Constantly running out of batteries!!
932594
Great cash register but the batteries are constantly running out. Not sure what is going on with that....
4030525
Buyer beware!  I have used this item for ~2 months and the batteries kept dieing in the unit. When I inquired to return the item, I was told it wwas past the 30days and had to deal with the manufacturer directly.  Not much help from customer service.
2824272
Bought one of these to interface with my wink hub, batteries lasted 5 weeks and then it went into chirp mode which drove my dogs nuts. Called Kiddie support and answered way to many questions in my opinion and gave them the best use by date on the alkaline Energizer batteries which was 12-2025.  When I asked if they thought the unit may be defective they didn't know, the only solution they had was to send me a new set of batteries.
It's also interesting that most images of the unit show Duracell Batteries with the unit,  but the unit I bought came with Energizer batteries in the package.

I understand that batteries in these devices should be replaced every six months - 5 weeks is just plain stupid.

Another problem that I see is in the activity on the smart phone it's says all is well - week after week all is well until the batteries die and all ( you know what ) breaks loose.  You would think you would get a per-alert that the batteries are low before the audible alarm goes off.

An interesting note is that if you have a set back thermostat the voltage output of the batteries drops as it gets colder, the voltage will drop sufficiently to put the unit into low battery mode and is guaranteed to wake you in the middle of the night! In my case it was 1:42 am.

In my opinion this is not  a device that's worth the money they are selling it for.
3398606
On 06/02/17 I bought this radio Sangean DT-200 X fm-stereo / AM Audio Digital Tuning Personal receiver. It worked correctly the first few days, but for 2 weeks the batteries run out in 12 hours. I used the indicated batteries (2 AA size of 1.5 volts each). The first used were common Duracell, and now Duracell rechargeable. The truth is that I put the batteries, check that the charge indicator on the display indicates Full Charge, turn on the radio and work properly. I immediately turned it off, and after about 12 hours. WITHOUT TURNING ON RADIO, the battery charge indicator shows that theres no longer have power. It is as if the radio continued to consume battery despite being turned off. I have done several tests of batteries with different brands and the same thing always happens. In addition, I follow through with each step in the Instruction Manual. I request to inform me if this problem is due to some step that I have omitted, or that the radio is failed. Thank you
4086142
Kids received this as a gift for Christmas and a great time putting it together. We have yet to really play with it or find out its capabilities because the batteries haven't lasted for more than 15minutes. My kids are frustrated and annoyed. We've gone through a Costco size box of batteries. I've read reviews to try to upgrade software or contact company for new brain. This has become a very time comsuming joy sucking spendy Christmas gift!!! I gave it a 2 for the fun we had putting it together. I hope problem can be solved and then all of us with battery issues can update our reviews!
943605
I've had these lights since 5/8/17 and already had to replace the batteries 2x. I would only put them on at night for an hour or two and not every night. Very weird! I've given up and will probably order a new product
4451374
Constantly, constantly runs out of batteries - a great mouse otherwise, and a pleasure to look at.
292055
never know when I will need a battery back-up...... like this last week-end....lol.....fish on.....
3864326
We bought this to take on vacations, to the park, or play outside in the backyard.  It lasts for about 6 hours on batteries and uses 8 C batteries!  Too expensive to use the way we wanted to.
4136545
Battery runs out quickly!  Bought another battery and now we are in business can perform both tasks without waiting for the battery to charge now!
1193329
We got this to use with Smartthings as a panic button for an elderly grandparent. Works fine when the battery is new, but for some reason it eats batteries like crazy. Usually within a week or two the battery would be dead. And this was without ANY button pushes whatsoever in between.. Cant imagine how quick the battery would go dead if someone was actually pushing the button. In the end there was no way we could count on this thing to be available in case it was really needed. According to the Smartthings website, this thing has "fantastic battery life". Well, that is a bunch of baloney. We have several z-wave devices that go for two years or more before requiring a battery change. This one is absolutely ridiculous.
2210510
it never told me from the description that 3 big batteries were needed!!! i want to get away from batteries!!!
1316534
Product ran out of batteries after 3 months (fyi I used brand new batteries).  Not sure what is wrong with the sensor, but it turns on and off when there is no movement  and continues on this cycle for another few minutes after beginning.  Very, very frustrating.
1737828
This 7.2V cordless drill crapped out in less than 2 years. Notice anything in the packaging about batteries? I had to remove 8 screws to disassemble the whole drill. There are what looks like 6 little round NI-CD 4/5sc1000 batteries. I've spent 20 minutes and I'm not finding replacements -not even on the Black & Decker site. This is my 2nd "cordless" product. I do not like them. The 1st one they discontinued the battery! With an electric drill I grab an extension cord and go to work. Now I have a small project & I'm screwing around trying to find replacement rechargeable batteries. And if I do find them, you can bet they'll be at least 1/2 the price of what the darn drill cost to begin with. Convenient? Not unless you use it everyday & keep it charged. I have to wait & charge the thing every time I use it. Cordless is not for me anymore! Regards, Tim
760268
Love these little lites but boy do they go through the batteries!  Better stock up if you want to use them for the entire season..
4696783
I don't buy batteries anymore.. Well... I don't need to for my controller at least. For some reason my wife makes me buy more every month. I wonder why.
1557702
I work from home and use a phone all the time for my work. I saw the review about need for batteries for speaker phone(Which I use exclusively) I bought this anyway due to the price with such good reviews. I put normal batteries in and within 5 days my speaker phone needed more! I had to finish the day using the handset. So then I purchased very expensive long lasting batteries and so far haven't needed to replace them but now have extra batteries by my desk. I have a feeling the cost and frustration for batteries will override what otherwise is a good basic phone.