inputs.text: solved problehem ihome cases - couple ihome stereo clockdocketc systems home one legacy ihome ih6 30 pin dock ipods iphones usb dock original shuffle one newer id45bz dual alarm clock radio wit 30 pin dock accommodate suitable ipads well smaller idevice work fine various ipod iphone devices original nano iphone 4s however docking idevices requires removal protective cases order dock ihome searching around extension connector patuoxun best rating although cost bit couple others amazon read reviews competitive solutions seemed not reliablesturdy chose one figuring not really much money case risk irritation something cheaper receiving installing two judge sturdy probably long lasting although ive two weeks use far said heavy couple weeks far no issues complaintsthis seems good bet units arrived faster committed date easily connected ihomes idevices connected performed expected play music controllable via ihome charge etc staying various casesthe various cases1st generation nano marware hard case1st generation nano rubber caseipod touch 4th gen griffin mil spec caseiphone 4s without case battery back case micro usb remove test connectorthe connector fits cases not hinder functionality particular newer ihome allows clock updated via iphone still works connector extension place far extender not easily pull ihome idevice removed would minor irritation id45bz ihome clock radio like would not test patuoxun using heavy ipad case find connector leaves center mass ipad far support back ihome final note using extender id45bz manually pull spring loaded connector plus extender forward make easier connect added height extender leaves connectors little tight support bracket back ihome didnt remove stars think fundamental using connector like anyways not fault patuoxunnow family not hassling case management not listen tiny idevice speakers get lazy dock easy thanks inexpensive unite ihome idevice removed would minor irritation id45bz ihome clock radio like would not test patuoxun using heavy ipad case find connector leaves center mass ipad far support back ihome final note using extender id45bz manually pull spring loaded connector plus extender forward make easier connect added height extender leaves connectors little tight support bracket back ihome didnt remove stars think fundamental using connector like anyways not fault patuoxunnow family not hassling case management not listen tiny idevice speakers get lazy dock easy thanks inexpensive unit