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No you don't need a power converter. The phone itself only takes in fairly low DC voltage - either 5V or 9V depending on what you use. It's the power adapters (and you don't have to use Apple) that are typically capable of taking in a higher AC voltage and then converting it to the required DC. Or even a typical 12V lighter power adapter that just converts from 12V DC to a lower DC voltage.
It might require a passive adapter, and that can look pretty awkward sometimes. Some of Apple's power adapters use their modular plug system where there are various plug attachments. Apple sells their "World Travel Adapter Kit" with all of their attachments. The package shows 5 plugs, but the box contains 7.
Here are some passive adapters designed to work with a US style two-bladed plug. Imagine one of these hanging from a wall outlet and then the power adapter at the end. They often hang rather awkwardly.
The big thing if you're connected to AC will be the power adapter. That's almost universally going to be able to take any worldwide "mains" power safely. I haven't seen a single USB-A or USB-C power adapter that doesn't accept worldwide power, but as I noted the big thing is whether or not the plug fits in the outlet. And if it doesn't, there are those passive adapters I mentioned, which complete the electrical connection. But on a wall they can sometimes sag compared to plugging directly, like this. It's not so bad if you can find a power strip and it's on the ground.
There are some weird ones in the world, such as in China, where they typically have two different style outlets, but also 220V AC in both. One is compatible with US two-bladed plugs, and I've used Apple power adapters there.
y_p_w - I will be in Scotland and have purchased the Apple World Traveler Kit, so have the plug adapter needed. I have the regular square 5v charging plug that came with my phone. I also have the newer 20v USB-C charging plug, but it sounds like I should play it safe and only take the 5v one.
3) I have not decided if I will be taking my Nikon camera, which has a battery pack that will also need to be plugged in to charge, so this will allow me to charge both with only one plug adapter, but I don't want to complicate things......should I just get another plug adapter and plug both directly into the wall?
Sorry for so many questions.....I usually travel within the US or if internationally, on a cruise ship --- my first time traveling where I'll be in hotels and will need to consider how I'll charge things. New experience.....so, I am very grateful for your responses! I panicked when I read about people saying they only used a plug adapter and fried their phones and wished they took a power converter - didn't want that - not only because of the expense of replacing it, but also ending up away from home without my phone and camera (if I don't take my Nikon)!!! Sounds like if I use the proper Apple accessories, I'll be fine!
I'll just say that a power adapter shouldn't become damaged from using overseas with just a plug converter. I have a lot of different power adapters, AA battery chargers, notebook computer power supplies, etc,, and they list on the label that they're 100-240V capable, and sometimes even up to 250V. I have a few older "wall wart" power converters though that don't, but I don't really use them any more. They're so ubiquitous that I'm not sure why any would fail.
I'm not sure about that power strip - or should I say power donut. Looks like a unique shape. I'm not sure exactly what it does, but if I were to guess, it simply passes on the AC power to the three-prong outlets, but the USB ports are like a universal converter where it takes 100-240V and converts that to 5V DC. The labels indicates that it should work when plugged into the typical 230V that is used in Scotland. You'll need a three-prong converter. Most of the UK converters I've seen are two-prong (with a combo blade/pin) outlet even though the UK uses a grounded plug. There are some odd-looking universal converters although I'm sure that there's something out there with a specific UK 3-prong plug and US 3-prong receptacle. But something like this should work, even though it looks really convoluted. I found this one for sale on Amazon.
The important thing when using a higher voltage source input into that strip would be to not plug in anything that is only designed for 110-120V US power. If you make a mistake, you'll probably know by the smell of melting electronics.
That should be fine. I'm sure whatever battery charger for your camera battery is 100-240V. The only thing about the shape out that power strip is that it might not accommodate really wide devices at the same time.
y_p_w - thank you for taking the time to give me a very thorough and extremely helpful response! I was getting conflicting information, so came here to ask the question....your response is very much appreciated. Kim
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I'm looking at travel adapters to buy for my trip to Europe, and many of the adapters say that it only adapts the plug but does not convert the current, so you cannot use an item that only takes 110v.
However, I read that the Iphone cube converts the current so it can take 110 or 220v. However, my question is how about if I plug my iphone directly into the USB opening of an adapter that is not a converter (without using the iphone cube). Would that be okay?
If your adapter has a 5v USB outlet it should work. However, be cautious about cheap and nasty end of third party USB adapters which may not be manufactured to the quality you expect from Apple branded equipment. Your Apple power adapter is designed to accept any AC voltage between 110 and 230v, so you only need to do the plug fitting conversion.
For the record, the input power for normal charging adapters and power supplies are always AC but this has no connection to the voltage. The true reason for the range is because the normal domestic voltage for some countries including Japan is 100V, and the maximum is nominal 240V which used to be found here in UK. So, 100-240 means worldwide cover of any domestic mains (utility) power.
Do you mean a voltage converter or a plug converter? And what country are you from? If you're from the USA and going to Belgium you'll need a plug converter. Looks like the USA uses Type A and B while Belgium uses type E and maybe Type C. You shouldn't need a voltage converter though. Every iPhone charger I've ever had has been 100-240 volts so it changes depending on where you are. You can check your wall adaptor just to be safe though.
The series 1 Bose Sounddock requires an adapter to charger "newer devices". This all dates back to when Apple originally used FireWire (not USB) technology to power iPods. That was a LOOOOONNNG time ago if you think about it.
Inwas wondering if you could help me. I have a bose sound dock series II, I dont think it has Bluetooth. I bought a 30 pin converter to be able to play music from my iphone 7 but it does not work. It charges the phone but it does not play music in the speaker. Any idea why and what would be a solution?
HOWEVER if you have the very first Bose Sounddock available before iPhones were available you will also need an adapter to convert the change of 30 pin configuration which Apple made when the dropped fire wire
I think it is the very first bose sound dock. I'll have a look this weekend. The iPod i bought with it was the black classic model with a colour screen, the dial/wheel on the front, but it's not the touchscreen.
after thought ,best way to test it is try a recent 30 pin device in the dock if it works then no need for the "scosche" type adapter but if no charge etc then that confirms you have the original dock
We are traveling to Scotland for 9 days at the end of the month. Do most B&B's/hotels have IPhone charging capability or do we need to bring a converter? I am assuming we will be able to charge our phones in our car rental but we will only have the car for 5 out of the 9 days. Thank you for all input:)
Unless your iPhone has the capability to charge at 120 and/or 240 volts, you'll need to bring along a converter. Make sure that it includes the standard British plug (triangular prong pattern - one vertical shaft, two horizontal shafts) adapter. If your iPhone will charge at both voltages, you only need the adapter. But make absolutely sure, otherwise you'll end up with a fried iPhone.
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