Yes, the app has been designed such that you can continue to hear and record bats while the screen is off. This is useful if you find the screen distracting or you want to prolong the battery life if you are running low. Just press the Sleep/Wake button on your iOS or Android device to turn the screen off.

• Why can't I use an adapter to connect a USB-C Echo Meter Touch to my Lightning iOS device?
• What type of plug does my Echo Meter Touch module have?
• What iOS devices are compatible with my Echo Meter Touch module?
• What type of data port does my phone or tablet have?
• Can I use Echo Meter Touch modules with USB connectors with iOS devices?
• What adapter do I need for my Echo Meter Touch module and Android or iOS device?
• How do I update the firmware on my Echo Meter Touch module with USB to add iOS compatibility?
• Are there acoustic differences between the first- and second-generation Mini Bat recorders?
• Will the Lithium-ion lids I used with first-generation Minis fit the new models?
• Will the security bracket accessory I use with first-generation Minis be compatible with the new models?
• Will Wildlife Acoustics continue to repair and support first-generation Minis with replacement parts?
• Are there size differences between the first- and second-generation Minis?
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