If this device is totally out of batteries, will it charge WHILE still transmitting/receiving. Will it work in "continuous power" mode?
1857153
no. when it's charging, it doesn't transmitting or receiving. No. it doesn't work on continuous power. I didn't realized before I bought it. You are smart to ask before purchasing...
1857154
Yes, these work while charging, but the indicator light will not show send/receive indications, only the charging state. Would be nice if they had separate LEDs for the two functions.
1857155
Yes. as long as it's plugged in and charging it works. That's how I keep it all the time.
999227
Probably but only over a long period of time and it will only maintain a charge, not charge the batteries up from dead or low.
1939389
The transmitter is powered from the AC line, so it does not work on a dead circuit. The receiver is battery powered.
39738
As far as I know, it only works while plugged in. At least that's how mine works.
386319
It seems that after a certain time without activity the receiver shuts off. Like if I ride to work when I get ready to go home I have to press the button and cycle through the settings to get to brake mode again. So no it won't run down the battery.
249806
If you plug it into a computer that is on, not in sleep mode, it should start charging right away. No tricks.
368790
If you turn the power off completely, it will be fine for whenever you play next, which is what I do. However, if you leave it in "clock" mode or use it for walking, it will continue to use battery.
2114155
Mine worked fine. I read on one forum that high capacity rechargable batteries could damage the transmitter, but the manual didn't say anything about it.
1337709
Yes it will work. You just need to unplug the USB end from the wall plug and use the USB portion only. I haven't tried a full charge but it definitely gets you through in a pinch. It is a very handy device to carry with you at all times, I even use it to charge my cameras. That has been a real lifesaver for those special moments you don't want to miss because of a dead battery. Give it a try I think you will agree it comes in handy just when you need it most. TC
1095217
The device will go into sleep mode but I am not sure if it is a good idea to leave it charging.
423249
Hello - I no longer use the device do to double billing - however when I used it - it would work betwen 18 -36 hours without charging it - I connnected it directly to the battery to keep it working without having to remove it and recharge it.
662032
yes, the transmitter has an internal rechargeable battery, it does not need to be plugged in, in order to work
1332051
YES I first contacted LAYEN to confirm it worked while charging. After purchasing tested it with a myriad of power banks/external battery packs as well as plugged right into the wall and they all worked. Dang good thing because without another power source, the battery life in this thing is only 2 hours of continuous use. Truphone SIM card is best in my opinion. I'm in the USA.
943242
Yes, I had exact the same behavior last weekend. I didn't used the device for 2 month and when I want to connect it, it didn't worked because of the empty battery. It's good that I tested it before, so I had enough time to charge it before the presentation, 1h was enough for the 30 min presentation.
1836612
Yes. Unfortunately, the unit I received doesn't retain its charge for much time.
1115945
I see the first answer of this question mentioned that it should be disconnected as soon as it has full charge or almost full charge. I understood the different way. It can be charging for 24/7 continuously without unplug until you are going to use it. So which method is Righr?
2039302
Turns off with the computer. That said, if it is connected to a Mac it will will still work when it is in sleep state as Macs do charge external devices while in that state.