Customer Reviews and Ratings

3.0 out of 5 stars

Based on 256 reviews

  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Good but not GREAT

    • Written by from Parker

    15 of 22 people found this useful

    First off, it does its job perfectly, the 30 pin cords connect flush with the body of the adapter and it allows you to charge, sync, and play music/video. The only thing I didn't like about it is that if you use this with a doc your device will lean back and it seems to bend the charing pins in your device. Other than that its a great product (except for the $30 price tag!)

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Save Your Money!!

    • Written by from REDWOOD CITY

    50 of 57 people found this useful

    The adapter only works with the iphone cover off - after a while the cover is useless. Buy the new cable instead.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Not happy

    • Written by from stoke on trent

    90 of 101 people found this useful

    waste of money i bought this so i could connect my iPhone 5 to my B&W sound system and all it does is charge it. and now iv got go buy apple tv so i can watch films on the tv cause it doesnt support video :(
    wish id kept my iphone 4 everything worked ok till apple went messing about changing the connectors

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    doesn't work with either of my stereo accessories, only with some chargers

    • Written by from New York

    60 of 67 people found this useful

    I have the Roxy stero system and the ihome and neither works with this adaptor. Only my chargers work with it. I guess I need to buy all new bluetooth accessories??

    Was this useful? doesn't work with either of my stereo accessories, only with some chargers

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Doesn't Work

    • Written by from Woburn

    89 of 94 people found this useful

    I have the iPod Nano and a Bose docking station. Adapter didn't work.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Works on my i30

    • Written by from Uruguaiana

    12 of 17 people found this useful

    When I bought the iPhone 5 I was a bit apprehensive because I feared an incompatibility with my 2011 Hyundai i30 sound system.
    Fortunately, everything worked perfectly. I keep mine always plugged to the car cable.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Works with Yamaha YDS-10 dock and iSimple car set up.

    • Written by from Brooklyn

    15 of 19 people found this useful

    I was very skeptical about upgrading my iphone 4 to 5 because of the compatibility issues, but it turned out to be a non issue for me. Got this adapter mostly for my car and it WORKS. I installed iSimple mod to AUX input so I could listen and charge Iphone at the same time, as a bonus I can skip tracks from the steering wheel. This adapter allows me to use the iPhone 5 just the same. My yamaha piano craft RX-E810 and ipod dock work with this adapter as designed. I can control my iphone through a remote, see my playlists etc right on the display.
    A slim case is a must for this mod to fit.

    Was this useful? Works with Yamaha YDS-10 dock and iSimple car set up.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    doesn't work with B&W Zeppelin Mini

    • Written by from SALò

    26 of 37 people found this useful

    Three month ago I bought the zeppelin mini.
    Last month the iphone5. it doesn't works.
    Very disappointed...

    Was this useful? doesn't work with B&W Zeppelin Mini

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    works fine

    • Written by from BRENTWOOD

    18 of 25 people found this useful

    I used last night to charge phone and worked ok. I have an otter case and fits just snuggly ( I tried at store before buying). I'll try video and see what happens...

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great Adapter! Works with my iSimple in Suburban!

    • Written by from SPRING

    19 of 28 people found this useful

    5 stars because this little adapter does exactly what is claims! It works with my iHome alarm clock dock, all my existing cables and Yes! it works with the iSimple cord my husband had installed in my suburban about 3 years ago to play my iPhone/iPod over the car stereo. This adapter still allows the cord to charge my phone and it plays just as before with all previous functions and the sound is still superb. I am very happy!
    My only complaint is that I want a lot more of these adapters and they are expensive! I would love one to leave one on the dock and to leave one in the car and I would love to have one to carry around in my purse for emergency charge needs. My kids all want one for their iPods now as well. $30 here $30 there-Adds up quickly....Oh, those Apple geniuses...;)
    This adapter works fine with my thicker two piece case. I simply cut the thin little rubber pieces of my case off that were located on either side of the speakers and the adapter now fits and goes on and off easily. The cases were made for lightening not 30 pin. Cases and docks/connectors have always had issues. It is not the first time that I have had to modify a case to fit a 30 pin connector nor will it be the last I'm sure.
    I am very satisfied with this adapter. Then again I have yet to be disappointed in anything Apple. ;)

    Was this useful? Great Adapter! Works with my iSimple in Suburban!

