does this need to re-charge like in the show? does this make sounds saying it needs to re-charge?
1786241
No it doesn't need to recharge. It does however time out. It makes the noise but your child can immediately go hero time again. It also has an on/off switch to save on battery life.
2014337
I was actually able to reset mine. Had to search around the Sansa website to find out how to do that. (Hold the on/off switch up for several seconds. It will eventually show it resetting.) Once it was reset, I was able to charge it and it has been working ok since. Very frustrating though!
304163
Did you make sure there is a full charge? I have never had a problem with mine. I bought mine and they came without instructions so I used YouTube to watch the How To videos
1407664
No and that's the problem... You have to turn to recharge. Music last maybe 2 mn. Annoying. However we love the animals so we bought a new music box that plays automatically, we now have the perfect mobile for us! :)
1060846
Yes, it's also supposed to start charging again once the battery drops to a certain point (I've never left mine plugged in on maintenance mode so cannot verify this).
694582
I never met such problem. if need charged, the sound would be a little weird, unclear, low....but the green light was not flashing
1418340
Yes. It only makes two sounds but I've heard them in the show. One is a scanning sound and the other is just normal screwdriver sound. No hidden sound effects though. I love it. It's pretty cool. I hope this was helpful.
2165468
Agree with other 2, make sure it charged because that's how you turn it on. I've had no trouble with mine, works beautifully.
2047368
Hi David, are you sure that you. Charged it correctly? By that I mean, have you charged it from a wall outlet? If you're charging it from a computer some computers require you to plug in the sound/speaker cable too. For example, when I plug it in to my laptop to charge I just need the USB cable and that it, it will charge. BUT if I am charging it from my Desktop I need to ALSO plug in the headphone/speaker cable. So you might think it is charging when it is not. If you're going to. Charge it from a desktop make sure you plug in the USB cable to the computer AND the speaker/headphone cable too. Also make sure the blue light is blinking. That will tell you that it is charging. I hope that helps! Hi David, are you sure that you. Charged it correctly? By that I mean, have you charged it from a wall outlet? If you're charging it from a computer some computers require you to plug in the sound/speaker cable too. For example, when I plug it in to my laptop to charge I just need the USB cable and that it, it will charge. BUT if I am charging it from my Desktop I need to ALSO plug in the headphone/speaker cable. So you might think it is charging when it is not. If you're going to. Charge it from a desktop make sure you plug in the USB cable to the computer AND the speaker/headphone cable... » Read More Hi David, are you sure that you. Charged it correctly? By that I mean, have you charged it from a wall outlet? If you're charging it from a computer some computers require you to plug in the sound/speaker cable too. For example, when I plug it in to my laptop to charge I just need the USB cable and that it, it will charge. BUT if I am charging it from my Desktop I need to ALSO plug in the headphone/speaker cable. So you might think it is charging when it is not. If you're going to. Charge it from a desktop make sure you plug in the USB cable to the computer AND the speaker/headphone cable too. Also make sure the blue light is blinking. That will tell you that it is charging. I hope that helps! « Show Less
1717725
Yes, it does need to be charged. I would not connect it with the sound source until it is charged.
788797
Mine did the same thing. Just leave it in. It charges just fine (even though it saus differently)
176712
This is not a definitive answer, but I started charging it, then tried to play a song, and got nothing until I turned the speaker on. Then the alternating red and blue lights that signify a charge is in progress stopped and just the blue flashed, as it does when you are playing. So my answer is no, but I would get a second opinion.
2263701
Mine works with out any problem. My question to you, is the same thing happening on your tablet? Are you able to watch the show on your tablet not connected? If not than it may be a bandwith problem. If you are able to watch the show on your tablet without the same problem, than you should contact the seller.
663437
It looks like you have a problem with the assembly of the unit. I went out and bought a jack to plug it into the wall. So I don't have to charge it. You can buy them at Best buy they are about $15.00. I have not had any issues with mine. I use it all the time. You may want to send it back if it is broken.
1527135
The unit needs charged. It will continue until charged. Did it come with a little red plug that you put into the alert or alarm spot on the front? If you have this, putting the plug back in should stop the charger from the high pitched noise. Let me know if this works for you.
1173232
Mine does the same not sure y .I'm assuming its at full charge .if u find out different let me know pls.
1685344
Sounds like a faulty unit, my last one only lasted a couple of months. It's just a cheap fun thing so I figured I would just replace them as they gave out... Since it came that way though I would say return it for a replacement.