Adaptor or extension cable that allows one to control the iPod Touch 3G remotedly

[hajime]

Sorry for possible cross posting. I think I did not phase my question correctly in previous posting.

I am looking for some kind of adaptor/extension cable which connects the iPod Touch 3G to my own sound isolating earphones. Such adaptor/extension cable should allow me to remotely control the iPod Touch which is inside my backpack. Ideally, it should allow me to switch on/off the device, change the volume, operate the device via Voice Control, make clear voice recordings, talk to my friends via Skype, etc. Any recommendations? Thanks.

 

[sam100]

such an adapter that does all you require does not exist. I would suggest getting a bluetooth headset - you can control your Touch and take calls.

Bluetooth also removes wires to your backpack.

 

[hajime]

such an adapter that does all you require does not exist. I would suggest getting a bluetooth headset - you can control your Touch and take calls.

Bluetooth also removes wires to your backpack.

How about chaining several adaptors each of which does parts of what I want? Will that be possible?
Let's start with volume control. I found:
http://store.shure.com/store/shure/en_US/pd/productID.104991600


I have the Shure 115 sound isolation headphone. As it is very good for sound isolation, I hope to keep it. (By the way, it seems that the new Shure 115m+ can do all I want. http://www.shure.com/newproducts/index.htm )

Anyway, which bluetooth headset do you recommend? I prefer one with excellent sound isolation.

 

[hajime]

Anybody tried this with the iPodTouch 3G?

http://www.tuaw.com/2007/09/28/iphone-ipod-touch-remote-control/
http://kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=2150

 

[sparrky]

I use this one. You can't do everything you asked for with it, but you can play/pause, change tracks and change the volume. I still plug my headphones directly into my ipod, because plugging them into the remote makes them sound pretty crappy.

 

[hajime]

AT-MP100 Music Phone Headphone Adapter

I use this one. You can't do everything you asked for with it, but you can play/pause, change tracks and change the volume. I still plug my headphones directly into my ipod, because plugging them into the remote makes them sound pretty crappy.

Thanks for the info. I found another one:

http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/accessories/14657fdf36269d0c/index.html

Anybody tried it on the iPod Touch 3G?

 

[hajime]

Thanks for the info. I found another one:

http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/accessories/14657fdf36269d0c/index.html

Anybody tried it on the iPod Touch 3G?

Just got a reply from somebody working for Audio Technica. He said that this device does all the things I specified in the original post.

 

[danentin]

I recently bought the Griffin Navigate remote. It does almost everything you want and is pretty slick.

http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/navigate

 

[sparrky]

I'm waiting for this adapter from Belkin to be available. Then I can use my favorite Sennheiser headphones with them.

 

[hajime]

I recently bought the Griffin Navigate remote. It does almost everything you want and is pretty slick.

http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/navigate

Good to hear about this product. Does it work with iPod Touch 3G (OS 3.1.2)? From a review posted on Amazon, it seems that it does not work with OS 3.x. Could you please check? Can you use it to turn on/off the iPod Touch? Thanks.

 

[danentin]

Good to hear about this product. Does it work with iPod Touch 3G (OS 3.1.2)? From a review posted on Amazon, it seems that it does not work with OS 3.x. Could you please check? Can you use it to turn on/off the iPod Touch? Thanks.

Yes, I have an iPod Touch with the latest OS (though there is no such thing as an iPod Touch 3G) and the remote works. However I don't believe the remote can turn the device on and off as far as I can tell. One downside that I have found so far is that if you don't power the device all the way off (instead of just sleeping it as I usually do) the remote stays on and drains the battery.

 

[dlbernau]

This works also

and only $19.00

http://www.amazon.com/E1-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B002UBREZQ/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

 

[hajime]

Yes, I have an iPod Touch with the latest OS (though there is no such thing as an iPod Touch 3G) and the remote works. However I don't believe the remote can turn the device on and off as far as I can tell. One downside that I have found so far is that if you don't power the device all the way off (instead of just sleeping it as I usually do) the remote stays on and drains the battery.

Thanks. Is there another way to turn on or off the iPod Touch besides pressing the switch physically? Is there an utility or plug-in to enable this feature in Voice Control?

 

[hajime]

and only $19.00

http://www.amazon.com/E1-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B002UBREZQ/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Good to hear that there are actually a few options. Wonder which is the best. I suppose one disadvantage of the Griffin Navigate is that if I use it, I cannot add an external battery to the iPod Touch.

 

[danentin]

Thanks. Is there another way to turn on or off the iPod Touch besides pressing the switch physically? Is there an utility or plug-in to enable this feature in Voice Control?

I have no idea.

 

[powerdave]

I'm waiting for this adapter from Belkin to be available. Then I can use my favorite Sennheiser headphones with them.

They seem to be available from Best Buy already, maybe you should try there? I just ordered them from a site here in Europe... seems to be exactly what I was looking for.

 

[sparrky]

They seem to be available from Best Buy already, maybe you should try there? I just ordered them from a site here in Europe... seems to be exactly what I was looking for.

Thank you! I had no idea Best Buy already had them. Gonna have to swing by and pick these up soon.