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iHome iH5: Why are my speakers not working?

Sun, 04 May 2014 20:16:25 -0700

I have my device plugged in and the display is on but my speakers will not play any sound. What do I do?

⟐ Commented May 04, 2014 at 20:16 MST

iHome iH5: Why is my iPod not connecting through the docking cradle?

Sun, 28 Jan 2018 10:03:04 -0700

Whenever I plug my iPod through USB cable it will connect to my computer, but my iPod will not connect to the iHome. It will not even charge. Do i need to replace a part?

⟐ Answer accepted January 28, 2018 at 10:03 MST

iHome IBT16: Alright, guys. I'm reaching pretty far on this one

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 04:57:06 -0700

I purchased this years ago, and it has started failing. Shutting off randomly, which is probably a battery issue. Anyways I decided to chain this out, so I have a Bluetooth surround system in the shop. I hooked everything up, and it half works. When I play a song, it plays two seconds and stops audio, but the track progress bar continues. However when typing in a text, the sound plays through the speakers. But not when I type here. Anybody got any ideas?

⟐ Answer accepted June 07, 2017 at 4:57 MST

iHome iAVS16: My iHome iAVS16 isn’t working at all

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:50:33 -0700

My iHome iAVS16 was working except when I asked it to play music it wouldn’t. So I tried to reset it to the factory settings and now it doesn’t work at all. Can you please help me?

⟐ Answered July 01, 2025 at 7:50 MST

iHome iH5: Wont charge/play iPod when connected via dock unless tilted fowards

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 16:45:37 -0700

I have the iH56 model (I assume its the same besides some color differences) and whenever I plug my iPod in, it doesn't play or charge unless I push on the top.
There's a small piece of plastic missing from the 30pin and I was assuming that was the issue but i cant find anything on it
(I have tried 3rd 5th and 6th gen iPod classics, along with a 2nd gen Mini, all of them have the same result)

⟐ Commented October 24, 2023 at 16:45 MST

iHome IBT16: How can I get to the speaker?

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 11:02:21 -0700

My buddy who gave me the speaker dropped it a few times and the speaker that plays the music movies I believe the glue didn't hold it very well it still works but I Jus want to get the speaker back in its original place

⟐ Answered February 08, 2018 at 11:02 MST

iHome IP11: How to Set clock

Sat, 28 Apr 2018 14:52:28 -0700

Hiw do i set the clock?

⟐ Answered April 28, 2018 at 14:52 MST

iHome iP37: Why does not turn on when plugged in the AC adapter

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 23:21:21 -0700

My iP37 only turn on when used with batteries. If I plug the AC Adapter it dosesn´t turn on

⟐ Answer edited February 23, 2021 at 23:21 MST

iHome Speaker: The negative speaker wire broke off the board how can I fix it

Sat, 02 Nov 2019 15:42:51 -0700

it is broke so bad I don't even think I can saulter it

⟐ Answer edited November 02, 2019 at 15:42 MST

iHome iP37: Docking inserts compatibility with iPhone

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 07:29:09 -0700

Is there a docking insert compatible with iphone 6s or iphone 12?

iHome iM71SC: splicing wires to make one wire

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:50:42 -0700

my ihome is ihm61 which is similar to the im71sc but nit Bluetooth.my question is which wires go with which on the aux it's red,blue,green on micro USB it's white ,green ,red,and black . the original broke it was the combo of them both with USB port but I'm by passing the report only need the aux with the micro so I can listen to music the speaker is awesome but the three way combo breaks and I'm tired of buying them so how do I splice these wires correctly

iHome iBT30 speakers: Don't have iHome Speaker base can't find it, a replacement/divice?.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:47:30 -0700

I have an iHome Speaker Model iBT30 but don't have the iHome Speaker base and I can't find it anywhere, is there a replacement/device that could replace or a way to make it operational?.

iHome IP11: Why wont my iPod charge

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 20:12:03 -0700

My IPod will not work on the Ihome anymore

iHome iAVS16: Help me fix my IAVS16 speaker

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:07:06 -0700

The speaker plays a ‘skipping, or clicking sound whenever it’s activated. This happens whenever I try to play music, or ask Alexa a question, or even when it’s trying to alarm! I don’t use the Bluetooth at all, but tested it, with the same results. I’ve followed instructions via support phone…to email support. They say they will respond in 24 hours…..they NEVER respond!!

I’ve tried factory reset, unplugging, replugging, changing the outlet, bringing it closer to router, and signing out and back in from the app. Deleting app, and reloading it. Re-setting it up from the app. Can anyone help?

iHome iBT30 speakers: Unable to pair with my iPhone

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 05:51:58 -0700

Unable to pair to iphone

⟐ Commented March 27, 2020 at 5:51 MST

iHome Speaker: IHome Colors Store Display-Can they be converted to work on their own?

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 03:09:12 -0700

I was recently given an iHome store display with 4 Bluetooth speakers (iBT85, iBT76, iBT68, and iBT61) all of which were hardwired to the display. This display allows for a single power source and a stored “playlist” to test each speaker’s sound individually. It appears as though the wiring to each speaker is different and not just “unplugable”. How do I (or can I) disassemble the display to use the Bluetooth speakers on their own?

⟐ Commented November 26, 2019 at 3:09 MST

iHome Speaker: Lost volume on my Home iW3, how to fix it?

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 07:00:53 -0700

So, one day boom, sound faint. Have to put my ear up against the speaker to hear anything. iHome customer support is useless. They don’t even have a repair manual i can download. I took it apart and saw 2 capacitors that apparently leaked on the board. So I ordered two with the same 50w 5.6uF. They came in considerably smaller than the original but was assured by Mouser that they would work. Long story, short. These did not fix the problem. I have no metering equipment so cannot “TEST” other components but nothing else seems burnt or “fried”. I am at a loss. Don’t want to throw it away. It still looks good, charges, and connects to my iPhone. anybody have a clue? I can take a picture of the board if that would help.

⟐ Commented June 26, 2019 at 7:00 MST

iHome iBT30 speakers: Lost volume on my Home iBT30, how to fix it?

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 08:37:36 -0700

Took it apart and saw 2 capacitors leaked. Replaced them with the same 50w 5.6uF but smaller in size that Mouser said would work. Still no volume, sound very faint. don’t see any other visible signs of any part failing. controls on top work, connection to iPhone works, charging works. Don’t have anything other than a soldering gun at my disposal so I cannot test any other attached parts. Has anyone worked on these and had the same issue? I can solder and de-solder like a champ.

⟐ Reopened July 24, 2020 at 8:37 MST

iHome iBT30 speakers: Sound delay when using two of them for watching TV or movies in stereo

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 11:50:36 -0700

I'm having the exact same problem with my ihome ibt30 speakers! When I connect the two of them to stream in surround, I have this delay problem and don't know how to fix it! Anyone can relay to this?

⟐ Commented June 29, 2017 at 11:50 MST

iHome iH5: Why isnt my set dial working?

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 17:19:56 -0700

i am trying tochange the time on my ihome but the set dial isnt working, how can i fix it