iHome iP39 Kitchen Timer and Alarm Clock Radio Speaker System for iPhone/iPod (Silver)

by iHome

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.3 x 3.8 x 7.6 inches ; 2.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003G2Z05O
• Item model number: IP39SZC
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,577 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Color: Silver

Amazon.com Product Description

The iP39 is the perfect kitchen companion for iPhone and iPod users, combining sleek kitchen aesthetics and easy-to-clean surfaces with two independent timers and great iHome sound. It's perfect for listening to cooking show podcasts, following recipe apps, or other kitchen-centric uses. Of course it's fine for other rooms, packed with features like a retractable universal dock, time sync feature to instantly set the clock to your iPhone time, a magnetic remote control, and USB port to charge devices such as cell phones, PDAs, etc.

Sleek kitchen aesthetics, easy-to-clean surfaces, two independent timers, and great iHome sound.
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Your iPod Kitchen Companion

Perfect for the Kitchen

With its upright, sleek design and easy-to-clean burnished aluminum sides, the iP39 fits right into the modern kitchen. Not only is at home next to your appliances, it offers two independent timers for preparing your meals.

Wake or Sleep to iPhone, iPod, or FM Radio

Using the iP39 as an alarm clock, you can start or end your day with your favorite tunes. Wake (or sleep) to iPhone, iPod, FM radio, or buzzer, your choice. And thanks to the "sure alarm" feature, the buzzer will still sound in the event of a power failure. Just add a CR2032 backup battery and you're all set--a low battery icon will let you know if/when it needs replacing.

Retractable iPod/iPhone dock slides neatly into unit when not in use.

Magnetic remote control conveniently attaches to the iP39's side.

Retractable Universal iPod/iPhone Dock

Enjoy your music while keeping your iPhone or iPod fully charged with the Universal Dock (iPhone/iPod dock inserts are included to fit various models). When not in use, slide the retractable dock back into the unit, for a nice clean look.

Time Sync Button and DST Switch

With a press of a button, sync the iP39's clock time to always-current iPhone time settings. Similarly, you can "spring forward" or "fall back" for Daylight Savings Time with the flick of a switch.

FM Radio

Catch up on the days news or start your day with weather and traffic reports with the built-in FM Radio. A simple wire antenna is attached for getting decent reception.

Auxiliary Input

Listen to other MP3 players, CD players, your laptop, or any other audio source through the iP39 using the 3.5mm auxiliary input.

USB Charging Port

The iP39 is also equipped with a handy USB 2.0 port in back, to charge most-USB compatible devices--cell phones, PDAs, MP3 players, etc.--while it's connected to AC power.

Universal 100-240V AC Adaptor

The iP39's switching power supply works just about anywhere in the world.

Magnetic Remote Control

Control unit functions with the included remote, and when it's not in use, just slap it on the side of the iP39 itself. It's magnetic, so it'll stay there rather than getting lost somewhere.

What's in the Box

iP39 System, Remote Control, Universal Voltage AC Adaptor, iPhone/iPod Dock Inserts, Documentation

Product Description

Kitchen Timer and Alarm Clock Radio Speaker System for iPhone/iPod

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great addition to the kitchen, June 25, 2010

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Meghan (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: iHome iP39 Kitchen Timer and Alarm Clock Radio Speaker System for iPhone/iPod (Silver) (Electronics)

I have a small kitchen, and an old microwave with a dim, barely readable clock and single timer. In addition to my desire to replace the clock/timer, I had a set of speakers taking up valuable counter space, and was always searching for a safe place to set my iPhone where I could read recipes while cooking, but not risk knocking it over or splashing on it.

Enter the iHome Kitchen Timer. It's small - a lot smaller than it looks online - but not too small. Compact is really a better description. The retracting iPhone/iPod dock is great for extra space saving. I was able to replace a set of speakers, and get two timers and a clock, all with this one device. It sits neatly in the corner out of the way, but the iPhone is still usable when docked. The clock and timer is really easy to read, and it displays the date as well, or the audio source when playing. To set the time, I just docked my iPhone and hit the "clock sync" button on the iHome. Each timer has its own button for setting the desired time, and timer 1 is also a "quick minute" button which is very handy.

