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White Lightning to USB 3.0 adapter with charging port, short cable

Airdrives Lightning to USB 3.0 Camera Adapter with Charging Port

SKU CH-EKD4-A22XJ

Connects USB devices to Lightning iPhones and iPads while charging the host, Apple MFi certified for iOS 9.2 and later

  • Compatible phone modelsiPhone 4 / 4S
  • Cable length5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Adapter connectorLightning Port
  • Full-size USB ports1
  • Team affiliation1 Piece
  • Product typeAdapter
  • Apple MFi certified for plug-and-play use without accessory alerts
  • USB 3.0 port plus Lightning charging enables simultaneous data transfer and power
  • Reinforced Lightning connector and TPE cable survive 28000+ bend cycles
  • Connects keyboards, mice, gamepads, flash drives, SD readers and MIDI devices
  • Supports JPEG, RAW, H.264 and MPEG-4 formats for photo and video workflows

Apple MFi Certified Adapter

The Airdrives Lightning to USB 3.0 Camera Adapter is an Apple MFi certified accessory that connects standard USB peripherals to iPhone and iPad models running iOS 9.2 or later. It adds a female USB 3.0 port plus a Lightning charging port so the host device can receive power while data moves. The white cable measures five inches and uses pure copper cores with a reinforced joint rated for 28000 bends.

For iOS Users Needing OTG Access

Photographers, musicians and mobile professionals who want to import RAW photos, 4K video, MIDI keyboards, microphones, flash drives, mice or gamepads directly into a Lightning iPhone or iPad will find this adapter useful. Buyers whose devices use USB-C instead of Lightning cannot use this product. Users who require multiple simultaneous USB ports or a built-in SD card slot should look at something else.

Charging Port Keeps Device Powered

The extra Lightning port passes through charging current so the iPhone or iPad stays powered during long transfers or extended sessions with MIDI controllers and external drives. This single change removes the usual battery-drain limitation of standard camera adapters and lets the hub function as a continuous productivity tool rather than a short-term dongle.

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Price $21.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAirdrives
Product typeAdapter
Product colorWhite
Ports & slots
Adapter connectorLightning Port
Full-size USB ports1
Size & build
Cable length5 in (12.7 cm)
Compatibility
Compatible phone modelsiPhone 4 / 4S
More details
Team affiliation1 Piece

Questions about this item

Does this adapter require a Lightning cable or charger to be plugged into its charging port for a connected USB drive to work?

The adapter draws power from the iPhone or iPad, so a separate charger is not required for basic operation; plugging a Lightning cable into the charging port lets you charge the device while the USB port is in use.

Will the USB 3.0 port on this adapter function at full speed when used with an iPhone 6s that has a Lightning connector?

The iPhone 6s uses USB 2.0 signalling over Lightning, so the adapter will operate at USB 2.0 speeds even though the port is USB 3.0.

After connecting a camera, how can I confirm the adapter is transferring photos at the highest speed the iPhone allows?

Open the Photos app — imported images appear immediately and the import progress bar moves quickly, indicating the adapter is communicating at the maximum rate supported by the iOS device.

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