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Rating 3.1 out of 5 stars with 288 reviews

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Customers often highlight the iTrip Auto Lightning FM Transmitter's convenient charging capabilities and ease of use. However, many express concerns regarding sound quality and the effectiveness of the FM transmitter, citing issues with signal strength, static, and reception. Some users found the device simple to operate and appreciated its charging function. Despite these positive aspects, the audio performance proved to be a significant drawback for a substantial number of customers.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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

    Perfect for older vehicles especially on a long trip to listen to your favorite music or book

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

    Portable & efficient!

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    This is a perfect size and performs outstanding! Very happy and satisfied with purchase!

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

    Works Great

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    Great for in the car. Streams music from my ipod. Can be used with iPone also.

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

    Bad

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    Don't waste your money on this it sucks really bad it will pick up and drop station

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

    Perfect

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

    Best way to enjoy music from your own phone through your car

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

    Good device

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    Good device. Sound is clear and reception is good.

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

    Sound quality stinks

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    Go with just a charger or just an aux chord instead of this product

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

    Sucked

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    The product I bought did not work as I was told it would

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Signal strength, Sound quality, Static

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor quality for the price

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

    The short: I expected something decent, but got something that sounded dull. Returned the same day I purchased it. The long: I've got a late 90s volvo with the stock radio and have been looking at replacing it with a new car audio deck at some point. In the interim, I decided to pick up a solution that allowed me to use the iPhone for music and podcasts. So after trying an old school cassette adapter (attempting to go the cheap route) with pretty poor sound quality results, I figured I've give this unit a shot. The good honestly is pretty good with this unit. It's super simple to use and works exactly as expected when picking a station. The accompanying app that you can download really helps make it super simple. But the bad really does out weight the ease of use. Two basic issues I had: - The strength of the signal was extremely poor. I could tell significant differences just by moving the unit closer or farther away from the antenna. - Regardless of how whatever else I did to test it, there was always a bit of static during playback. Now I tried this in my own vehicle (the volvo) and even jumped into my g/f's mid-2000's mustang which has an awesome stock radio. Same results. Bottom line: Pass on this 'til they work on the audio quality issues.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very happy

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

    I live in Orlando and the transmitter works reasonably well. It does have some static but not likely all the fault of this product. My truck is a 95 with stock stereo so it is not the greatest. But this product does work and I can stream my music to the stereo. It also makes incoming phone calls ring through the speakers, but you must pick up phone to answer and talk or buy a bluetooth speaker or headset. I have an iPhone 5S and it is compatible and charges as well. My only complaint is that when plugged in and not tuned to stereo the phone doesn't ring. So you must either be able to see screen to watch for incoming calls or texts or have stereo tuned to this transmitter station. There is a downloadable app to go with this but I read some reviews saying it made the unit stop working. So I did NOT download the app. The unit works just fine without the app.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Charging
    Cons mentioned:
    Reception

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    The older model was better

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

    I originally purchased the older model that plugged into the earphone jack. I loved it. Unfortunately, I broke it. When I went to replace, the sales clerk said this model was much better because it charged the phone at the same time. Unfortunately, I don't receive the same reception as the older model. Drifts in and out, constantly having to find a different channel. I find it a pain in the butt, especially while driving.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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

    It works well in my work truck since I do have have an auxillary connection. It also charges my iphone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Great concept / horrible product

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    Thought this would be great. Eliminating the 2nd audio wire. But the Itrip app is glitchy and the unit itself will not hold a station and no matter how many stations I tried they were never clear. I have got a number of FM transmitters and paid 1/2 the price for ones that are twice as clear. Back to the drawing board Griffin. I will be returning it.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    DO NOT BUY

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

    I originally made this purchase as Schosche did not have a FM transmitter for lighting. I needed my phone to charge while driving and do FM at the same time. The reception on the transmitter is extremely poor and filled with static. Every time i use my windshield wipers i get even more static. I cannot have the plug too far away from the transmitter or it will cut out. Also if another car drives past me with the same station and is using FM the transmitter on this product is too weak to keep connected. This is the worst product I have purchased. EVER.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Sound quality, Static

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Terrible

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

    Tho only great thing about this product is that it charges your Apple device. After I downloaded the required app from the app store, which is bs that you have to do just to use the device, the sound quality was terrible. No matter what station I put it on and where I put the transmitter in my car, there was an immense amount of static. It will be returned tomorrow. Terrible product for what I payed. I've bought different ones that lasted only a year for 1/4 of the price of this and worked flawlessly.

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

    Streaming doesn't always happen

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

    It takes way too long to find a station that works.

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

    HORRIBLE PRODUCT, DO NOT BUY

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

    I tried this in my Mercedes 2005 C and it could not malfunction the transmissions. I called Harmon Kardon, they do not support Griffin's iTrip. However it does charge the phone for an extremely high price.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Awful

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

    I don't recommend this at all. It is not convenient at all! You have to change the station a million times. I got a new one thats a different brand and it works ten times better then this sucky one!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Signal strength, Sound quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Warning...don't waste your time.

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

    Im mad I didnt read the reviews first but I was there and purchased on impulse. My fault. This does not work...period. I rather listen to silence instead of using this transmitter. Static is annoying...finds channels that ate in use by stations...tried manual with know open stations and it still was static or no signal at all! Returning tomorrow for sure.

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

    It worked ok at first, then it quit working!

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

    I am extremely disappointed in this product! It worked at first with some static every now, to it cutting out and quit working, then had to unplug and plug back in worked again temporarily, then after having it for five months it quit working! I have checked the cigarette lighter (what ever you want to call it) and that works fine! But the screen does not even light up anymore! I think $60 is a lot of money for something to work such a short time!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend