There are some great reviews here about how to get these working. Here is my summary, and the solution that worked for me.
1) These are old stock, and the batteries are completely drained...to the point that they are not recognized when you plug in this unit to charge.
2) Once you get them charging, they work great, and are definitely worth the $15 I paid in Aug. 2022.
3) The trick is to get _some_ power into _one_ of the batteries in the 4 battery array.
4) People either do this by buying a battery that is somewhat charged, or by charging a battery.
5) Once you have a battery with some juice in the mix, the rest will charge up and you're in business.
You'll be surprised that there really are just 4 Blackberry NX1 batteries in here. Remove 4 screws under the rubber foot, and you'll see them. They pop right out, no problem. Most reviews mention ordering an NX1 battery from ebay, which I did. (I'm still waiting for it.) I got impatient, so I wondered about getting a bit of charge into a battery, and going from there. A quick youtube search of "charging a battery without a charger" brought a simple solution. See pics.
1) Cut and old USB charging cable (I used a mini-usb), and find the + (probably red) and - (probably black), and ignore the other colors.
2) Strip the wires, and tape them to the battery in the right locations. These batteries are marked + and -, so just tape red to +, and black to -.
3) Plug in, and monitor. These will generate some heat, so I didn't want to leave them plugged for long. 10 minutes is all I waited, and it must have been enough of a jumpstart.
4) Put the slightly-charged battery back in your speaker unit and plug it in. You should see the charging lights on the front start to do their biz. I then unplugged the unit, added the other 3 dead batteries back in, and blam...they all charged up. Screw the top back on, slide your speaker in, and "Ok Google, play Paul McCartney" to your hearts content while you're working in the yard.
I tested the batts with a multimeter before and after to verify, and they were indeed getting power and charging up. After a few hours of charging, all 4 lights were filled, and I used (unplugged) it for a few hours with all 4 lights still strong.
I may add a little loop of fabric to the plug for an easier pull so I don't eventually cause a short in the plug by wedging my sausage fingers in there to unplug it.
Now I want a few more of these speakers so I can make more portables!
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LOFT Battery Base for Google Home
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Your Smart Assistant Just Got Smarter
Google Home has great voice controlled features and quality audio, but falls short when it comes to portability, as it must remain plugged-in to work. LOFT is a portable battery base that solves this problem by making Google Home cordless, thus portable, so you can move your device from room to room with ease.
* Google Home Not Included/Sold Separately.
Set your Google Home free
Simply slide your Google Home into the top of the LOFT, replacing your current Google Home base and your good to go. LOFT's built-in battery gives you cordless freedom and lets you enjoy Google Home from anywhere, anytime.
* Google Home Not Included/Sold Separately.
Unleash The Power Of Google Home With Loft
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Upgrade Your Google HomeNot just another piece of tech on your countertop, LOFT’s sleek compact design seamlessly blends into your home environment. |
Grab and GoLOFT comes with its own low-profile charging base that simply slides onto Google Home, allowing you to easily power-up and instantly untether as needed for up to 8 hours. |
Built-in LEDsIf your battery is running low, the LED indicator lights on the front of LOFT will let you know when it's time to recharge. |
Same Google Home. Better everything else
With LOFT, you get the same great Google Home experience without the cords, and a smart, beautiful design.
* Google Home Not Included/Sold Separately.
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HOLD! It's not broken...read some reviews to revive these gems!
There are some great reviews here about how to get these working. Here is my summary, and the solution that worked for me.1) These are old stock, and the batteries are completely drained...to the point that they are not recognized when you plug in this unit to charge.2) Once you get them charging, they work great, and are definitely worth the $15 I paid in Aug. 2022.3) The trick is to get _some_ power into _one_ of the batteries in the 4 battery array.4) People either do this by buying a battery that is somewhat charged, or by charging a battery.5) Once you have a battery with some juice in the mix, the rest will charge up and you're in business.You'll be surprised that there really are just 4 Blackberry NX1 batteries in here. Remove 4 screws under the rubber foot, and you'll see them. They pop right out, no problem. Most reviews mention ordering an NX1 battery from ebay, which I did. (I'm still waiting for it.) I got impatient, so I wondered about getting a bit of charge into a battery, and going from there. A quick youtube search of "charging a battery without a charger" brought a simple solution. See pics.1) Cut and old USB charging cable (I used a mini-usb), and find the + (probably red) and - (probably black), and ignore the other colors.2) Strip the wires, and tape them to the battery in the right locations. These batteries are marked + and -, so just tape red to +, and black to -.3) Plug in, and monitor. These will generate some heat, so I didn't want to leave them plugged for long. 10 minutes is all I waited, and it must have been enough of a jumpstart.4) Put the slightly-charged battery back in your speaker unit and plug it in. You should see the charging lights on the front start to do their biz. I then unplugged the unit, added the other 3 dead batteries back in, and blam...they all charged up. Screw the top back on, slide your speaker in, and "Ok Google, play Paul McCartney" to your hearts content while you're working in the yard.I tested the batts with a multimeter before and after to verify, and they were indeed getting power and charging up. After a few hours of charging, all 4 lights were filled, and I used (unplugged) it for a few hours with all 4 lights still strong.I may add a little loop of fabric to the plug for an easier pull so I don't eventually cause a short in the plug by wedging my sausage fingers in there to unplug it.Now I want a few more of these speakers so I can make more portables!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2022
1) These are old stock, and the batteries are completely drained...to the point that they are not recognized when you plug in this unit to charge.
2) Once you get them charging, they work great, and are definitely worth the $15 I paid in Aug. 2022.
