how do you get it to charge the iPod touch? I've had this speaker for about a month and I'm generally pleased with its performance. HOWEVER, I can't figure out how to get it to charge my iPod touch. Sometimes it does, and sometimes it doesn't, but I can't figure out what I've done differently the times that it it does charge the iPod. The user manual is useless in this regard. Any advice? how do you get it to charge the iPod touch? I've had this speaker for about a month and I'm generally pleased with its performance. HOWEVER, I can't figure out how to get it to charge... » Read More how do you get it to charge the iPod touch? I've had this speaker for about a month and I'm generally pleased with its performance. HOWEVER, I can't figure out how to get it to charge my iPod touch. Sometimes it does, and sometimes it doesn't, but I can't figure out what I've done differently the times that it it does charge the iPod. The user manual is useless in this regard. Any advice? « Show Less
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Can I use this JBL On Stage with my Ipod Touch 3rd Generation? Help please!!!
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I know this is a common concern but I just got this speaker and it CAN charge an ipod touch 2nd generation...if you have the time to deal with it.I tried playing around with it and figured out that if you have the speaker turned on (with the ipod turned on (or in sleep mode) and inserted on the dock) and unplug and replug the speaker, it begins charging each time. The speaker MUST be turned on when you unplug it or else it doesn't work. The ipod doesn't have to be on the dock when its unplugged but it has to be on the dock once you plug it in for this to work. This is the only way I can get it to charge 100% of the time. Tedious but it works. Let me know if this helps. Good luck everyone! I know this is a common concern but I just got this speaker and it CAN charge an ipod touch 2nd generation...if you have the time to deal with it.I tried playing around with it and figured out that if you have the speaker turned on (with the ipod turned on (or in sleep mode) and inserted on the dock) and unplug and replug the speaker, it begins charging each time. The speaker MUST be turned on when you unplug it or else it doesn't work. The ipod doesn't have to be on the dock when its unplugged but it has to be on the dock once you plug it in for this to work. This is the only... » Read More I know this is a common concern but I just got this speaker and it CAN charge an ipod touch 2nd generation...if you have the time to deal with it.I tried playing around with it and figured out that if you have the speaker turned on (with the ipod turned on (or in sleep mode) and inserted on the dock) and unplug and replug the speaker, it begins charging each time. The speaker MUST be turned on when you unplug it or else it doesn't work. The ipod doesn't have to be on the dock when its unplugged but it has to be on the dock once you plug it in for this to work. This is the only way I can get it to charge 100% of the time. Tedious but it works. Let me know if this helps. Good luck everyone! « Show Less
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Muge, I know this is old but maybe it will help someone else who is looking to buy this dock. Yes, You can use it with the Ipod Touch 3g. I bought and received mine last week and it works great with my Ipod Touch 3g. However, like above the charging situation is a bit of a pain. I need to unplug and replug the dock itself in each time to make it charge my ipod
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I am having the same problem. The iTrip documentation states that it should power the iTrip AND charge the ipod, however it's not doing the latter which is very important. UNFORTUNATE
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I am having the same problem with the Itouch. My friend has the exact same set up and we tried her adapter and it worked. I wonder if there is something wrong with our adapters? Any thoughts?
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Apparently not well or I couldn't figure out how to make it connect properly. I finally sent mine back, don't know if mine was defective or if it was "operator error", it didn't charge or play through the speakers. I see that the others thought it worked well, didn't think of the case being a problem...but my case is a smaller one, so who knows.
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Hi David, are you sure that you. Charged it correctly? By that I mean, have you charged it from a wall outlet? If you're charging it from a computer some computers require you to plug in the sound/speaker cable too. For example, when I plug it in to my laptop to charge I just need the USB cable and that it, it will charge. BUT if I am charging it from my Desktop I need to ALSO plug in the headphone/speaker cable. So you might think it is charging when it is not. If you're going to. Charge it from a desktop make sure you plug in the USB cable to the computer AND the speaker/headphone cable too. Also make sure the blue light is blinking. That will tell you that it is charging. I hope that helps!
