Yamaha YDS-12 iPhone/iPod Dock (Black)
The Yamaha YDS-12 iPhone/iPod Dock connects your Apple player to Yamaha receivers. With the YDS-12 you can share audio, video, and photos with a single cable. The dock also charges your iPod or iPhone ensuring that when you're ready to leave the house your player is too. Added conveniences include control of your player via the receiver's remote and no need for an additional adapter: The dock's universal base connects all docking iPods and iPhones with a 30-pin connector.
- Compatible with latest iPhone and iPod models
- Operates your player via the receiver's remote control
- Easy connection to your Yamaha product with a single cable
- Works with dock enabled Yamaha products for connecting and charging
- YDS-12 Universal Dock connects to docking iPhone and iPod models, with no need for additional adapters. Works with iPhone, iPod touch, iPod nano, iPod 4th and 5th gen and classic, and iPod mini
- Connect to your Yamaha product for listening to audio, watching movies, viewing photos, and charging with one cable
- 2 Mode switches depending on Yamaha product: Default (A) switch for use with the RX-Vx67 series A/V receivers. B switch for compatibility with all other models (iPhone is not supported in B mode)
- Certified by Apple as, "Made for iPod" and "Works with iPhone"
| Compatibility | Docking iPods and iPhones (universal compatibility) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 17 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Great sound (9)
- Excellent interface (8)
- Easy to setup (5)
- Easy to transport (5)
- Fast charge (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home (16)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Gear head (9), Audiophile (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (15)
Most Liked Positive Review
Yamaha YDS-12 Ipod/Iphone Dock for HTR
The Yamaha YDS-12 works flawlessly, I just plugged it in to the back of my RX-V3900 Receiver and shazam!!No issues at all.You can even control your Ipod Touch 32 gb(4th Gen)...Read complete review
The Yamaha YDS-12 works flawlessly, I just plugged it in to the back of my RX-V3900 Receiver and shazam!!No issues at all.You can even control your Ipod Touch 32 gb(4th Gen) through the receivers factory remote control (RX-V3900) like pause, FWD,Rev Stop etc. Very pleased with this item with its functionality. Also the gloss black finish adds a nice touch. Please check if you are having any issues whether or not your receiver or it's present firmware is compatible with this model. There is a little switch on the back of the YDS-12 to be backwards compatible with older generations of Ipod touches as the YDS-12 replaces the older YDS-11 model. Also would like to mention that I am very pleased with B&H Photo's price [...]
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Most Liked Negative Review
Disappointing
I bought this for my multiple iphones in the house that we use for get togethers. Tired of having to huddle around the receiver to change songs, I was hoping this would be the ...Read complete review
I bought this for my multiple iphones in the house that we use for get togethers. Tired of having to huddle around the receiver to change songs, I was hoping this would be the ticket as it would allow me to dock the iphone & change songs via remote and display songs/artwork on my TV.
Unfortunately, it did not work so well. (I plugged this into the Yamaha RX-V667, specifically made for this dock)
-First problem, it did not recognize "Artists" as a category. When selected, it would display "Albums." I have to mention I get ALL of my music from iTunes, so having incorrect info is slim to none.
-Secondly, when a song is playing, you cannot browse your library for the next song. You can "browse" only the other songs on the album you are listening to, but outside of that, meaning the rest of your library, you cannot. A deal breaker in itself.
-Cnet dubbed the artwork display as an advantage over other systems which labeled Denon & Pioneer as "utilitarian." Don't get your hopes up, it only shows a dime sized picture of the album, & thats it.
Overall, yes it does charge the ipod/iphone, but that's about it. For the price, it is not worth it at all.
HOWEVER, (and no, I am in no way affiliated with Apple or a "Apple fanboy") for an extra couple bucks, GET THE APPLE TV (2nd Gen)
You can stream your music, photos, youtube, netflix etc, etc, etc wirelessly to your system!!!!!!! You can literally "stream" your itunes library from any computer, iphone, ipad in the house via your wifi, and display your photo's.
It displays FULL artwork, works flawlessly and for what it does is relatively cheap!
Anyways, this dock was disappointing to say the least. Big thumbs DOWN.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 17 customers
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Pros
- Easy To Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Yamaha YDS-12 iPhone/iPod Dock (Black):
I connected my dock to my new Yamaha RX-V867 receiver and plugged in my iPod and set the receiver on dock and it worked great. I have full control of my iPod and it shows all the iPod information on the TV screen. So far I have had no problem with my new dock, but customers need to be aware that this dock is made specifically for a Yamaha received. It has a plug on the dock that, I think, will only fit a Yamaha receiver.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Setup
Cons
- No COns
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Yamaha YDS-12 iPhone/iPod Dock (Black):
Very easy to use. set up is a breeze. Control your ipod from your remote.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Charge
- Great Interface
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Yamaha YDS-12 iPhone/iPod Dock (Black):
Great addition to my home surround sound system. Easy access to all the music on my Ipod now streaming onto my surround sound with remote control access. How great is that. Easy install one cable and thats it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Yamaha YDS-12 iPhone/iPod Dock (Black):
Used this dock to connect our Ipod to the Yamaha receiver. Works great.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Transport
- Fast Charge
- Great Interface
- Great Sound
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- DJ/Mixing
- Home
Comments about Yamaha YDS-12 iPhone/iPod Dock (Black):
I bought the dock as an accessory to my new Yamaha theater system. It was a snap to install and it works beautifully to transmit music from my iPod. It responds immediately to the commands of the remote control.
