Belkin RockStar™ 3.5mm Audio with USB-C Charge Adaptor Included, USB-C Audio Adaptor Compatible with iPad Pro, Galaxy, Note, Google Pixel, LG G6, Sony Xperia, OnePlus and More - Black

Excellent gadget. Saved me hundreds of dollars. My 2005 truck only has an AUX input port and that stopped working when my new phone came without a 3.5mm phone jack. Bluetooth does not work with my old radio. In order to get Bluetooth connectivity, I would have had to install a new radio and matching speakers. I could have purchased a Bluetooth adapter to connect the 3.5mm AUX plug into the AUX input, but reading reviews on alternative Bluetooth dongle adapters, convinced me that there are volume and noise problems.I just tried the Belkin RockStar™ 3.5mm Audio with USB-C Charge Adaptor plugged into my AUX in jack and it is providing excellent results. I can make and receive phone calls and the cell phone charges just fine. Streaming music is static free. Liking this solution the best.Pros: It works with the phone set at low to mid volume. Works with my antiquated radio and amplifier. Excellent sound. I would buy another one to replace it should it ever fail in the future. I would recommend it to friends and strangers.Cons: Not free, but a reasonable price.DISCLAIMER: This review was not generated using AI, nor was it part of any sponsored promotion. I'm just a regular guy trying to save a few bucks.

I purchased this product to go with my new iPhone that uses a USB-C port. I had previously used the earlier version that worked with a lightning port and had good luck with it.This item worked well for around six months then the right audio channel stopped working. I went through the Support page on Belkin’s website and attempted to get a warranty replacement. That’s when the problem started.Belkin didn’t respond via email or any other normal means instead, I received multiple phone calls in the evening from random numbers. Those numbers left messages, demanding to know why I wasn’t answering so that they could help me fix my product. Holy cow.Not only did I get multiple calls from Belkin I got multiple voicemails and they wanted me to call them back to discuss “the problem“. After a number of calls, I tried to call them back just to get them to stop. I was on hold for 12 minutes with no answer from a rep.Never again.

I bought this because most new phones don't have a 3.5mm headphone port. But I wanted to be able to listen to calls or music, and also charge the phone at the same time. This device can do that. Or, just use it to listen with headphones. One or both ports can be used at a time.Audio quality is good to my non-audiophile ear. It's not hollow sounding with a good pair of headphones. Digital-Analog Converter (DAC) chips have come a long way in recent years, and are now part of everyday devices. There is a very quiet "hiss" sound between when audio track/sound ends and before the DAC in the adapter shuts off when there's no noise. You'd have to be in a very quiet room to notice it, and it's not an issue for me.Volume is adjusted through the phone's volume control menu, just like with normal listening or calls.Overall it's a great device for modern phones, you can listen and fast charge at the same time. I'm impressed!

Nice adaptor

I should have sifted through the reviews more. This adapter doesn't work with its own brand of USB-C to USB-A cords, which was the main thing I wanted it for. Please note the Not Charging alert. It can work with USB-C to USB-C, but my main goal was to have a long cord that didn't require using the huge, chunky adapter Apple offers with the iPad Mini Pro. I'm going to give it a bit more of a try, but I'll likely return it due to having a poor transformer and compatibility issues.I'm disappointed, Belkin. Your similar adapter that works with lightning cables is far better. Why did you change the form factor?

For my iPad Pro, it would not charge using a USB A to USB C cable. Don’t know if is specific to the cable brand. Charged properly when using the USB C to USB C cable that came with my iPad.

I needed to access DVDs and CDs for my laptop, and this works great! No problem whatsoever playing movies, music, or installing software.Although thes days you can stream all that stuff and download software, if you're like me and you still have all those DVDs and CDs from back in the day, this is a perfect addition to your tech.

The adapter stopped functioning after relatively little use. Despite charging more than it's competitors, Belkin has far worse product reliability and an abysmal warranty experience. It took about a month to complete the entire warranty process and Belkin forced me to pay the cost of shipping in order to receive my warranty replacement PLUS the cost of shipping to send my defective unit. A few more dollars and I'd have reached the cost of a new adapter. I intend to avoid the Belkin brand in the future next time I have to buy adapters or cables.