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title: "Hibernate sensors from Capture.U Desktop"
canonical: "https://help.vicon.com/space/IMU/73105434/Hibernate%20sensors%20from%20Capture.U%20Desktop"
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In Capture.U Desktop 1.4.1 or later, you can hibernate any sensor that is in the sensor list.

Hibernating a sensor places it into 'ship' mode, which effectively turns off the current to the sensor to help prolong its charge while it is not in use. This helps to:

- Promote a healthier battery by limiting the time a sensor is at 0% charge
- Prolong the battery life by reducing the number of charge cycles required to fulfill the above

> ℹ️ **Note**  
> ℹ️ While in hibernation mode, a sensor only needs to be charged every six months, depending on the battery health.

For more information, see:

> Macro (toc)

> Macro (scroll-pagebreak)

## Place sensors in hibernation mode

To place a sensor in hibernation using Capture.U Desktop:

1. Ensure the sensor is currently connected to Capture.U Desktop.  
:warning:** Note**: You cannot place a sensor in hibernation mode while it is actively collecting data.
2. Navigate to the sensor tab and expand the sensor you want to hibernate.
3. Click **Hibernate.**
4. Verify that the correct sensor is selected, then click **Hibernate**.
  If you have chosen the wrong sensor, click **Cancel** and repeat steps 2 and 3.
  A message informs you if the sensor hibernated successfully.

The sensor is removed from the whitelist of any iOS device until it is removed from hibernation.

> ℹ️ **Note**  
> ℹ️ Placing a sensor in hibernation mode does not affect the data on the sensor.

## Remove sensors from hibernation

To remove a sensor from hibernation, take the sensor out of the cradle, re-cradle it and plug the USB cable into a power source.

After a brief pause, both LEDs indicate that it is charging (see [Understand Vicon IMU sensor status](https://vicon-help.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IMU/pages/73142668)).