I understand this is compatible with an iphone 5, but don't know what kind of connector to get, and where it would plug in?
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USB plug on the front is useless, does nothing, purely ornamental. There is a 3.5 mm auxilliary plug on the back. I've used 32 pin, lightning, and 3.5 to 3.5 and had no problems. it's a nice little unit if you still listen to cd's. I'd get some else if your getting it primarily for MP3. cheers
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The unit I have has the iPhone 4/4S old style power connector. I do have an iPhone 5 but I don't have an adapter, so I really do not know. Have you gone on the website and contacted customer support?
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My unit did not come with a cable for iPhone 5. But you can easily buy an adapter that will fit to an iPhone 5.
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Miguel is correct, you need to purchase a 30 pin to lightning adapter. That is how I use it. Be warned, it is not 100% compatible. See my review titled "Works well, iphone 5 compatibility OK" for more info.
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Apple (Iphone etc) products have their own connectors. This item has micro usb which iphones dont use - they have proprietary connector. I'd check for an adapter or return this and get an apple brand charger. sorry!
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I have an iPhone 5, and there is an adapter for that. So I would think you could find one for your phone. Good luck.
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This has the original iPhone connector so I think you would need a lightning adapter to make it work......and then I couldn't guarantee it.
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Perhaps if you have an adapter... the model I bought had the old 30 pin connector. iPhone 5 has the smaller Lightning connector.
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There is no 30 pin receptacle on the iPhone 5 and I do not know if there is an adapter to use a possible cable Elf to iPhone 5. Have you posed the question to Elf?
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The wire that is accompanied with the charger is not compatible with the iPhone 5. You woud have to is your own wire, it will charge your phone then.
980138
You are right, it has the old 30 pin connector. You CAN connect to an iPhone 5 but you have to buy an adaptor from Apple to make it possible
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I don't see any reference in the manual to being compatible with iPhone 5. They only refer to iPods. I do not have an iPhone so I could not try it.
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This device does not include the new iPhone 5 lightning connector. It should work with a Lightning to 30 pin adaptor cable; but I haven't tried it.
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iPhone 5 uses 8Pin connector, so it doesn't work with iPhone 5, but there is an adapter to convert 8Pin to 30Pin so with this, it will work for iPhone 5.
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This will work on iPhone 5, but you'll have to use the lightning cord that came with your phone. When I bought mine, it was before the iPhone 5 came out, and although it came with many adapters, at that time it didn't have one for the iPhone 5. It uses a USB port, so you can use any cord that plugs into a USB port. As far as the charger working, I've had mine for awhile, and it works great, and I give it a fair amount of abuse. I bought one for my son and he uses it to charge his droid phone and iPad at the same time, as he works a long shift. He loves it too. I highly recommend it. This will work on iPhone 5, but you'll have to use the lightning cord that came with your phone. When I bought mine, it was before the iPhone 5 came out, and although it came with many adapters, at that time it didn't have one for the iPhone 5. It uses a USB port, so you can use any cord that plugs into a USB port. As far as the charger working, I've had mine for awhile, and it works great, and I give it a fair amount of abuse. I bought one for my son and he uses it to charge his droid phone and iPad at the same time, as he works a long shift. He loves it too. I highly recommend... » Read More This will work on iPhone 5, but you'll have to use the lightning cord that came with your phone. When I bought mine, it was before the iPhone 5 came out, and although it came with many adapters, at that time it didn't have one for the iPhone 5. It uses a USB port, so you can use any cord that plugs into a USB port. As far as the charger working, I've had mine for awhile, and it works great, and I give it a fair amount of abuse. I bought one for my son and he uses it to charge his droid phone and iPad at the same time, as he works a long shift. He loves it too. I highly recommend it. « Show Less
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The cable that comes with this model is a USB to Micro USB which will be useful to charge the unit but it won't plug into your iPhone 5. You will need to use a cable that you may already have which goes from USB to your phone. Then yes, it will work fine with your phone.
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They sell an adapter that you can put on this that will make it iPhone5 compatible. That what I did. I found my adapter at the apple store. I hope this helps!