does it plug in to an outlet, or is it battery operated? I am new to this...my daughter just got anano and I'm wanting to get speakers for Christmas. It seems like lots of small speakers rn only on battery. Anyone who has one of these...please help! does it plug in to an outlet, or is it battery operated? I am new to this...my daughter just got anano and I'm wanting to get speakers for Christmas. It seems like lots of small speakers rn... » Read More does it plug in to an outlet, or is it battery operated? I am new to this...my daughter just got anano and I'm wanting to get speakers for Christmas. It seems like lots of small speakers rn only on battery. Anyone who has one of these...please help! « Show Less
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I too wanted to know this and called CTA digital in Brooklyn, NY. They told me it comes with a wall adapter for plugging in. The customer service rep also said it can take batteries, but didn't know what type! I'm going to order it because I will mostly use it plugged in. Hope this helps.
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I just received it in the mail, and it does not run on batteries, just an outlet.I really wanted one that ran on both, but just returned a different set of iPod speakers in the same price range, because the sound quality wasn't good. So, I'm sticking with these. The quality is good for under $30, and it charges the iPod. HTH. :)
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I was also under the impression there was a battery. NO, it will not work without being plugged in. The description of the product is poorly written. I means that you can plug in and charge the internal battery of the device (MP3 player, cell phone Ipod, etc.) you are using
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Dear Lenora----it seems to work just fine for me---. I purchased two of these items and both work just fine. There is an amplifier that must be switched on (uses 1 AAA battery) in order for the volume to really work best---if the amplifier isn't on or the battery is dead there (essentially) is no volume. As long as the battery is good and you have the amplifier turned on (that is by the way how the volume is adjusted) all is well and for just a little speaker it can be quite loud --- but that is a function of how close it is to your ear. For me and my purpose I have no complaints and it's my opinion that you'll be just fine. Dear Lenora----it seems to work just fine for me---. I purchased two of these items and both work just fine. There is an amplifier that must be switched on (uses 1 AAA battery) in order for the volume to really work best---if the amplifier isn't on or the battery is dead there (essentially) is no volume. As long as the battery is good and you have the amplifier turned on (that is by the way how the volume is adjusted) all is well and for just a little speaker it can be quite loud --- but that is a function of how close it is to your ear. For me and my purpose I have no complaints and it's... » Read More Dear Lenora----it seems to work just fine for me---. I purchased two of these items and both work just fine. There is an amplifier that must be switched on (uses 1 AAA battery) in order for the volume to really work best---if the amplifier isn't on or the battery is dead there (essentially) is no volume. As long as the battery is good and you have the amplifier turned on (that is by the way how the volume is adjusted) all is well and for just a little speaker it can be quite loud --- but that is a function of how close it is to your ear. For me and my purpose I have no complaints and it's my opinion that you'll be just fine. « Show Less
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yes this is a very good product and highly recommend it....is best to leave plugged in but runs fine on batteries....not sure how long it last but a guess is at least 2 or 3 hours... a great product really.....my transmitter is plugged in at my computer but the speakers work fine on batteries......i use mine for Pandora on my computer and works great...
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you have to plug it into a usb or get an adapter plug to plug in outlet. They are built in batteries.
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I was able to play music on a USB flash drive when running from the battery. If I plugged it in, the music would not play. However, I can play music on a MicroSD card when the speaker is plugged in or running on the battery. We use it to play calming music for our dogs when we are out of town, so being able to have the speaker play while plugged in was important.I hope that answers your question.
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I sent mine back after the first day because the water stopped dancing in one of the speakers but as a recall the Bluetooth connection is made by pressing the mode button temporarily which puts the speaker in discoverable mode and it connected to my computer with no problem. The battery is charged by connecting the usb to either a computer or wall outlet. The speaker does not come with a wall charger but I used a wall charger from another device that uses a usb cable with a wall charger to charge (I think it was either a cell phone or touch pad, it might have been the one for my ipad but not sure as I have a couple of them. The speakers are cool and I have a set that I think is another brand without the Bluetooth and battery that is in my classroom and the kids love it. That one works great and have had no problems with it.
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Each speaker takes a 5 Volt, power source for charging the battery, but they came with one power adapter. The one I have with them is an Omron Model: 60120HW5SW 6 Volt, 500 mA supply. The plug is around 4 millimeters in diameter. All that is really important is 5 Volts, 500 mA. I am using the 6V supply but at this time, I am not sure if it is what came with the unit. Better to buy a different speaker.
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the speakers are powered by plugging the USB cable into your computer. I turn my computer off at night, so they turn off as well. If you leave your computer on 24/7, You would have to unplug them when not in use.
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The plugged in speakers override the laptop speakers. As soon as you unplug them the laptop speakers will be in play. I had to adjust volume on the speakers via the laptop though. If there were a volume control on the speakers it would be so much easier.
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You will need fresh batteries ... I was real happy with mine for awhile, then it quit working, either a short somewhere, or blown speaker.. I never had it up loud enough to blow a speaker but that is what it sounds like ..
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This speaker is a powered speaker, meaning that it has a built-in amp. It does require power either from the wall, or car converter, or battery pack (car battery size)
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It requires 4 AA batteries. I keep mine plugged in and haven't used this feature. I recommend this speaker. For its size, it sounds terrific! Perfect for my nightstand.
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most likely, the speaker needs to be plugged in and charged. I have three speakers and that is the most likely answer.
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It's not battery operated. It has a standard American grounded power cable. Just as a word of advice, battery operated amps sound like dookie.
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I just plug mine into an AC outlet with the cord that was packaged with the speaker and the AC plug from my iPad. It works great!
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If the question is does the speaker still work while unplugged it does if it's charged. It is not an electric generator however.