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XM SkyDock™

Live satellite radio anywhere you drive using your iPod touch® or iPhone®

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Looking for maximum entertainment in your car? With the XM SkyDock, you can enjoy the wealth of entertainment you have stored on your iPod touch or iPhone, plus listen to all the great commercial-free music, live sports, news, and entertainment SIRIUS|XM has to offer.

Easy to set up, easy to use
To get XM Satellite Radio programming, simply download the free XM SkyDock application to your iPod touch or iPhone, subscribe to XM, and slip your device in the dock. The XM SkyDock features a power adapter and a cradle that holds your iPod touch or iPhone. You can adjust the cradle's flexible stalk and swivel the dock to get the best angle for viewing and control — plus, you can choose from either portrait or landscape mode. The exclusive SIRIUS|XM PowerConnect™ system makes it easy to get the sound to your stereo. You can connect the dock directly to any stereo with an auxiliary input, or send the sound through an unused FM frequency on a stereo without an aux in. The XM SkyDock even charges your iPod touch or iPhone as you drive.

Great satellite radio features, plus iTunes® Tagging
In addition to your XM subscription, you can also add the Best of SIRIUS for a well-rounded entertainment package. All song and channel info shows up clearly on your device's display. You can program the system to tell you when your favorite songs and artists are playing, and get alerts when your favorite sports teams take the field.

iTunes Tagging makes it easy to expand your music library. Hear a song you like? Simply tap the "Tag This" button. If you're connected to the web via Wi-Fi® or 3G, touching the "iTunes" button next to any of your tagged songs will link you to the iTunes store so you can buy it.

Highlights:

  • works with a free app for your iPhone or iPod touch to give you satellite radio in your car
  • XM subscription required
  • flexible stalk adjusts for optimal viewing angle
  • works with iTunes Tagging
  • keeps your device charged as you drive
  • included magnetic antenna and auxiliary cable
  • warranty: 1 year
  • Our 60-day money-back guarantee
 

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  • XM SkyDock receiver/cradle with attached PowerConnect FM transmitter/cigarette lighter adapter
  • Magnetic vehicle antenna with attached 11' cord with single SMB connector
  • Rubber antenna cable wedge
  • 4' Stereo minijack cable (with a right-angle male 3.5mm connector on each end)
  • 3 Rubber spacer adapters (one installed)
  • Alcohol Prep Pad
  • User Guide
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Limited Warranty Card
  • XM Channel Guide
  • "User" note

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Features

Overview: The XM SkyDock allows you to receive XM Satellite Radio in your vehicle, using your iPhone or iPod touch. The XM SkyDock has a built-in XM Satellite Radio tuner which is controlled by your docked iPod touch or iPhone, using the free XM SkyDock App available from the Apple App store. The XM SkyDock then transmits the XM Satellite Radio audio to your vehicle's stereo system via its built-in FM transmitter or your headunit's auxiliary input (if applicable). The XM SkyDock will also charge the battery of your iPod touch or iPhone while docked, as long as the dock is receiving power from your vehicle. In addition, you can listen to any music or audio application stored on your iPod or iPhone through your vehicle's stereo system using the XM SkyDock.

Note: Apple iPod and iPhone sold separately.

XM Satellite Radio: The XM SkyDock requires an XM Satellite Radio subscription. XM Satellite Radio offers a great variety of programming such as commercial free music of almost any genre (Pop, Rock, Dance, Hip-Hop, R&B, Country, Christian, Jazz, Blues, Classical, Latin), sports (MLB, NHL, college games, PGA tour), talk radio (NPR), comedy (Laugh Attack, The Foxxhole), news (CNN, CSPAN, CNBC, BBC), and entertainment (Oprah, Cosmo). XM Radio provides superior digital sound quality coast-to-coast. XM also offers instant traffic and weather alerts for 21 major US cities.

Note: . You can also add "The Best of SIRIUS"' to enjoy premium channels from the SIRIUS lineup.

XM SkyDock APP: A free XM SkyDock application is required and available for download from the Apple App Store for your iPod touch or iPhone.