3) The trick is to get _some_ power into _one_ of the batteries in the 4 battery array.
4) People either do this by buying a battery that is somewhat charged, or by charging a battery.
5) Once you have a battery with some juice in the mix, the rest will charge up and you're in business.
You'll be surprised that there really are just 4 Blackberry NX1 batteries in here. Remove 4 screws under the rubber foot, and you'll see them. They pop right out, no problem. Most reviews mention ordering an NX1 battery from ebay, which I did. (I'm still waiting for it.) I got impatient, so I wondered about getting a bit of charge into a battery, and going from there. A quick youtube search of "charging a battery without a charger" brought a simple solution. See pics.
1) Cut and old USB charging cable (I used a mini-usb), and find the + (probably red) and - (probably black), and ignore the other colors.
2) Strip the wires, and tape them to the battery in the right locations. These batteries are marked + and -, so just tape red to +, and black to -.
3) Plug in, and monitor. These will generate some heat, so I didn't want to leave them plugged for long. 10 minutes is all I waited, and it must have been enough of a jumpstart.
4) Put the slightly-charged battery back in your speaker unit and plug it in. You should see the charging lights on the front start to do their biz. I then unplugged the unit, added the other 3 dead batteries back in, and blam...they all charged up. Screw the top back on, slide your speaker in, and "Ok Google, play Paul McCartney" to your hearts content while you're working in the yard.
I tested the batts with a multimeter before and after to verify, and they were indeed getting power and charging up. After a few hours of charging, all 4 lights were filled, and I used (unplugged) it for a few hours with all 4 lights still strong.
I may add a little loop of fabric to the plug for an easier pull so I don't eventually cause a short in the plug by wedging my sausage fingers in there to unplug it.
Now I want a few more of these speakers so I can make more portables!
Color: Snow/WhiteVerified Purchase
HOLD! It's not broken...read some reviews to revive these gems!
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2022
There are some great reviews here about how to get these working. Here is my summary, and the solution that worked for me.Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2022
1) These are old stock, and the batteries are completely drained...to the point that they are not recognized when you plug in this unit to charge.
2) Once you get them charging, they work great, and are definitely worth the $15 I paid in Aug. 2022.
3) The trick is to get _some_ power into _one_ of the batteries in the 4 battery array.
4) People either do this by buying a battery that is somewhat charged, or by charging a battery.
5) Once you have a battery with some juice in the mix, the rest will charge up and you're in business.
You'll be surprised that there really are just 4 Blackberry NX1 batteries in here. Remove 4 screws under the rubber foot, and you'll see them. They pop right out, no problem. Most reviews mention ordering an NX1 battery from ebay, which I did. (I'm still waiting for it.) I got impatient, so I wondered about getting a bit of charge into a battery, and going from there. A quick youtube search of "charging a battery without a charger" brought a simple solution. See pics.
1) Cut and old USB charging cable (I used a mini-usb), and find the + (probably red) and - (probably black), and ignore the other colors.
2) Strip the wires, and tape them to the battery in the right locations. These batteries are marked + and -, so just tape red to +, and black to -.
3) Plug in, and monitor. These will generate some heat, so I didn't want to leave them plugged for long. 10 minutes is all I waited, and it must have been enough of a jumpstart.
4) Put the slightly-charged battery back in your speaker unit and plug it in. You should see the charging lights on the front start to do their biz. I then unplugged the unit, added the other 3 dead batteries back in, and blam...they all charged up. Screw the top back on, slide your speaker in, and "Ok Google, play Paul McCartney" to your hearts content while you're working in the yard.
I tested the batts with a multimeter before and after to verify, and they were indeed getting power and charging up. After a few hours of charging, all 4 lights were filled, and I used (unplugged) it for a few hours with all 4 lights still strong.
I may add a little loop of fabric to the plug for an easier pull so I don't eventually cause a short in the plug by wedging my sausage fingers in there to unplug it.
Now I want a few more of these speakers so I can make more portables!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2023
Color: Carbon/BlackVerified Purchase
I got one of these 3 years ago and it still works great. Seriously great. Awesome little gadget. Figured I would get another for my 2nd google home.
1st one DOA. Alright I’ll return it and order another in the black color. 2nd one DOA. Well that’s just gotta be bad luck right? Let’s just exchange for another one. 3rd (and prolly last one) DOA.
Disappointed for sure.
1st one DOA. Alright I’ll return it and order another in the black color. 2nd one DOA. Well that’s just gotta be bad luck right? Let’s just exchange for another one. 3rd (and prolly last one) DOA.
Disappointed for sure.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2024
Color: Snow/WhiteVerified Purchase
Dead on arrival but I was able to splice a USB cord like the others though instead of removing the batteries I was able to charge them via the terminals on the inside that are connected to the batteries while they are inside of the unit. After that it was a matter of plugging it in and it is charging right now. Will update if the battery Life is absolutely garbage. UPDATE 40 minute podcast and it's still kicking strong. UPDATE 2 it's been about a month and it still has not gotten from level 4 to level 3 on the battery indicator. I haven't been trying to be easy on it either. I've played a lot of music on it. If your technical absolutely would recommend! If not still I would recommend because it's not that hard of a fix and it's worth nine bucks!
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Top reviews from other countries
Amazon Customer
It works well.
Reviewed in Canada on July 24, 2021Color: Snow/WhiteVerified Purchase
Oscar Emmanuel Cortes Sanchez
Material de buena calidad, la duración de la batería no es la mejor
Reviewed in Mexico on August 23, 2019Color: Carbon/BlackVerified Purchase
