iPod adapter from apple for 4th gen IPOD

[samintx]

I got the 3 pk but the iPod (Touch) isn't charging with the adapter. Nutz. I thought it would let it sit so it would charge. It adapts but for what purpose? Has anyone used these? I'm "adapting" on an InMotion speaker.

There is no earplug port on the speakers but I wouldn't use it even if there was (as someone suggested) I'd just use the plug in speakers and forget InMotion ( I am using 4 in 4 rooms)

[decay]

is it FireWire or USB? a dock or an AC brick?

[samintx]

it is the connection on the bottom of the iPOD not a computer adapter.

[rgG]

Which version of the inMotion speakers do you have?

The Altec Lansing inMotion IM310, says it is only compatible with the iPod touch Generation 1 & 2.

There are so many versions of the inMotion speakers, you will need to check the specs on your particular model, or at least post the specific model number, otherwise any advice here is just a shot in the dark.

[rjmacs]

It sounds like she's using the Apple-provided dock adapter for the Lightning connector, and it works to play music, but not to charge the iPod. It may simply be that the adaptor doesn't carry the correct current to charge.

[decay]

so this is the 4th gen refurb iPod Touch you recently bought?

what model is the InMotion speaker?

[Black]

rjmacs wrote:
It sounds like she's using the Apple-provided dock adapter for the Lightning connector, and it works to play music, but not to charge the iPod. It may simply be that the adaptor doesn't carry the correct current to charge.

4th generation Pod touch does not have a lightning connector.
This is not the first time she's called it a 4th generation but it's possible she means 5th.
But until she provides the InMotion model information this thread is dead in the water anyways.

[cbelt3]

samintx-

The simplest explanation is that the iPod Touch 4th generation requires that the voltage coming into the docking port be exactly 5 Volts. The previous generations all accepted voltages up to 12 volts, and many accessory manufacturers took the easy out and didn't feed 5 volts, despite that being Apple's spec since the original iPod.

Why ? Lazy engineers.

The newest (just shipping last week) 5th generation has the new 'lightning' port, which is pretty much completely non functional on EVERY accessory sold to date.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPod_Touch

[samintx]

These are old InMotion and you are probably right...they are for my early iPods but nothing will get my 4th gen iPod to "adapt". I thought that is what these adapters were for. I'm not sure what you use them for then. Thanks. I guess there is nothing that will help me use the old InMotions...except my old iPods. Thanks. Thought there might be an adapter.

Appreciate all the constructive help.

cbelt3 wrote:
samintx-

The simplest explanation is that the iPod Touch 4th generation requires that the voltage coming into the docking port be exactly 5 Volts. The previous generations all accepted voltages up to 12 volts, and many accessory manufacturers took the easy out and didn't feed 5 volts, despite that being Apple's spec since the original iPod.

Why ? Lazy engineers.

The newest (just shipping last week) 5th generation has the new 'lightning' port, which is pretty much completely non functional on EVERY accessory sold to date.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPod_Touch

[Dubya]

You mentioned a "3 pk". Are you talking about the universal dock adapters (usually white) that are the plastic forms to adapt for various shaped iPods?

There were some changes in the pin-outs on the iPod electronic plugs that caused earlier generations of iPods not to be able to charge with newer accessories.

BTW - The 2nd and 3rd generation iPod Touch are identical...

Good Luck