Interchangeable: The XM SkyDock App on your iPod touch or iPhone is not linked to a specific dock. You can use your iPod touch or iPhone in any XM SkyDock as long as that dock has an active XM subscription. All of your personal settings, including your Favorites list, Tagged Songs, Sports and Stock Tickers, will follow your iPod touch or iPhone to any other XM SkyDock.

Note: Some channels available on your XM SkyDock may not be available on a different dock, if it does not have the same subscription package as the original. The available channels are controlled by the subscription package of the XM SkyDock.

iPod/iPhone Compatibility: The XM SkyDock is made for Apple iPod touch (1st/2nd/3rd/4th generation) and iPhone (3G/3GS/4/4S). iPod touch and iPhone models require iPhone OS 3.0 or later.

Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the device and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to revert to the older software version or wait until an newer software update is available.

iPhone Capability: If you leave your iPhone in the XM SkyDock when you answer the call, the phone audio will come from the speakers built into the iPhone. However, if your vehicle has a built-in Bluetooth hands-free system, then your call will be heard through that system and not the iPhone speakers. As long as you do not remove the iPhone to take the call, the XM SkyDock will automatically tune to the last channel you were listening to before you answered the call.

Magnetic Antenna: The unit comes supplied with a magnetic antenna that is designed to be run outside of the vehicle and placed on the roof of your vehicle. The magnetic antenna will adhere to your vehicle's sheet metal. The magnetic antenna measures 1.4375" wide x 0.5625" tall x 1.75" deep, and features an attached 11' cable terminated by a SMB connector.

Connection: The XM SkyDock Satellite Radio Receiver provides three connection options to transfer XM Satellite Radio audio to your vehicle's audio system.

  • PowerConnect: The XM SkyDock Satellite Radio receiver feature an integrated PowerConnect FM transmitter/cigarette lighter adapter which allows the XM Satellite Radio receiver to wirelessly transmit audio to your vehicle's in-dash headunit over and FM frequency. You can choose from any FM frequency between: 88.1 and 107.9 MHz. You can store up to 4 FM stations so you can quickly access the stations which give you the best audio reception when using the PowerConnect. The PowerConnect FM transmitter/cigarette lighter adapter simply plugs into the power port of the included vehicle dock and the cigarette lighter or 12-volt accessory port of your vehicle.
  • Auxiliary: The XM SkyDock Satellite Radio receiver also has a minijack audio output (3.5mm) to connect the unit directly to your in-dash headunit's auxiliary input (if applicable), using the supplied stereo minijack cable. When using the line output jack, you can adjust the level to match your headunit's other sources.
  • FM Direct (optional): The FM Direct Adaptor (607FMDA25, sold separately) connects directly in-line with your vehicle's existing AM/FM antenna input (Motorola) and the XM Satellite receiver's FM output (2.5mm). This optimizes the XM receiver's built-in FM modulator to your vehicle's radio, especially in regions with a high density of FM radio stations and few open FM channels.

Mounting: The XM SkyDock mounts into your vehicle's cigarette lighter or power adapter socket. The XM SkyDock's integrated PowerConnect FM transmitter/cigarette lighter adapter features a flexible stalk which allows you to adjust the angle of the XM SkyDock. The XM SkyDock's flexible stalk give you lots of freedom to position your iPhone or iPod touch so it is convenient for you to use. You can twist the stalk up to 90-degrees in either directions, and bend it to the be clear of controls or other items in your vehicle.

Portrait or Landscape View: The XM SkyDock allows you to use your iPod touch or iPhone in portrait or landscape view. Your iPod touch or iPhone will display XM Satellite information such as the current tuned channel, the song or show being played, the artist's name, an other information.

Note: The XM SkyDock is not equipped with its own display.

Controls: The XM SkyDock only has two control buttons which allow you to power the unit on/off and select FM presets. You will use your docked iPhone or iPod touch to control all other functions of the XM SkyDock from the downloaded XM SkyDock App.

Real-Time Channel Guide: The on-screen Real-Time Channel Guide allows you to browse programs, artists, and songs playing on other channels, without having to channel the channel you are currently listening to.

