Frequently Asked Questions

KULUMI Mini

The KULUMI MINI’s LED has a life expectancy of 50,000 hours. MINI has 4 levels of brightness. At full power, the lamp emits 150 lumens of light up to 10 meters (33 feet) or as few as 10 lumens when just a little light is needed. Depending on the brightness setting used, Mini can last for 4-35h.                                         

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MINI’s light is a hybrid between a lamp and a flashlight. Its light is directional like that of a flashlight and creates a uniform light like that of a lamp. MINI takes an amount of light, focuses it then spread it out more uniformly at 120 degrees. This gives a higher and more efficient lux to power ratio.

The KULUMI MINI has a rechargeable 3.2V/1500 mAh LiFePo4 battery, 1000-2000 charge cycles, and 4-35hrs of use depending on the brightness setting. The LED light has 4 brightness settings: 10% , 25% , 50% and 100%. For each one of these, the battery life will differ. 

Below is a breakdown of the battery life using MINI at different brightness settings:

 10%25%50%100
 35 hrs18 hrs7 hrs4 hrs

The lithium polyester battery can be recharged via solar panel or a normal micro-USB cable.

With solar panel: Typical charge time is 10-12 hours under direct sunlight. 

With micro-USB cable and 5V power adapter: Typical charge time is 2 hours. (We supply a 500mm micro-USB cable)

Mini can be left for weeks and even months unused until there is a sudden need and it will still turn on without any problem.

The Audio Player can be used for 14h at 100% volume if the light is not used.  

Via Solar Panel (0.7W): Typical charge time is 10-12 hours under direct sunlight.

Via Micro-USB cable (5V DC/1000mA): Typical charge time is 2 hours.

Press on the light button once to turn it on. It will be at the lowest level of brightness i.e. 10 lumens. Press a 2nd time for 40 lumens, a 3rd time for 75 lumens, a 4th time for 150 lumens (the maximum). Press a 5th time to turn it off.

It is a 2W speaker. 

KULUMI Mini features an intuitive 3-level navigation system below the Audio Power button:  

  1. Folder (e.g. Stories/Songs/Lessons)
  2. Sub-folder (e.g.Book 1)
  3. File (e.g. Chapter 1)

We can do it for you for bulk orders or you can do it yourself via our proprietary red or green loading cable. For instructions on how to program the Kulumi Mini and put custom content, click here.

Kulumi Mini receives modulated FM signals with a frequency range of 76 to 108MHz.

It also has a 3.5 mm earphone jack which can be used to get better reception.

Use the supplied 800 mm cable as an antenna and plug it into the earphone jack.

To search for the radio stations, press the buttons in the Red Box as seen in the photo.

To switch between FM and Micro SD card content, press the FM/SD button in the Green Box as seen in the photo.

Kulumi Mini is not waterproof but is very water-resistant with a rating of IPX6. It is also shock and weather resistant.

The printed circuit board (PCB) has a conformal coating applied to it. It is a thin polymeric film that protects electronic circuits from harsh environments that may contain high humidity, a range of airborne contaminants and varying temperatures.

They are designed to be very durable even when pressed numerous times. But if there is any defect, please contact us promptly at: https://kulumi.org/contact/

Yes. Simply plug in your phone’s cable into the USB port.

The solar panel is 0.7W. It will take 10-12 hours to recharge the Kulumi Mini via the solar panel.

Dimensions: 136 x 82 x 33mm (5.35” x 3.21” x 1.29”)

Weight: 195 g (0.429 lbs.)

Standard Bulk (10-99 units): US$ 25.50 per unit

KULUMI Hubs: Pricing may vary by region. Please refer to our Price List page for local rates at different hub locations.

 

 

We offer a bulk price of $21.50 per unit for a minimum order of 100 units. For any more offers, please contact us at: https://kulumi.org/contact/

You can order from us for now. You can request for a quotation to get started on the ordering process. 

We would be very happy to hear from you. Please send us a message here: https://kulumi.org/contact/

KULUMI X

KULUMI X features a rechargeable 3.7V/ 500mAh Lithium-ion battery, rated for over 500 charge cycles. It provides approximately 6 to 8 hours of continuous playback, depending on volume levels.

