Does it have to be plugged into the television to use ? .. can it be plugged into an electrical outlet ?
295410
It always has to be plugged into the wall but does not have to be plugged into the TV.
295411
No, you can quite happily sing along without a TV, as it just displays the lyrics.
295412
I don't know about the TV question, but it can be plugged into an electrical outlet.
295413
I bought it for Christmas for my 8 yr old granddaughter. She and her friends have enjoyed it for over 18 months. We had to replace the mike as the children were a bit overenthusiastic with their hand motions and kept knocking the original mike on things. But otherwise it works well and they feel they are all singing stars. I think it would be fun for adults too but that wasnt our purpose.
295414
From what I remember, it was only plugged into an electrical outlet ... it seemed to work like a cd player with a microphone.
1335787
Yes. It is amped, so it should also be plugged into an outlet. It is a long cord, but if your tv is far from a window, it can be conspicuous. However, it is powerful enough to get a good signal even away from the window. My tv is in my basement in my office/bedroom with a fuse box, so my previous antenna wouldn't get a signal regardless of placement. This antenna gets 10 by the tv, or across the room by the window, 20-30 based on the time of day. But, yes, there is a cord, but it is very long if needed. I have found that I just take it down when not in use so I don't see the cord all of the time. I don't think there is a wireless alternative, or if there is, its possible efficacy. Yes. It is amped, so it should also be plugged into an outlet. It is a long cord, but if your tv is far from a window, it can be conspicuous. However, it is powerful enough to get a good signal even away from the window. My tv is in my basement in my office/bedroom with a fuse box, so my previous antenna wouldn't get a signal regardless of placement. This antenna gets 10 by the tv, or across the room by the window, 20-30 based on the time of day. But, yes, there is a cord, but it is very long if needed. I have found that I just take it down when not in use so I don't see the cord all of the... » Read More Yes. It is amped, so it should also be plugged into an outlet. It is a long cord, but if your tv is far from a window, it can be conspicuous. However, it is powerful enough to get a good signal even away from the window. My tv is in my basement in my office/bedroom with a fuse box, so my previous antenna wouldn't get a signal regardless of placement. This antenna gets 10 by the tv, or across the room by the window, 20-30 based on the time of day. But, yes, there is a cord, but it is very long if needed. I have found that I just take it down when not in use so I don't see the cord all of the time. I don't think there is a wireless alternative, or if there is, its possible efficacy. « Show Less
328067
No, unfortunately, it cannot be plugged in to an outlet. We had to have our electrician wire it for us.
654882
It does have to be plugged into your TV but not right? next to it, If you don't mind cords going across the room I don't know
304252
Yes, it has to be plugged in. It does not come with a battery adapter. I had an outlet on my porch within reach, but most people probably need to use an extension cord.
1068944
No and the reason is that it is Self-Powered. Which means it receives power from the computer via USB. If it was power by AC then yes and only if your TV supports it via USB or HDMI. Make sure that your connections are matched. Remember apples and oranges do not mix. Hope this helps. Enjoy!
818251
Yes, it needs to be plugged in. I am sure there are some battery operated models, this one, however, is not one of those.
301715
Yes, that's how we use it. However it must not be plugged into the headphone jack in the front of the TV as that mutes the TV speaker in most sets. They come with a mini-stero jack and a phono jack. Use whatever type receptacle your TV has. MOst modern TVs have several options. In some cases they can be plugged into your cable box or amplifier. If needed adapters for other setups can be had at Radio Shack.
2101225
I don't know about the TV, but you charge it via the included USB cable. You can plug the cable into a powered USB port, or into another USB wall adapter. I plug mine into my iPad wall charger.
204962
No, it plugs into a socket. I am very pleased with it except for the fact that it doesn't have avolume control on the remote.
1589739
I plug mine in to a radio jack. if you have a small Recepticle on the TV you could it it is a large one you can buy an adapter.
1739254
No. The unit must be plugged in to an outlet and powered on in order to function.
2276786
It does not need to be plugged into the TV. It works by the microphone on the end seen in the picture. It has a volume control also. The battery life is excellent. I got it for the same thing, to help hear the TV.
1450903
As long as the TV requires 12V of DC electricity input, and no more than 4A of current...and assuming the plug is the correct size, it will work. There should be a sticker on the back of the TV that tells you what voltage and current it needs. The plug size is pretty typical, so chances are good that it will work.
1511847
Yes, you can plug it in to the unit. I had to use an extension cord, the length was a little short.
1335788
Yes. It is amped, so it should also be plugged into an outlet. It is a long cord, but if your tv is far from a window, it can be conspicuous. However, it is powerful enough to get a good signal even away from the window. My tv is in my basement in my office/bedroom with a fuse box, so my previous antenna wouldn't get a signal regardless of placement. This antenna gets 10 by the tv, or across the room by the window, 20-30 based on the time of day. But, yes, there is a cord, but it is very long if needed. I have found that I just take it down when not in use so I don't see the cord all of the time. I don't think there is a wireless alternative, or if there is, its possible efficacy.
1182208
It does not need to be plugged into the wall. It can be plugged into extension cord. That would work.