Will the USB ports power a device (iPhone) if the dock isn't connected to a computer?
1395432
I can tell you that, in my case, the USB ports did not work even when the dock WAS connected to the computer. I did not realize this at first, not using the USB ports right away. When I discovered they did not work, I called Belkin and after trouble shooting they had to send me another unit. That unit did not work either. Then I tried to return the unit, but by that time it was past Amazon's return policy date. I ended up throwing the entire thing into the garbage. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS UNIT.
1395433
My belkin is always attached to my MacBook and i have used it to charge my iPhone. But i would assume that due to the separate power supply it would. But check the specs for certainty
1395434
Just tested this - once you disconnect the Thunderbolt cable from your Mac, iPhone charging stops.
1395435
Third responder, same as the others. Unlike the Apple Thunderbolt Display (which will charge without a Mac being connected via Thunderbolt), the Belkin will not charge the device without the Mac being connected. I still HIGHLY recommend the device, three days in and the dock is saving me so much time at the office.
2218700
I have no idea, but I would think not. The device simply gets power from the USB port. It does not interact with the computer at all.
266169
No. You need to get a splitter cable, to go from female micro USB to twin male micro USB. That way you can charge the dock, AND the device with the device's adaptor
905917
Definitely no! Without power it's totally dead - like a stone! You must connect it to power and then you can expect it to work - if there is no anything other wrong. If you don't want to use power, you can check another model - http://www.amazon.com/Anker%C2%AE-4-Port-Portable-Aluminum-2-Foot/dp/B00IJ331WY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1416424283&sr=8-2&keywords=anker+usb+3.0+hub. It has only 4 ports and cannot charge devices, but it's more compact and doesn't power connection at all.
1256898
yes, IF you are connected via usb to a AC outlet........njot to the computer. The charger for a iphone/ipad works great.
1616787
Yes, it does. I believe that the dock connection Apple already uses has a power connection to it, so I everytime you see one it is very likely it will charge your device.But sincerely, my mom bought this Jukebox and it was a total disappointment on my part, the sound is terrible although it's a bit stylish to some tastes. If you want to go for sound quality, my professor at my university uses Roland Acoustics to show us the consequences of certain digital filters, the sound quality of them seems unexpectedly high to me.
75045
It will provide power without being connected to a PC and can charge some items, however devices that require higher current to properly charge (tablets, etc) might be a problem.
347368
YES! The convenient front panel USB port lets you connect portable USB memory devices, such as a USB thumb drive or a USB HDD hard disk drive, so you can quickly and easily stream your favorite music tracks. In standby mode, the USB port is still active, letting you charge your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad. AJ/SoundAdvice
1680252
Idk, haven't tried it. I keep the dock plugged in my living room. I rarely use my computer...
480070
According to Apple, iPads (as opposed to iPhones and iPod touches) are not designed to get enough power from a PC's USB port and should only be charged using the iPad's AC adapter in a wall outlet. This is Apple's design. You're unlikely to find a USB hub that will circumvent this limitation.
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Although I haven't tried this, I believe so. I just plug mine into my charge block for my iPhone or other block that has a USB port. There are also Software upgrades for the device that I know you need to connect to your computer in order to upgrade the device for new features as they come out.
1872644
Not exatly sure what your askin.my port would not respond to any usb plugs...replaced the charge dock and now no problems
1758401
yes as long as you can plug in the USB for power. (Use your iphone charger)
2201169
Yes. I keep my ipad on the dock and something else charging via the usb every night.
1496493
No, all you need is a power adapter and a cassette audio adapter. If you do not have a cassette player, then you need the dock.
699717
You would need an adapter cord. The dock is not for lightning style interface plug.
1659623
I was trying to find the answer to this my-self. According to iphone review here "http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/10570/" it charges and output to speaker. But the dock does not close.