Can it run with batteries, or does it need power from a wall wart? (not useful as a wall phone if it doesent't use batteries)
510728
I have this phone and without AC power it does work for only dialing and receiving calls on line 1; everything else is disabled.
510729
I don't have this phone, but thinking about purchasing it; I am reading the customer comments to see if it will meet my needs. That said, I do have a suggestion on the power option. I currently us a UPS [ CyberPower Standby Desktop UPS, CyberPower CP350SLG Standby UPS 350VA 255W Compact ] to provide my PC, Printer and Phone with Surge and Back Power protection. That way if I am on a conference call my phone and PC/Printer are immune for what is usually a short power outage.
2116870
No it cannot be used with batteries, the USB plug can be used as a power source only so you don't need the power cord but you canNOT use it with batteries.
2212980
It runs on batteries. It's a nice feature, because it will work even when the power goes off. We got this to replace a phone that included an answering machine (which malfunctioned after about five years), and now we just use the voice mail that our telephone company provides at no charge.
877209
No this is a classic no frills old school phone. No external power source is needed. Perfect for power outages as long as the phone lines are not down somewhere on you're grid.
1807649
It requires batteries only if you want to use ALL features of the phone. Without batteries the phone works fine (you can make and receive calls), the speakerphone works great and the display works for making and receiving calls (you see the number you are dialing, but it is not backlit). Without batteries you can't use Caller ID, and the display is never backlit. It also briefly displays a "check batteries" message each time you use the phone. I don't care about the battery-dependent functions because I just wanted a phone that would make and receive calls during a power outage, and the screen works sufficiently to do that during an outage. I hate using batteries if I don't have to so I haven't ever put them in. I'm sure it can do other things too that would work if I used the batteries, but I've never tried. If you are looking for a basic phone you can keep plugged into a phone jack without the need for AC power OR batteries -- this is it. It will ring for incoming calls, show the number you are dialing for outgoing calls and the sound is great. As a bonus the speakerphone works without batteries, Call Waiting still works fine (if you have it) and so do the MUTE and FLASH buttons on the phone. I haven't tried Audio Assist so I don't know if it's battery dependent. It's a real cost-saver that you DON'T have to put in any batteries to get all the basic phone functions. This makes it a truly great backup phone -- but because the sound and speakerphone are so great I use mine daily in my home office. (However I still use it without batteries because I already have an answering machine and call log on the main house phone). One more thing...if you're just keeping it in a closet until the power fails...you won't have to find batteries for the phone. Save those for your flashlight ;) Show
1302422
It comes with a wall-wart. I found the one supplied to get very hot so I use a different one. I, like one of the previous comments, have mine mounted outside and hard wired into my home. If you do not have too many trees I think solar would be an excellent option. I don't think I would recommend batteries unless you have a way to recharge them (solar, wind).
1551374
Nothing on this treadmill runs on batteries. It receives all its power from the wall. I love this thing.
1366542
The radio is powered by a 6 volt transformer, aka "wall wart" (or its batteries). There is an American, Asian, and European version of these transformers. It needs to be negative polarity with a minimum rating of 500mA.
769530
It can use batteries or be plugged in, it comes with a power converter to plug it into a wall.
1838807
It doesn't need batteries unless you choose not to plug it into the wall.It may need to be placed where there is not an outlet nearby...so you have the option of batteries. It worked well for our 91 year old relative in an assisted living room. She could finally hear the phone ring.
1423168
Yes, it is not battery powered. It must be plugged into a wall outlet in order to work.
2150295
No batteries used. The phone is powered through an external power supply. When the power goes out the phone still works like an old-fashioned phone using the phone company wiring but none of its additional functions work, such as lighting, directory, etc, Those require its external power supply.
1669533
You can power it through the wall socket, but it only comes with a USB cord. I use my phone charger to plug it into the wall (my phone charger has a port for the cord).
629105
No it doesn't NEED the batteries unless your using the caller id. I have mine mounted to the wall so I put batteries in it so that if I wanted to I could use the caller id without taking it down. Overall very happy with the phone.
1356880
I have not tried to use the phone without batteries. However, looking at the manual, it does seem to imply that the batteries need to be in place to use a headset. The phone itself will work without batteries, but some of the features won't. You can see the entire manual here: http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/KXTS105B.PDFThe phone does not come with an AC adapter, so power outtages will not affect it one way or the other.
201415
Mine run on batteries only. It did not come with a "plug in" nor does it have a place for a plug.
307591
Not sure why you thought batteries were needed. It doesn't need batteries. It' a single line direct wire connect to the phone jack. As a matter of fact it's the only phone we have that will work during a power outage as our other phones are battery operated but the main base station does require power and the base itself does not have a battery.