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Scosche passPORT

Charging adapter for new iPod® nano, iPod touch, and iPhone®

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by Dominic Devito

If you own a new iPod touch, iPod nano, or iPhone, you probably know that you can't charge your device through a car stereo with an older charge-and-control interface. The Scosche passPORT IFWA USB charging adapter offers a simple plug-and-play solution that keeps your player charged and provides a pass-through for the audio, video and control signals to your head unit.

Simply connect the passPORT between the iPod or iPhone and the dock connector, and it'll provide safe, effective charging for the iPod touch generation, iPod nano, or iPhone in conjunction with most vehicle-specific and stereo-specific adapters. The passPORT does not enable audio, video or control functionality for adapters which initially did not support these features. Please see "Details" for a list of non-compatible stereos and vehicles, as well as a list of compatible iPod and iPhone models. Warranty: 1 year.

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  • Charging adapter for iPod and iPhone
  • 8 Warranty sheets (Eng/Span/Fren + 5 other languages)

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Features

Overview: The Scosche passPORT (IFWA) USB charging adapter that allows accessories that do not support USB charging to work with the iPod and iPhone. With a female standard 30-pin iPod jack on the bottom and a male 30-pin iPod plug on the top, the passPORT simply plugs in between the iPod and dock connector. It enables charging as well as provides a pass-through for the audio, video, and control signals. The passPORT is compatible with most vehicles from 2004-up with iPod integration.

Compatibility: The passPORT is compatible with the following iPods (as of October 2010):

  • iPod touch (2nd/3rd/4th gen.)
  • iPhone (3G/3GS/4)
  • iPod nano (4th/5th/6th gen.)

Note: The passPORT is not compatible with the following stereos:

  • Pioneer: Pioneer head units using the CD-iB100 or CD-i200 iPod to IP-Bus adapter
  • Mercedes: vehicles equipped with the Mercedes Media Interface Cable
  • BMW/Cooper: vehicles equipped with an iDrive iPod Interface
 

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5 out of 5

Does the trick

Written By Anonymous, Vancouver, WA on Thursday, December 20, 2012
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I have had it for a little less than a month now and it works great!!!!! I no longer need a separate charger for my 3rd gen ipod nana.
Pros:
Charges and plays music at the same time
Cons:
Didn't work on initially when I plugged it in, but I just disconnected it and plugged it in again and it's been working great.
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3 out of 5

Does the job, but not consistently.

Written By ShagunR, Buffalo, NY on Thursday, July 19, 2012
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A simple adaptor that I'm using to connect my 2009 Infiniti G37x to my Iphone 4. The car's "ipod" connector is compatible with previous generations of the iphone but not with the 3G and the 4/4s so I got this adaptor. The problem is that I seem to have to try plugging my phone into the adaptor several times before it will recognize that its been plugged into the car and start charging. If I don't use the Scosche adaptor.. the phone will still connect to the car ipod connector.. but it won't charge. I bought the adaptor specifically so I could PLAY and CHARGE the phone at the same time.. so its dissapointing that it doesn't work every time. As a result.. I've taken to not using the ipod connector in my car as often because the Schosche adaptor doesn't work as consistently as I'd like.
Pros:
Small, light weight
Cons:
Not consistent, doesn't always recognize its been connected to the iPhone 4, and start charging. Adaptor doesn't "lock on" to the phone so it does slip out kind of easily as other reviewers have mentioned.
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4 out of 5

Great Little Tool

Written By RandyW, Salisbury, MD on Sunday, May 20, 2012
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The PassPort is a great device for People with iPhones and iPod Touch, it lets users charge their devices while listening to music. I found there are glitches with using Pandora but it works and it's not even a designed feature. I'm very happy and would reccomend to anyone needing to charge and listen simultaneously!
Pros:
Allows charging while listening. Is a simple plug and play and very inexpensive!
Cons:
Slight glitching using Pandora app, but being able to use Pandora and even getting some on screen info is a major plus since that is not a design function of the unit.
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5 out of 5

Good Product

Written By Anonymous, Northern California on Wednesday, February 08, 2012
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Thanks to this product I didn't have to replace my iPod, installed in my car and worked perfectly.
Pros:
sturdy for a little low cost item.
Cons:
N/A
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5 out of 5

IPOD ADAPTER

Written By Gman, Chesapeake, VA on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
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I recently upgraded my classic ipod to a ipod touch. It played with no problem but, would not recharge. I called Crutchfield and they had a solution that was fast and inexpensive. Works like a charm! Chrutchfield hooked me right up!
Pros:
Allows me to not only listen to my Ipod Touch but, also maintain a charged ready to go Ipod.
Cons:
None
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4 out of 5

Scosche passPORT

Written By MIke R, Colorado on Saturday, June 11, 2011
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This unit works perfectly (I deducted 1 star for the priciness -- $30 seems a little high for what is essentially a plastic box containing a couple of jumper wires). But having said that, thanks to Mr. Jobs and his apparently random decision to change the power-pin scheme on newer-generation iPods, we have little other recourse. This unit does exactly what it's supposed to do. And Crutchfield, as always, was great to work with.
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5 out of 5

Scosche passPORT

Written By Bryan, Rancho Cucamonga, CA on Wednesday, May 18, 2011
 
Works great as it should. Used with my 5th gen ipod nano and alpine headunit so
it would charge. Although it does not have a locking mechanism on it, during the
past 1.5 years it has never come disconnected from my ipod. Even during really
rough offroading, it sits in my glovebox and has never become disconnected.
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1 out of 5

Scosche passPORT

Written By Anthony, oakland, ca on Wednesday, May 11, 2011
 
Doesnt lock to iphone / ipod, one little bump and it comes loose! even worse if you have a case, very frustrating. feels like a cheap plastic part but costs this much! would not recommend.
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4 out of 5

Scosche passPORT

Written By Tqqlmn, chicago on Sunday, April 10, 2011
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works great. Wish it locked into the iPod but it doesn't come out, just wish it locked.
Would buy again
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4 out of 5

Life Saver!!!

Written By Edrod, Zachary, La on Monday, March 28, 2011
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This product works great if you have a new model i-phone or i-pod and I love the fact that it charges both. It works perfect in my truck with my Kenwood ipod attachment for my Kenwood radio. It's a bit pricey, but not as much as getting another ipod and well worth it. Minus 1 star for the high price.
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