Geneva Labs sells high-quality amplified speakers for iPhones and iPods. Apple changed from the proprietary 30-pin connector to a proprietary Lightning connector making the Geneva labs systems unusable without some additional hardware.
Options
1. knock-off 30-pin to Lightning connector – $7 – does NOT work
2. 1/8″ to 1/8″ male-to-male patch cable attached to the back of Geneva – $5 but no charging or remote control functions
3. Apple Lightning to 30-pin adapter – $30 – iPhone is viewable from front and the adapter holds up phone higher. Adapter must also be removed at the same time as the iPhone as the Geneva mechanically closes the connection slot. May require you to remove the case too.
4. Apple Lightning to 30-pin connector (.2m long cable) – $40 – iPhone not viewable from front as cable does not hold up the phone. Cable must also be removed before iPhone as the Geneva mechanically closes the connection slot but may also work with iPad 4 and iPad Mini.
5. Geneva wireless adapter – free if you bought after Sept.14, 2012, $40 if you own a Geneva system, $100 if buying outright. No charging, requires another outlet, and no Geneva remote control but works with most Bluetooth phones and computers. Note there is nothing special about this adapter and it is made by a different company. There are many other options in this category.
6. Bluetooth 30-pin adapter – $25 – may or may not work but avoids having something else to plug in
Recommendation from Geneva Labs – #3 or #6
Recommendation
Go with #3 or #4 unless a cheap version of #4 can be found.
Example of the knock-off adapter not working (#1)