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Big Miss on Video

    • Written by from Horsham

    44 of 53 people found this useful

    No Video Out is a huge miss. New technology should NOT go backward. Unforunately with no solution to connect to 100% of car stereo installations that have a video presence is a BACKWARDS movement. A huge miss, I'm afraid.

  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Does NOT work with JBL 200iD docking station

    • Written by from New Orleans

    20 of 24 people found this useful

    As above, doesn't work with the JBL docking station. Just no sound whatsoever. If you use the headphone out and plug it into the headphone jack of the docking station, then it works, but forget about using he Lightning to 30-pin adapter. It just doesn't work, My wife's older iPod Nano with the 30-pin output works fine. Mine? Nada.

    On top of this, even when I use the adapter to charge my iPod off the computer, it takes a few minutes for the laptop to even recognize the iPod is connected. Overall I am disappointed in this product and I agree that it costs far too much for what it is.

    Was this useful? Does NOT work with JBL 200iD docking station

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Pin to short

    • Written by from Perry

    31 of 37 people found this useful

    This will play alarms and charge my iPhone 5 with my speaker set (which is Sony and I love love love it) the audio works no problems but it won't fit into my phone with the case on. :( really apple, there has to be something you can do for us. My case doesn't need to be on when its on the dock but I put it on EVERY NIGHT! I don't want my case to get stretched out and useless because I have to take it off every night... I'm going to take a Dremel to it and see if I can make it fit on my own. This is a great adapter you guys... I was hesitant to try it because of all of the negative reviews but I tried it with great hope it would work and it did. Good luck in all your endeavors...

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    This thing works even with a case!

    • Written by from Saskatoon

    20 of 22 people found this useful

    I just bough this to keep my 30 pin iPod cable in my car. Not trying to give Otterbox free advertising, but I have the Defender series box and I can use this adapter just fine. In short, get this Otterbox, and keep your iPhone looking like new and use your 30-pin Adapter!

    Was this useful? This thing works even with a case!

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Works fine with cases

    • Written by from Calgary

    6 of 10 people found this useful

    I have an otter box case and this adapter works fine with it, as long as the bottom of your cases is completely open and doesn't have separators for each speaker and the jacks it will work just fine. so far have had no problems connecting it to my I-home dock..... Great adapter to have if you have multiple 30inch pin cords.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Returning it

    • Written by from PASADENA

    23 of 32 people found this useful

    Agree with everyone. Not a good product if you have a case. I also have a speck. What a rip off. Great idea though.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Lousy!

    • Written by from Lansdale

    20 of 26 people found this useful

    The lightning connector was far too loose on the iPhone5. It would not seat into the phone. Basically, it was defective. I am returning it ASAP.

  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Car Head Unit Adaptor

    • Written by from Pakenham

    32 of 36 people found this useful

    Plays music when attached to my Pioneer head unit with 30 pin plug. Does not charge the Ipod though. My old Ipod when plugged directly would play and charge the Ipod. Now I have to continually bring the Ipod out of my car to charge whereas i used to just leave my old one connected permanently.

    Apple really need to come up with a complete working solution since they decided to change to the lighting plug. I now have docking stations and more that are either useless or only partially working with the new connector.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    It's ok to read once in awhile

    • Written by from Virginia Beach

    24 of 36 people found this useful

    1. You can look at the box and tell if it will work with the case you have on your phone.

    2. It says on the box it does not support video output.

    All in all, I think it's great & I can't wait to use my old 6ft 30pin cord.

    Was this useful? It's ok to read once in awhile

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Worked for a while in my Mercedes...Does not work now!

    • Written by from Jackson

    26 of 35 people found this useful

    This plug worked fine in my car for a couple of weeks...now when I plug it up all I get is SILENCE!!! Apple should not have changed the chargers/adapters/connections! This is really upsetting that I purchased a phone that is now useless for playing music in my car.

    Was this useful? Worked for a while in my Mercedes...Does not work now!

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