Customer Reviews and Ratings

3.0 out of 5 stars

Based on 264 reviews

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Useless

    • Written by from Cavite

    20 of 24 people found this useful

    Like what was mentioned in the earlier reviews here, it won't work with any type of Iphone case. Also the worst part is, it has compatibility issues with my JBL Onbeat Xtreme and Harman Kardon Go+Play II. So now, the only way for me to play them is through Aux cable or bluetooth.... I wasted money here......

  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Pricey, but it works!

    • Written by from Shelby Township

    21 of 28 people found this useful

    Previously attempted to purchase an aftermarket substitute for the lightning adapter for the 30-pin plug for my trucks radio. Those products weren't recognized by the radio or my iPhone 5, but did provide charging and data transfer into a computer.

    After being unsuccessful with the cheaper option I decided to try the Apple branded lightning to 30-pin adapter. Without much expectation, it worked well beyond my expectation! The radio and iPhone instantly recognized the device providing a charge to my iPhone. An audio signal was provided from my iPhone to the radio and the radio controls worked for pausing songs, changing tracks, as well as rewinding and fast-forwarding (just like before the adapter using my previous iPhone 3G and 4.

    The adapter itself seems expensive, but it WORKS! I do not rest my iPhone right side up resting on the adapter for fear of the adapter breaking in the lightning port.

  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Nice product!

    • Written by from Chula Vista

    26 of 34 people found this useful

    I purchased this to mainly intergrate with my car stereo. It does what it's supposed to, and stays firmly in place. Its a high quality product. I have an Otter Box case, and like many the adapter did not fit correctly. It wasn't really a big deal. I used my Dremel and enlarged the opening just a bit. Now the adapter fits perfectly. I would have given it five stars, but I think it's a bit over priced.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    It Works!

    • Written by from Sudbury

    23 of 31 people found this useful

    Bought a cheaper one on the web and didn't work at all (got my money back). Bought this at an Apple Store and works perfectly in my 2010 BMW. Have not tried it on other products as this is the only one I needed it for.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Stinks!

    • Written by from BOCA RATON

    32 of 40 people found this useful

    I am on my 3rd one. Can't hear audio thru it and still won't work with my Griffing adaptors. Hate it

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Works as described

    • Written by from Albuquerque

    7 of 9 people found this useful

    I bought this to use in my car. I have a Kenwood KVT-696 deck with an ipod 30 pin connection and with this adapter my iphone 5 works flawlessly with this deck.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic!

    • Written by from Dallas

    20 of 27 people found this useful

    Thin design! Don't have to remove my iphone 5 cover that I bought from Snapfish. Works on both my Philips alarm clock, AND my BOSE speaker system. Very pleased. Just pricey!

  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    WORKS ON IT ALL

    • Written by from Hollywood

    18 of 27 people found this useful

    I just upgraded from an iPhone 4 to a 5.
    I own a Bose Sounddock (from 7 years ago)- adapter works on it and can use my 5 to play music on it now.
    I own an Apple iPhone 4 dock- adapter works on it and I can still use it to charge my iPhone 5.
    My case is a SKECH and I do have to remove the bottom part but that is why SKECH cases rock because there is a bottom part to remove easily.
    Adapter work, works just fine, good buy for these type of items.
    But should be 19.99 at most.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Won't work with Belkin TuneBase FM for my car

    • Written by from EUREKA

    35 of 46 people found this useful

    I wanted a new Ipod because my old one was out of space. I also play the Ipod quite a bit in my car. As with people who are not wealthy, my cars are older and are not equiped with any electronic docking ports or bluetooth enabled speakers. I use a Belkin unit that plugs into a cigarette lighter or port for charging. I set it to an open FM channel and it plays great. I got the 30 pin adapter to play on this unit because I guess the need for Job security means things that work must always be changed. This adapter will not work. It barely works with the portable unit with speakers. It will eventually. This is a lame unit and does not deliver as promised.

    Was this useful? Won't work with Belkin TuneBase FM for my car

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Works as Stated

    • Written by from East Grand Forks

    43 of 51 people found this useful

    Overpriced gadget adapter! This adapter works as stated. I wanted it so I could continue to use my iHome Alarm Clock/Radio (love to wake up to a streaming radio station). It works with the audio, charging, and all other commands. It's built really well, just severely over priced. If half the price I would give it 5 stars and buy more!