Favorites: You can save and enjoy fast access to up to 12 of your favorite XM Satellite Radio channels.

Direct Tuning: An on-screen keypad (0-9) allows you to directly tune in an XM Satellite Radio station.

Song Tagging: Song Tagging allows you to discover new music and easily purchase from iTunes to expand your personal music library. You can tag any artist/song combination and set the XM Sky Dock to alert you when either the artist or song is paying on any channel at any time. You can then choose to purchase the song from iTunes. The XM SkyDock can track up to 50 of your favorite songs or artists.

Alert: You can set alerts to notify you when your favorite song, artist, or sports team is playing on other channels.

Stock and Sports Tickers: The Stock and Sports Ticker allows you to track  your favorite stores and sports teams. The XM SkyDock can display a ticker that shows you the scores of y our favorite sports teams and the prices and movement of your designated stocks (up to 64).

Traffic & Weather: You can jump to your pre-selected traffic and weather channel with one touch.

Parental Controls: The Parental Control screen lets you lock channels you do not want others (such as children) to access without your permission. Your locked channels are protected by a 4-digit code.

Sleep Mode: The iPhone or iPod touch screen  will be allowed to go to sleep after the XM SkyDock App is not interacted with for a specified period of time. XM Radio sound will continue to play even though the iPhone or iPod touch screen is asleep.

 

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Review: the XM SkyDock app for iPod touch and iPhone

Review: the XM SkyDock app for iPod touch and iPhone

Jon Schroeder
12/10/2009
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The XM SkyDock™ lets you use your iPhone® or iPod touch® as a satellite radio receiver in your car. I own an iPod touch already, so when I had the chance to take out an XM...

 

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5 out of 5

Very Happy

Written By , Dickson, TN on Monday, February 22, 2010
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Put it in my wife's suburban and she loves it. Took about 30 minutes to route the cable the way I wanted it. After that, all I did was plug it in and turn it on. It works great.
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5 out of 5

Love My Skydock

Written By Mary, Pleasanton, CA on Wednesday, February 03, 2010
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I just purchased the SkyDock and am new to XM. It was totally easy to install
and get operational. I get great sound and reception. Love it!
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5 out of 5

Love it!

Written By tina, virginia on Wednesday, September 08, 2010
 
I've only had my Skydock for a couple of days, but so far I absolutely LOVE it! My cigarette lighter is recessed so I was worried that I wouldn't be able to use this, but because of the flexible stalk, it fits just fine in my car.

I love having only one wire (the antenna wire, easily hidden) so the dashboard doesn't look so cluttered. It was very easy to set up. I'm using it through an FM channel and it sounds fine. The XM app is easy to navigate. I haven't tried some of the features - ex. tagging songs - so I can't comment on those and some reviews have complained that you can't multi-task (an Apple issue, I believe).

I bought in store (a great big THANKS to the Crutchfield staff person who let me make sure it would fit in my car before I bought it!). There's a rebate IF you subscribe - check the details. I couldn't find any price break for current subscribers. Crutchfield's price is $20 less than the XM shop.
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5 out of 5

Fantastic!!!

Written By Anthony, Greeneville, TN on Monday, October 26, 2009
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If you want to subscribe to XM Radio or just play the songs and movies on your Ipod Touch or Iphone this is what you have been waiting for. Just download the XM Skydock App from the Itunes store to use with your current subscription or if this is your first XM receiver you can activate it online or by phone.

The Skydock is very well made and will bend into all kinds of positions to fit where you put it into the car. I am using mine with the built in FM Connect transmitter and the sound is great!! Even if you do not subscribe to XM this will play all your songs and videos or podcasts and you will have it at arms length in the car. Buy it you will love it!!!

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5 out of 5

XM Skydock - XM Everywhere -Highly Recommended

Written By Kenneth, Goliad, TX on Friday, January 22, 2010
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If you own an Iphone, you cannot fo better for a satellite radio upgrade than what the Skydock provides. Excellent reception and sound. I have two vehicles, one which I use FM connect and the other has a front auxiliary input. The Skydock allows a simple connection of the radio antenna wire to the dock, insert your IPhone, start the app and listen to the music or news of your choice.

