Downside to recharging cradle - one more cord in my family room I don't like the idea of having to plug in a charging cradle and keep the remote in it, but I could place the cradle in a nearby location if it only requires charging ocassionally. Can anyone tell me how long the remote can be used before recharging is required? I currently own a Harmony 550 remote, and have only replaced the batteries once in 18 months. I just hate the small buttons on that remote, so it may be worth upgrading. Downside to recharging cradle - one more cord in my family room I don't like the idea of having to plug in a charging cradle and keep the remote in it, but I could place the cradle in a nearby... » Read More Downside to recharging cradle - one more cord in my family room I don't like the idea of having to plug in a charging cradle and keep the remote in it, but I could place the cradle in a nearby location if it only requires charging ocassionally. Can anyone tell me how long the remote can be used before recharging is required? I currently own a Harmony 550 remote, and have only replaced the batteries once in 18 months. I just hate the small buttons on that remote, so it may be worth upgrading. « Show Less
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This remote is sigificantly more advanced than the one you have. It takes a lot of juice to power that touch screen. It is according to how many hours per day that you watch television. Do you constantly flip back and forth between different channels, or do you watch one channel for a couple of hours before you switch? As long as you only use the remote occassionally to change channels or turn the volume up and down, etc. You should be able to use the remote for the entire day and recharge it at night while you sleep. That way when you wake up the next day, the remote is fully charged and ready to go. I hope this helps you make your decision. This remote is sigificantly more advanced than the one you have. It takes a lot of juice to power that touch screen. It is according to how many hours per day that you watch television. Do you constantly flip back and forth between different channels, or do you watch one channel for a couple of hours before you switch? As long as you only use the remote occassionally to change channels or turn the volume up and down, etc. You should be able to use the remote for the entire day and recharge it at night while you sleep. That way when you wake up the next day, the remote is fully charged and... » Read More This remote is sigificantly more advanced than the one you have. It takes a lot of juice to power that touch screen. It is according to how many hours per day that you watch television. Do you constantly flip back and forth between different channels, or do you watch one channel for a couple of hours before you switch? As long as you only use the remote occassionally to change channels or turn the volume up and down, etc. You should be able to use the remote for the entire day and recharge it at night while you sleep. That way when you wake up the next day, the remote is fully charged and ready to go. I hope this helps you make your decision. « Show Less
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Yes - I generally can use mine for 2-3 days between charges. The main thing is to look at the battery charge meter on the screen - and if its low when I turn things off and get ready to head to bed, then I put it in the cradle. But its a few days, and not weeks or months between charges - as has been said its a whole different kind of beast than the 550.
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I have had two for several years - I have not found battery use to be an issue = not sure of the length because it is not an issue. On the primary remote we are using it frequently. The screen is on mainly as black and white helping turn on items that should have already turned on - lower power usage but it should not be needed - the remote drives my wife crazy as it is inconsistent in how it works.
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You may have to remove the silicone cover before you place the remote on the charger. It charges great!!
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I use the heck out of mine, run it at least 3-4 times a day, 2 full robot charges and discharges. (why not... keeps my floors perfect) and Im only getting a week or two out of the north star batteries. Im looking into rechargeable c's for
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Why do you need a new charger? Every time you charge the unit you have to reprogram the remote to the unit. You do this by pressing any button on the remote. Also the remote will go into a sleep mode after 20 minutes of non use. Again...hit any button on the remote to wake it up.
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They say recharging is necessary every three months. It can be charged with the panels, auto sig lighter or ac to dc wall charger provided. It shuts down if charge is too low as not to damage power tools etc. I've only had it a few months so far and I'm very satisfied with it so far. One of the cool things about it is that a very complete list of instructions etc. is printed right the flipside of one of the solar panels....no need to try to find buried or lost paperwork.
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It recharges every night in the cradle and mine has been doing this since last October, so I expect it to last several years of recharges. I'm still very happy with this purchase and use it every time I watch TV. We watch a lot of PBS/BBC programs and it enables me to understand everyone with British accents. That helps tremendously!
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Have any of you used all these 3 outlets in one room? I wish there were 3 outlets and 3 remotes. If I have to walk around carrying the remote wherever the outlet is installed, what is the purpose of the remote?I bought a similar product at Menards for $9.99 to use in the bedroom to switch off the lamp.
