Will it receive/play while plugged in to a USB charger?
1536598
Yes. I leave it plugged in since I use it at home. If the battery runs out, it will take some time before it charges enough to use again. I expected it to work as soon as I plugged it in but it didn't.
1536599
Usually, it will not function when plugged into the charger. I use it in my car, as it does not have BT media, but does have a mini-plug for a MP3/etc input. But, the MR220 must be fully charged when you start to use it, or it will just peter out/ make lots of clicking noises as a hint. I suspect it is susceptible to being "overcharged," so don't leave it plugged in indefinitely.
1536600
Yes. That's how I use it most of the time. It's plugged into the USB port of my TV.
419989
No. In fact it should play while your even charging it. Looks like you my have a lemon. I would exchange. It's worth the time. It's an awesome little speaker for the money. Also it will last a very long time on a charge.
709726
Unfortunately, I cannot get the USB connection to play at all. It will charge my cell phone but not play. Yes, the cd will play on battery power.
968649
this is just an extension no electronics involved ,if you can play music plugging your flash drive directly into isimple interface then .yes it will play.
176711
Depends on the model guess. The first one I bought, when it died, I could plug it into the wall charger via USB and still have it in my phone with the aux an it would just play. One of my friends loved mine and bought one a few months after I did to daisy chain, but hers will not charge while playing NOR play through the outlet, she has to charge first before she can play anything. I don't know if it's all new models or just roulette =(
2146760
Yes you can play it mine work very well, I don't have any issue as well I connect direct my USB as well...
1051925
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.
96579
Yes it is. As long as you have an AUX jack it will play and charge at the same time
1613648
if it takes a micro USB connection, it will charge, but if you wish to play music you need to get an AUX connection, or play music via bluetooth.
1259068
Yes, you can charge while play music. You can also keep it plugged all the time.
840783
yes it does play music and charge, you can also use video apps while charging too
156018
Yes. I just add my mp3 files to my usb plug it in the player and press play. The battery lasts around 4-5 hours when fully charged and not plugged in.
1706910
Yes, it does!! Both phone and online media plays while the device is charging.
378206
No this device once being charge it can play music for long periods of time before it needs to plugin again, you only need to plug for it can start and then unplugged
2055088
Hello Julia,U can play it just by plugging it into USB and 3.5 mm jack.U can use any charger which have USB output and a 3.5 mm jack like your mobile phones output and its USB charger...
2102139
Yes, but the unit has to be plugged in! The unit only works charging wise when it is plugged in charging. It will play music without being plugged in though
471953
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.