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Doesn't work in 2006 Mazda 6

    • Written by from Wauwatosa

    29 of 40 people found this useful

    I had hoped that I could still use my iPhone 5 with the 30-pin cable in the stereo of my 2006 Mazda 6. Alas, it would neither charge nor play music through the car stereo like it should. Waste of time and money.

    Was this useful? Doesn't work in 2006 Mazda 6

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Case & Adapter for 5

    • Written by from attica

    22 of 27 people found this useful

    Hello IPhone 5 peeps!

    I have an Otterbox case for my 5 and the official charger adapter "thingy" fits fine, charges fine and works with my iHome speakers. I have the case on 100% of the time.

    Hope this helps! LOVE all my Apple products including our new mini IPad!

    Best of luck !,,

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Bose Sounddock II

    • Written by from La Plata

    29 of 32 people found this useful

    With Bose Sounddock 2, this adapter charges iPhone 5 AND plays music. I have to admit that I tried to save some money and bought a generic adapter when these were out of stock but they only charged the iPhone 5 and did not allow music to play through the speakers. I wish the adapter could have been included in the package with iPhone 5 but this $30 adapter makes my $250 Sounddock work again. Thanks.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Works Great

    • Written by from Gresham

    13 of 26 people found this useful

    for those people that claim it doesn't work with a case....its not marketed to, nor does apple ever assume you have a case as I do not. Granted, its not ideal to use an adapter, its nice that apple made one to use!

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Doesn't work

    • Written by from Knightdale

    17 of 124 people found this useful

    Yo Yo Yo ! It not be working yo! Dang SOn! Ficky Ficky Ficky!!

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Works great, precision made product

    • Written by from Olympia

    14 of 15 people found this useful

    Is a fine, precision made adapter that fits and works very well. Its has a very snug fit and will hold my iPhone perfectly in every station or dock I have without issue. Works in my car without having to buy additional cords.

    Was this useful? Works great, precision made product

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Works great

    • Written by from AURORA

    9 of 10 people found this useful

    Like other people I tried buying a cheaper version from E-Bay and it only charged my iPhone 5 but didn't play music. This one works great. Since my phone and dock are black I wrapped it in black electrical tape. The only complaint I have is Apple should have given this away since I'm sure it only costs them about $5 to make.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    No Video Out!

    • Written by from FPO

    13 of 17 people found this useful

    I bought this product after being told that it would support component video out, if the cable was an apple certified one, by a local rep. I have an Apple component cable attached to the tv in my car, so needless to say it IS certified. The adapter is very short an will not be usable as is if you have any sort of case on it. It DOES charge, sync, and provide audio out. It DOES NOT have video out support. There is currently no viable COMPONENT video out solution for the lighting port devices. I am very disappointed.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    does NOT support audio on my iHome and must remove iPhone cover

    • Written by from Arlington

    31 of 37 people found this useful

    This does NOT permit transmission of my iTunes music through my iHome clock/radio/iPhone connector, which I was able to do with my old iPhone. I have one iHome at home and one at the office, so this is very disappointing.

    All I can use this adapter for on the iHome is recharging--and then, only if I am very careful to position it to ensure a connection--it easily slips out of position. The cover I bought does not have a large enough opening to accommodate the larger part of this adapter. For this limited functionality, you are better off using the (cheaper) cord connector, which doesn't require removal of the cover.

    A seller of these adapters at an airport store told me that there were issues with audio, contrary to what was touted by Apple on this site. I decided to wait and go to an Apple store to be sure I bought a genuine Apple adapter, in the hope that the audio worked as claimed. But the genuine adapter I bought does not work. Maybe it works with some accessories but not others.

    Was this useful? does NOT support audio on my iHome and must remove iPhone cover

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Hooray! Works in the car.

    • Written by from Laurel

    7 of 10 people found this useful

    While the lightning to 30-pin adapter with the cord does NOT work in my 2009 Infiniti G37s, this one DOES! Connects with no problem allowing me to play my music or stream from apps and charges the iPhone with no problem.