Using iHome with 2nd Generation iPod Touch

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Using iHome with 2nd Generation iPod Touch

My iPod is being serviced right now so I can't check it now. I want to know if a 2nd generation iPod Touch will work through a iHome. I have tried listening to my iPod through a docking base attached to stereo but it only play through the iPod speakers. Will this happen with the iHome? I know that some people said that it will play though the external speakers if something isn't plugged into the headphones jack, will this happen with the iHome also?

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dukegirl90

Posted on Jan 10, 2009 10:42 AM

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Jan 10, 2009 11:33 AM in response to dukegirl90

What model iHome product?

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Jan 10, 2009 2:30 PM in response to Jim VanLeeuwen

It is an iH9.

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Jan 10, 2009 2:39 PM in response to dukegirl90

According to this (http://www.ihomeaudio.com/pdf/iH9IB6126247.pdf) it won't. However, they refer to it as a 3g iPod, which probably means 3G iPhone and 2nd Generation iPod Touch. You can always contact iHome's technical support and ask: http://www.ihomeaudio.com/contactus.asp

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Jan 11, 2009 8:36 AM in response to Jim VanLeeuwen

It just says it is compatible with the iPod touch but it doesn't specify which Generation. How do I know whether it will work or not?

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Jan 11, 2009 10:25 AM in response to dukegirl90

without physically trying it, the best thing to do would be to contact the manufactuer of iHome.

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VA2020

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Jan 11, 2009 4:57 PM in response to dukegirl90

If they have a demo, take your IPT G2 to the store and try it. Otherwise, make sure you can return it if it doesn't charge it.

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Jan 11, 2009 7:17 PM in response to dukegirl90

As it says on the cover of their document: "NOTE: THIS UNIT WILL NOT CONTROL OR CHARGE 3G iPod."

It's an older unit. It's not sold anymore.

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Jan 12, 2009 12:02 PM in response to Jim VanLeeuwen

I'm sorry but my iPod Touch is from early December so it is still a 2nd Generation because the only difference is that it comes with the speakers and the apps store already on it. I know the difference because I had an iPod Touch before and it was a 1st Generation it came out a week before they decided to announce the release of the 2nd Generation.

Does the 2nd Generation work with the H9 iHome?

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Duane

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Jan 12, 2009 12:14 PM in response to dukegirl90

A few days ago I plugged my 2nd Generation iPod touch into my iH9 and I can verify that the iH9 will NOT charge the iPod touch 2G.

Hopefully I can try the remote tonight to see if that works with it or not.

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deggie

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Jan 12, 2009 12:17 PM in response to dukegirl90

He was referring to the iHome, not your iPod Touch.

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Jan 12, 2009 12:28 PM in response to deggie

I don't mind if it doesn't charge but will it play through the iHome speakers or the iPod Touch internal speakers? A while ago I tried plugging my iPod into the docking base I have then plugging the docking base into the stereo with the auxilary cord I have and it would only play through the iPod Touch speakers. It would work fine if I had the charging usb cable hooked up to the wall adapter and the auxilary cord hooked up to the iPod headphones jack.

Will this happen with the iHome?

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deggie

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Jan 12, 2009 12:55 PM in response to dukegirl90

Which docking base?

Do you already own the iH9? Most likely the iPod will play through the speakers but it will definitely not charge and other issues may ensue. It most certainly will not work with the alarm clock on the iH9.

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Jan 12, 2009 2:15 PM in response to dukegirl90

i have an 2nd generation touch and my friend has an ihome. mine works perfectally in it but for some reason it wont charge in the ipod... dont know why tho. i went to hastings and dinked around with their ipod compatable docks they had on display and they work just fine with it.
hope that helps!

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