01No cableSunlight
Solar panel
Leave the radio on a windowsill, balcony or clipped to your rucksack. The panel on top slowly tops up the battery during the day, with no socket and no effort.
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MAYDRIX 4-in-1 Emergency Radio with LED Torch and Power Bank
When the power goes out, the internet drops and your phone dies, MAYDRIX keeps working. For you and the people you love.
Offer -33%
£39.99£59.99
You save £20.00
- FM and AM radio:hear updates even when the power, internet and mobile signal are down
- Bright LED torch:light at the press of a button, wherever you are
- Power bank:top up your phone in an emergency so you can call your family
- Never short of power:hand crank, sunlight or a USB-C cable
- As simple as an old radio:two dials, no app and no screen
Tracked delivery, usually 5-6 working days
14-day returns
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Delivery and returns
Every order is sent with tracked delivery and usually arrives within 5-6 working days.
Delivery for 1 radio costs £4.99. Orders from £60 (e.g. 2 radios) ship free.
You have 14 days to return your order, no reason needed. Details are on the Returns page in the footer.
Works without mains power
FM and AM radio
Bright LED torch
Power bank for your phone
Solar panel
Hand-crank charging
A small device that brings big peace of mind
Most days MAYDRIX simply sits in a drawer. But when the lights go out, you're not hunting for candles, counting your phone's battery percentage or wondering what's going on. You have a plan B that fits in your hand.
FM and AM radio
What it looks like in your hand
LED torch
Charging with the crank
Better to have it and not need it
A blackout doesn't give you notice
On 28 April 2025, Spain and Portugal lost power within seconds. In some places the power was out for almost 24 hours: lights, internet and card terminals stopped working. People followed the news on the radio, and portable radios sold out within hours.
The UK government's Be Ready campaign, launched in October 2026, asks every household to keep three days of essentials at home, including a battery or wind-up FM radio, a torch and a charged power bank. MAYDRIX is all three in one, ready in a drawer before you need it.
- up to 24 hwithout power in parts of Spain
- +4547%rise in demand for radios in Portugal that day
- 3 in 1radio, torch and power bank from the Be Ready checklist
- 3 waysto charge: crank, sunlight, USB-C
Sources: Banco de España, Kuantokusta via Lisboa Secreta, UK government Be Ready campaign (October 2026). MAYDRIX is not affiliated with the UK government.
When it helps
Five moments you'll be glad you have MAYDRIX
1 pressand you have light
A night without power
The lights go out. You know what to do
A winter storm, a fault on the network or high winds. Suddenly the whole house goes dark and you need to save your phone battery, because you don't know when the power will be back.
MAYDRIX waits in a drawer, ready to go. One press turns on the LED torch, and the radio tells you what's happening and how long the outage might last.
- LED torch at the press of a button
- Radio updates while you save your phone battery
- No hunting for candles and matches in the dark
FM and AMreception without internet or signal
No internet
When the network goes quiet, the radio keeps broadcasting
In a major power cut, the internet and mobile network can go down with it. News apps fall silent and you have no idea what's happening outside.
FM and AM radio picks up the signal straight from the transmitter. It needs no internet, SIM card or mobile signal, so you can hear news and announcements when other sources fail.
- FM and AM radio with telescopic antenna
- Works without internet or mobile signal
- Local and national stations
3-5 minof cranking tops up the battery
Power
Make your own power
An ordinary battery radio goes quiet once the batteries run out, and in an emergency new ones can be hard to find. MAYDRIX has a built-in rechargeable battery you can top up in three ways.
Day to day, you charge it with a USB-C cable. Without mains power, crank it for 3-5 minutes or leave it in the sun and the solar panel tops up the battery, more slowly than a cable but with no socket needed.
- Hand crank: power from your own hand
- Solar panel: charging during the day
- USB-C: easy everyday charging
~0.3 kgfits in the glovebox
On the road
Breakdown on the road? You have light and power
A flat tyre on an unlit road, a dead phone or a long wait in a night-time jam. In moments like these, light and a charged phone are what count.
MAYDRIX weighs around 0.3 kg and fits in the glovebox or a rucksack. The LED torch lights up the wheel and the power bank gives your phone an emergency top-up so you can call for help.
- Light: around 0.3 kg, with a wrist strap
- Bright LED torch at the press of a button
- Emergency phone top-up
2 dialsno screen, no app
For your family
Peace of mind about your parents, even from afar
Older parents and grandparents often live alone, and during an outage it can be hard to reach them. You don't know whether they have light or know what's going on.
They can use MAYDRIX without instructions: two dials, a switch and a torch button. No screen, no menus and no app, just like the old radio in the kitchen.
- Two dials, no screen or app
- Light at the press of a button
- They can top up their phone to call you
Best to have two: one at yours and one at your parents'. From 2 radios you pay less for each one.
Free with every radio order
MAYDRIX Pack: your 3-day plan for a power cut
On its own £5.99£0.00 with your radio
- Step-by-step 3-day plan
- Card for your parents
- 6 cards to fill in
- Radio stations to tune to
What MAYDRIX can do
Four devices in one radio
Pick a feature and see how it works in practice.
01/ 04FM/AM radio
FM/AM radioInformation
FM and AM radio that works without internet
Pick up local and national stations with the telescopic antenna. When the internet and mobile signal go down, you still hear news and announcements.
- FM band 87-108 MHz
- AM band 520-1710 kHz
- Telescopic antenna and built-in speaker
LED torchLight
A bright LED torch at the press of a button
One press of the button on top turns on a bright LED light in the front of the radio. Handy in a power cut, in the garden shed or by the car at night.
- Bright LED in the front
- Switch on top of the radio
- Runs on the built-in battery
2000 mAh power bankPower for your phone
A power bank that rescues a flat phone
Plug your phone into the USB port on the radio for an emergency boost. Enough to call your family or send a message.
