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Model:
IPL22GC
SKU:
5068013
Your price for this item is $69.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 378 reviews

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86%
would recommend
to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the Lightning Clock Radio's sound quality, iPhone charging capabilities, and compact size. Many appreciate its user-friendly design and the convenience of using it as an alarm clock. However, some users have expressed concerns about compatibility issues, particularly with Samsung devices, as well as the brightness of the display.

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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Its ok, Wish you can see the time better at night,

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I cant read the time in the dark, some how it doesnt show that clear.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    phone doesn't fit

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My iPhone 5 doesn't fit in this because the case gets in the way

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Ok that's it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The radio is missing am radio. Also if you have a case on you phone or Ipod the charging socket will not fit so you have to either buy an adapter ( which should have came with radio) or take case off to charge.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Charger is not good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the convince but the charger is aweful Just doesn't charge properly

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Very disapointed with this product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The lighted clock is not strong enough to see across the room and the numbers on the clock are too small. I returned it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Unsatisfactory

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not satisfied with this product! Plugged it in and it started smoking. Immediately took back

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Broke

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Broke within a few weeks of purchasing, now just collects dust on my dresser

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Junk

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worked for 3 days and now won't play anything and doesn't even charge my phone.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from iHome
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      Please contact iHome Support for troubleshooting and service instructions: 1-800-288-2792 iHome

  • Pros mentioned:
    Charging, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good item for charging/clock

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is perfect for a docking station that charges your phone, serves as an clock. The speaker is decent for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Affordable and effective!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I absolutely love this little thing. It is tiny enough to fit in a corner and sounds good enough for what I use it for. It could use a better speaker but it's really not bad. One of my cases fits perfectly the other is a little snug. I had the same issue with other Ihome's. All in all, for the price not can't be the quality!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My favorite iHome yet

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We have purchased the iHome radios several times. We have 3 girls and they all have iPhones so these made since to get. This one is the best by far. It automatically syncs with your phone and you download an app to be combined with your iHome. You can set your alarm by using the app, then place your phone on the base. Simple and easy. We will be buying another one of these.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Need To Remove Phone From Case To Use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Unfortunately, I didn't read these other reviews before buying this clock. But I was very disappointing when I got this home and saw I would have to remove my iPhone 5S from its Spigen Tough Armor case (this is not a thick case by any stretch) before I could dock the phone to the clock. There's a sticker right by the docking port on the clock that says either remove your case or call this phone number. So I called the number and the person said they have an adapter that I could buy and attach so I don't have to remove the case and she would have someone email me about it. So when I didn't hear anything from iHome I sent an email to them asking about it and they told me the person on the phone was incorrect, there's no adapter. So not sure what the point of that sticker was. I don't know many people that don't have a case for their phone, nor that will find it very convenient to remove the case every night before they dock it. This review is by no means a knock on Best Buy. I like this store a lot. This falls solely on iHome. It's unfortunate because I liked the look of the clock otherwise, but being there's no solution and I don't want to remove the case, I'll have to return the clock. There really should be something on the box about this.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    it worked fine and then ...

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    it worked fine and then the unit stop working with the AC charger. Now it only works with battery. I cannot charge my iphone or listen to the radio. I cannot adjust the time either. Tried contacting customer service for 3 weeks and they keep telling me that I will receive an email with instructions on how to return the unit but I have not received the email yet. I am disappointed and I do not believe I will buy iHome brand again.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    IHome doesn't work with iphone 6 case

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    iHome Model: IPL22GC does not work with an iPhone 6 in a Tech 21 classic or sport case. My son received the docking station yesterday for his birthday. Best Buy thought it would work with the thin case but it does not. I don't know a single person that doesn't use a phone case. The Tech 21's are much thinner than most. The guy on the phone in India/Pak , was useless. He said an adapter may come out in a week or two. We are taking it back today.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    NO adjustment for cases

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had a previous version and it adjusted for depth to adjust for cases. This one is spring loaded and will not work well for any case with a deeper back (Otterbox, Lifeproof, etc). i even put a lower provfile bumper on and no-go. If you have a case on your phone (and who doesn't these days!) don't bother with this version. Nearly impossible to put the phone on the unit.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Charging

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Lightening dock doesn't work

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So-so as a radio. Purchased it specifically so i could charge my iPhone and play it through the radio's speakers. I've contacted iHome and gone through the troubleshooting routine they recommended, but it hasn't helped. Will be returning this item to Best Buy

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works as advertised, would buy again.Nice to have in home

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    6 plus iPhone with case did not fit on charger

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased clock radio with 6+ iPhone charger. Charger would not except 6+ iPhone with a case. Could not charge 6+ iPhone as Advertised so I returned it

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend