Everyone talks about how wonderful the talk time battery life is. I haven't been able to get more than about 1 hour out of mine?
309701
I can't say that I've check on the battery life. It seems to last pretty long. I will check this week and try to repost.
309702
One time if might work fine for a few hours, but the next time I used it, it wouldn't stay connected to the call and/or would shut off by itself.
309703
mine stopped accepting a charge two weeks after I got it. Before that I could get about 3 hours. return it if you can!
309704
did you fully charge the battery before starting, using the unit, instructions suggest min 4 hours of charge time, but overnight is best
309705
I only use mine about half the day, but the battery last as long as I need it to. HINT: I charge it every morning before starting to use it.
453422
I still average about 2-3 hours on mine. I've had in the neighborhood of 15 months. Been a great battery.
341641
I charged my for an hour.Use for a couple hours a day .Sounds great no problem yet.Sorry for your misfortune .Maybe you got a defected one.Send it back!Get another one.Dont wait to long.
1884479
I have em' going every night for at least 3 or 4 hours, its been 2 months and I haven't changed em' yet. REALLY, REALLY Impressed with battery lifethey're still going strong - I'm really impresed with battery life
2073346
I've had mine for a few weeks now and am consistently getting 7-8hrs depending on what I'm using it for. Could maybe even squeeze a bit more time out of it if I changed my power saving settings.
1383394
HiThe higher the volume the shorter the battery charge life. I consistently get 8 hours plus but I only have the volume on talking level. Make sure you give the unit a "soaking" charge ( ie overnight)
126629
I haven't timed it but yes. The batteries drain super fast. I have to recharge after each presentation. My colleague has a similar issue. If you bought it recently, maybe you can get a waranty claim? Mine is already 2 years old so I wouldn't get anywhere.
693685
Mine has been awesome. Charged it the first time and took it deer hunting and used it a lot without it going out or needing another charge. Have been using it here at the house to do chores in the evenings. I just charged it back up last weekend. I would comfortly say I have had it on for well over 6 hours on the initial charge. The last week here as been below zero and I have had to use it out working and it has not fadded at all. I'd ask for a replacement if at all possible.
795715
I have never had that issue, as we leave the phone always on the base which is always plugged in, and then take it off and walk around to talk. I have talked at one time more than an hour many times and have never have lost the charge.... so to answer.... more than an hour at least! Best I can do to answer you. Good luck! We love the phones, by the way.
322693
I get 6 to 8 hours of music/talk time. I probably talk 2 hours combined so maybe the mic takes a bit more juice if you are using it the entire time. I leave it plugged in overnight to charge.
1518440
I have three HD2 handsets, and two of them have horrible battery life - can't talk for more than half-hour with them. I've replaced the rechargeable batteries with new ones, but still same issue. The Ooma tech support has not taken responsibility... very disappointed with Ooma.
409676
I have had nothing but trouble with battery life on this "monster". I received it as a Christmas present, charged the battery for at least 3 hours initially, then used it for an hour or so. When I tried to use it again the next day, the battery was so low the device would not boot up. Recharged it to 100% capacity, closed it down to sleep mode, tried to use it again after about 24 hours. The battery was again completely discharged. This has happened 3 times. Who wants a device that you have to charge for 3 hours EVERY 24 hours in order to use it 6 - 8 hours?? I don't recommend anyone buying this item! I have had nothing but trouble with battery life on this "monster". I received it as a Christmas present, charged the battery for at least 3 hours initially, then used it for an hour or so. When I tried to use it again the next day, the battery was so low the device would not boot up. Recharged it to 100% capacity, closed it down to sleep mode, tried to use it again after about 24 hours. The battery was again completely discharged. This has happened 3 times. Who wants a device that you have to charge for 3 hours EVERY 24 hours in order to use it 6 - 8 hours?? I don't recommend... » Read More I have had nothing but trouble with battery life on this "monster". I received it as a Christmas present, charged the battery for at least 3 hours initially, then used it for an hour or so. When I tried to use it again the next day, the battery was so low the device would not boot up. Recharged it to 100% capacity, closed it down to sleep mode, tried to use it again after about 24 hours. The battery was again completely discharged. This has happened 3 times. Who wants a device that you have to charge for 3 hours EVERY 24 hours in order to use it 6 - 8 hours?? I don't recommend anyone buying this item! « Show Less
87915
I don't use it enough to be able to tell how long it would go in continuous talking. I have left it out of the charger stand for 3 days and the battery indicator was still on full. I particularly like the speakerphone feature on the handset, being a little deaf.
653545
I have used the phones for more than an hour and the battery remained full. This is a great phone that I can't say enough about!
661665
To summarize the other posters: You can start a call with phone on the charger and you can take it off and continue talking. But if you put the phone back on the cradle it disconnects the call. Definitely a design flaw they don't seem to plan on fixing.I use it for long business meetings as well and keep it on the cradle the whole time. If I take it off to walk around a bit I can't return to cradle. No idea on battery life, but should be several hours at least.
784784
I purchased new batteries (2 as they were so inexpensive & I plan to keep my phone for a while) after owning my phone for about 16-18 months. The original battery was lasting only half a day. I use my phone primarily for checking e-mails & some calls, very little online time. The new battery lasts all day or close to it with my usage. I would guess - as another reviewer posted - that you might get 4 hours of internet use. Buy a couple & switch them out. BTW... batteries losing the ability to stay charged is normal for any rechargeable battery, not just the HTC or other smart phones. Another option is buying the double size battery. Just a thought. I purchased new batteries (2 as they were so inexpensive & I plan to keep my phone for a while) after owning my phone for about 16-18 months. The original battery was lasting only half a day. I use my phone primarily for checking e-mails & some calls, very little online time. The new battery lasts all day or close to it with my usage. I would guess - as another reviewer posted - that you might get 4 hours of internet use. Buy a couple & switch them out. BTW... batteries losing the ability to stay charged is normal for any rechargeable battery, not just the HTC or other smart phones. Another... » Read More I purchased new batteries (2 as they were so inexpensive & I plan to keep my phone for a while) after owning my phone for about 16-18 months. The original battery was lasting only half a day. I use my phone primarily for checking e-mails & some calls, very little online time. The new battery lasts all day or close to it with my usage. I would guess - as another reviewer posted - that you might get 4 hours of internet use. Buy a couple & switch them out. BTW... batteries losing the ability to stay charged is normal for any rechargeable battery, not just the HTC or other smart phones. Another option is buying the double size battery. Just a thought. « Show Less
710837
The original battery gave out after only about 30 minutes of talk and the new one hangs in there for a much longer time. I have had a 70 minute conversation with the new battery.