how do you get it to charge the iPod touch? Any advice?
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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!
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Ya you just need an aux cord for it. There is a USB port for it but it didn't charge mine could be different for yours depending on your iPod generation.
1532735
Same here. For a while I managed to finagle it so I'd rubber band (yeah, it was huge) around the whole thing to hold the itouch in a specific spot and it would charge, otherwise, not. Now I can't seem to find that sweet spot any longer and it just won't charge. Too bad, too. I LOVE my Kicker. It sounds just perfect!!
1752739
I heard only the tuner works; it does not charge the iPod Touch 2nd Gen. It might charge the 1st Gen.
1317483
I called Apple and they talked me through it..plainly the charger is useless. You can charge it with the little cable that came with your iPod directly through the computer. Hope this helps since we are doing this my husband hasn't had a problem. Apple has the correct charger for around $30..Will be looking into when we start traveling.
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It's a micro USB connection, so I would assume a phone charger with the same shape should work (micro USB became a standard for a lot of cell phones a couple years ago). I haven't tried it (cuz I can't find my iPod right now) but that's my best guess.
633648
Switch the the tab to GPS and start your app. They connect via the port on the bottom of the ipod. Have you charged the battery in the cradle? It has it's own battery and may need charged.
710800
if the devise you are charging does not draw enough power it will shut off. I have an older ipod that does this . if you plug in an additional devise to charge that normally works on it fine it should stay on and working .
967609
It takes a long time to charge left mine charge for a day - about 12+ hour for initial charge. . So make sure it is fully charged. After it is charged the two two blue indicator lights will come on with the power switch turned on. Charge and bluetooth connect. Make sure Ipad has bluetooth on and is visible to other units. Press connect on keyboard. Enter the code if needed. Usually 1234 and it should pair up nicely. Lol don't misplace the charge cord it drove me nuts finding it as not many use the same kind of plug.
1989201
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 see this is now shipping. Would appreciate if someone who has this would confirm whether it does charge the iPod Touch Gen 2.
479606
Same problem. I ended up getting this docking station that plugs into the Bose speaker and then the ting worked.SCOSCHE IFWAHBK Home Dock pass PORT Charging Adapter for iPhone and iPod - Frustration-Free Packaging - Black Roll over image to zoom in SCOSCHE IFWAHBK Charging Adapter for Smartphones - Frustration-Free Packaging - Black by Scosche
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You need an external USB power source, You need to get a USB to 2 Prong Wall Plug adapter. Then all you have to do is plug in the 1/8th inch "ipod" plug to the Ipad.
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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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Are you starting the music playing BEFORE you put the ipod on the dock ? I have an ipod touch gen 2 that plays on the Altec im 600 with the dock adapter that came with the touch 2 , I get a messege on the touch screen saying the device won't charge on the im600 put will play... I ordered a im600usb from Amazon but the box said im600 and I returned it as wrong item. I'm waiting for Amazon to send the im600usb when they get it in stock.
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If your dock also charges your ipod it might work.. but it still a mystery in which can and cannot work
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Are you using the onstage micro portable? If so it should charge it, mine does and it works for others as well. Just make sure the ipod is shoved all the way into the port (you may even want to remove the plastic seat thing to test it). I found if the ipod wasn't pushed all the way down it would still play, but not charge sometimes - must be part of the connection or something. if it doesn't work after trying that, I'd go back to the apple store or send it back to amazon, might be a quality issue. good luck,ac