Does the Waka Waka Power charge under artificial light as well?
593137
Yes if strong enough and much slower. There is an indicator light that blinks indicating that it is charging, when charging.
593138
I tried charging it under fluorescent and LED bulbs and it does charge, if held close to the source, however I do not know how long it takes to a full charge. Sunlight is much quicker, I am sure.
593139
I had never checked if the WakaWaka unit charges under artificial light- so, I do not know. I expect that it would to some degree charge under artificial light. ( comment) Yet, the Sun is full spectrum and "Artificial" is likely only a specific set of wavelengths that are available. Thus, any conversion of artificial light MAY be less than from the sun. Certainly, Plants ( I have read) take advantage of the "Ying and Yang" of entangled photons that few man-made solar collectors do. In only a few years to come, I expect that many solar collectors efficiencies will double in any light- as the exponential increasing technology embraces the unique qualities of light. Just wait and see. I had never checked if the WakaWaka unit charges under artificial light- so, I do not know. I expect that it would to some degree charge under artificial light. ( comment) Yet, the Sun is full spectrum and "Artificial" is likely only a specific set of wavelengths that are available. Thus, any conversion of artificial light MAY be less than from the sun. Certainly, Plants ( I have read) take advantage of the "Ying and Yang" of entangled photons that few man-made solar collectors do. In only a few years to come, I expect that many solar collectors efficiencies will double... » Read More I had never checked if the WakaWaka unit charges under artificial light- so, I do not know. I expect that it would to some degree charge under artificial light. ( comment) Yet, the Sun is full spectrum and "Artificial" is likely only a specific set of wavelengths that are available. Thus, any conversion of artificial light MAY be less than from the sun. Certainly, Plants ( I have read) take advantage of the "Ying and Yang" of entangled photons that few man-made solar collectors do. In only a few years to come, I expect that many solar collectors efficiencies will double in any light- as the exponential increasing technology embraces the unique qualities of light. Just wait and see. « Show Less
593140
I am unsure if it will work under artificial light. I haven't tried it. Although it can be charged by plugging it into an electrical outlet using one of the USB ports.
593141
Yes, it is photovoltaic, which means charged by light, not just sun. I have actually witnessed a solar panel show as charging during a lightning storm.
1154824
Nope. But I have another one that does and the flash light keeps turning on by itself and it doesn't charge as fast as this one.
1822839
It does not unless you have the setting this way. However, when is had to remain lit continuous the charging rate was so slow it would not charge 100% at night. I do not recommend this item. It only works as a junior varsity speaker. I found a very good blue tooth speaker at Office Depot that is rechargeable and I use this, charge and have a speaker, and when I leave for the office I switch the charge to the speaker and both are 100%when I return home.
2254322
I don't know. I just installed it and put it on charge until the fully charged light came on.
243008
The light is supposed to be lit when charging. It might have a faulty or loose bulb. If it charges, I wouldn't worry about the light.
669001
Not unless you turn it on. It will operate normally while charging. There is a small red charging indicator inside the lantern light stack when charging so you will see that when the light is turned off.Hope this helps. JWC
1239119
Yes. Then plug in the USB cable. There is a port with a cover over it. When the switch stops blinking, the light is charged.
1046069
maybe I'm readin Brian T answer wrong,but Yes it will function while being charged,. I can turn the light on ,off,and switch through modes. NO ,With out a battery
1984338
Not that I am aware off. Doesn't mean it is fabulous...better the WAKA WAKA charger, connection choices.
1817092
No it doesn't. You need not to worry about that :) It charges much better with natural light even if it's cloudy by the way.
1158493
Yes it does that while it is charging, after all charge, the light will stay on!
737718
When it's charging, you can see the lights around the power switch blinking. When it is fully charged, all the lights are lit solidly and stop blinking. Mine works great!
1532431
Yes if used to charge a battery and then power is drawn from the battery for the lights.
864813
No. This only charges while it is exposed to direct sunlight. It also does not hold a charge if nothing is plugged into the USB port.
1823306
No the red light stays on even when charged. see http://images.harborfreight.com/manuals/46000-46999/46442.pdf
1745227
Yes, there's a visible light at the base of the right side. The light goes off when fully charged.
590598
Yes. Charges in the sunlight for a couple days under direct sunlight. You will see a red sensor light @night when motion is detected.