Sound quality is more than acceptable for a device of this type, and it can play from any of 3 sources: radio, iPhone/iPod, or "auxiliary" which means anything you plug into the input. I generally use the auxiliary input to stream music from an Airport Express without issues, although the iHome was rather picky about cables and it took 3 tries to find a speaker cable that didn't result in static while streaming music. A remote is also included to control iPod playback, but my kitchen is so small that I don't have any reason to use it so I can't comment on how functional it is.

This is really a handy little piece of equipment, and the sleek black and silver design blends right into my kitchen. My only real complaint so far, and it's not much of one, is that there doesn't seem to be a way to dim the display, although the default brightness seems fine with the lighting in my kitchen.

Pros: dual timers, easy to read clock, iPhone/iPod dock with speakers, space-saving design
Cons: no dimmer on the clock

As for device compatibility, my new iPhone 4 arrived this week, and it docks and works with the iHome iP39 without any issues or warnings about incompatible devices.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything and More!, July 9, 2010

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L. Lau - See all my reviews
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This review is from: iHome iP39 Kitchen Timer and Alarm Clock Radio Speaker System for iPhone/iPod (Silver) (Electronics)

I am in love with my new iHome kitchen stereo system! I was looking for something to replace a bulky iPod stereo that keeps me company in the kitchen while I feed my daughter. I wanted something that was a radio as well as iPod player and I was so disappointed looking in local stores.

What I love about this product:
1. It's so smart! I dock my iPod Touch (by the way, there's inserts that will allow your Nano, iPhone, and iPod Touch 2nd Gen to fit perfectly in the dock, but even our iPod Touch 1st & 3rd Gen and iPhone 4th Gen still fits with and without using the inserts) and play my music. I also love listening to the radio - smart part is that when I change the "mode" from iPod to radio, the stereo pauses my music and goes to the radio. And vice versa - radio to iPod - it turns on my iPod and continues playing the last song. I don't even have to hit "play" to start my music, just one touch and it does everything.

2. Remote controls. Comes with a battery :) My stereo came with 2 remote controls - I'm not sure if this was a mistake but I love having two remotes - one to keep near the stereo and one to put on the other side of my kitchen, perhaps on the fridge. The remote is also awesome, a bit small, but still useable. I love how it allows you to control the iPod like going through the music menus/playlists, even skipping tracks. It also has a magnet on it that allows you to keep it on the side of the stereo or on any metal surface.

3. So compact. My husband was pleasantly surprised how small it is. Now I can actually put it on my counter and not on a stool near the table! Just look at the photo of the product - it's that small, but the sound quality is great!

4. Extras! You can use this as your bedside clock - the time is always illuminated allowing you to read the time in the dark. Alarm capable too! The dock retracts making it even more compact. Two types of timers - a quick minute timer and a regular timer - haven't used this yet but I'm sure it's equally as awesome as every other feature.

This product had everything I was looking for and even more! I am so happy with it!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Properly Labeled, October 1, 2010

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tech-tonic - See all my reviews

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This review is from: iHome iP39 Kitchen Timer and Alarm Clock Radio Speaker System for iPhone/iPod (Silver) (Electronics)

Given that this is labeled a "kitchen timer", it fits the bill almost perfectly. There are two separate timers you can set at one time which makes cooking multiple dishes with it a little bit easier.

The remote controls are far better than the alarm clock I purchased from iHome in the fact that you can move through the different albums and playlists with the remote- which is not possible with the alarm clock.

My radio reception is pretty crummy, but that may have to do with my location.

I would not recommend this as an alarm clock because of how bright the display is and the fact that it cannot be dimmed.

The only real gripe I have that can be improved upon would be the remote. The buttons are small and the contacts seem to be recessed to the point where if you have big hands or fingers, you have to use extra pressure or a finger nail to operate. The remote does have a magnet on the back that allows you to place it on appliances like the fridge or the side of the microwave. Other than that little complaint, this product is well suited to its intended purpose.

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