Via solar panel (0.4W): Typically 8 to 10 hours under direct sunlight

Via micro-USB cable (5V DC/300mA): Typically 2 to 3 hours

KULUMI X features an intuitive 3-level navigation system below the Audio Power Button:  

  1. Folder (e.g. Stories/Songs/Lessons)
  2. Sub-folder (e.g.Book 1)
  3. File (e.g. Chapter 1)

You can long press the third-level buttons to rewind or fast-forward within a track.

It is equipped with a 1W speaker, optimized for clear voice clarity even in outdoor settings.

Static noise is an audible indicator that the battery is critically low and needs to be recharged promptly. The light indicator will also be red.

For bulk orders, we can preload your content for you. Alternatively, you can load content using our proprietary red or green loading cable. For a step-by-step guide on how to program your device, click here. 

KULUMI X is not waterproof but is highly water-resistant with an IP65 rating. It is engineered to be shock- and weather-resistant, featuring a conformal-coated PCB—a thin polymeric film that shields the electronics from high humidity, airborne contaminants and extreme temperatures.

Yes. Our buttons are tested for maximum durability and repeated daily use. If you encounter any issues, please reach out to us at https://kulumi.org/contact/ so we can assist you. 

The device features a built-in 0.4W solar panel. Under direct sunlight, it typically takes 8 to 10 hours to fully recharge it.

Dimensions: 50 x 19 x 100mm (2 ” x 0.75” x 4”)

Weight: 75 g (0.17 lbs.)

Standard Bulk (10-99 units): US$ 15.50 per unit

KULUMI Hubs: Pricing may vary by region. Please refer to our Price List page for local rates at different hub locations.

Yes! For orders of 100 units or more, we offer a discounted rate of US$11.50 per unit.

You can currently order directly through us by requesting a quotation.

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KULUMI X Pink edition comes with premium packaging, making it a beautiful ready-made gift option.

KULUMI Sheep

KULUMI Sheep is made of hypoallergenic polyester material. It is safe for children and it will not cause any allergic reaction.

You can upload your own audio content. We can help you pre-load the units before shipping.

Fully charged + max. volume: 5 hrs

Fully charged + moderate volume: 8 hrs

Fully charged + low volume: 12 hrs

It is a 3.7V / 500 mAh Li-ion battery. It is rechargeable by using a microUSB cable.

Long press the button above the nose to turn it on. Wait until the red light appears below the Sheep’s neck. Long press to turn it off. Short press for pause. 

It is a 2W speaker. The volume is loud enough for a small group of people to hear the audio and low enough for bed time.

To increase the volume: Long press one of the front feet

To decrease the volume: Long press one of the rear feet

KULUMI Sheep has 2 levels of content navigation, meaning that you can switch between the folders and files.

To change from one file to the next one: Press the front left foot

To change from one file to the previous one: Press the front right foot

To change from one folder to another folder: Press one of the rear feet

If you had turned it off or it had shut down automatically, then you turn it on again, it will pick up where it left off.

KULUMI Sheep has an internal lithium battery that is rechargeable via our supplied microUSB cable, or any other normal microUSB cable. When charging, a red light will appear below the Sheep’s neck, then turn orange when it is almost full, and turn green when it is fully charged.

Typical charge time (from empty to full): 5 hours

Yes. The Sheep will auto-shutdown after 30 minutes of inactivity.

The audio player will stop playing after 25 mins, and the red light will blink for 5 mins before turning off completely.

Each time the buttons are pressed when navigating, the time for auto-shutdown is reset.

When it is turned on again, it will resume playing where it left off.

They are designed to be very durable even when pressed numerous times. But if there is any defect, please contact us promptly here.

Yes. But first, you need to remove the speaker/battery pack as it should NOT get wet. Open the zipper and detach the pack from the wires by pulling gently. The integrated wires and buttons can be soaked as they are waterproof.

We can do it for you for bulk orders or you can do it yourself via our proprietary red or green loading cable. For instructions on how to program the Kulumi Sheep and put custom content, click here.