Does this only work when plug in?
1338947
Yes, without the light powered and turned on it doesn't serve a purpose other than being a flat, white surface to work on.
2284384
No. It works as soon as it's plugged into a power source. I'm also able to use it while my phone is charging via the micro usb.
406125
There seems to be something wrong with how it works wrt charging and playing. I can get it to work whilst plugged in but not before it switches off- unplugging or plugging in power cord always disrupts it and means I have to restart it, but then it will work Ok still plugged in to the power.
1992432
Uh oh. Mine doesn't do that. I just here a slight surge when I plug it in. Good luck
461540
Fortunately it's kept on even after unplug and plug back. So as long as the power button is kept pushed as "on", this can work while plugged in.
483620
Yes the speaker works while plugged in or by battery alone. I have purchased 3 of these speakers (bought parents two). I love them & stays charged too
519617
If it doesn't work pretty much automatically when you plug it in, you might consider returning it for one that works. Mine worked fine righf out of the box
1656577
you can try when is pluged to the computer but am not sure if it works can you let me know if it does?
101412
Didn't try that myself, but it worked when I plugged it in. Use it while it charges...
1133969
Mine worked fine when I plugged it in. No issues like you are having. Mine is awesome. Good luck.
1249346
Yes, after a charge it runs without being plugged in, it works both ways. I just wish it had some sort of light to tell you when it needs charging and when it is charged up.
620623
Just tested. Yes, if you unplug and then plug again it will start running without a resetting.
798226
Me to, I thought it was just me. I just unplug it and then plug it back in. I repeat this process until it works, usually I have to plug and unplug a couple of times. Annoying. Dan
831900
It needs to be plugged all the way till it clicks. I had the same problem. It will also flash if there are too many things plugged into the outlet. Good luck
794526
This devise works by plugin in outlet, if your main light is connected to outlet then only this will work, otherwise not.
1963048
It should, what you have to do is turn it off then turn it back on again after you plug it in should work.
766674
There's a little USB plugin piece, you have to plug that piece into the device for it to work.