part. These remotes have a pretty basic plastic shell and the buttons are exposed, so water getting inside is possible, but a quick fall into damp grass usually doesn’t have enough force to crack anything open.

    I’ve had mine for about four months now and I’m not exactly gentle with it. It’s been knocked off the kitchen counter once, and I’ve definitely used it in light rain a few times without thinking. The screen still works, the buttons still click, and it pairs up with the collar just fine. I will say the charging port cover on mine can be a bit loose, so I try to be more careful with moisture around that area specifically.

    If yours is still turning on and responding after the drop, I’d say you’re probably in the clear. The bigger worry would be if it landed in a way that jarred the battery connection or cracked something inside the casing. But from my experience, these things are built more for outdoor use than the price suggests. Dogs run through mud and water all the time with the collar part, so it makes sense the remote would have at least some basic resistance to everyday accidents.

    I would just wipe it down, make sure the charging port is dry, and give it a test run tomorrow to make sure the signal is still strong at a distance. If it works then, it’ll probably keep working.

    #9928
    Mark Carrell
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    A quick drop on wet grass should be fine, but I’d dry the charging port out before plugging it in.

    #9932
    Jake Paul
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    I’ve seen plenty of these land face down on pavement and keep working. The wet grass part is the bigger question, but honestly if it still turns on and responds, you’re probably fine. These things aren’t built like a cheap toy, they can take a knock or two.

    #9936
    Gary Scott
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    Dropped mine on a gravel path last month and it still works fine. The casing takes a knock better than you’d expect for the price. I’d just make sure the charging port is completely dry before you plug it in, wet grass can leave enough moisture in there to cause issues later.

    #9940
    Jade Writes
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    Mine took a pretty solid knock when I fumbled it on a sidewalk once, and the screen still works fine, no cracks or anything. That was a few months back and I haven’t had any issues since. The grass drop probably isn’t the problem, but wet grass has me more cautious. I’d just wipe it down and leave it somewhere dry for a bit before charging it. If it turns on and responds normally when you test it with the collar, you’re probably good to go. These remotes seem to handle everyday clumsy moments okay, but I wouldn’t push my luck and test how much moisture it can take.

    #9944
    Sarah
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    I dropped mine on a dirt path a couple weeks back and it kept working like nothing happened. I’d be more worried about the moisture sitting around the charging port than the actual fall, so just make sure it’s dry before you plug it in next time.

    #9948
    LunaLuna
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    Mine got left out overnight after a light drizzle once, not exactly the same as a drop but close enough. It was fine the next morning, but honestly I treat it like something that can break if I’m careless. I wouldn’t go out of my way to test it, but a single grass drop probably won’t be the thing that kills it.

    #9952
    Harper J
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    Grass should be fine, it’s the dirt getting in the charging port you’d have to worry about later.

    #9955
    Alex Foster
    Member

    The wet grass part would be my concern too, not really the drop itself. Those remotes seem to handle a knock pretty well from what I’ve seen, but moisture is a different story.

    I actually had a similar thing happen with mine, except it wasn’t grass. I left it on the patio table during a surprise shower, not even a heavy one, just enough to leave it damp. It kept working after that, but I noticed the screen started acting a bit weird a few days later. Sometimes the display would flicker or show some ghosting until it dried out completely. I think water had gotten in around the buttons somehow.

    So my take is the drop is probably fine, but if it landed in wet grass, I’d dry it off thoroughly and maybe leave it in a warm spot for a while before charging it. The charging port is the weak point, honestly. I’d make sure there’s no moisture trapped in there because that’s where you’d have problems later, not right away.

    Mine is still going strong months after that shower, so it’s not like it’s made of paper. But I do treat it a bit more carefully around water now. I’d say yours is probably fine, I just wouldn’t make a habit of testing it in wet conditions.

    #9958
    Cora Finch
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    I have to say mine has been through worse than wet grass and it’s still working. I dropped it on a concrete step at the dog park and it bounced onto the dirt, not a single issue since. The casing is tougher than people give it credit for. I would not treat it like it’s indestructible, but a quick fumble in the grass is probably not going to kill it.

    #9961
    Nina_gadgetNina_gadget
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    I’d probably just wipe it down and leave it somewhere dry for a day before charging it. I’ve seen enough electronics die from being charged while still damp inside, so that would be my main concern more than the actual drop. Grass is pretty forgiving compared to concrete.

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