To charge the PartyLight Stick you need a charger with at least 5V/2A output. You can use the PartyLight Stick while it's charging.

The playtime for the PartyLight Stick is up to 8 hours. The playtime can vary depending on light, brightness, music, and environmental conditions. The playtime will also decrease if the backlight is turned on as this consumes more energy.

You can always check the battery level by pressing the power button twice. The white light on the PartyLight Stick will indicate the battery level. A red light indicates the battery level is low.