Does this have to be plugged into work or can it be wireless and the time/temperature still function?
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I bought two of these, one for a gift, the other for m yself. Neither one worked properly, and I returned both.
2065358
No, it can operate wirelessly, just plugged into a power outlet or battery-powered
1569733
No, you have to plug it in. The power cord is not very long, so you may need an extension cord. There is a small button cell (CR2032) but that is only to store the settings when unplugged.I have it on the desk in my office and I love it. I set the timer to switch it on/of, but you can also use the built-in light sensor. The display is crisp and the colors are accurate. It can also show the time and calendar on the bottom.
986733
That's what I received, wireless...but its not 100% wireless, it still requires power.
525848
Yes it is wireless, but i would stay away from it, I bought one a few months back and it never worked properly.
372974
The sensors are wireless and battery operated, but the "receiving unit" with audible and visual alarm indicators is wireless but not battery operated, it needs an outlet to be plugged in.
1532892
It is not wireless. It is not powerd.it just connects like a speaker to the system.
442889
Wireless as in Wireless Bluetooth. Required to be plugged in for operation, no battery power.
1739254
No. The unit must be plugged in to an outlet and powered on in order to function.
503416
You *can* keep it plugged in, but it's not good for the battery. It's better to charge it, then let it run on battery. It warns you about 9 days before the battery goes (when you go to take your temp in the morning, you get a "BA09"... the next day "BA08" etc. But it still functions on those days. I think I charge mine overnight about once a month? So, you COULD leave it plugged in, and it would still function, but my understanding is that you'll reduce the longevity of the machine. (When you need to rely on the battery, the battery life might be compromised.)
389818
Agree with Bruno. I only need to plug it in for power...wifi connection is wireless
1879035
It's totally wireless with the exception of having to plug it in to a power source. You may have to connect it to the router with a network cable just for the initial configuration. It's been a long time since I configured mine.
538790
It is not wireless. It does not require batteries or need to be recharged. I thought the wire would bother me but I forget about it when I start playing, though I know some people prefer wireless.
108815
I don't think so. It has a battery backup to keep the clock going. But I don't think it will work without being plugged in.
1323538
the device is USB Powered. Just plug into available USB port on you computer and go to work
1966028
It needs to be plugged into the wall socket at all times. No battery operated function.
867757
To add to what the other commenters have said here, the wireless module plugs into a wall outlet, but it can be pretty well hidden. You won't need to interact with it, as the main unit will activate the wireless module when it is turned on. If you're paranoid about parasitic energy consumption, you may not like that, but if it's well designed then both the wireless module and the main unit go into a low energy-consumption mode when not being used.