Lightning to 30pin adapter

[tigerstyle]

sister asked me about these, will anyone of them be ok, or do you have to buy a decent one for it to be reliable ? If so link please?

 

[Spamalot]

Do you want t just for charging or data / audio?

 

[theMilitant]

I don't think these support digital audio output, so if for instance you want to use it as an adapter for your speaker dock it won't work. For all other purposes though I think these are okay, including analogue audio output.

 

[tigerstyle]

Sorry, forgot to mention, it's for an in car adapter, currently has a 30pin cable in there.
Don't think charging is required, I'll check if the current one does that. Not a requirement really though, just audio.

 

[Feek]

My daughter has the official £25 Apple one for her dock at home and it works perfectly. I loaned it to a guy at work to try in his Audi and everything worked, audio, charging and the remote control stick.

 

[tigerstyle]

Looking for a cheaper option really, does a reputable unit exist?

 

[tigerstyle]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00M6HGA36/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?qid=1422646373&sr=8-10&pi=AC_SX110_SY165

Are these style any good?
As long as steering wheel controls work and it charges, happy to plug in both leads when being used.

 

[Captain]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00M6HGA36/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?qid=1422646373&sr=8-10&pi=AC_SX110_SY165

Are these style any good?
As long as steering wheel controls work and it charges, happy to plug in both leads when being used.

The reviews say it doesn't work for car audio, just charging.

 

[tigerstyle]

Oh thanks, I was browsing on my phone and the comments never show unless you go read them. I'll go genuine...

 

[Christmas themed thank]

£25 for a 3p adaptor?!?

 

[tigerstyle]

why I was trying to find a decent work around!

 

[Hot Sponge]

The official apple adapter has a processor inside it the handle data etc whereas the cheap ones only handle charging

 

[Spamalot]

It's only the official units that will stream audio. There is a work around using an adapter with 3.5mm jack in but I'll need to know what you want to use it for in order to recommend something.

Edit- I've read all the posts now. If you want the controls to work you'll need to go official.

 

[Terminal_Boy]

Get the cabled one instead of the one-piece unit as the latter puts too much leverage on 30 pin docks.

 

[JAzz]

The official apple adapter has a processor inside it the handle data etc whereas the cheap ones only handle charging

Yup, most people don't realise it has a DAC in it which explains why it is expensive. Not worth £25 but if you buy Apple products be prepared to pay the premium for stuff like this!