How often you change batteries on your Bluetooth mouse & keyboard?

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pbagaindoc

macrumors member

Original poster

• Oct 5, 2005

• #1

Mine didnt last long, I spend like 3 hours a day and last like less than a month. So I decided to use rechargable batteries, it last me the same thing. Does bluetooth mouse and keyboard consume power or are they high drain? thanks!! 🙄

 

mikemodena

macrumors 6502a

• Oct 5, 2005

• #2

I haven't changed the batteries on my keyboard in about 2 months, while my mouse averages about once a month. I think it has to do with the LED.

 

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WillMak

macrumors 6502a

• Oct 5, 2005

• #3

11 months

 

Verto

macrumors 6502a

• Oct 5, 2005

• #4

I probably have to change them once a week or so; do you guys suggest sliding the cover on the bottom over the LED for the mouse and keyboard? My Logitech Keyboard only needs 2 AA batteries, and those don't get changed for months, and the mouse has a dock that charges it.

 

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MontyZ

macrumors 6502a

• Oct 5, 2005

• #5

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shadowmoses

macrumors 68000

• Oct 5, 2005

• #6

MontyZ said:

Keyboard is about once a month or so.

Mouse is once every two weeks, or sometimes less. I use my computer MANY hours per day. I use rechargeable batteries as well.

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Do you keep your keyboard and mouse on 24/7?

Shadow

 

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ctsport1234

macrumors regular

• Oct 5, 2005

• #7

I leave my BT KB and mouse on 24/7 and change my KB about once every 2 months and my mouse every month. I use rechargable batteries as well.

 

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Vanilla

macrumors 6502a

• Oct 5, 2005

• #8

Provided you use lithium rather than alkaline batteries the mouse should last at least a couple of months of daily use. That's my personal experience anyway.
Vanilla
PS: I also note that the battery indicator will stay full right up to near the end when it will suddenly tail off quite rapidly.

 

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MontyZ

macrumors 6502a

• Oct 6, 2005

• #9

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Kalinatek

macrumors regular

• Oct 6, 2005

• #10

i change the battries of my mouse every 1 month and my keyboard hmm every 2 months.

i am using normal energizer max batts right now.

and i close my mouse n keyboard everytime i leave my room just save a lil.


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Macmaniac

macrumors 68040

• Oct 6, 2005

• #11

My mouse needs new batteries every 2 weeks I would say, I use NiMH batteries from Olympus for the mouse, its a Kensignton Pilot Mouse. I have the Apple BT KB and I still have the original batteries in it. I have some Energizer NiMH batteries rdy when the KB batteries die.