3.9

Out of 15 Ratings

Owner's of the iHome Clock Radio iH5 gave it a score of 3.9 out of 5. Here's how the scores stacked up:
  • Reliability

    4.13 out of 5
  • Durability

    4.14 out of 5
  • Maintenance

    4.07 out of 5
  • Performance

    3.93 out of 5
  • Ease of Use

    3.36 out of 5
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Problem Solution
iPod didn’t charge up iPod is not installed properly Remove your iPod from the dock and check for obstruction
on the connectors in the dock and on your iPod. Then reseat
it in the dock.
iPod is locked up/ frozen
iPod battery has problem
Please make sure your iPod is working properly before
docking into the unit. Please refer to your iPod manual for
details.
No AM band radio
sound but others OK
AM loop antenna is not connected to the
unit
Plug the AM loop antenna connector to the jack on the back
of the unit
AM band radio is very
noisy
AM loop antenna isn’t located properly Move the AM loop antenna away from the main unit and
rotate it for best reception
Sound is distorted Volume level is set too high Decrease the volume
Sound source is distorted If the iPod original sound source (MP3) is of poor quality,
distortion and noise are easily noticed with high-power
speakers. Try a different audio source such as a music CD.
If you are using an external sound source like older generation
of iPod or iPod Shuffle, try reducing the output volume on
the device itself. Also try turning bass boost OFF.
Remote Control didn’t
work
Battery weak Replace current battery with new battery
Remote Control is not pointed toward to
the iH5
Point the Remote Control toward the iH5, move within 10
feet of the unit.
Unit gets warm after
extended play at high
volume
This is normal Turn unit off for awhile or lower volume
The signal from the line out jack needs amplification. Use
powered speakers/monitors or other amplified audio device.
Can’t hear speakers
attached to line out jack
Speakers lack power source