Will the USB charge a phone and play music at the same time?
1852071
It can slow-charge a phone but will not play music from a phone via the USB port. It can play music from a smartphone thru the headphone jack of the phone. The USB port can play music from a USB drive.
963951
Yes, it can charge the phone at the same time. Use the turn on the "location" button, and the "car mode" button and use it hands free!
933929
Yes. But you need to remember that this is for usb. You can connect a usb music or a cable for charger your cellphone or listening to the music
1612068
I haven't tried to play music through usb yet, but it does come with a headphone style jack for music input, and I can confirm that the usb port will charge devices. I should get some .wma and .mp3 files and try then on my phones external storage setting...
840783
yes it does play music and charge, you can also use video apps while charging too
842245
No it will not charge phone and battery at same time. The cradle is just that, a cradle for placing phone in.
1135365
It connects through the headphone jack. I would assume you could have it charging at the same time. I have not ever tried to. I bought these for my kids.
96579
Yes it is. As long as you have an AUX jack it will play and charge at the same time
454714
The USB port is only for charging. You need bluetooth or 3.5mm audio port in order to play your music.
529472
Yes. That's what I do. My aux input is next to my USB so I plug the jack and charge at the same time.
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.
1090015
Yes, you should be able to transfer files and charge your phone at the same time.
2039073
No. ...and the USB wouldn't play music off my phone. Do not recommend. I returned it
696719
It will charge your device but it won't play music. You need to have an AUX jack to play music
2111209
Yes it can charge 2 phones at the same time. With some cases you'll need an adapter.
1655519
Yes, but you can't listen to music and charge your phone/mp3 at the same time.
864129
Yes it will charge your phone via USB. However on the iPhone it also auto starts your iPod music.