Glad you like it. I too have several batteries for the TEK4, even though the directions say it will hold a charge for a long time, I charge it every couple weeks to make sure it’s charged when I need it. I also have one in my truck, so I have it when I’m out and get the red beep of death. Unfortunately, the adapters that come with the unit don’t fit my cell phone.
Can you use the ryobi tek4 for the tv connectline instead of the adaptor that you have to plug in the wall socket? I want to be able to use the tv connectline using the microphone option outdoors where there are no electrical outlet.
Yes it will work. It is basically a spare battery that comes with a short cable and adapter that allows you to plug into the charging port of the Streamer and charge it while you use it. The TEK4 Portable Power Source has to be ordered through HD.com since they no longer carry it in the Home Depot stores.
I have the Ryobi 4V battery with an Oticon streamer. When I attach a fully charged battery, the small green light on the streamer does not come on. I’m assuming it should blink like it does when connected to an Oticon charger. Is this normal?
If the Streamer is fully charged and you plug in the TEK4 it should glow green unless the TEK4 battery is dead and needs to be charged.
Well, like I said, it’s a fully charged battery (I know this b/c I also have their drill that operates off the same battery). I did notice that there are two adapter plugs that both fit the streamer, one marked “M” and the other “B.” Not sure what the difference is.
I guess what I’ll try is letting the battery run down on the streamer, then connecting the battery to it and seeing if it recovers.
does anyone know where to purchase a new battery for the Oticon Connectline Streamer… I called the company and they wont sell to the public… I’ve taken it apart no problem…
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They also charge a ridiculous amount to replace the battery( I was quoted $200) not bad for a $4 battery and two minutes work. The Apple Ipod nano battery is the same size has twice the amp hours giving it longer run time than the Oticon battery. You will have to cut and solder the plug from the old battery onto the nano battery, but once done the Streamer will work like new.
Thank you…I’ll try that.
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Thank you…I’ll try that.
I have the original streamer. I believe it started out as streamer 1.2 and was updated by software to 1.4. It has worked great for me for over 4 years. I just hope that when I get my new aids and the streamer pro 1.2 that they work at least as good.
I’m having issues my proline streamer. If I take the charging cord off it goes dead. I can only use it if it’s plugged in. It like happened over night. I don’t know what to do. Any help would be appreciated!
Batteries don’t last forever. Most likely given the age of your device, the battery probably needs to be replaced by now. How many years have you had it?
Streamers to the left on the picture had poor battery life.
According to service manual you have to break them (punch hole in the grey, on the sides) to open them.
But they can be opened another more kind way.
Perhaps I am missing something but I don’t see anything that describes the kinder way to open. I have an old series streamer that mother in law uses to read audio books and its getting to the point that the charge doesn’t last. I’d love to get it open and replace the battery
Is it the Streamer Pro, like the one on the right in sombodynobody02’s picture?
If so, the back can be gently pried off with a small knife blade or similar. There is a small recess in the back at the bottom, just under the Oticon name. That’s where you start.
Once you get the back off, you will see 5 very small torx screws. There is a sixth screw hiding under a small silver strip that has the serial number and a bar code. Just gently peel up that tape. Once you get those screws out, it’s pretty simple to disassemble it far enough to get the battery out.
Thanks for the quick response. Actually its the original streamer like the on on the left. in that picture. I didn’t realize it was an older model when I got it from ebay.but other than the shrinking battery life it has worked very well.
Well, I think I have another idea for you. How about buying one of those rechargeable USB batteries? Just connect it to the streamer and it will continuously re-charge as it’s being used.
That would probably preclude her wearing the streamer, but perhaps it and the battery can just sit on a table close to her.
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yes, the best/easiest/fastest solution… as texasBob says - rechargeable USB batteries
Grandma is 99 and uses the streamer to listen to audio books. Using it for two years so far she has yet to understand that no one else hears the tablet that is playing the book. Neither does she understand that the book keeps playing if she decides to take a nap or walk out of range. Fortunately if she has it on the neck strap she doesn’t go beyond the bluetooth range, but when its plugged into the charger she changes chairs the aids unlink. She really enjoys the books though, and I am absoluetely sure she couldn’t handle an external battery pack, so I’m hoping to get it back to normal battery life.
I just had my iphone battery replaced by a local guy that did the whole thing for $25 installed and took only 10 min to get it done. I am going to give him the streamer and let him take a crack at it. If I get any good info I’ll get it back to the forum.
Update. The phone guy did not have a battery and showed me the ipod battery mentioned a few times and it does not fit. Maybe were looking at the wrong ipod. Anyway, this link
is what I ordered and received. It fits perfectly and works as new. It came with the correct plug, but I caught it was reversed polarity from the original. The phone guy knew it was just a pop in connector and switched to polarity in 10 seconds. He charged me $5 to open the unit, switch the polarity in on the connector, and close it back up. For me a lifelong electronics guy it was worth more than that to have a guy that works with iphones and other tiny electronics. I’d have gotten it open, but probably with some damage. All good!