Why can I not get this thing to play my son's 2G ipod touch or iphone 3GS??? Is there some sort of trick to setting it up? I am very discouraged, espe
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My daughter said to try pushing the mode button on the top left while the iPod is connected.
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The worse thing about this is the fact that they know about the issue but don't have a solution. I have the same issue with my iPod touch so am returning the product. It's basically false advertising and they should clearly state the compatibility issue or be liable.
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I just got the large one and let me just put this out there in case someone else has this problem. I paired this with my iphone and it wasn't playing music through it. So I "forgot" the speaker on my iphone. Turned the speaker off and back on and then held the "menu" button down to get it into pairing mode again and repaired the two and it started working fine. It would previously take calls and play them through the speaker, but not music. Not sure where the problem was, but it seems to be resolved.Sound quality and volume are pretty good for the money I paid. It feels like it's built sturdy and looks good. Haven't tried the aux out yet. I just got the large one and let me just put this out there in case someone else has this problem. I paired this with my iphone and it wasn't playing music through it. So I "forgot" the speaker on my iphone. Turned the speaker off and back on and then held the "menu" button down to get it into pairing mode again and repaired the two and it started working fine. It would previously take calls and play them through the speaker, but not music. Not sure where the problem was, but it seems to be resolved.Sound quality and volume are pretty good for the... » Read More I just got the large one and let me just put this out there in case someone else has this problem. I paired this with my iphone and it wasn't playing music through it. So I "forgot" the speaker on my iphone. Turned the speaker off and back on and then held the "menu" button down to get it into pairing mode again and repaired the two and it started working fine. It would previously take calls and play them through the speaker, but not music. Not sure where the problem was, but it seems to be resolved.Sound quality and volume are pretty good for the money I paid. It feels like it's built sturdy and looks good. Haven't tried the aux out yet. « Show Less
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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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you must purchase an optical audio cable, that is sold seperatly. It took me a while to figure that out. Plus , I have an older Ipod, the one just before the touch and it will not play mine. It does play the newer ones.
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Mine was broken, it never worked. You suppose to just put in ipod mode and it will start playing. I chucked my broken devise in the garbage. I regret ordering it only throw Amazon.com but it was the same price as in the store 9.99.
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Why does it say that it works for ALL generation iPods if a reviewer says her iPod 5generation video doesn't fit??? So irritated!! Already ordered it. Guess I'll send it back. Does anyone know if it really does not work with an iPod video 5g?
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Are you connecting you ipod touch through the USB port? You also have to set the stereo to AUX hear the ipod play. I'm using an ipod classic 80 GB and works for me...just no video. Once the stereo connects to the ipod all your play lists, etc will come up on the stereo screen. I just bought an adapter to be able to watch video from you ipod as well but have't installed it yet. Hope this helps
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I have the same problem. I have also had it not connect with my iPhone until another device makes a connection first. I have not found an answer yet but will keep an eye out and report back here if I do.
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I got a used one, & just plugged it in to try it. Works fine with my daughter's iPod Touch 4G.
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You got to be smarter than your equipment your using.. Just kidding I have the same problem trying to get the FM radio to work on it, Bad design but cheap price so you got to expect that. I would reccomend buying a IPOD lol
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Make sure it's plugged in completely to the iPod. If it is make sure your iPod or iPhone is working.I've had major issues when in Manhattan. It basically becomes unusable because if all the radio towers.If it's plugged in and your 30 pin connection isn't broken I'd try for a refund.
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Actually this device can not play any audio, this is amplifier. you should check you ipod or itouch or ipod classic, if IPOD can play, this one OK~~For my own experience, this one is really really really good stuff, I use this with IE80, so nice.Hope can help you.
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can you be more specific? sounds silly but did you turn the volume up? My son has 1 & it plays very well. He said it might be defective. You can return it to amazon and they will send you another. Lora K. Masso
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that totally sucks!but thanks because I was literally about to order this dock, and I guess I can't now. You save me some headaches....Any recommendations? I have an Onkyo TX-SR608 and would love to be able to play my ipod through it....
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We have an iPod 3G and the doc works fine. The audio sounds awsome. One note: When you connect the iPhone to the dock, a message appears on the iPhone screen that says something like "not connected to a compatible device" and gives you the option to turn off the wireless services. This doesn't mean it won't work, just that the Soundbar isn't recognized as a device that's shielded to ensure wireless services won't interfere with the audio playback when a call comes in. You can chose to let the phone turn off the wireless or not - we haven't noticed any interference when we played music off the iphone.
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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