Belkin BOOST↑CHARGE™ Smart LED USB-C to Lightning Cable, CAA006 Frequently Asked Questions

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRODUCT INFORMATION

1.  
What is the Belkin BOOST↑CHARGE™ Smart USB-C® Cable with Lightning® Connector, CAA006?
2.  What is the warranty period of the Belkin CAA006?
3.  Does the Belkin CAA006 have a Connected Equipment Warranty (CEW)?
4.  Is the Belkin CAA006 MFi-certified?
5.  Is the Belkin CAA006 USB-IF-certified?
6.  Is the Belkin CAA006 USB-PD-certified?
7.  What colors is the Belkin CAA006 available in?
8.  What is included in the packaging of the Belkin CAA006?

HARDWARE INFORMATION

1.  
What type of cable is the Belkin CAA006?
2.  Does the Belkin CAA006 support USB-PD passthrough?
3.  Are there any status lights on this cable?
4.  What is the power usage of the status light on the Belkin CAA006?
5.  What is the Belkin CAA006 made of?
6.  Which side of the connector is the status light on in the Belkin CAA006?

COMPATIBILITY

1.  
What devices does the Belkin CAA006 work with?
2.  Is there a minimum iOS version required to use the Belkin CAA006?
3.  Can I use the Belkin CAA006 to charge my iOS device with a computer’s USB port?
4.  What type of USB charger can be used with the Belkin CAA006?

FUNCTIONALITY
 
1.  
What does the status light on the Belkin CAA006 indicate?
2.  Does the cable support data syncing?
3.  Can I charge and sync my iOS device at the same time with the Belkin CAA006?
4.  Can I charge my phone with a case on with the Belkin CAA006?
5.  Does the Belkin CAA006 support MagSafe® charging with the iPhone 12 series?
6.  What happens when my iOS device is done charging with the Belkin CAA006?
7.  Does the smart circuitry of the Belkin CAA006 impact device charging in any way?
8.  Can the Belkin CAA006 display my device's battery status when not plugged into a power supply?
 


PRODUCT INFORMATION

1.  What is the Belkin BOOST↑CHARGE™ Smart USB-C® Cable with Lightning® Connector, CAA006?

The Belkin BOOST↑CHARGE™ Smart LED USB-C® to Lightning® Cable, CAA006 is a part of Belkin’s BOOST↑CHARGE line of charging cables.  This cable features the latest smart LED technology that allows you to see the charge status of your iPhone® or iPad® at a glance.  

A custom circuit board with proprietary firmware communicates with the battery of your device and displays a green or orange light depending on the charge level.  The orange light lets you know if your device is connected and charging while the green light means it is fully charged.  To know more about the Belkin CAA006, click
here.

2.  What is the warranty period of the Belkin CAA006?

The Belkin CAA006 has a 2-year limited warranty.

3.  Does the Belkin CAA006 have a Connected Equipment Warranty (CEW)?

No.

4.  Is the Belkin CAA006 MFi-certified?

Yes.

5.  Is the Belkin CAA006 USB-IF-certified?

No.

6.  Is the Belkin CAA006 USB-PD-certified?

No.


7.  What colors is the Belkin CAA006 available in?

The Belkin CAA006 is available in the following colors:

 
  • Black - Belkin CAA006bt04BK
  • White - Belkin CAA006bt04WH
  • Gray - Belkin CAA006bt04GR

8.  What is included in the packaging of the Belkin CAA006?

The packaging has the Belkin CAA006.

HARDWARE INFORMATION


1.  What type of cable is the Belkin CAA006?

The Belkin CAA006 is a USB-C male to Lightning male cable.


2.  Does the Belkin CAA006 support USB-PD passthrough?

Yes.

3.  Are there any status lights on this cable?

Yes.  The Belkin CAA006 features a dual-color light to indicate if your device is charging and/or fully charged.

4.  What is the power usage of the status light on the Belkin CAA006?

The power usage of the status light is 20 to 40mW.

5.  What is the Belkin CAA006 made of?

The cable is made of the following:
  • Aircraft-grade aluminum head
  • TPU strain relief
  • Double-braided nylon cable
  • Copper wiring

6.  Which side of the connector is the status light on in the Belkin CAA006?

The status light is on the lightning end of the cable and is on both sides of the lightning end for easy viewing.  The functionality is the same for both sides.


COMPATIBILITY

1.  What devices does the Belkin CAA006 work with?

The Belkin CAA006 is tested for compatibility with the following devices:

 
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max
  • iPhone 11 Pro
  • iPhone 11
  • iPhone XS Max
  • iPhone XS
  • iPhone XR
  • iPhone X
  • iPhone 8 Plus
  • iPhone 8
  • iPad Pro® 12.9-inch (2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 10.5-inch
 
2.  Is there a minimum iOS version required to use the Belkin CAA006?

The Belkin CAA006 has been tested to support iOS 12 through iOS 14.

3.  Can I use the Belkin CAA006 to charge my iOS device with a computer’s USB port?

The Belkin CAA006 can be used to charge your iOS device with your computer’s USB-C ports as long as the port has enough power output to charge the iOS device.

4.  What type of USB charger can be used with the Belkin CAA006?

The Belkin CAA006 is designed to be used with a USB-C charger.  It can be used with standard and USB-PD-enabled chargers.  Note that the charging speed will depend on the charger that you use.


FUNCTIONALITY
 
1.  What does the status light on the Belkin CAA006 indicate?

The table below describes the light behavior of the Belkin CAA006.

 
Color
Status
Description
OFF
OFF
The cable is not plugged into any device.
Orange
Solid
The device is charging.
Green
Solid
The device is fully charged.

2.  Does the cable support data syncing?

No.

3.  Can I charge and sync my iOS device at the same time with the Belkin CAA006?

No.  The Belkin CAA006 only supports charging and does not support data syncing. 

4.  Can I charge my phone with a case on with the Belkin CAA006?

The Belkin CAA006 can work with lightweight plastic cases up to 3 mm.

5.  Does the Belkin CAA006 support MagSafe® charging with the iPhone 12 series?

The Belkin CAA006 does not feature MagSafe technology.

6.  What happens when my iOS device is done charging with the Belkin CAA006?

The iOS device will switch to a trickle charge mode, drawing only the power necessary to run from your charger.  The status light will remain green as long as it is plugged into a USB power port and the iOS device.

7.  Does the smart circuitry of the Belkin CAA006 impact device charging in any way?

No.  The smart circuitry of the Belkin CAA006 is designed to communicate with the battery of your iOS device and display the charging status only.  It does not control or impact the charging speed or status of your iOS device since that is handled by your phone and charger.

8.  Can the Belkin CAA006 display my device's battery status when not plugged into a power supply?

No.  The Belkin CAA006 can only show the charging status when it is charging a device.  The cable must be connected to a USB-C power source such as a computer or USB-C charger and an iOS device to show the charging status.

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