If mounted out of reach, will it turn on automatically when power is supplied? I don't want to have to turn it on every time I start my motorcycle.
605606
I have it plugged into an "always on" power port and no problems turning it on. Touch my galaxy S4 to it, they connect, I play and it works nicely with my 1kW car audio system. Sound profile is nice, and output is much hotter than the phones built in port.
605607
Will NOT turn on automatically. The logictech BT WILL turn on automatically.
195968
I would highly recommend The Boss MC400. As for your question, I hooked mine up to the License plate light. It comes on only when the power is on and goes off when I turn the ignition off. I guess you could put your own switch on the bike, I would just add wire and a switch. On my bike that would be a really easy job to do, but I am always using the stereo so the way it's hooked up works just fine.
178503
The instructions say that that is what the "Auto" on position is for but a little further down the page they also recommend turning the unit off when it is left unattended. I personally always put the unit in the off position, to avoid possible issue incase a real idiot bends over it wearing a neck tie and accidentally activates it, or spills liquid into it and sparks an electrical fire in a bin filled with finely shredded paper and paper dust. Odds of it happening, very unlikely, but have you ever read the Darwin Awards?
855890
Oh, whoops. I used mine while the engine was running with no problems. My 12-volt ports aren't powered unless my car is at least in accessory mode.If you're really afraid of your battery dying, you're probably ok using it with your car on. Just wait until your car is started before plugging it in (to prevent a surge) and make sure your parking brake is engaged.
1984340
No. This light represents a good value for the money. I wouldn't want it to turn on by itself.
940033
Christopher, The unit does not have auto start. Pressing any of its buttons will turn it on. I kind of prefer it that way. Moving my bike doesn't waste battery life.
477649
You must turn it off, however if you do you may get battery drain. I always leave mine in loud mode, then turn it off when I start the engine, then turn it back to loud if/when I want it loud.
180205
When used in the holster provided. It turns itself off... if you want you car use the manual mode and turn it off, on. Off when on the bike or on when you think it might be needed. I have used mine on the Harley ridding for over 6 months still no problems and when I check it its still very bright...
596658
If you are having it installed by an electrician you should be able to set it yup to run automatically in the event of a power failure or you can set it so that you would only turn a switch and it would come on.
266675
Most of the time I crank the engine in order to put less ware and tear on my battery. But I have used it without turning the engine on. The instructions, if I recollect, advise turning the engine on. It has been very, very cold in my part of the country lately so I turn the engine over to inflate my bike tires. Hope the answer helps you.
2034004
It will only turn on when a mounting screw makes contact in the housing, implying the unit is safely mounted. If that screw is not pushing the contact sensor, device will not turn on. The theory is if it's mounted inside the duct, then and only then will the light come on, securing no light to your eyes.
1778534
Your 12-volt socket is probably not energized when the car is turned off, so not an issue. If it is energized with the car off, this unit would put a small drain on the battery, so you would want to unplug it when not in use. Obviously there is no issue if the car is running.
604814
I think you need to turn it on each time the power is off and back on. I am using it as an exhaust controller which uses engine vacumm to activate the exhaust. I need to activate it every time I want to make the exhaust more quiet.
1250850
You can leave it on if you want. There is no real need to turn the power off unless you just want save energy (and I suppose increase the lifespan of the product) but even if you do want to turn it would be fine to wait until the computer is off. As far as mounting it shouldn't be necessary, it is an external drive in its own enclosure. Just set it on top of your computer or somewhere out of the way. If you meant that in a software sense the answer is still no mounting necessary. It should be totally plug-n-play, though with any storage device it is a good idea to "eject" the drive before unplugging it while your computer is on. Hope that helps
1396232
In our testing we did not have any power lose. If you have a open air box or engine mods done and have not remap your bike you would see a drop in power. Which would require a power commander.
2252474
Can't answer as I sent unit back right away as soon as I read don't use if engine is on - and that's the only way my power outlet have power.
1611378
Short answer is no. You could disconnect the power to it. I keep it hidden, but if the need arises, I can reach and hit the reconnect button.