Griffin Airclick Mini Remote Control for iPod Mini

This is another brilliant item from the folks at Griffin Technologies and I suspect that it will supplant the iPod Remote from Apple that I currently use when riding my motorcycle. Why? It's wireless. Better yet, it's RF (radio frequency) wireless instead of infrared. Indeed, this is the first remote control for the iPod/iPod Mini that uses RF instead of infrared. This means that it does not need line of sight/directly pointed at the iPod but instead can work through walls, backpacks, etc. The unit comes with a clip as well as a mounting piece/holder for the remote - you can use it as an armband or to mount on handlebars, etc.Other plusses are that the radio operates at 433 mHz - not likely to be subject to, or cause, interference with cordless phones, microwaves, cell phones, wireless routers, etc. as it is in a different frequency band from those items. Also, the fit is tailored to the iPod mini - like the iTrip, it fits flush and square to your mini - a nice, clean solution and it has a headphone passthrough (which is to be expected).I do have some minor nits to pick. First, the headphone passthrough is not compatible with Griffin iTrip. You could use another FM transmitter (like the Belkin TuneCast (ick)), but you cannot use the very nice iTrip. I mostly use the iTrip in the car though, where I do not typically need or use a remote - so I do not expect this to be an issue for me, but it might bug someone else. Second, this is a five function remote for a seven function iPod. The FF, REW, Vol +, Vol -, and Play/Pause functions are replicated on this remote, the Menu and Select functions are not. Accordingly, you cannot navigate menus or between playlists, etc. This is not really a Griffin complaint, but an Apple issue as I don't believe Apple allows for a seven-function remote implementation (as all remotes I have seen are five function plus a hold switch). Third, the remote (really any wireless remote) will use some additional amount of your mini's power. Finally the 60 ft. range is probably overstated and is only for the most ideal conditions - no walls, etc.

I use an i-Pod mini in my car. It is in the center console where it connects to the auxillary input. I used to have to open the console to make changes or turn it on or off. The air click allows me to do all of that with the remote that I leave in a tray outside the console. It works just as it is supposed to with no problems at all. It solved my problem and I am a very satisfied customer.

I don't know if the product I received is finicky or defective, but I have tried it on multiple iPod Mini's and the result is the same...very touchy. It will work if you plug and unplug it enough times to get it "just right", but if you move the iPod after you have it "just right" you might knock it out of alignment and it stops working. It's a great idea, and I really hoped it would work, it could be great for the car.

I bought two units. One does not work and the other: sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. It's hit or miss.

This one of those products your girlfriend wonders why you are wasting your money on, that turns out to make life so much easier. It has allowed me to leave my ipod in my backpack on my way to work, and go through security to get into work, all without having to open my bag. The remote has a velcro strap that I use to attach to the shoulder strap of my back pack. I am able to start and stop tunes and change the volume without needing to pull the ipod out. My only complaint was that the headphone jack should have a strap or something to help keep the headphones in all the way and the device could also have a strap. As the device is made for active people it would be nice to know that everything would stay connected, because when things do come undone, you do have to open your bag and put it all back together and that defeats the point of having the air click.

I mostly use my mini at home playing through my stereo system and this remote is exactly what I needed to control the mini while working in the house. I love simple things and this is perfect. Plug the receiver into the mini and you're ready to go. Very glad I found this.

I use the Airclick to control mi iPod, which is plugged to my car stereo's aux jack in the glove compartment. I have to touch my iPod only when it needs recharging.Another great product that the creative folks at Apple could not come up with on their own...Perfect if used in conjunction with this dock connector line-out cable Ipod Dock Conn To 3.5MM Cable

Great for when I had a mini, but no one does anymore.

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