Is there a battery backup in electric reclining home theater seating?

Yes. Each electric reclining home theater seating can come with a battery backp on request. The backup battery is a kind of rechargeable lithium battery just like the power bank of mobile devices. It is usually installed in the lower corner of the recliner chair back. When the power goes out, you can easily activate the backup battery, close the opened footrest and backrest, making it very easy to get up from the chair during power outage, especially for those who are disabled.

Cost of a battery backup

A good battery backup for power theater recliners starts from US$50. Some better cost more. It depends on the purpose you choose it.
If you use it only during power outage, a basic version backup battery is enough.
But if you use it everyday, or if your recliner chair is with too many functions, you need a better battery, which will cost more.

Cordless battery backup VS plug with cord

For electric reclining reclining theater chairs, both cordless battery and plug in version have their own pros and cons, here below is a list.

ComparationPower Recliners With Rechargable BatteryPlug In Power Reclining Chairs
CordNo cord, more convenientwith cord, need to hide cord if mind it.
Life spanshort life span about 1-3 yearsdurabl for a life time use
Applicationscan be used during power outagecan not be used when power goes out
Supported chair functionsUsually only for chari open and closeCan support all functions like cooling cup, power adjustable headrest, wireless charge, USB port, LED lighting, lumbar support etc.
Necessity* If the power always goes out in your living area, then you need it
* When you don’t have wall sockets for plug, you will need it.
* If you want to have many functions in the chair, you must choose it for a stable use.
* When you want to have a durable recliner chair, pls choose it.
Cost MoreMuch less