A:AnswerI can't tell you the exact watts but if I had to guess I'd say about 40 rms, it's comparable to a compact home stereo it's really loud!! And clear!! Don't spend 300$ for those famous brand name speakers this one is the same as those minus the high price BELIEVE Me.
A:AnswerUnfortunately the product doesn't support playing music from the thumb drive. The USB port on the speaker is to allow for charging form the battery in the speaker.
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A:AnswerIf you want it to be on all the time I would recommend hooking it up to an ipod or some kind of auxiliary device and have the music on a continuous loop. I guess you might want to do this for your animals or something. Might be better just to buy an old radio. I know that would make a difference on your electric bill though.
A:AnswerWhen it is charging does your light turn purple? When mine is charging and nothing is connected the light is red, but if I'm playing something the light is purple.
Maybe test with an AUX cable as well to see if you can at least get sound that way.