Do you have to remove a case to dock the note 3?
200088
I just got one of these docks myself, and found that Galaxy Note 3 in an Otterbox Commuter series case (their thinnest case) will not connect to the dock. Since the charging port cover on the case doesn't close properly anyway, and blocks docking, I cut that flap off, then filed out the charging opening in the outer shell slightly to accommodate the base of the USB3 connector, and the phone STILL will not dock with the case installed. It won't dock *reliably* even with just the silicone liner of the case in place. I just talked to Otterbox and they have no suggestions. The annoying thing is that it looks as though it WOULD work, if only the spring-loaded base of the dock had about another 2mm-3mm of travel. (Samsung, are you listening? ...Probably not.) It's extremely annoying having to choose between "Case that will protect my phone" and "Case that will still let me dock my phone". Can anyone perhaps offer any tips for cases known to fit and work for this dock? Perhaps we can at least take the guesswork out of which cases will work with the dock and which won't. I'll start: OtterBox cases WILL NOT work with this dock.
200089
I have an S-View case and don't have to remove it. Not sure about other cases.
840579
for my case- the case- had to be removed for the dock connector to interface correctly
2098784
Yes you would have to remove the case everytime you place your Droid on the dock. Unfortunately, this dock wasn't designed to allow you to leave any case on your phone while you have it docked.
531977
No. The charger has a USB connection. One end in the charger, other in your phone. Simple as that. No case removal should be necessary.
674436
It doesn't dock, you have to take the case off if you want to use a dock or have a larger headphone/speaker jack
609286
The dock has an insert that fits tightly to the stock phone (and NOT the wireless charging back, by the way). You can remove this insert to get a bit more space, but likely only enough for a simple silicone wrap and not enough for the hard-plastic cases that usually go along with clips and holsters.
1612353
Yes you'll have to use it. Kind of a draw back of this product. I still haven't found any dock that would work with my phone and case.
2181399
I don't think you should have an issue! If you have a case of any kind on it, you may just have to remove that, but otherwise, I feel they give you plenty of room to fit your device on the dock!
1352658
I did not find any case that aloud me to use docking station at the same time. I would just remove the case when I would dock the phone.
1036257
Yes. The case is very thin and does not interfere with that at all. I don't dock mine at all anymore because I have extra batteries that I swap when needed.
1915554
It works on my note 3 defender otter box without having to remove the case.
1400888
No, it won't. I have a pretty slim case for my Nexus 5 and I can't dock it without removing the case first.
1930181
I have the Samsung OEM media dock (originally purchased for the Note 2) and the Note 3 fits fine in this case. Notably, the Note 3 sits slightly to the left now due to the USB 3.0 placing.
330403
Hello,There is no need to remove your case. Although the MobiAria does not offer a lightening dock, you are able to connect your iPhone's audio by Bluetooth and charge your iPhone with the USB charging port.Sincerely,iLuv Support
2007675
My case needed to be removed before placing it on the dock- I think most would need to e removed
1146672
I have an Otter Box and I must take it off prior to docking. Hope this helps.....Joe
805299
It works without the body glove case. Kind of painful to have to take the case off just to dock.