Can I use this without my computer and just use it to charge many items with the USB ports?
176732
I use it offline with the power on to charge my iPhone, iPad, or iPod with no problems whatsoever. So in my experience it does work with Apple devices.
176733
I never thought about that, but I suppose you could. It is merely a usb plug, so if you have a usb ac or dc connection, it should work. I'm guessing it probably would take some time to charge as the input is split 12 ways.
176734
In general you can charge USB devices on a powered hub with out a computer. I do it with my FitBit, cellphone and my son's 3DXL. As far as this hub is concerned, it under powered. Their 10 port has more power and USB 3.I bought the 12 found it not capable to power 6 devices at 2.5 watts and reviewed them with my experience. They responded to tell me in my needs I should use their 10 port and return the 12. I have done that and the 10 port is doing the job.
176735
This device will not charge my Apple Watch, iPhone 6+, or iPad Mini. If you are buying this for that purpose, do not waste your money. It would only charge my Fitbit and my Kindle.
298573
Almost all USB ports supply 5V so you should be fine. If for some odd reason your USB port doesn't supply 5V, you can use a USB AC adapter like what is used to charge an iPhone or Kindle Fire.
1955828
You can use any charger with a mini usb connection that you probably already have. You can also plug it into your computer to charge it.
1389836
The usb port is output power only. It will charge cell phones, mp3 players and other devices that use a usb to charge. So the answer to your question is no.
1590850
Absolutely, the operating system has no bearing on the USB cable. This system works quite well and it's many adapters means you can charge most any electronic device. This is the only plug i carry on road trips with a wife and 3 kids carrying more different devices than I can count. Good luck.
1660398
The charging cable attaches to any USB source. So, yes, you can charge via your computer.
244393
No, you can't use the device while it is connected to your computer's USB. You can, however, use the device while it is plugged in to an AC or car power adapter. So just get an AC adapter to charge instead of using you machine and problem solved.
1294854
Unfortunately you cannot, the USB port is only used for charging your electronic devices. Hope that helps.
990340
Yes, I've used a 1A and also a 2A USB charger plugged to an AC outlet. I think you can use pretty much any USB chargers, and not just charging by the computer. The speed of charge will be determined by the current passed through the device.
1074883
yes you can, but I have only done it on USB 2.0 or a usb wall charger of at least 1.0 amps.
692703
If you mean using a USB cable, then yes. It takes a micro USB cable, similar to what most cell phones use to charge. If you mean can I charge it via a USB port on a computer, the answer is maybe, but it will probably take forever. I use a standard 1.5 amp charger from a phone and it charges fine.
1377464
I charge mine with my phones "fast charger" wall charger but you can also use a computer.
1285354
Yes it can be charged without a computer. It can be charged with a usb type charger that plugs into a standard 120 volt AC outlet with 5 volt, 1 amp output to the usb port.
1160881
You can use this with any USB devices. Is just a regular adapter to charge using a USB.
1645155
Yes. I use a charger that works via AC inlet, and I can use it at the same time. Never charged my unit via usb into computer though and tried to use it at the same time.
1604983
If there is, it's by no means accessible to the average consumer. The clear answer is no. You can charge this through its micro usb port and then have it ready to power an electronic off the (full-size) usb slot when needed on the go. If it dies, you get a new one. If that's a concern then get a better, more expensive one.
1244792
The hub's charging capabilities are independent of the computer. I have numerous devices charging at the same time via the hub, not through the computer, even though they both are connected.