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I think the remote is a sealed unit. Not sure. My remote is currently not working. I think the problem is with the plugin unit. It doesn't get warm to the touch like other plugin units I have had. Again not sure about my problem. I just realized you said charging , not changing. You should have a unit that plugs into a wall socket and then the remote plugs into the wall plugin unit. The red light on the remote comes on when the remote needs charging and goes out when the remote is fully charged. Hope that long answer helps. -Gene-
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I followed the instructions for recharging the battery before using. I have used the Swivel Cordless for about 25 hours and have not had to recharge as yet. I am very happy with the product as I am in my 70's and do not always feel like getting the vacuum out. This is very convenient to use for quick cleanups. Especially if you have a pet who sheds. Its great.
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Harmony One comes with a charger base/cradle which plugs into the wall. A rechargeable Lithium battery is included and is plugged into the back of the remote control. Every time it is put back into the cradle it recharges.
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Next Generation Remote Control Extender I use the above device to recharge my battery. Open door on bottom of unit and it recharges these batteries. Why do you buy this battery without the extender?????? It is what it is made for. Unsure why you are buying radio frequency battery for remote control of TV, VCR or anything from another room. I use mine to change Directv channels from bedroom without having a receiver or DVR unit in the bedroom.
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Manufaf said this- IMPORTANT: Do not charge for more than 8 hours at a time. Overcharging can damage the unit andvoid the warranty. Under normal use the unit will need to be recharged for 8 hours every 60 days.
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Great Questions. I have had mine for almost a year. I use it several times a week and it is great. It charges in little sunlight. I experienced discharge of battery and replaced the battery after a year ( keeping in mind I used it on a daily basis but I let it sit for about 4 months). My suggestion is to remove the battery for long term storage or when you need to use it or only putting battery in once every month to recharge if needed. I have found it very useful when camping, in the office, and in power outages for getting emergency alerts when the power goes out. From my understanding you should be able to find a replacement battery (only one needed) on amazon for around $10 (Ambient Weather WR-BATT 3.7V / 800 mAh Rechargeable Battery (LIR123A)) . One of the reasons I chose this unit is because the rechargeable battery could be changed. Allot of these rechargeable type units the battery can not be changed. But overall the reception is good, all the charging options are included with the unit, the unit recharges small electronics, and it is compact and lightweight. The volume is not overly loud, some may want a louder unit but i think it is loud enough. I would recommend this unit if you are looking at alternatives like this one for a reasonable price.
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The owners manual specifically states not to. I did think it was odd to have a charging stand and be instructed NOT to leave it on there charging? But I decided to follow the directions and use it multiple times before it needs a charge. Works great so far (4 months) I am not sure about the other models but for the 18v it states not to leave it charging. Referring to the instructions is always your best bet.
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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.
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Yes, definitely. The initial cost might be excessive but this device tests, discharges, charges, and refreshes the batteries. It allows maximum usage of rechargeable batteries and you will know when it's time to get new ones. I use rechargeable batteries in tv remotes, cordless mice and keyboards, clocks, and basically anything else that takes AA or AAA batteries. They even work well with flashlights (just buy the batteries that hold a charge for at least a year)!! Other chargers don't charge individually (the charger will shut off when one of the batteries is full while the other battery might be half full or even charge up to 80% thus giving less charge usage). It's really worth the money. Yes, definitely. The initial cost might be excessive but this device tests, discharges, charges, and refreshes the batteries. It allows maximum usage of rechargeable batteries and you will know when it's time to get new ones. I use rechargeable batteries in tv remotes, cordless mice and keyboards, clocks, and basically anything else that takes AA or AAA batteries. They even work well with flashlights (just buy the batteries that hold a charge for at least a year)!! Other chargers don't charge individually (the charger will shut off when one of the batteries is full while the other battery... » Read More Yes, definitely. The initial cost might be excessive but this device tests, discharges, charges, and refreshes the batteries. It allows maximum usage of rechargeable batteries and you will know when it's time to get new ones. I use rechargeable batteries in tv remotes, cordless mice and keyboards, clocks, and basically anything else that takes AA or AAA batteries. They even work well with flashlights (just buy the batteries that hold a charge for at least a year)!! Other chargers don't charge individually (the charger will shut off when one of the batteries is full while the other battery might be half full or even charge up to 80% thus giving less charge usage). It's really worth the money. « Show Less