Belkin 3.5 mm Audio + Charge Rockstar™, F8J212 Frequently Asked Questions

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4.  What are the dimensions of the Belkin F8J212?
5.  Can an audio splitter be used with the Belkin F8J212?
6.  Can I use the Belkin F8J212 with a set of 3.5 mm headphones and a set of Lightning® headphones?
7.  Can I use the Belkin F8J212 with the Belkin Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar adapter (F8J198dsWHT)?
8.  Can I use the Belkin F8J212 with an older iPhone to give it a second 3.5 mm port?
9.  Is the Belkin F8J212 MFi-certified?
10.  Is there any background interference noise when you use the Belkin F8J212?
11.  Can the Belkin F8J212 work with headsets that have a mic to talk on the phone?
12.  What is the wattage output of the Belkin F8J212?
13.  Will the Belkin F8J212 work with a case?
14.  Can I keep the Belkin F8J212 connected all the time and plug headphones whenever I need to do so?
15.  Which iOS version is the Belkin F8J212 compatible with?
16.  Will the Belkin F8J212 work with a 30-pin to lightning adapter for car audio and charging?
17.  Does the Belkin F8J212 allow you to control volume if your AUX device has audio controls on it?
18.  What is the Belkin F8J212 made of?
19.  Will the Belkin F8J212 work with an AUX cable in a car?
20.  Will the Belkin F8J212 allow me to charge my phone and use headphones at the same time?
21.  Can my iPhone / iPad sync to my computer while the Belkin F8J212 is plugged in?
22.  Does the Belkin F8J212 support data transfer?
23.  Does the Belkin F8J212 support Audio In?
 


1.  What is the Belkin 3.5 mm Audio + Charge RockStar™, F8J212?

The Belkin 3.5 mm Audio + Charge RockStar™, F8J212 offers dual functionality for charging and listening to your iPhone® or iPad®.  Whether you want to charge in the car, on the go, or at home, the adapter makes it possible to listen to 3.5 mm audio and power your iPhone simultaneously.  Also, this supports 
Pause/Play/Siri® + Volume up and down control inputs from Apple® EarPods®.  To learn more about this product, click here.
 
2.  What is the warranty of the Belkin F8J212?
 
The Belkin F8J212 comes with a 2-year limited warranty.
 
3.  How long is the cord on the Belkin F8J212?
 
The cord is 68 mm long.
 
4.  What are the dimensions of the Belkin F8J212?
 
The dimensions are 115 mm x 35 mm x 9 mm.
 
5.  Can an audio splitter be used with the Belkin F8J212?
 
Yes, you can use a 3.5 mm audio splitter.
 
6.  Can I use the Belkin F8J212 with a set of 3.5 mm headphones and a set of Lightning® headphones?
 
No, the Belkin F8J212 lightning port only supports power.
 
7.  Can I use the Belkin F8J212 with the Belkin Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar adapter (F8J198dsWHT)?
 
No, the Belkin F8J212 and the Belkin Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar, F8J198dsWHT are not compatible.
 
8.  Can I use the Belkin F8J212 with an older iPhone to give it a second 3.5 mm port?
 
No, the Belkin F8J212 only supports a single audio source at a time.
 
9.  Is the Belkin F8J212 MFi-certified?
 
Yes, the Belkin F8J212 is MFi-certified.
 
10.  Is there any background interference noise when you use the Belkin F8J212?
 
None.
 
11.  Can the Belkin F8J212 work with headsets that have a mic to talk on the phone?
 
Yes, the Belkin F8J212 supports mic and volume controls on MFi-certified headphones.
 
12.  What is the wattage output of the Belkin F8J212?
 
The wattage output is 12 W (5 V / 2.4 A).
 
13.  Will the Belkin F8J212 work with a case?
 
Yes, the Belkin F8J212 works with most cases.
 
14.  Can I keep the Belkin F8J212 connected all the time and plug headphones whenever I need to do so?
 
Yes.
 
15.  Which iOS version is the Belkin F8J212 compatible with?
 
The Belkin F8J212 is compatible with iOS version 9 and later.
 
16.  Will the Belkin F8J212 work with a 30-pin to lightning adapter for car audio and charging?
 
Yes.
 
17.  Does the Belkin F8J212 allow you to control volume if your AUX device has audio controls on it?
 
Yes, the Belkin F8J212 supports mic and volume controls on MFi-certified headphones.
 
18.  What is the Belkin F8J212 made of?
 
The Belkin F8J212 is made of high gloss polycarbonate for the lightning and adapter enclosures and thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) for the cable jacket.
 
19.  Will the Belkin F8J212 work with an AUX cable in a car?
 
Yes.
 
20.  Will the Belkin F8J212 allow me to charge my phone and use headphones at the same time?
 
Yes.
 
21.  Can my iPhone / iPad sync to my computer while the Belkin F8J212 is plugged in?
 
Yes, you can sync to iTunes
® and could transfer pictures and files depending on iOS support.
 
22.  Does the Belkin F8J212 support data transfer?
 
Yes, it supports USB 2.0 data transfer speeds (480 Mbps) so you could transfer pictures and files depending on iOS support in addition to iTunes.
 
23.  Does the Belkin F8J212 support Audio In?
 
No, the Belkin F8J212 does not support Audio In.

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