Does this run ok on batteries exclusively? Anyone know how long it lasts or if there's any warning it'll run out?
878174
The one I bought and received was never working at all. I assume it can be on batteries. The product does not appear sturdy and reliable.
878175
When you have it plugged in and the light turns green, the green light stays on until you turn it off, giving your child the chance to wake up and see it's time to get up. I believe in batteries it only stays green for about 5 minutes before turning off for power saving mode. I always plug it in bc I remember reading this in the directions before we uses it. However, I don't have them to refer back to to be 100% certain.
840634
well, that was the only bad thing. not sure why but I got mine an adaptador and it wouldn't work. so, We only use batteries. they have lasted but make sure to not leave it on. my son tend to leave it on and I always have to check and turn it off.
1059441
It's 120, so you'd need a converter. It also runs on batteries but I've never tried running one exclusively on batteries. I originally used the battery option as a backup in case there's a power outage, but then realized that it's pretty unusual for a power outage to last more than a short period of time so there's not much point unless you just don't want to plug it in. This is my third littermaid to own. The first two lasted me 11 years in total.
1999766
Yes it can run on batteries. 8 DD batteries to be exact. And the power plug is included.
1801184
no, it does not run on batteries, it needs to be plugged into an electrical outlet
619925
I never run it on batteries, mine is plugged in at all times. The supplied power supply is 5 Volts at 100 mili-Amps. I suppose you could power it from a USB power supply provided you could connect with the correct connector.
369772
No it does not run on batteries. It has to be connected to an ipod cord or dock.
2175359
It needs both, you can run it for a short time on just batteries but some features will be missing. The batteries are needed to maintain operation when power fails. You should always have AC power and batteries.
877109
I bought this one year ago and is running with the same batteries and let me tell you that I always forget to turn it off.... I do not think you will have any problem to use all available features.
1069081
It CAN work on batteries only, but comes with a power cord. Batteries are required in the "memory" portion.
1709199
I bought it in July 2014 and have not replaced the batteries yet. But I do not run it all the time just occasionally. I have a water barrel with few goldfish in it and just run it for about 30 min. at a time, maybe twice a week. Hope that helps some.
1048531
No, it will run on AA batteries (6, I believe, for the 8-channel one I bought). They lasted quite a while for me, but I don't use it much. I bought the adapter for extended sessions. It's a REALLY good adapter, but it's not necessary to use the machine.
267240
Unfortunately, it only runs via power outlet and not on batteries, but it is a wonderful machine. Hope this information helps.
2067856
Sara, did you ever find out about these units running on batteries? I too am looking for a unit for camping. Thanks.
1174724
Full time. So don't expect it to run on a couple of small batteries. You'll need a small power supply.
814714
EXTREMELY unreliable and consider replacing it when it quits running... it will quit running long before the batteries are dead. You can keep messing with it, take out the batteries, switch them around, etc and it will run for another week, then it will quit again and you have to go through a lot of monkeying with it to get it to work. NO, THE BATTERIES ARE NOT DEAD. it just has a terrible connection problem because of the moisture (even though batteries are supposedly sealed from the water/vapor)
2183817
Yes there is an option for them to run on batteries, but I don't know how long it will run for.