The iPod Accessories Page
Introduction
This is a work-in-progress list of iPod accessories tested with Rockbox. Many accessories for the iPod which connect via the dock adapter do not work with Rockbox. This is because they use Apple's proprietary Apple Accessory Protocol, which is only partially implemented in Rockbox (and is only implemented for the 4G, 5G and Nano 1G). What follows is a list of accessories, and whether or not they work in Rockbox in any fashion at all.
Note: Please test with Accessory Power both off and on.
When adding information to the chart, please be kind and fill in the Model Number if you can. Many manufacturers have released different physical models under the same name, or confusingly similar names.
Please also be nice enough to list the model of iPod you tested on as well.
Note - the ADC Reading column refers to the value shown in the Debug Menu, under "ACCESSORY:" . Entering this information into the table below will help the Rockbox developers to extend the Apple Accessory Protocol implementation in order to handle these devices better!
Please also report your findings in FlySpray FS#9951.
If you need help adding to or updating, this list; please post a question (or simply a list of the information needing added) to the forums, IRC, or the user mailing list.
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Manufacturer |
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Model Number |
Connection Type |
ADC Reading |
Charging? |
Audio Out? |
Remote? |
Audio In? |
Reporter |
Verifier |
Comments |
Date Tested |
SVN Revision |
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Belkin |
TuneCast Auto |
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Dock |
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N/A |
N/A |
Forums |
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Photo Tested on 5G |
2006-06-14 |
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Griffin |
iTrip |
PAV4014 |
Headphone + Remote |
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N/A |
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N/A |
N/A |
AdamGashlin |
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Photo Tested on 4G |
2007-03-01 |
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Griffin |
iTrip Auto |
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Dock |
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N/A |
N/A |
Forums |
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Photo Tested on 5G |
2006-06-07 |
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Griffin |
iTrip Dock |
PAV4026 AKA 9781-TRP30xx |
Dock |
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N/A |
N/A |
ChristiScarborough |
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Photo Tested on 5G - charging and USB via mini USB connector - does not power on as transmitter |
2009-03-02 |
20179-090302 |
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Griffin |
RoadTrip |
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Dock |
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N/A |
N/A |
Forums |
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Photo Note Photo, Tested on 5G |
2006-06-07 |
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Griffin |
RoadTrip |
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Dock |
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N/A |
N/A |
JonathanMueller |
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Photo Note Photo, Tested on 4G |
2007-03-01 |
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Newer Technology |
TRAFFICJamz |
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Dock |
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N/A |
N/A |
GarrettAlbright |
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Tested on 5G |
2007-02-11 |
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Kensington |
Digital FM Transmitter/Auto Charger for iPod |
33199 |
Dock |
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N/A |
N/A |
Forums |
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Tested on 5.5G 80 GB |
2007-07-28 |
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Kensington |
FM & RDS Transmitter for iPod |
33364US |
Dock connector |
(mainly) 867 |
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N/A |
N/A |
DaveWoyciesjes |
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Track title & artist don't get transmitted/displayed on radio (RDS), and transmitting frequency does not show in iPod screen, but still usable. Photo. Tested on iPod Video - 5.5G 30 GB |
2009-02-25 |
r20102 |
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Logic3 |
iStation Speakers |
IP106 |
Dock |
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N/A |
N/A |
RobChown(Flid) |
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Tested on 5G + 4GPhoto |
2007-02-12 |
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Logitech |
Speakers |
mm50 |
Dock |
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N/A |
N/A |
BrentCoutts (c0utta) |
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Tested on 5.5 80Gb |
2008-01-01 |
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Logitech |
PureFi Anywhere 2 |
984-000057 |
Dock |
0,1 |
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N/A |
Brad Phillips |
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Tested on 5.5G 80GB and Nano. Remote playback controls work, shuffle and repeat work, but Menu, Up, Down, and Select do not work. |
2009-03-04 |
r20200 |
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Onkyo |
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DS-A2X |
Remote/Dock |
0 |
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N/A |
BrandonLow |
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Skip, pause, ffwd/rwd, shuffle buttons work |
2009-01-27 |
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SDI Technologies |
iHome |
iH5 |
Dock |
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N/A |
N/A |
DrewShiner |
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Tested on an iPod gen4 |
2008-05-31 |
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| Car Audio |
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Belkin |
Auto Kit for iPod |
F8V7058-APL |
Dock |
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N/A |
N/A |
BrentCoutts (c0utta) |
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Tested on 5.5G 80 GB |
2007-11-17 |
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Kenwood |
iPod interface kit |
Kenwood KCA-iP500 |
Dock |
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N/A |
RichardVanDenBerg |
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5.5G, 4G grayscale and Kenwood EZ-500. Works with many Kenwood decks. Using Rockbox 3.2 on 5G head unit does not show info and can't control iPod. |
2009-03-30 |
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Monster |
iCarPlay Wireless Plus |
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Dock |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
RobinAllen |
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My iPod died when I plugged it in, then after 24 hours it came back to life. Don't know if this was rockbox or just a coincidence. 4GB iPod nano (1st gen.) |
2009-04-30 |
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Pioneer |
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DEH-P4800MP with CD-IB100 iPod Adapter |
Dock |
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N/A |
N/A |
DavidMarsh |
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iPod 60Gb. Will allow Rockbox to play. Volume control only from Head Unit |
2007-04-21 |
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Pioneer |
Double DIN In Dash DVD/Multimedia/Navigation Unit, w/ iPod control cable |
AVIC-D3/CD-I200 |
Dock connector |
0 |
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N/A |
Starcom826 |
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Audio does not play when Pioneer set to Music mode, but does when set to Video mode (Entry added by Dave Woy...) |
2009-02-22 |
r20074 |
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Renault |
Audio Connection Box |
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Dock |
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N/A |
FrankGevaerts |
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ipod video 5G. Apparently (according to my experience and the manual) only supports pause/play. Pause mutes immediately but only actually pauses after 3 or 4 seconds. Showing track number on in-car display doesn't work. |
2009-05-08 |
r20874 |
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| Other |
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Monster |
iEZClick Remote Control for iPod |
127563-00 |
Dock |
mostly 0,1, also see 2,3 |
N/A |
N/A |
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Brad Phillips |
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Tested on 5.5G 80GB and Nano. Remote playback controls work, press and hold delay time is too short. Long press on Play/Pause activates menu mode on Nano and goes to current track in file tree on 5.5G. |
2009-03-04 |
r20200 |
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Devices that need retesting
On 2008-12-25, preliminary support for Ipod accessories was committed to Rockbox SVN, so devices tested before that might work better now. If you own one of the devices listed below, please re-test, and add your results to the table above.