Pros
- Easy To Transport
- Fast Charge
- Great Interface
- Great Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Portable Electronics
Comments about Yamaha YDS-12 iPhone/iPod Dock (Black):
I use it for my iPhone 3GS, haven't tried iPhone 4 or iPod or iPod Touch.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Interface
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Yamaha YDS-12 iPhone/iPod Dock (Black):
works great my ipod classic with yamaha sound system. great price, [...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Concept
Cons
- Artwork display poor
- No artist recognition
- No browsing playback
Best Uses
- Phone charging
Comments about Yamaha YDS-12 iPhone/iPod Dock (Black):
I bought this for my multiple iphones in the house that we use for get togethers. Tired of having to huddle around the receiver to change songs, I was hoping this would be the ticket as it would allow me to dock the iphone & change songs via remote and display songs/artwork on my TV.
Unfortunately, it did not work so well. (I plugged this into the Yamaha RX-V667, specifically made for this dock)
-First problem, it did not recognize "Artists" as a category. When selected, it would display "Albums." I have to mention I get ALL of my music from iTunes, so having incorrect info is slim to none.
-Secondly, when a song is playing, you cannot browse your library for the next song. You can "browse" only the other songs on the album you are listening to, but outside of that, meaning the rest of your library, you cannot. A deal breaker in itself.
-Cnet dubbed the artwork display as an advantage over other systems which labeled Denon & Pioneer as "utilitarian." Don't get your hopes up, it only shows a dime sized picture of the album, & thats it.
Overall, yes it does charge the ipod/iphone, but that's about it. For the price, it is not worth it at all.
HOWEVER, (and no, I am in no way affiliated with Apple or a "Apple fanboy") for an extra couple bucks, GET THE APPLE TV (2nd Gen)
You can stream your music, photos, youtube, netflix etc, etc, etc wirelessly to your system!!!!!!! You can literally "stream" your itunes library from any computer, iphone, ipad in the house via your wifi, and display your photo's.
It displays FULL artwork, works flawlessly and for what it does is relatively cheap!
Anyways, this dock was disappointing to say the least. Big thumbs DOWN.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Sound
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Yamaha YDS-12 iPhone/iPod Dock (Black):
Easy to install, full functionality, excellent sound quality. I just can't seem to get my videos to play. Huh
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Transport
- Fast Charge
- Great Interface
- Great Sound
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Portable Electronics
Comments about Yamaha YDS-12 iPhone/iPod Dock (Black):
The Yamaha YDS-12 works flawlessly, I just plugged it in to the back of my RX-V3900 Receiver and shazam!!No issues at all.You can even control your Ipod Touch 32 gb(4th Gen) through the receivers factory remote control (RX-V3900) like pause, FWD,Rev Stop etc. Very pleased with this item with its functionality. Also the gloss black finish adds a nice touch. Please check if you are having any issues whether or not your receiver or it's present firmware is compatible with this model. There is a little switch on the back of the YDS-12 to be backwards compatible with older generations of Ipod touches as the YDS-12 replaces the older YDS-11 model. Also would like to mention that I am very pleased with B&H Photo's price [...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Interface
- Great Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Yamaha YDS-12 iPhone/iPod Dock (Black):
I replaced my huge (300 capacity) cd player with my smaller i-pod with this adapter that fit right into my receiver. It was much better than the other cables i was using. Best of all, I have less electronic clutter!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Transport
- Great Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Yamaha YDS-12 iPhone/iPod Dock (Black):
Great quality for what you pay. Music is amazing with surround sound with this dock. The only thing I can think of changing is the cable head, it's very awkward to push the "button" to plug off.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Interface
- Simple to set up and use
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Yamaha YDS-12 iPhone/iPod Dock (Black):
Works great! Once you get past the idiosynracies of the Yamaha remote it is a great way to listen to mp3's over your main audio system ... and it is pretty easy to navigate on a 55" TV screen :-)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Transport
- Fast Charge
- Great Interface
- Great Sound
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Yamaha YDS-12 iPhone/iPod Dock (Black):
I´ve just bought this product and I try today with my Rx-v 563 and Iphone 4. Works perfect. Great product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Yamaha YDS-12 iPhone/iPod Dock (Black):
Plugged this right into my Yahama stereo system. So nice to have a docking station that plays thru my audio system. Perfect addition!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Yamaha YDS-12 iPhone/iPod Dock (Black):
What I enjoy the most about the dock is being able to listen to music on a room-size system that I had only heard from earbuds and computer speakers. Setup was simple. IPod can be controlled by Yamaha system remote. On screen display is not very intuitive.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Ease of Use
- Easy Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Yamaha YDS-12 iPhone/iPod Dock (Black):
Fantastic product, plugged straight into my Amp and off i went. Works great with the iphone 3Gs.
So easy to use!
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