Questions & Answers for Apple iPhone 4 Dock
128 Questions from the Community
-
Best Answer
No, the iPhone 4 Dock is not compatible with the iPhone 3G.
- Answered by Wayne B from Weare
- Jan 7, 2011
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Can you use the older docking station with a new cradle (insert) like the 3G and 3GS?
The older iPod docking stations came with various inserts for various iPods.
I assume that someone will make a insert for the 4G phone so we can use the older docking stations.- Asked by Rick S from Sun Valley
- Jun 15, 2010
- Flag as inappropriate
Best AnswerThose were the Universal Docks. Apple is already selling the dock adapter for the iPhone 4.
- Answered by Kyle A from Amherst
- Jun 16, 2010
- Flag as inappropriate
-
USING THE IS DOCKING STATION TO MULTI-TASK WIILL IT DAMAGE THE BATTERY IN THE PHONE (CHARGING AND LISTEN TO MUSIC AT THE SAME TIME)
- Asked by Gloria C from San Francisco
- Feb 7, 2011
- Flag as inappropriate
Best AnswerDamage to Li-Poly batteries pretty much only occurs if charging while hot. Listening to music should not make the phone hot. Using the GPS with some 3D mapping apps sometimes makes it warm, especially if left in one's pocket (since the GPS, phone radio, 3d 'card' and cpu are all using power, at the same time the battery is giving off some heat).
Since the phone is docked in an upright manner, it has good ventilation, it should not get hot enough to matter.
Note that Li-Poly batteries have a service life even if never used. So you may as well enjoy the device while you have it, and expect to replace the battery every 5-6 years :-p if you've not moved on in that time.- Answered by Tobias H from Troy
- Feb 14, 2011
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Is there a product that would allow the iPhone 4 to lay (upright) on its side (to watch a movie)?
- Asked by Felipe M from Waikoloa
- Dec 26, 2010
- Flag as inappropriate
AnswerThe Otterbox Defender case has this ability. The included holsters belt clip is able to lock in the extended position to be used as a kickstand.
- Answered by Jeremy L from Gales Ferry
- Jan 6, 2011
- Flag as inappropriate
-
will this allow me to connect the iphone to my tv?
how do i connect my iphone to my tv or directv reciever?
- Asked by Mike P from Lyon
- Feb 25, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
AnswerIt will if you purchase either the Apple Composite AV Cable or the Apple Digital AV Adapter. The Digital AV Adapter outputs to HDMI so it is a better choice if you are using an HDTV. Either adapter can be plugged into the iPhone itself or this dock to output video such as a movie stored on your iPhone or a YouTube video; the adapter will also output a photo slideshow from the photos app.
- Answered by Pat R from Quitman
- Jun 7, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
How does this dock compare to other docks, is it worth getting? (this question is written because there is no rating allowed on this product)
which dock would you recommend for using with the iPhone 4 and other apple peripherals (ipad, ipods...etc)
- Asked by Alfred A from South Ozone Park
- Jul 14, 2010
- Flag as inappropriate
AnswerThis dock is designed only for the iPhone 4 without a case.
The Apple Universal Dock comes with adapters for all the current iPods and iPhones and nearly all the older ones.
Both feature an audio out port for speakers/headphones, but only the Universal Dock works with a remote control (also included). The remote can be used to play pause and skip music, photos or video on compatible the devices.
There is one exception, the iPhone 4 doesn't come with a dock adapter and the Universal Dock is missing the iPhone 4 adapter. From my own experience, the original iPhone dock adapter fits the iPhone 4 perfectly.- Answered by Stewart L
- Aug 2, 2010
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Will the iPhone charger fit into the iPhone 4s with the protective bumper ?
I have been reading through peoples comments, and I heard that while the bumper is on the iPhone 4s you can not charge it because it leaves a tiny gap between the 30pin charging socket with your phone and it doesnt lock properly.
Is that true?- Asked by Dinesh M from Kuala Lumpur
- Feb 21, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
what is the dock made from?
Wondering if the dock is made from hard durable plastic or a real thin, and flimsy plastic.
- Asked by Eyston A from Goldsboro
- Aug 13, 2011
- Flag as inappropriate
AnswerThe dock is made from durable hard plastic and has some good weight to it. It does not feel cheap at all.
