Can the speaker remain continually plugged into an outlet while in use? Will this shorten the lifespan of the battery? Thanks!
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Ive had it plugged in to the wall and car while in use and havent experienced the battery life shortened. The only thing I have noticed is the volume is not as loud when it is not well charged.
841190
Hi Paul, I didn't quite understand the 2nd part of your question where you're asking of *not having to plug it in through the audio outlet*. Anyway, this Bluetooth orb speaker does have a 3.5mm jack in the back that one can connect it to a laptop's 3.5mm headphone jack, which is what I sometimes do since I understand using the Bluetooth functionality drains more battery. Hope this helps!
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Hi, Pat, The speaker does work while it is plugged in and being charged. I haven't tried to charge my cell phone from the USB port on the speaker yet, so can't answer that question. Overall, a great little speaker, especially considering it's priced under $50.00.
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yeah, it should. i have used it for 12+ hours and it never went out while in was plugged in, is it a good idea to use this speaker 'non-stop'....probably not.
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Yes, I try to keep mine plugged in as much as possible. You do have to make sure it is in the off position (Radio Off)for the charge to hold. Mine has held a charge with just the batteries for 6 days and about 25 - 30 (volume dependent) hours of use - before failure. Better than most radios for reception - -when you see the antenna you will understand. Use it for yard work with an fm transmitter and take it deep in the woods for the local stations 70+ miles away. Durable, not the greatest fidelity, but adequate...small size makes it easy to pack anywhere...use it nearly every day!
674142
That is good. I leave mines outside all year around and unplug when not using them. I'm always been nervous about leaving things plugged up when i'm not using them, especially outside. Enjoy the speakers.
628461
Instructions say to leave it on. You may use the speaker while it is charging.
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most likely, the speaker needs to be plugged in and charged. I have three speakersand that is the most likely answer.
2215725
The speaker comes with it's own charging cord which is a mini-USB to USB. So, unfortunately it can only plug into a USB port or your cell phone's USB charging adapter; however the battery lasts a long time and while I charge it every once in a while when I think about it, it has never died on me. Can simultaneously charge while playing.
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Yes, In fact, while it is plugged in it sounds the best. When it is fully charged, it sounds great. Hours later as it starts to lose battery life, it diminished ever so slightly. Great speaker and can be used while charging. Back panel even allows the leaker to stand in its "Leaned back" position while all cord openings are still accessible in the back.
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No. It won't. And it will waste the batteries in 16 hours of use. Yet if you have rechargeable batteries, it's the best speaker ever
2256709
Does not have to be plugged in all the time. Just after using it and every 30 days. I don't know how much current it uses but you can keep it plugged in and it'll stop charging it once it's fully charged
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I was able to play music on a USB flash drive when running from the battery. If I plugged it in, the music would not play. However, I can play music on a MicroSD card when the speaker is plugged in or running on the battery. We use it to play calming music for our dogs when we are out of town, so being able to have the speaker play while plugged in was important. I hope that answers your question.
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Absolutely! Though it's a portable speaker, much of the time that I use it, I leave it in the very same place, where it's always plugged in.
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Hey Ralph, Sarah's answer is close - it has a cord and is meant to be used plugged in but does not have an internal rechargable battery. So it's strictly a speaker for use in the house - a bit on the big side, too. If you want one that's portable you might look at the Philips Fidelio DS7700 which is smaller and has an internal chargeable battery and can be taken anywhere. Sound in both is really good (this one's a little better) if you're an ordinary listener like me (and not obsessed with the absolute perfect listening "experience"). Plus it charges your iPhone.
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I'm not sure about continuous battery use without plugging it in, but I've only had to replace mine once so far. It definitely lasts a long time!
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I use mine while working out so its always plugged in. Sorry I can't answer your question. It's a great little player.