Lightning to 30-pin Adapter

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3.0 out of 5 stars

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Get the cord adaptor instead.

    • Written by from Wexford

    3209 of 3712 people found this useful

    I ordered 2 of these adaptors. BIG PROBLEM: they do not connect to your Iphone 5 if you have a case. (I have the speck case). Since EVERYONE has a case, I am confused as to why Apple would make this product, or not even warn you that it does not plug in when a case is on your phone. The cord adaptor is a bit more expensive, but at least you won't ruin your case by having to continually put it on and off to use the adaptor.

    Was this useful? Get the cord adaptor instead.

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Will not work if your iPhone 5 has any kind of cover

    • Written by from Long Beach

    2030 of 2363 people found this useful

    The length of the lightning adapter is too short if you have any kind of cover with your iPhone 5. I have an Apple-like bumper cover (similar to iPhone 4/4S) and the metal contact on the adapter is WAY TOO short. I suggest getting the Lighting to 30-pin Adapter Cable instead. The cable has a thin longer Lightning connection that will work with most iPhone 5 covers.

    Was this useful? Will not work if your iPhone 5 has any kind of cover

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Works well with slim covers.

    • Written by from Washington

    848 of 1064 people found this useful

    Contrary to the reviews I've seen, I have had no problem using this while having a cover on my iPhone 5. I use this adapter specifically so I may keep using my car XM Skydock (love it) with my iPhone 5 that I alternately use both an Elago Slim-Fit Case and Incase Span Case on. I have no problem whatsoever with the adapter fitting snugly.

    My only criticism is that I wish the adapter was a bit shorter.

    Was this useful? Works well with slim covers.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Works with iSimple

    • Written by from Bellingham

    256 of 278 people found this useful

    Expensive little adapter? Yes, but no stars lost for that.

    I have an iSimple vehicle setup for playing music from my iPhone. The adapter is small, and has a good snug fit without being overly snug (the 30pin part). Music plays through the stereo and charges my iPhone too. I'm pleased.

    Was this useful? Works with iSimple

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    No Video Support

    • Written by from Irving

    231 of 252 people found this useful

    The only negative I could find with this is no video support. I cannot have access to the apps of my AppRadio 2 because it doesn't support video!!

    Was this useful? No Video Support

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Not worth $

    • Written by from Chicago

    288 of 382 people found this useful

    Does not stream video

    Was this useful? Not worth $

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great!

    • Written by from Metuchen

    172 of 193 people found this useful

    Got this on Wednesday and connected to my 30 pin end ,charges my phone with the case on I do't know why these people complain, if you buy a cheap case you will have to take it out of the case to charge I have an Otterbox Defender case, got to 2 adapters one for the car.
    Great product I recommended to a few friends!!!!

    Was this useful? Great!

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Poor design

    • Written by from Clarkston

    139 of 156 people found this useful

    Purchased (3) of these so I could continue to use my existing car charger, 30 pin connectors/chargers in the house because my family has multiple iPads and whoever designed this did not take into consideration any type of case, be it for the iPhone or the iPad.
    I'm usually very impressed with the thought put into anything that Apple designs but they sure missed the boat on this one.

    Was this useful? Poor design

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    unworthy product

    • Written by from grand junction

    133 of 145 people found this useful

    very, very, very disappointed with the lightning adapter!! bought it so I could use all my old iPhone accessories with the new iPhone 5! works only with my old chargers... I have a Bose iHome and it doesn't even work! (specifically the reason I bought the adaptor!) not happy with product!

    Was this useful? unworthy product

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    extremely aggravated

    • Written by from Lindenhurst

    130 of 139 people found this useful

    i recently purchased this adaptor trying to make my old ihome work with my new iphone 5 and have had nothing but problems. the adaptor will charge my phone but i can not play music through the ihome it will only play through the phones speakers. Apple u need to make a new dock that has the new lightning adaptor so i can finally have an alarm clock that works with the newest line of products you have released. seeing how you are making all the new products with this port you should have released a whole new line of products to keep your accessories up to date and not continue selling outdated hardware that the newest consumers of Apple can not use

    Was this useful? extremely aggravated

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    missed the boat

    • Written by from Hanmer

    132 of 146 people found this useful

    as others have written about; this adapter fails to be compatible with most iphone 5 cases manufactured by well respecters companies. I had bought two of these adapters and had to return them as I didn't feel like cutting the opening of my case (iSKin in my case). They should have made the lighting tip longer to compensate for case thickness.
    Do yourself a favor and get the adapter with the cord. It actually looks less bulky and no case modifications needed.
    Lowering the price of these adapters wouldn't hurt either!

