iPod Compatibility

[Art Mann]

The owner's manual for my new 2014 RT-S lists several iPod models that are compatible with the adapter in the trunk. Unfortunately, none of those listed are the latest models. My question is will the adapter cable work with the latest models? If not, where can I get an adapter cable that will work?

Thanks!

 

[rpatsh]

The owner's manual for my new 2014 RT-S lists several iPod models that are compatible with the adapter in the trunk. Unfortunately, none of those listed are the latest models. My question is will the adapter cable work with the latest models? If not, where can I get an adapter cable that will work?

Thanks!

Apple sells an adapter

 

[bcoulter19]

The owner's manual for my new 2014 RT-S lists several iPod models that are compatible with the adapter in the trunk. Unfortunately, none of those listed are the latest models. My question is will the adapter cable work with the latest models? If not, where can I get an adapter cable that will work?

Thanks!

Art,
Where are you located in the deep south? I might have solution for you.
I don't need a exect location just state and north or south part.

Bill C.

 

[connie9003]

Is there an adaptor that will make other mp3 players work? Or are we stuck with the ipod ???

 

[rpatsh]

Is there an adaptor that will make other mp3 players work? Or are we stuck with the ipod ???

My 2012 RT came with a cable that would plug into any MP3 player.

 

[connie9003]

Mine did to but that will only play the music through the speakers it wont let you change songs ????

My 2012 RT came with a cable that would plug into any MP3 player.

 

[Bob Denman]

That's correct; only the Ipods give you the ability to change songs and playlists.

 

[connie9003]

sad day

That's correct; only the Ipods give you the ability to change songs and playlists.

 

[Art Mann]

Art,
Where are you located in the deep south? I might have solution for you.
I don't need a exect location just state and north or south part.

Bill C.

Monrovia community near Huntsville.

 

[Dragonrider]

My 2014 came with both cables as well. Can Am advertises iPod compatibility (also iPhones, and iPads will work), but only those with the older connector. Not all functions are available with the adaptor - haven't played with the adaptor enough to know for sure, but the instruction sheet provided by Apple states that is the case.

I bought a new 5th gen Nano & shuffle to use (my F150 has the exact same issue), from E-bay. Both vehicles will recognize non-apple MP3 players, and allow playback, but no controls - I even have an (ancient) Sony portable CD player that works (playback only). With Apple devices, you have to manually change the MODE, any time you want to override playback, and for some things, you need to be fully stopped too. All in all, a good system. It works well enough that I have never used the radio, and probably never will.

 

[Art Mann]

I'm looking for an adapter that will change playlists and artists from the controls on the RT. According to the manual, only certain obsolete iPod players provide that functionality.

 

[Dragonrider]

Apple/Best Buy & others sell the adaptor. You will have to buy one & try it out. If it doesn't work, take the adaptor back for a refund.... Then buy what you need off Ebay.

 

[DaveL]

You can purchase an Apple lightning adapter cable that will mate the newer equipment to the old style adapter.

 

[mtdoragary]

But nothing to make a USB thumb drive work?

 

[Art Mann]

Could it be as simple as this?

http://www.amazon.com/Connector-Mic...8&qid=1412947316&sr=8-8&keywords=ipod+adapter

 

[robmorg]

Apple/Best Buy & others sell the adaptor. You will have to buy one & try it out. If it doesn't work, take the adaptor back for a refund.... Then buy what you need off Ebay.

Exactly! Buy it from Best Buy and keep all the packaging - "no questions asked return policy" within 30 days. My bet is that the 30-pin-to-lightning plug adaptor will allow you to change play lists and skip tunes, etc. It works that way with the entertainment system in my motorhome, which also has the old style iPod 30-pin connector.

I've never tried a newer 8-pin iPod in the Spyder as I use an older iPod with that. However, I will go get my adaptor and try it in the Spyder later today, and then report back on this thread.

Update: The adaptor does work completely. See message #22 below for details.

 

[bcoulter19]

Monrovia community near Huntsville.

Go over to scottsboro to unclaimed baggage and pick up a 1st or second generation ipod touch for $30 or $40 dollars and it will hook up in the back perfect and will let you pick individual songs, artists albums everything . thats what I did and don't regret it at all and I don't have to worry about my expensive phone or Ipod in your case being in the trunk.

Bill C.

 

[Art Mann]

You know, that is a great idea. I used to ride over there just every once in a while but I haven't been in a long time. As I recall, they have a lot of that kind of stuff. I could even buy a couple to have a spare in case one dies.

Go over to scottsboro to unclaimed baggage and pick up a 1st or second generation ipod touch for $30 or $40 dollars and it will hook up in the back perfect and will let you pick individual songs, artists albums everything . thats what I did and don't regret it at all and I don't have to worry about my expensive phone or Ipod in your case being in the trunk.

Bill C.

 

[bcoulter19]

Yep, I think i got a 16gb for $35 or $40 and that will hold all the music I need. we are very fortunate to have that so close. I use to have a music teacher in high school named Dan Mann.

Bill C.

 

[SAPD911]

You can purchase an Apple lightning adapter cable that will mate the newer equipment to the old style adapter.

yep, I have a 2014 and had to do this, I think they are $29 or $39 at Walmart, gl! I just need to make a shelf for the iPhone to sit in.