- 2000 mAh battery
- USB-A output to charge your phone
- Charge the radio via USB-C
Hand crank and solar panelCharging without a socket
Hand crank and solar panel when there's no power
Crank for 3-5 minutes to top up the battery by hand. During the day, the solar panel on top of the radio adds power without a cable.
- Hand crank: 3-5 minutes of cranking
- Solar panel on the casing
- USB-C when mains power is available
Power without a socket
Three ways to charge. Always a backup.
Each one charges the same built-in 2000 mAh battery that powers the radio, torch and power bank.
01No cable
02Always worksCrank
Crank on the back
Fold out the crank on the back and turn it. 3-5 minutes of cranking gives enough power for the radio or torch, even at night and in bad weather.
03FastestUSB-C
USB-C cable
Day to day, charge it like your phone: from a charger, laptop or power bank. The quickest way to have a full battery before a trip or a storm.
Sunlight
Crank
USB-C
2000 mAh battery
Radio
Torch
Phone
Uses
Bought for a rainy day, used every day
One radio, lots of uses.
At home
Your plan B for a power cut.
At the allotment
Music and light where there's no socket.
Fishing
Radio on the bank, torch after dark.
Camping
Charge it with sunlight during the day.
In the car
Torch and power bank in the glovebox in case of a breakdown.
In the garage
A radio for working on the car or bike.
In the kitchen
A radio for cooking, no phone in hand.
Customer reviews
What people who use it say
Selected reviews with photos from people who use this radio.
3 photos★★★★★
Great emergency radio, works on solar and the crank. Very good reception even with the antenna folded. Recommended.
MM. H.23/10/2026
3 photos★★★★★
The product fully matches the description and the stated features. Everything is fine and works well.
FF. R.09/10/2026
★★★★★
Everything works, delivery was quick. The radio is great.
LL. S.16/10/2026
★★★★★
The kids love it so much they use it all by themselves.
II. C.04/10/2026
No risk
Try MAYDRIX risk-free
Order it, wind the crank, switch on the radio and the torch. If you're not happy, send it back within 14 days and we'll give you your money back.
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14-day returnsNo reason needed
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FAQ
Got questions? We have answers
Everything worth knowing about the MAYDRIX radio, delivery and returns.
01Why do I need a radio if I have a phone?
To work, a phone needs three things at once: a charged battery, power to charge it and a network signal. In a major outage, all three often fail. FM and AM radio picks up the signal straight from the transmitter, without internet or a SIM card, so you can still hear news and announcements. You can charge MAYDRIX with the crank or sunlight, and in return it can give your phone an emergency top-up.
02How do I charge MAYDRIX?
There are three ways. Day to day, charge it with a USB-C cable like your phone; this is the quickest method. When there's no power, fold out the crank on the back: 3-5 minutes of cranking gives enough power to listen to the radio or use the torch. During the day, the solar panel on top slowly tops up the 2000 mAh battery without any cable. That way you never depend on a single power source.
03Will it charge my phone?
Yes, in an emergency. Plug your phone into the USB port on the radio and you get a boost from the built-in 2000 mAh battery. It won't replace a full charge, but it's enough to call your family, send a text or check the key information. Keep MAYDRIX charged via USB-C so you have power in reserve straight away if an outage hits.
04How does the torch work?
Press the button on top of the radio to turn on the bright LED torch in the front, and press it again to turn it off. It runs on the built-in battery, so you can charge it with the crank, sunlight or USB-C. No more searching for candles and matches in the dark.
05Which stations does it pick up?
MAYDRIX covers FM 87-108 MHz and AM 520-1710 kHz, so national and local stations such as the BBC. If the signal is weak, just extend the antenna. The UK government's Be Ready campaign recommends keeping a battery or wind-up FM radio at home so you can hear updates in an emergency. Note it is an analogue FM/AM radio, not DAB.
06Is it hard to use? Will my parents manage?
No, it's very simple. MAYDRIX has two dials (tuning and volume), a band switch and one torch button. There's no screen, menu or app, so it works like the old radio in the kitchen. That makes it a good choice for older parents and grandparents too. Buy two, one for you and one for them, and you pay less for each radio.
07Which bundle should I choose?
1 radio is enough for one home. 2 radios are handy if you want one at home and one at your parents' or in the car, and you pay less for each radio. 3 radios give the lowest price per radio: home, car and parents, or the allotment.
08Is it waterproof?
No, MAYDRIX is not waterproof, so keep it out of the rain and away from water. At the allotment, campsite or riverbank, keep it under cover, in the tent or in your rucksack. It weighs around 0.3 kg and has a wrist strap, so it's easy to take with you.
09What's in the box?
In the box you get the MAYDRIX radio with its built-in rechargeable battery, a USB charging cable, a wrist strap and the user manual. Once charged it's ready to use, with no batteries or extra accessories to buy.
10Does it make a good gift?
Yes, and one that genuinely gets used. It's ideal for parents and grandparents, people living outside town, allotment holders, anglers and drivers. A practical present that says more than another gadget: I want you to be safe.
11When will my parcel arrive and how much is delivery?
Every order is sent with tracked delivery and usually arrives within 5-6 working days of payment. You'll receive your tracking number by e-mail. Delivery for 1 radio costs £4.99, and orders from £60 (e.g. 2 radios) ship free.
12What if the radio isn't right for me?
You have 14 days to cancel your order without giving a reason. E-mail contact@maydrix.com with your order number and send the radio back, and we'll refund you within 14 days of receiving it back (or proof that you've returned it). If the product is faulty, your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 apply and we cover the costs. Full details are on our Returns and Faulty items pages.
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