    Was this useful? missed the boat

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    DO NOT BUY THIS if you want it to work with Apple's HDTV 30-pin cable!

    • Written by from Island Lake

    136 of 156 people found this useful

    I bought this adapter at Target thinking I could attach it to my 30-pin to HDTV cord, but noooo... what a stupid idea to think it would work with other Apple connectors! Silly me. Only after I got the rather shocking "This device not recognized" error message did I angrily log onto the Apple's website to complain, but only then learned it DOESN'T CONNECT WITH VIDEO. WHY the heck not??? Shouldn't Apple adapters be compatible with Apple connectors?? Lack of video support should at least be put on the packaging somewhere. Arrrggh!!

    Was this useful? DO NOT BUY THIS if you want it to work with Apple's HDTV 30-pin cable!

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Avoid this adapter -- buy the one with the cord instead

    • Written by from Jacksonville

    123 of 131 people found this useful

    I have a speck case and the only way I could get this adapter to work was by removing it from my phone. Buy the adapter with the cord instead -- it works perfectly.

    Was this useful? Avoid this adapter -- buy the one with the cord instead

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    expensive for what you get

    • Written by from Toronto

    121 of 134 people found this useful

    Works fine with my Bose sound dock, but I cannot believe this piece of plastic and glue cost me $35. Wait for alternatives if you can.

    Was this useful? expensive for what you get

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    This Product needs to be redone! It is a JOKE

    • Written by from Surprise

    125 of 150 people found this useful

    I purchased a Speck cover from Apple for my IPhone 5. Then I ordered this adapter so I could charge my phone in my car. Problem is that although my phone charger will charge the phone with the cover, the adapter will not. It doesn't make sense that Apple would make the stem too short. I can't use it and took it back. It is worthless to me. Redo this product. It is not deserving the Apple name. I own an IMac, Ipad2 and my Mini IPad ill be shipped to me soon. I love all the things I have purchased but this thing is a joke. Our phones are suppose to save us time. This doesn't!

    I only gave it the one star for what it is suppose to do. If I could give it no stars I would.

    Was this useful? This Product needs to be redone! It is a JOKE

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Quality Adapter

    • Written by from Queensbury

    99 of 113 people found this useful

    This adapter is small, easy to carry with you, and will give you the ability to use all of your old charging cables. It's very well made.

    Was this useful? Quality Adapter

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Doesn't Work

    • Written by from Woburn

    88 of 93 people found this useful

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

    Was this useful? Doesn't Work

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Works Great with my iPhone 5 and OtterBox case!

    • Written by from Juno Beach

    87 of 94 people found this useful

    I now can use my iPhone 5 with my various iHome devices. All my 30-pin cables for my 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation iPods, iPads, and iPhone 3GS can be used with my iPhone 5 using this adapter.

    Was this useful? Works Great with my iPhone 5 and OtterBox case!

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Doesn't pass audio to my Sync in 2011 ford flex

    • Written by from Wake Forest

    83 of 87 people found this useful

    I bought one because I have a 5 and my wife has a 4s. That way if we wanted to listen to music on my phone I could just plug that in and use the same cable. It recognizes, charges, and lets me control it but no sound at all. It's not the phone if I put the regular cable in it works fine, but this adapter means no sound which makes it useless

    Also, it's really tiny. I think the picture is bigger on my iPad screen than it is.

    Was this useful? Doesn't pass audio to my Sync in 2011 ford flex

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Not happy

    • Written by from stoke on trent

    89 of 100 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

    Was this useful? Not happy

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