Customer Reviews

Griffin Technology 9502-CLK30 AirClick RF Remote Control with Dock Connector for iPod

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

This new Griffin AirClick remote works well, similar to the previous design which plugged into the top of the iPod. The problem with this one is that the bottom-mounted design uses up the iPod's dock connector, so no way to connect external power or car audio (except by the headphone jack.) AirClick needs to add a pass-through dock connector on the bottom of this new AirClick.

I needed a device to mount on the handlebars of my motorcycle and tuck the ipod securely in my pocket under my clothing for motorcycling. The device works perfectly - just as advertised - just as i needed - give it a grade of A+.

I haven't stopped using it since I got it. I needed it to plug to my home stereo and it works beautifully.
I plug it to portable speakers when taking a shower or take it to the pool on weekends without the risk of getting my ipod wet.
I agree that it would be much better with a through-connection so that it worked with the i-trip on the car.

I ended up buying another remote with a pass-through dock connector, because I realized I needed to have a charger, or a Sik Imp cable connected to the iPod while the remote was plugged in.

The remote itself works from about 150 feet away, and on different levels of the house.
I probably won't ever buy another one without the pass-through connector though.

I received this item very quickly. It broke just as quickly. The remote has a tab like a belt clip on the back. When I pressed to open, the hinge on the remote broke and the metal spring fell off. The plastic is too small to glue/repair. Unfortunately, this clip is needed to hold the remote in the cradle. I would be concerned the hinges would break while in the cradle. If not in a car (bicycle, motorcycle, etc), the remote would be lost. The receiver does not work if the iPod is in the hard plastic case. I do not own any other cases. As a remote, it works great.

I am quite pleased with my purchase of Airclick. I primarily use it in my car with the iPod connected to the car stereo through aux cable. The remote is very responsive. It even has a nice strap which I use to attach it to the steering. Now I don't have to take my eyes off the road anymore to change the song.

One gripe, this should have a bypass for charging the iPod

I bought this item since I use my ipod in my car a lot. It seems it is not compatible with the ipod Classic. Will have to return it, and get something else.

I've purchased a total of 4 of these items. The first was 3 or 4 years ago not long after they became available and it worked well. I was totally happy with it. I bought the 2nd one for a friend about 4 months ago and I don't know if his worked or not. My 3rd purchase was to replace my original (I lost one of the components) and it not only broke (plastic is getting old and brittle) but didn't work either. WTG replaced that one with the one in my posession now. I just threw it in the waste basket because it doesn't work either. I did change the batteries in the last 2 to see if that was the cause. No joy. Do not buy this product. They are junk!
Bob

Easy to use- just plug in and go. I use this:
on my motorcycle- I used the holder and velcro strap included - attached it to my handlebars. With the large buttons it is easy to control the ipod even with gloves on.

In my house- I use it to control my ipod attached to my stereo. Only drawback - they say it works up to 60 feet- seems to only work up to about 30 feet away.

I have used this product for 3 years, and it has given me exceptional service and quality. I decided to buy another one as a back up because of the quality of the product.