Kenwood KCA-iP101 iPod® Connection Cable Connect your iPod to select 2008-up Kenwood stereos Zoom Front Video loading and will display in just a moment. Photos Videos Does it work with my system? Item# 113IP101 offer details Item# 113IP101 Review Sumary 5 people say DISCONTINUED This item is no longer available to purchase. Contact us for other options Call Email Chat See all iPod Adapters for Car Stereos In-stock Alternative Kenwood KCA-IP202 iPod® cable $29.99 Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Our take on the Kenwood KCA-iP101 iPod® Connection Cable by Zak Billmeier Why would I need an iPod® adapter? An iPod adapter allows you to connect your iPod to your car stereo, then access your playlists with your stereo's controls - a great idea for several reasons. One, you can scroll through your song titles on your stereo's larger display, instead of squinting down at your iPod. Two, you can route the adapter cable to your glove compartment or center console, so your iPod stays safely out of sight. Three, the iPod adapter keeps your iPod fully charged, so it's ready to rock when you leave your car. And last of all, some adapters bypass your iPod's internal digital-to-analog converter, using your stereo's superior DAC to turn your files back into music. Kenwood's KCA-iP101 iPod cable is just like the cable that came with your iPod, so you can leave your iPod cable safe at home. Use it to connect your iPod to any 2008-up Kenwood car stereo that features direct iPod control via USB input. Warranty: 1 year. Note: Be sure to check "Hands-on Research" for specific iPod model compatibility with this iPod cable. Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs General Adapter Type Loading... iPod audio in w/ iPod control Vehicle Specific Loading... No Brand Specific Loading... Kenwood Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year iPod Compatibility Full-Size Loading... Classic/5Gen Nano Loading... Nano6/Nano5/Nano4/Nano3/Nano2/ Touch Loading... Touch4/Touch3/Touch2/Touch1 Mini Loading... No iPhone Loading... Phone/Phone3G/Phone3GS/Phone4 Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual 5' USB/iPod interface cable (with iPod dock connector on one end and a USB Type-A connector on other end) Instruction Manual (En/Fr/Sp + 3 other languages) Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Overview: The KCA-iP101 USB Direct Connection Cable for iPod allows you to connect a compatible iPod to a 2008-up USB-equipped Kenwood head unit. This cable enables a Kenwood head unit to control and charge your iPod while connected, as well as enable high-speed iPod data communications of 12Mbps so you can listen to your iTunes content through your compatible Kenwood headunit. This 5-foot cable has an iPod dock connector on one end and a Type-A USB plug on the other end. Kenwood Headunit Compatibility: The KCA-iP101 cable is designed for all 2008-up Kenwood and Kenwood Excelon CD Receivers featuring One-Wire iPod USB Direct Control. iPod Compatibility: The Kenwood KCA-iP101 is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features (as of June 2010): iPod/iPhone Model Generation Media Type Control Type Display Type Charge Audio Video Unit iPod/iPhone Song/Artist Info Track Info dock connector 3rd N N N N N N N clickwheel color 4th N N N N N N N mini 1st N N N N N N N 2nd N N N N N N N video 5th Y N Y N Y Y Y classic 80GB Y N Y Y Y Y Y 120GB Y N Y Y Y Y Y 160GB Y N Y Y Y Y Y nano 1st Y N Y N Y Y Y 2nd Y N Y Y Y Y Y 3rd Y N Y Y Y Y Y 4th Y N Y Y Y Y Y 5th Y N Y Y Y Y Y 6th Y N Y Y Y Y Y touch 1st Y N Y Y Y Y Y 2nd Y N Y Y Y Y Y 3rd Y N Y Y Y Y Y 4th Y N Y Y Y Y Y iPhone 2G Y N Y Y Y Y Y 3G Y N Y Y Y Y Y 3GS Y N Y Y Y Y Y 4 N N N N N N N Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the headunit 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. Not compatible with iOS 4.0 for iPhone (3G/3GS) or iPod touch (2nd/3rd gen). Product Reviews Review this product Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email * Please include your email* Please enter a valid email address. 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Submit Share this product 1-5 of 5 items Sort Results By: Date Reviewed | Rating | Helpfulness 1 out of 5 Kenwood KCA-iP101 iPod® Connection Cable Written By rhp, mississippi on Thursday, May 26, 2011 My big problem with this product is that it will not fit an Iphone which has an otter case. I always have the case on the phone, so this product is usless to me. I had to purchase a cable from the local Iphone store. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Excellent cable Written By da60, Carrollton, TX on Thursday, February 10, 2011 Nice heavy cable (much better than the factory iPod cable. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Crutchfield support great - Kenwood instructions mediocre Written By Jeff, La Center, WA on Sunday, November 07, 2010 After a lot of research of various brands and features, we purchased a Kenwood KDC- BT945U car stereo. We wanted HD, Bluetooth, and phone and iPod interface. We mistakenly assumed Kenwood could successfully integrate these features. Our 4G iPod Touch and our phone have Bluetooth capabilities but two Bluetooth devices did not integrate well. So we tried to use the USB connection for the Touch and it did not work with the cable that came with the Touch. So we purchased the KCA-IP101 cable and it did not help. Finally, I called Crutchfield support and the tech support guy cut me off and took charge like a 911 operator - not a good start. But the abrupt manner was followed by immediately getting to the root of the problem and solving it in record time. All I had to do was restart the Touch and the Kenwood stereo simultaneously and he knew exactly how to do both. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 2 out of 5 Overpriced Written By JonC, Las Vegas, NV on Thursday, September 16, 2010 This is just an iPod cable. There is nothing special that connects it to a Kenwood deck. Any iPod cable will do. 6 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Works Fine Written By Tracy, Sandston, VA. on Monday, June 21, 2010 I purchased this cable along with a new Kenwood HU. It works fine and does what it's intended for, hook up your iPod. It's 5 ft long and seems constructed well, not much else to say except Crutchfield is the best!! Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-5 of 5 items Learn more about iPod Adapters for Car Stereos Learn more about iPod Adapters for Car Stereos Video: Playing an iPod in Your Car Video: Playing an iPod in Your Car Zak Billmeier 6/19/2008 based on 103 ratings (5 comments) This short video describes your options for playing an iPod through your car's sound system. iPod® Car Stereo Adapter Shopping Guide iPod® Car Stereo Adapter Shopping Guide Robert Ferency-Viars 2/24/2009 based on 83 ratings (15 comments) These days we can integrate iPod control with almost any vehicle's stereo by using vehicle- or stereo-specific adapters. iPod® Generations Chart iPod® Generations Chart Ralph Graves 10/29/2010 based on 718 ratings (11 comments) Sort out which generation iPod you have with these handy charts. Includes the iPod, iPod mini, iPod nano, and iPod touch. Getting the Best Sound Out of Your Portable Music Player in the Car Getting the Best Sound Out of Your Portable Music Player in the Car Robert Ferency-Viars 8/9/2011 based on 222 ratings (22 comments) How to get the best sound quality from your portable music player when connecting it to your car stereo. iPod® Installation Guide iPod® Installation Guide Todd Cabell 5/5/2009 based on 19 ratings (2 comments) Step-by-step instructions on how to connect an iPod to your car stereo. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about iPod Adapters for Car Stereos For a more in-depth review and enhanced detailed information on the Kenwood KCA-iP101 iPod® Connection Cable, please visit the Crutchfield website product page (/ISEO-rccbcspd/p_113IP101/Kenwood-KCA-iP101-iPod-Connection-Cable.html ). close X Can we help you find something or answer a question? Chat with a Crutchfield advisor or call 1-800-320-6609. Chat
Our take on the Kenwood KCA-iP101 iPod® Connection Cable by Zak Billmeier Why would I need an iPod® adapter? An iPod adapter allows you to connect your iPod to your car stereo, then access your playlists with your stereo's controls - a great idea for several reasons. One, you can scroll through your song titles on your stereo's larger display, instead of squinting down at your iPod. Two, you can route the adapter cable to your glove compartment or center console, so your iPod stays safely out of sight. Three, the iPod adapter keeps your iPod fully charged, so it's ready to rock when you leave your car. And last of all, some adapters bypass your iPod's internal digital-to-analog converter, using your stereo's superior DAC to turn your files back into music. Kenwood's KCA-iP101 iPod cable is just like the cable that came with your iPod, so you can leave your iPod cable safe at home. Use it to connect your iPod to any 2008-up Kenwood car stereo that features direct iPod control via USB input. Warranty: 1 year. Note: Be sure to check "Hands-on Research" for specific iPod model compatibility with this iPod cable.
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs General Adapter Type Loading... iPod audio in w/ iPod control Vehicle Specific Loading... No Brand Specific Loading... Kenwood Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year iPod Compatibility Full-Size Loading... Classic/5Gen Nano Loading... Nano6/Nano5/Nano4/Nano3/Nano2/ Touch Loading... Touch4/Touch3/Touch2/Touch1 Mini Loading... No iPhone Loading... Phone/Phone3G/Phone3GS/Phone4 Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual 5' USB/iPod interface cable (with iPod dock connector on one end and a USB Type-A connector on other end) Instruction Manual (En/Fr/Sp + 3 other languages) Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Overview: The KCA-iP101 USB Direct Connection Cable for iPod allows you to connect a compatible iPod to a 2008-up USB-equipped Kenwood head unit. This cable enables a Kenwood head unit to control and charge your iPod while connected, as well as enable high-speed iPod data communications of 12Mbps so you can listen to your iTunes content through your compatible Kenwood headunit. This 5-foot cable has an iPod dock connector on one end and a Type-A USB plug on the other end. Kenwood Headunit Compatibility: The KCA-iP101 cable is designed for all 2008-up Kenwood and Kenwood Excelon CD Receivers featuring One-Wire iPod USB Direct Control. iPod Compatibility: The Kenwood KCA-iP101 is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features (as of June 2010): iPod/iPhone Model Generation Media Type Control Type Display Type Charge Audio Video Unit iPod/iPhone Song/Artist Info Track Info dock connector 3rd N N N N N N N clickwheel color 4th N N N N N N N mini 1st N N N N N N N 2nd N N N N N N N video 5th Y N Y N Y Y Y classic 80GB Y N Y Y Y Y Y 120GB Y N Y Y Y Y Y 160GB Y N Y Y Y Y Y nano 1st Y N Y N Y Y Y 2nd Y N Y Y Y Y Y 3rd Y N Y Y Y Y Y 4th Y N Y Y Y Y Y 5th Y N Y Y Y Y Y 6th Y N Y Y Y Y Y touch 1st Y N Y Y Y Y Y 2nd Y N Y Y Y Y Y 3rd Y N Y Y Y Y Y 4th Y N Y Y Y Y Y iPhone 2G Y N Y Y Y Y Y 3G Y N Y Y Y Y Y 3GS Y N Y Y Y Y Y 4 N N N N N N N Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the headunit 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. Not compatible with iOS 4.0 for iPhone (3G/3GS) or iPod touch (2nd/3rd gen).