I have seen minimal problems with the app and dock but occasionally the dock does not connect to XM. Restarting the app on the phone corrects this. The only major annoyance that I see is that the "Learn More" screen when the app starts stays on the screen until you dismiss it. I hope a future software update will fix that problem as once the radio is registered this screen should not appear.

I have also purchased a 110 volt converter and use the FM connect feature with my home stereo as I have a Samsung XM ready HTIB but there is no direct connector for the Skydock to the receiver yet. My home XM antenna and my antenna from my previous install in one of my vehicles both work fine with the Skydock.

Navigation on the Skydock is simple and your selection stays highlighted for a couple of seconds which is nice. Also plays the IPod features of the phone. One of the best products I have seen for XM.

Only drawback is hiding the antenna wire on each vehicle you want to be able to use the Skydock in.
3 out of 3 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Perfect Marriage of XM and iPod

Written By James, Central Virginia on Monday, December 21, 2009
 
As a longtime XM subscriber, I have been through 2 other receivers, the MyFi and
XM2Go. Both had their pros and cons, but THIS is an awesome product. The iPod
software is intuitive and the display is so much better than my 2 previous
receivers. The sound quality of the FM transmitter is noticeably better than the
XM2Go unit it replaced. Channel changing is much quicker, as well. Installation
was a snap-20 minutes, or so. The arm is sturdy and easily adjustable. Also, I
no longer need separate devices to play my iPod and XM, reducing dashboard
clutter and a glovebox full of wires, connectors, and STUFF. The only minor cons
I can think of, is you are limited to 12 presets. Also, a Bluetooth/speakerphone
option would be a nice addition. (I'm using an iPod touch, rather than an
iPhone, so I don't know if there's a workaround for this on the iPhone).
Since the interface is software-based on the iPod, I expect that they will
continue to expand and improve the MANY features it offers. Even if the unit
didn't have an XM receiver, it would be one of the best iPod/iPhone mounts for
the car, I've seen.. Adding the receiver, makes it truly a must-have accessory
for iPod/iPhone users!
3 out of 3 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Great Product!

Written By Mark, South Carolina on Tuesday, November 24, 2009
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I purchased this item to accompany my Ipod Touch in a 2004 Mercedes C Class. The SkyDock works great - was incredibly easy to set up - and is a joy to use. I particularly like the ability get XM radio in various cars - just take the SkyDock with you and plug it in. While the instructions suggested that the antenna be mounted on the roof of the car I found that simply placing it on the dash worked equally as well and did not require any of the meticulous hiding of wires, etc. All in all this is a great product. That combined with Crutchfield's great price and service make for a sure winner.
5 out of 5 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

I like it!

Written By Ceceria, Memphis, TN on Wednesday, January 20, 2010
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I'm not a tech savvy person. This took me less than 10 minutes to install in my vehicle. It took me longer to program my 12 stations. I recommend this sky dock to anyone.
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5 out of 5

Works Great,

Written By , Denver,CO on Wednesday, December 30, 2009
 
I custom mounted a power outlet (cig lighter) into my Jeep Wrangler Dash where my radio used to be. My radio is in an overhead console now. The Skydock sits well in the outlet and holds the phone even in my rough jeep. The FM works great in my jeep but I tried it in one of my work vehicles and it was not that great. This is not a big deal to me as the dock also has the audio out that I used a cassette adapter instead. The software is very easy to use and I like that it will notify you when a song you tagged is playing.
So not only can I listen to XM and my music on my phone but I can run other apps like GPS and the phone stays charged.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

XM Skydock and iPod Touch 4thG

Written By Clint, Elkland, PA on Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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Couldn't be happier with this product. I was skeptical to purchase at first after reading many bad reviews, but I liked the idea of using my iPod and being able to tag songs. I have yet to try this in other vehicles but it is positioned right at my fingertips in my 2011 F-150. This product has worked flawlessly so far, I have no complaints.
Pros:
Works exactly as described, very fast shipping from Crutchfield!
Cons:
NONE!
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