 To restate - the information below is very possibly inaccurate.
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Manufacturer |
Model |
Model Number |
Connection Type |
ADC Reading |
Charging? |
Audio Out? |
Remote? |
Audio In? |
Reporter |
Verifier |
Comments |
Date Tested |
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Griffin |
iTrip LCD |
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Headphone + Remote |
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N/A |
X |
N/A |
N/A |
Forums |
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Photo Tested on 4G |
2006-06-07 |
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Kensington |
FM Transmitter for iPod |
33365EU |
Dock |
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N/A |
X |
N/A |
N/A |
GilesNorthRow |
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Photo Tested on 5.5G 60 GB |
2008-04-16 |
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Apple |
Speakers w/ IR Remote |
iPod Hi-Fi |
Dock |
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N/A |
BrentCoutts (c0utta) |
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Tested on 5.5 80Gb - Next, Prev, Play/Pause do not work - Volume ok |
2008-01-01 |
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Altec Lansing |
Speakers w/ IR Remote |
iM3 |
Dock |
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N/A |
RobChown(Flid) |
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Tested on 5G + 4GPhoto |
2007-02-12 |
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Bose |
SoundDock |
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Dock |
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X |
N/A |
DanielAnkers |
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Tested with 3G and 4G - remote works for volume, but play/skip don't work |
2007-02-16 |
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Bose |
SoundDock |
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Dock |
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X |
N/A |
AdamKessel |
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Tested with 80GB iPod Video - no audio, only charging |
2008-05-10 |
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iLuv |
Alarm Clock w/ IR Remote |
i177 |
Dock |
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N/A |
RobChown(Flid) |
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Tested on 5G |
2007-02-12 |
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Keyspan |
AV Dock w/ RF remote |
AV-DK1-W |
Dock |
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N/A |
RobChown(Flid) |
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Tested on 5G |
2007-02-12 |
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Koda |
iBass |
iP200 |
Dock |
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N/A |
DavidMarsh |
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Tested on 60Gb iPod Video - Next, Prev, Play/Pause do not work - Volume/Tone/Mute ok |
2007-04-14 |
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SDI Technologies |
iHome |
HiH66B |
Dock |
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N/A |
N/A |
DevConW |
All of us |
Tested on an iPod Video |
2007-06-14 |
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TEAC |
Micro Hi-Fi System |
CD-X10i |
Dock |
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N/A |
GustavoLang |
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Tested on 30Gb 5G - Volume functions are independent of iPod so they work fine |
2007-05-26 |
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!XtremeMac |
Micromemo |
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Dock |
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N/A |
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FlorianBruhin |
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Tested on 5G and 5.5G, no volume control for audio output |
2007-07-30 |
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AudioLink |
Mazda6 CarKit w/ stalk remote |
AL2005i-MAZ |
Dock |
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N/A |
RobChown(Flid) |
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Tested on 5G + 4GPhoto |
2007-02-12 |
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Sony |
iPod Controller |
Sony XA-110IP |
Dock |
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N/A |
N/A |
SumitKhanna |
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Sound barely audible, Unit says "No Pod". Sony requires accessory link to enable sound in. 5.5Gen |
2008-02-13 |
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Jabra |
A125s |
Bluetooth Music Adapter |
Dock |
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N/A |
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X |
N/A |
SumitKhanna |
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Audio works fine. Next/prev controls do not work. 5.5Gen |
2008-03-xx |
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Motorola |
D650 |
Bluetooth Stereo Adapter for Apple iPod |
Dock |
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N/A |
X |
N/A |
N/A |
SumitKhanna |
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Adapter requires Apple Accessory protocol to pair. Will not work at all with Rockbox. 5.5Gen |
2008-03-xx |
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Ten Tech / Motorola |
98742H |
naviPlay Bluetooth Stereo Adapter for Apple iPod |
Dock |
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X |
N/A |
RobinPowell |
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Tested on 4G photo and non-photo. Sound comes through just fine. Next/prev track controls do not work at all. |
2007-11-xx |
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Apple |
iPod Radio Remote |
MA070G/* |
Dock |
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N/A |
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X |
N/A |
Forums |
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Photo Tested on 5.5G. Only the volume controls work |
2007-02-21 |
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