Anyone having problems with the USB power? Mine stopped working a little over a year after purchase
326805
I've had mine over 2 years and still working great. Use it every night with phone.
326806
No problem. I bought 2 over a year ago. One for each night table. So far no issues in either side. Keep it plugged 24/7.
326807
9 or 10 months and mine is still plugging along.. Not sure the life expectancy of this item and my expectations are low. Good luck
1571910
Yes you're right mine too stopped working. I loved it so much when it worked. I will not purchase another one.
528809
The problem isn't the USB cable its the power adapter. I tested first using the one I have for my phone and it charged. Wound up picking up one for 10 dollars at Walmart. Just check the amps on any USB wall plug as long as its 1.5 amps or more should be fine
2230005
I have the same unit for about a year and haven't had any issues. Are you having power surges?
399596
Is your USB cord working properly? I always charge both of mine with the USB cord and my PC or laptop - never had a problem with either one of them.
1685015
This happened to us within a few weeks of starting it. We replaced the USB stick that came with the unit with another random one and it began working again.
16038
My experience was over 2 years ago. Perhaps they are selling a different product (USB3?) compared to the one I purchased (with the incompatibilities). I recommend buying and trying.
375113
I am in agreement with Thomas. I have been fortunate I guess, mine comes on every time. I would verify your power connection and cable to ensure it is not faulty. The power input is just a mini-usb which can be an easy and cheap replacement.
1586375
My usb ports are shot/ shorting out. and I have only had it for about 5-6 weeks. IT turns off without me noticing until it gets too hot, and I have to wiggle the usb just so and hope it stays to get it to work. I am past the 30 day return, so I am SOL.
942472
I had the same issue until I realized the unit had to be plugged into a power source via the USB in order to work. Mine has worked great ever since. Have you tried that?
1971511
Have not had this issue, but would think you maybe right on the money. Your computer may be dropping "vampires" (Items hooked up to your USB that are using power (although very minimal in this case)). As i generally do a daily shut down I have not had this issue.
45646
I was having some "issues" with mine, nothing serious. Just occasionally disconnecting and then reconnecting. Checked which USB I had mine in, and it was in my USB1. Changed it to a 2.0; and haven't had a problem since then. So, in my experience, it worked with USB1; but was a little "funky" from time to time.
1588282
Sorry you've had a bad experience,, Rebeca. If you're sure that the application won't start and the problem is the USB cable, then I'm thinking you'll have to contact the company. Hopefully, you're still under warranty.
142262
I have not had this problem. The USB connector sits snuggly...You might want to ask the company and exchange your unit? Otherwise I find it works pretty well....
1419258
Good luck. Mine failed twice at the plug where the charging USB cord plugs in. It came apart, and I could no longer charge the unit.
1439714
I haven't had any problems at all, had it for about 6 months and use it everyday. I would think if someone had a problem with it working only randomly that there was something wrong with it.
232266
I have one working, battery holds up fine and is not an issue. The issue is the usb distance, I finally used a usb hub and it started working fine. When plug direct in usb I had problems.