Hoverboard features

App connectivity

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A large number of hoverboards are Bluetooth-enabled, so they can connect to your smartphone to provide you with additional features. Several apps can be used with these hoverboards to control and monitor a variety of factors, including power levels, GPS tracking, steering sensitivity, battery life and speed.

Built-in speakers

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Also fairly common is a built-in speaker. It connects to your phone via Bluetooth, so you can stream music from your favorite service or play music that's already stored on your phone.

LED lights

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Many hoverboards have LED lights built into the body of the board or on the wheels. LED lights aren't just for fun—they also improve your visibility in low light, so drivers can see you crossing roads and pedestrians can spot you on the sidewalk. This can help prevent accidents, but you should still pay close attention to your surroundings.

Hoverboard prices

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There are hoverboards available at a wide range of prices. Basic models generally cost between $100 and $150, but these aren't built very well and won't last long. Mid-range hoverboards run from about $200 to $300 and are better for riding on sidewalks and smooth roads. High-end models generally cost between $400 and $600. In this price range, models generally have large tires with plenty of traction. This makes them well suited to off-road use.

Tips

While riding your hoverboard, it's best to wear safety gear. Because these devices are so new, people still aren't sure how safe they are. It's easy to fall off a hoverboard when you're learning how to use it, so you should wear a helmet at the very least. You may also want to use elbow pads, knee pads, or wrist guards.

It takes a hoverboard anywhere from two hours to several hours to charge, so make sure you know how long yours takes before you start. Some models can be fully charged within an hour, but others take far longer.

Be careful about using a hoverboard in hilly areas. Hoverboards can have issues with hills and slopes, so you'll need to check the maximum degree of incline that your hoverboard can handle.

Watch out for inclement weather. Although many hoverboards are waterproof and safe to ride in the rain, they can lose traction when the ground is wet, making it more likely that you'll fall off.