While using to charge a phone - can phone be used? Navigator on phone kills battery quickly - want to hear directions while charging...
1131726
I find that it doesnt charge as fast as a normal wall outlet (factors could be my car) but it will keep you at 100% no matter how much you use your phone.
1131727
Sorry, can't help. I don't use it for that. I know you should never answer a cell p. when plugged in as a fire can erupt. Best bet is to go to their website and ask directly.
1131728
I guess it would depend on your phone, but I don't see why not. It works just like it would if you plugged it into a wall outlet.
1924075
Hello, Yes you can use the speaker while its charging, Thank you. Arthur Satechi Technical Support
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.
251610
I tried once to see if it does charge while phone mounted in case, didn't seem like it was charging phone battery as well, so I just charged them separately. One would assume that it could charge the phone too after it charges itself, will try again and see later..
151263
yes, you can charge it while the case is on. However, if you have an ihome or any speakers that the phone plugs into the case does need to come off.
1350808
Yes you can use it while it is charging .When I get the low battery tone, I plug it in, power it up and it reconnects with my phone while it charges.The light turns red while charging and green when fully charged.
274581
Yes. I do it all the time. Everything works when it's plugged in. The sound of navigation apps comes thru the speakers too. It's basically like charging it, or docking it on a radio dock. It's just charging it and redirecting sound to your car. (phone calls wont come thru the speakers just by having it docked...it will if you plug in chord into the headphone jack on the Iphone, and the other end of that wire into the headphone jack on the radio, then switch the mode on the radio).
1531946
Sorry have never used mine to charge a phone, hope someone has the answer for you. :)
199037
Yes, you can. When the unit is fully charged, it cuts off from the charging mechanism. Mine is always plugged in, and ready to go, when needed. Happy screw driving. Does'nt it seem logical? Otherwise, it would be useless when immediately needed. Go for it!!
1543629
you can use it while charging , it takes longer to fully recharge but it does recharge while being used
1104208
If you turn off BT on your phone for example, you'll need to select the device from the list of scanned devices if you want to connect it. You can use it while charging.
897890
The phone will indicate that is charging. .. but the app kills it as fast or even faster.... but if you close other apps not in used at that moment and turn the screen off ... ot will charge. .. slowly but it will go up.
439640
Play's the music that is on your phone and yes you can talk thru it and it will speak the GPS. It works just as your speaker on your phone when connected via Bluetooth. But I am not happy with the battery life. It seems like it has to be charged a lot so you have wire from lighter to unit a real lot
1918400
Have not tried doing that, but it's likely a few long minutes. This is not an instant charger and has a small wattage output. It's designed for a last-resort backup aid, which comes in handy where other sources are out of reach or voltage issues pose risk of damage to your phone, such as in overseas travels.
34366
DO NOT use the side port for charging. It bypasses the electronic charge protection built into the battery and will destroy it..... I really don't even know why it is there, other than to maybe draw current off of it when it is disconnected from the radio. IT IS NOT A CHARGE PORT!..........
142222
No you do not, but for a faster charge on the go, if your phone and this case are both dead or nearly dead, I recommend separating the phone and case and charging them separately then assembling them back together when you leave the house. This is most effective because when you plug the case in with the phone attached, the phone gets charged first followed by the case once the phone is at 100%. This requires double the charging time, unless separated.
279537
I did say that in my initial review. However, just to double check I ran down my battery again.I can 100% say that you CANNOT use it without the battery charged while being plugged in with the cord.I am very sad about this lack of functionality.