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I would troubleshoot the device first....try using a different USB port first to make sure it's not just a faulty USB port...If it still doesn't work the device may be defective.....Also make sure your IPod is working because it might be the IPod that's defective and not the charging dock. Good luck
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Plug the speaker into a USB port charger or computer. Takes a relative short time to charge. I really enjoy the speakers.
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Forgive me for taking long. The speaker comes with a USB charging cable. You can plug it into a laptop/desktop, or directly into a powered USB port. The speaker does not come with a car charger. On some newer model cars with USB ports, the speaker should be able to charge. On some older models without a USB, you can get an adapter that fits into the lighter port to charge the speaker. I hope this helps.
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I have the same problem. I'm using an iPod touch and the charging quit. It plays fine, but the WiFi quits without the charger running, so my connection to internet radio drops after about 20 minutes or so.
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It comes with a USB cord with a micro USB that you can use a computer or wall charger with. Once its charged, then you use a charging cord that came with your iPod touch and plug it into the bigger USB port like you would with a wall charger. It takes about 6 to 9 hours to charge on the micro USB but will it charges my iPhone 4S about 4 times before its dead.
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Hmm. Sounds like the bluetooth connection is not solid. Can you try another device, maybe someone else's phone or ipad? If it doesn't skip with the second one then the phone of the first one may be incommpatible. If the second one skips too then the speaker is bad. The one I bought sounds great and there shouldn't be any skipping.
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I have one of the speakers and have enjoyed the sound quality and, the overall durability compare to other cheap speakers. The unit is charged VI a micro plug much like your cell phone. therefore you can charge it with an adapter through your wall. You can also use a USB plug to charge to your computer. I find that it's best to charge it off a wall plug overnight and it will run for a long time before it dies from power. I paid about 40 bucks for mine used, and find great success with the speaker, mostly the distance you can take your phone while still having music play through the speaker. I have at least 6 or 7 friends the now packed this speaker around. Good luck. I have one of the speakers and have enjoyed the sound quality and, the overall durability compare to other cheap speakers. The unit is charged VI a micro plug much like your cell phone. therefore you can charge it with an adapter through your wall. You can also use a USB plug to charge to your computer. I find that it's best to charge it off a wall plug overnight and it will run for a long time before it dies from power. I paid about 40 bucks for mine used, and find great success with the speaker, mostly the distance you can take your phone while still having music play through the speaker.... » Read More I have one of the speakers and have enjoyed the sound quality and, the overall durability compare to other cheap speakers. The unit is charged VI a micro plug much like your cell phone. therefore you can charge it with an adapter through your wall. You can also use a USB plug to charge to your computer. I find that it's best to charge it off a wall plug overnight and it will run for a long time before it dies from power. I paid about 40 bucks for mine used, and find great success with the speaker, mostly the distance you can take your phone while still having music play through the speaker. I have at least 6 or 7 friends the now packed this speaker around. Good luck. « Show Less
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during set up, how was the volume set in your computer/pad/phone? i control the volume in my setup, from my iPad. i believe that i too had that issue, and my son enlightened me. i may also have incorrectly set up the blue tooth. certainly glad my son is patient... because i have only been retired from being a computer programmer for over 30 years, would have hoped that i would have been able to set up a small speaker on my own!
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I just bought this for my 13 year old daughter and can't get it to play her iPhone 4. Is there a trick to it? When the iPhone is plugged in I can see that it is charging but there's no sound at all.
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I wanted to know this as well, and as I was going through the reviews one person said: "I purchased two of these, and the LCD display did not work on one. They do not charge an iPod touch (fourth-generation), so if you were planning to listen to your tunes for hours while driving down the road; you had better make a different plan. Hours later, your battery will be dead. On the other hand, the FM transmitter seems to work okay without the plug-in attachment. "
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I don't have much help to provide...mine works fine with my iPod Nano (4th) and iPod (classic). No issue charging either. I'd try a different aux cable and perhaps another mp3 player and make sure the issue isn't external. Otherwise, I'd return the item for replacement. Frustrating, I'm sure.
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i came here to ask same thing. love the speaker, really loud but battery went bad really fast and now i can only get about an hour use before it goes dead :'( and from others say i guess it's just a matter of time before it doesn't work at all.