- Answered by Kevin L from Perth
- Nov 19, 2011
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Is the USB power adapter cord longer than the cord that comes with the iPhone?
- Asked by Vinh N from Biloxi
- Jul 28, 2010
- Flag as inappropriate
AnswerThe dock does not come with a power adapter or cord. All that you get is the dock. You use the power adapter and usb cable to came with your iPhone with the dock.
- Answered by Patrick S from New Suffolk
- Jul 31, 2010
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Answer
yes, there are only a few physical changes to the verizon iphone
- Answered by Daniel W from Evanston
- Feb 9, 2011
- Flag as inappropriate
-
can this dock use with ipod classic ?
- Asked by Santosh P from Mumbai
- Nov 29, 2011
- Flag as inappropriate
AnswerNo. As the product listing page states, it's compatible only with iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S.
- Answered by James M
- Dec 27, 2011
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Will it work with the Otterbox Defender for iPhone 4?
- Asked by Blair C from Medicine Hat
- May 22, 2011
- Flag as inappropriate
AnswerNo the otter box is way to thick and this dock is designed to fit the iphone 4 and only the iphone 4! no cases if you want to fit your phone with a case in a dock I would suggest that you look at apples universal dock!
- Answered by Benjamin A from Glendale
- Jul 17, 2011
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Do you have a docking station that fits a Otter Box?
I was hoping to place it on a regular ihome but realize with my Otter Box, it doesn't fit. Do you sell anything that can adapt to this?
- Asked by Christy S from Tallahassee
- Jan 14, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
Best AnswerOnly Otter Box would make a "dock" to fit it's cases. There's not many all-purpose docks out there because you never know what kind of cases are being made. Those docks would be so bulky it ruins the purpose of a desktop dock.
- Answered by Logan B from Jersey City
- Feb 27, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
IPhone states that "This accessory is not optimized for this iphone"
Just received my new iPhone 4 Dock, plugged it in and the iphone reads "This accessory is not optimized for this iphone". Will this hurt my iPhone or cause damage?
- Asked by Seth B from Ririe
- Jun 29, 2011
- Flag as inappropriate
-
What angle is the iPhone at when in dock?
- Asked by Marlin C from Valrico
- Nov 4, 2010
- Flag as inappropriate
AnswerCalculated it to be 75 degrees.
- Answered by Marlin C from Valrico
- Nov 5, 2010
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Will the iPhone alarm go off in the morning using this dock?
- Asked by Russell B
- Oct 8, 2011
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Best Answer
It doesn't show the slightest hint of defiance. It is, in fact, quite cooperative.
- Answered by John F from Valley
- Nov 22, 2010
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Does the iphone 4 come with a dock? or is it seperate?
- Asked by Stefanie A from Ridgeland
- Jul 28, 2010
- Flag as inappropriate
Best AnswerNo, the iPhone 4 does not come with a dock, it's sold separately.
It does however come with earphones, USB cord and wall charger.- Answered by Hans Kristian L from Sherwood Park
- Aug 1, 2010
- Flag as inappropriate
-
ipod nano 6
Does the new ipod nano 6 fit this dock, charge and sync to itunes?
- Asked by Loh B
- Sep 17, 2010
- Flag as inappropriate
-
When I plug my iPhone 4 into the dock will I be able to answer speaker calls through the line out or will it always be through the iPhone Speaker?
Advanced Description: I am wondering, if I were to plug my iPhone 4 into this dock, when I receive a call and turn the "speaker function" on, will the audio of the person I am calling come through the built in iPhone speaker or the line out? (This is presuming I have a pair of speakers that are turned on and connected to the out line on the dock)
- Asked by Oscar S from Bellingham
- Jan 23, 2011
- Flag as inappropriate
AnswerNo the iPhone dock is designed specifically for the chargiing and syncing of your iPhone you can plug in external speakers into the line out jack but i believe that this doesn't allow for the iPhone to take calls while its on this device and change it to speakerphone (if that makes sense).
The line out jack turns the dock into a speaker dock so you can play music through it- Answered by Thomas B
- Feb 10, 2011
- Flag as inappropriate