How well will this charge a phone in use? Could I use to to keep a phone charged while it plays music all day?
1426558
My guess is no, but we will see if anyone answers my similar question. I cannot currently get the device to charge and discharge at the same time. I plugged it into my phone when I got it, and I think it might have drawn power FROM my phone.
2230024
I use mine for quick charges during the day. I let my iphone get to 40% and then charge it. I usually can do this twice a day and then I recharge it when I get home.
1008265
Not in my experience. The device seems to charge just fine while off or on, even while actively playing music. I have never been able to run the battery long enough to go completely dead so I don't know if that is the case with a totally dead battery.
1429420
Aux cable works fine, but won't keep your phone charged. When using my ipod, I don't notice a huge difference in sound quality between 30 pin connection and the aux cable. Sound quality should be fine.
283400
It doesn't seem I work while charging...but then if it did it would be more restrictive than just plugging your headphones into your player. It works with other headphones, which is what I use. The devise has a headphone jack like any other device.
1417703
I use mine in my classroom all day, every day (since last year) and charge it overnight. There were days when I would forget to disconnect it from the sound system and leave it ON over night. It would easily play the next day - so it will last quite some time without running out of juice. It also shuts itself off if the Bluetooth device you are using goes out of range for a few minutes, which saves the charge even longer. So if you're using it in a car for example, you'll need to remember to turn it back on.
261834
It did not work for me when my phone was plugged in music played through phone. But it does charge it. I have iPhone 4S
2081444
you can only charge from it...that's all we have used it for. And connect the headphone jack to our phone as we stream our music.
824310
You can connect it to any USB port and will charge while playing. You can also play through external amplified speakers. I hope it helps.
630141
For as long as you want. As long as it's plugged into power it will charge. U can't u the phones speaker if it's plugged into power
965216
Yes it will work while being charged. I haven't tried leaving it connected all of the time because the battery life is pretty good. There is a power switch. The speaker is very easy to connect and use.
1830099
From a full charge, 2 hours should be no problem. The sound quality is also actually pretty great music, movies, etc. Basically it works well for anything except for phone calls. The sound that you receive is very muffled and a bit distorted, as is the sound that the other person hears from your mic. The only other thing I would caution you on, is to keep it charged. When the battery becomes low, you will hear a painfully loud, high pitched tone.
1822456
Most phones come with a "USB" type adapter for charging so this radio would charge your phone. The crank charger does this very slowly so I wouldn't count on it for other than a power outage or a long camping trip where electric is not available. It will not be the same all day charge that an outlet will provide but when you need to power up for a call, you cant beat it. Self reliance, count only on yourself.
697304
Yes, I just tried it, and I was able to play music while it was charging. I also pulled open an app to check bus schedules and it worked too.
28491
I used mine to mainly listen to music as I commuted to work. So I had to charge it every day. My commute round trip is about 5 hours. So I got about 6 hours of playing time.
1067772
You can use your phone while it is charging. You could have any app open, including music apps. But I don't think that it'll play the music over the speakers in the car. It doesn't in my car.
1901428
I have it plugged in now. It will play with it plugged in. It stays charged for a good 3 hours and depending on the volume, it could go longer.