How long do the batteries last?, and are they only for the chimes?, or does the whole clock need batteries in order to operate?
466666
The batteries work the whole clock. As far as how long the batteries last. I'm not sure I've not had to change them since I first put them in. I've been very happy with my clock.
466667
The batteries work both the clock and chimes. pendulum is just for show. I have had the clock for several months now and batteries are still working, haven't needed to change them.
466668
c batteries, for the multi chime & aa for the clock, been working fine for the past month, beautiful addition to our living room.
466669
Batteries keep pendulum moving,which makes clock work, chimes are just for looks, sound for chimes are recorded, 3 different recordings to choose. So far batteries have lasted for 10 weeks and clock hasn't missed a beat, right on time.
589295
Batteries. We used it constantly for the music and vibration, we only changed the batteries one time in 6 months.
1962069
I can only speak for the chime setting because we do not use the alarm. If the batteries are running low the chime won't work all the time, its sporadic. With fresh batteries I have had no issues. When the batteries are running low you get a warning, the chime only plays the first portion of the song, then it makes a low battery beep. This will go on for days or weeks until you replace them. The longer you wait the less reliable the chime is with the old batteries being used.
1706510
I don,t understand ur question. I have had mine for 2-3 months and it still works. How do u use it?Clock...timer?
909909
According to the manual, the stored frequencies are maintained even with the batteries removed "for a long time". The clock and temperature functions still workwith the batteries removed for several minutes during a simulated battery change....could possibly be much longer. Hope this helps.
1191555
Sounds like the radio has a problem. If the station you have set for alarm isn't accessible, the backup alarm 'chime' should have sounded. The fact that the clock is slow also makes me believe the radio is defective. Your question regarding having the time display quickly is a good one - I don't believe you can. It's another little annoyance in the UI that should be fixed.
1138333
The battery seems to last a long time .I have had mine for over two years and I may have replaced the batteries once but I am not even sure about that. Bottom line is: how long the battery lasts should not even be a consideration when deciding to buy. I love the darn thing. I just wish I could find out how to turn the alarm off.
1899922
HI I think it lasts about 4 - 5 hours. I have two batteries. The sound is a bit off, not as deep as I would like, but all in all, I enjoy the set very much. Feel free to ask anything. John
1017527
It's a quick chime, but it is loud. If you had the alarm setting on, yes, you'd lose your hearing and your mind if you let it run the whole time you were looking. But if you just have it on 'chime' you will have the quick chime notification (which is quite loud) but then it would be silent.
1782943
They last about a year. You can buy upgrades for it ( more run time). Batteries aren't covered. They are expected to be replaced.
2221238
?Silence: yes. ?Remove batteries: no. *The switch is on the top and has 3 positions. Left is music alarm, center is off and right is chime alarm. I keep it switched off during the day to help save battery usage. Battery usage is excellent, by the way.
1701273
Sorry I can't help you with your problem, but I bought the same one and most of the time I can't get it to ring at all! I've tried replacing the battery, several times and it doesn't help. I am very disappointed with this item. Maybe someone out there has a few answers for my problem?? I would not recommend this item to anyone. I was really looking forward to having the "Christmas chime" during the holidays too - what a disappointment! I've since taken it down. Plus the blue light is so dim you can hardly see it, and I live in an area that is pitch black at night which makes it even that much harder to see! Beware, do not purchase this item, try a different one! Sorry I can't help you with your problem, but I bought the same one and most of the time I can't get it to ring at all! I've tried replacing the battery, several times and it doesn't help. I am very disappointed with this item. Maybe someone out there has a few answers for my problem?? I would not recommend this item to anyone. I was really looking forward to having the "Christmas chime" during the holidays too - what a disappointment! I've since taken it down. Plus the blue light is so dim you can hardly see it, and I live in an area that is pitch black at night which makes it... » Read More Sorry I can't help you with your problem, but I bought the same one and most of the time I can't get it to ring at all! I've tried replacing the battery, several times and it doesn't help. I am very disappointed with this item. Maybe someone out there has a few answers for my problem?? I would not recommend this item to anyone. I was really looking forward to having the "Christmas chime" during the holidays too - what a disappointment! I've since taken it down. Plus the blue light is so dim you can hardly see it, and I live in an area that is pitch black at night which makes it even that much harder to see! Beware, do not purchase this item, try a different one! « Show Less
1706514
You almost certainly have a bad battery. I own several of these timers, and the batteries last for many months even with heavy usage of the various features. I believe the clock mode is running in the background all the time and you cannot turn that off.
1660749
Clock on my dad's unit doesn't have any problem. I'd make sure to review the initial instructions given with it. Also, make sure your batteries are turned up or down according to the manual and try a different set of batteries just to make sure it isn't the batteries. If all that doesn't work, and the unit is still under warranty, call the company and ask for a replacement. Good luck!
2233407
You don't...it's like a clock, always on. Runs for a couple years n the batteries unless you continually let the alarm run.
140782
Sounds like it might be defective. It should at least have the readout of the clock on the front, although it can be hard to see in direct light. I would make sure the batteries were new and put in correctly. If that doesn't work, I would send it back.
78141
The ones that come with the alarm only last 3 month , I install lithium ones about eight month ago and everything is ok, they claim they will last about 18 month.