Can you power this with an AC plug? I have read that it will not play while charging. Is this true?
1100601
In my experience with 2 different types of JAM speakers, neither of them played while plugged in and charging.
1100602
You can charge it with an AC plug, but this cable needs an USB entry to connect to JAM. I never tried playing it while charging. The battery lasts reaaly long and everytime I need it I plug it at night. By morning is already working and fully charged.
1100603
The only source of power is the micro usb cable (you can plug the usb adapter in to the wall and charge it, if that's what you mean). And they will not play while charging.
1100604
No, to power it, it came with a USB cord that can connect into a USB port on a computer or USB wall adapter.
1476292
No! Others stated that you couldn't charge and play due to the cable hitting while in the stereo. I solved this by cutting away part of my pretty BMW's cassette player. It won't play while charging.Now I have a cutup BMW and an adapter that must be turned on and paired periodically. I'm not a fan! I wish this had been mentioned previously. It's a poor design and I'm returning it now.
257917
Yes you can use it while charging, but it can only be charged via USB cord.
1645159
I saw some of the responses and they say it does not work while charging... In my review video I demonstrate that it does... Just to make sure I just tried it right now and it does... :(.I charged it with an external battery pack while using bluetooth from my laptop to my speakers. End: It works! :)
709726
Unfortunately, I cannot get the USB connection to play at all. It will charge my cell phone but not play. Yes, the cd will play on battery power.
804400
Warning! Never try to charge it while playing music! It fryed mine doing that!
391285
you can take the battery out and operate on the AC, it does come with the adapter. also it runs on the battery and the adapter charges the battery , and it will play while the battery is being charged..
358812
Yes to all questions... it comes with a charger and i have taken it to our 40 acre hide away or used in my home office. I can play it 2 or 3 times (for 3 hours or more each interval) at medium volume. Before i recharged it.
379681
Never had the occasion to do both but just tried it and yes - will play and charge at the same time. The cords that it comes with aren't very long so your power supply would have to be close unless you use another cord.
1145835
It does not, sorry! But you plug it right into your Xbox and can play while charging
91285
this mp3 player is great.....but it will not play while being charged as far as I can tell....I have a neat little speaker and I can charge the speaker while I listen but I make sure I'm charged up before using it in the car......sorry
824310
You can connect it to any USB port and will charge while playing. You can also play through external amplified speakers. I hope it helps.
1682061
It does not charge the iPod/iPhone while playing. It holds a charge for up to five hours and can be played anywhere.
2006045
Yes you can use it while charging, i think it may be a tad bit uncomfortable with that cord hanging off of it while your using it, especially with the way it plugs in.
2210950
Yes it plays while charging. I usually always have mine plugged in when using it.
294421
sorry for the late response....I just tried mine and the music is kinda skipping whilst the colour changes. So, Im guessing that it does not play while it is charging.
471953
Hi, Pat, The speaker does work while it is plugged in and being charged. I haven't tried to charge my cell phone from the USB port on the speaker yet, so can't answer that question. Overall, a great little speaker, especially considering it's priced under $50.00.