1 out of 5 Kenwood KCA-iP101 iPod® Connection Cable Written By rhp, mississippi on Thursday, May 26, 2011 My big problem with this product is that it will not fit an Iphone which has an otter case. I always have the case on the phone, so this product is usless to me. I had to purchase a cable from the local Iphone store. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Excellent cable Written By da60, Carrollton, TX on Thursday, February 10, 2011 Nice heavy cable (much better than the factory iPod cable. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Crutchfield support great - Kenwood instructions mediocre Written By Jeff, La Center, WA on Sunday, November 07, 2010 After a lot of research of various brands and features, we purchased a Kenwood KDC- BT945U car stereo. We wanted HD, Bluetooth, and phone and iPod interface. We mistakenly assumed Kenwood could successfully integrate these features. Our 4G iPod Touch and our phone have Bluetooth capabilities but two Bluetooth devices did not integrate well. So we tried to use the USB connection for the Touch and it did not work with the cable that came with the Touch. So we purchased the KCA-IP101 cable and it did not help. Finally, I called Crutchfield support and the tech support guy cut me off and took charge like a 911 operator - not a good start. But the abrupt manner was followed by immediately getting to the root of the problem and solving it in record time. All I had to do was restart the Touch and the Kenwood stereo simultaneously and he knew exactly how to do both. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
2 out of 5 Overpriced Written By JonC, Las Vegas, NV on Thursday, September 16, 2010 This is just an iPod cable. There is nothing special that connects it to a Kenwood deck. Any iPod cable will do. 6 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Works Fine Written By Tracy, Sandston, VA. on Monday, June 21, 2010 I purchased this cable along with a new Kenwood HU. It works fine and does what it's intended for, hook up your iPod. It's 5 ft long and seems constructed well, not much else to say except Crutchfield is the best!! Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Learn more about iPod Adapters for Car Stereos Learn more about iPod Adapters for Car Stereos Video: Playing an iPod in Your Car Video: Playing an iPod in Your Car Zak Billmeier 6/19/2008 based on 103 ratings (5 comments) This short video describes your options for playing an iPod through your car's sound system. iPod® Car Stereo Adapter Shopping Guide iPod® Car Stereo Adapter Shopping Guide Robert Ferency-Viars 2/24/2009 based on 83 ratings (15 comments) These days we can integrate iPod control with almost any vehicle's stereo by using vehicle- or stereo-specific adapters. iPod® Generations Chart iPod® Generations Chart Ralph Graves 10/29/2010 based on 718 ratings (11 comments) Sort out which generation iPod you have with these handy charts. Includes the iPod, iPod mini, iPod nano, and iPod touch. Getting the Best Sound Out of Your Portable Music Player in the Car Getting the Best Sound Out of Your Portable Music Player in the Car Robert Ferency-Viars 8/9/2011 based on 222 ratings (22 comments) How to get the best sound quality from your portable music player when connecting it to your car stereo. iPod® Installation Guide iPod® Installation Guide Todd Cabell 5/5/2009 based on 19 ratings (2 comments) Step-by-step instructions on how to connect an iPod to your car stereo. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about iPod Adapters for Car Stereos
Video: Playing an iPod in Your Car Video: Playing an iPod in Your Car Zak Billmeier 6/19/2008 based on 103 ratings (5 comments) This short video describes your options for playing an iPod through your car's sound system.
iPod® Car Stereo Adapter Shopping Guide iPod® Car Stereo Adapter Shopping Guide Robert Ferency-Viars 2/24/2009 based on 83 ratings (15 comments) These days we can integrate iPod control with almost any vehicle's stereo by using vehicle- or stereo-specific adapters.
iPod® Generations Chart iPod® Generations Chart Ralph Graves 10/29/2010 based on 718 ratings (11 comments) Sort out which generation iPod you have with these handy charts. Includes the iPod, iPod mini, iPod nano, and iPod touch.
Getting the Best Sound Out of Your Portable Music Player in the Car Getting the Best Sound Out of Your Portable Music Player in the Car Robert Ferency-Viars 8/9/2011 based on 222 ratings (22 comments) How to get the best sound quality from your portable music player when connecting it to your car stereo.
iPod® Installation Guide iPod® Installation Guide Todd Cabell 5/5/2009 based on 19 ratings (2 comments) Step-by-step instructions on how to connect an iPod to your car stereo.
