Description says there is an internal battery that saves setting but several reviews say there isn't - which is it?
1680210
There isn't. Every time I unplug it I have to reset which is difficult and a bit fiddly.
1680211
From SleepBuddy Creator, Laura Swartz: Great question! The internal battery is not the same as a "battery option". It is designed to save the programmed settings for up to 30-min for things like moving the SleepBuddy from room to room, a brief power outage, visit to grandma's house, etc. Initially, our goal was to include a battery option. As a brand new company, even though we wanted to, we honestly couldn't afford to add that feature straight out of the gate. Down the road we're hoping to have a battery option, but for now the cord is working great. The good news is, many families are finding success without using batteries and kids don't know the difference. :) Thank you for your question MissyRae! From SleepBuddy Creator, Laura Swartz: Great question! The internal battery is not the same as a "battery option". It is designed to save the programmed settings for up to 30-min for things like moving the SleepBuddy from room to room, a brief power outage, visit to grandma's house, etc. Initially, our goal was to include a battery option. As a brand new company, even though we wanted to, we honestly couldn't afford to add that feature straight out of the gate. Down the road we're hoping to have a battery option, but for now the cord is working great. The good news is, many... » Read More From SleepBuddy Creator, Laura Swartz: Great question! The internal battery is not the same as a "battery option". It is designed to save the programmed settings for up to 30-min for things like moving the SleepBuddy from room to room, a brief power outage, visit to grandma's house, etc. Initially, our goal was to include a battery option. As a brand new company, even though we wanted to, we honestly couldn't afford to add that feature straight out of the gate. Down the road we're hoping to have a battery option, but for now the cord is working great. The good news is, many families are finding success without using batteries and kids don't know the difference. :) Thank you for your question MissyRae! « Show Less
1680212
We received our system in January 2013 and after our youngest unplugged it, the setting was lost and had to be re-programmed. Definitely no regrets on the purchase and still a great system/concept but battery powered and simpler programming would be our preference.
1680213
We couldn't find one in ours - everytime my son unplugged it, everything was reset! We just bought ours a month ago!
1680214
If there is an internal battery I don't know how you would access it. As far as I know, there is not one. It doesn't talk about it in the programming instructions.
1680215
There is no internal battery that saves the time setting. If the unit is unplugged, the times must be set again.
1680216
If there is, that is a new feature since I bought mine 6 months ago. Ours has to be reset every time we unplug it. It has factory settings but they aren't what I want for my son.
2124532
Yes it has its own internal rechargeable battery. .. and it lasts longer than the specs say it does
962208
None. As with any battery you want to keep it charged and not deplete it under 10%
1343610
Yes there is a battery that recharges itself and never needs to be replaced. I believe it will hold your settings for 30 days. It is a marvelous timer/switch and I highly reccomend it.Earl Tillman
646615
The pictures are misleading... the battery is internal. Credit where credit is due though, it's a very long lasting battery.
1288000
It does have some sort of internal battery. It is sort of wimpy. It ran on its internal power for about an hour. I ran a USB charging cable around the windshield and down to the cigar lighter power adapter so it was mostly out of sight and just leave it plugged in.
2210700
Well, not properly, but is like to have it. You click on where is the battery and then there is no contact, and the battery is save inside the hole. Regards. Jordi
1143780
The internal battery is constantly being recharged while the unit is operating. Has the unit been in storage for a long period? Also I believe there is a reset button on the unit. Just a small hole where you insert a pin or paper clip to push it. I don't have the unit in front of me but this would be typical. Good luck.
1182959
I believe it does have an internal battery. And have to send it back ton have it replaced being it is a sealed unit. Hope this answer helps.
2145732
Correct. The backlight is on as long as the device is getting volts. The internal battery is just an LR44 button cell that keeps the time and temperature functions running.
394514
Maybe it is defective--a dead battery inside (which is not consumer-replaceable.)
518227
Yes it have internal battery after you fully charged it. Once the 12v power are at loss, you can unplug the charger and power it up to continue it as long it is already fully charged. It will be charging while you operating it with charger while you drive.
1075081
I know they have an internal speaker, but I've never heard of one that had an internal battery. If it does, you should be able to remove the battery from your camera, then put the BacPack on, and it should power up.
1873417
The battery is internal, I've never seen it. It comes with the charger, that the stick vac rests in. I'm still thrilled with my vac.
2283258
There is battery back-up for a specified number of hours. I use the prerecorded message that came with the device. So far when the power has gone out, all I have to do is reset the time and date.
394552
No battery that I know of, but it does retain settings in the event of a power outage.
371445
It's not a mistake and it isn't a battery. It is a magnet taped to the inside of the box. It is used in conjunction with the metal located in the box lid to seal the cover/window/display case lid so you can see the device while packaged but it will remain securely closed during purchase, shipping etc..