I have this speaker but I can not get the usb to work as an input. When I plug my IPhone 5 in it simply charges the phone but will not play any music.
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Mine doesn't play either with an iphone 5 using the USB. It may not be designed to play with an iphone 5. Buy an Zeinax adapter for the iphone 5 to sit in the cradle. They cost $7.
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Sorry I can't help you with that. We purchased this to use for our church functions, but when I was doing research on this model that was a complaint that I saw on some reviews
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On the back of the unit, there are a few knobs. One says line-in and the other says MP3 and there is also a master volume. Turn the master volume knob up 50% to 60%. If you are using the built-in iPod dock, turn the MP3 knob up until you hear sound. If that does not work, leave it up and then turn up the Line-In knob. If that produces sound, turn down the MP3 knob. the MP3 knob controls the dock. The line-in knob controls the ipod if connected via an audio line in cable. so MP3 knob should produce the sound (with Master volume up too). Master volume must be up for any sound.
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Just buy the head phone to av cable. That will solve the problem. If not make sure the usb button Is chosen to the usb side.
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are u making sure that you have pressed the correct input buttons on the back, and that the separate volume control for the ipod is turned up?
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I did not have mine long enough to get to use this option. My usb port like all the portable speakers I have gotten online all seem to get loose & disappear into the unit. I had to return mine 3 weeks into owning it & did not repurchase another one. I am sorry I couldn't be of any help on this & hope if you do buy one you do not run into the same issue. Blessings, Kristie
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Your I phone does not produce enough current. You would need to hook the phone to an amplifier and the the amplifier to the speaker.
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Hi Simone, I installed this part to repair my phone's usb/charging port. I do not know if it has any connection with the speaker. Your problem seems to indicate that your speaker is not functioning. Have you checked this out using a plug in headset or a bluetooth earpiece?
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there is no USB input, but the AUX Input will accept low level audio signals from other devices. If the device has a HEADPHONE OUT, it would likely play through the AUX input.
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no, the speaker will not play via the USB cord. It will only play wireless through bluetooth or with an audio cable
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Mine connected no problem to the iphone I have. I just followed the instructions that came with it. I could not get the speaker to charge though so I sent it back. I have an iphone 4s though. Not sure if that would make a difference or not. Maybe the speaker does not recognize the 5 for some reason.
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I bought my speaker system (it stopped working as a singing machine about 5 years ago and cannot be repaired) about six or seven years ago and the iphone adapters were not yet available as far as I know. I think the newer machines have one on the more expensive models.
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I just checked it by calling my sis. It does work on phone calls but NOT with the iphone speaker phone turned on. It also works on Siri. To get better quality sound for both your iphone 5 and speaker do the following: On iphone main page touch settings. Scroll down to Music and touch. Touch EQ. Then pick a category to your liking. I have mine set on Bass Booster. Hope all of this helps you. I really like this speaker.
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I just checked it by calling my sis. It does work on phone calls but NOT with the iphone speaker phone turned on. It also works on Siri. To get better quality sound for both your iphone 5 and speaker do the following:On iphone main page touch settings.Scroll down to Music and touch.Touch EQ.Then pick a category to your liking.I have mine set on Bass Booster.Hope all of this helps you. I really like this speaker.
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I am not sure about this. I always assumed that it used the phono port for the line out and the usb was only for power. I bet that it is only for power, but maybe I might try the usb as the audio line out and update my answer. I doubt it will work though.
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I also bought this item and experienced the same .My advise to you is to format the device then try putting the music on it via USB connector,IF it still doesn't work then there is a possibility that the problem is within the mp3 or USB.
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Hi there, unfortunately you cannot use your Iphone with these speakers because it has a usb plug. It is only compatible with a laptop or pc.
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Hi! I have two of the speakers and thought i would try it since your question was a great one. They both connected, but it kicks one off when one plays. So you can only connect one. My iphone is a 5s. I will tell you though that i love the speaker and it is truly awesome and has great sound for this small portable bluetooth speaker and the price is great. Great product. Everyone in our family has one. One of each color.
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It has a plug in adapter you can use and it will play through the speaker...but it will not charge/dock the iphone 5
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I hooked it up to my iMac and went to the hardware controls where I'd expect to see the device show up under sound devices and it wasn't there. My guess is it bluetooth only, and the mini USB plug is for charging only, not audio input. Also noted a small tag on the included USB wire that says "For Charging Only".
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If you have an Iphone or Ipod Touch the usb that comes with the speaker can be plugged into Apple wall charger. If you don't have an Apple device, the charger is available for $19.99 at most places. This is how I charge my speaker, it works great