Charging iOS devices with Macbook charger

[melb00m]

Although there's currently no USB-C to Lightning cable available, I was wondering if you still can charge iOS devices using the Macbook charger => USB-C to USB A female adapter => Lightning cable => iPhone/iPad.

In other words, does the included charger support 5V or 12V output as required by iPhone or iPad? This way you wouldn't need another power plug when travelling.

 

[newellj]

The Apple specs list it as dual voltage. Since it has a 5.2V output as well as 14.5V, I would be shocked it if won't safely charge an iPhone or iPad with the appropriate adapters and cords, but I don't know anyone who's actually done it so proceed at your own risk.

 

[Hankster]

Although there's currently no USB-C to Lightning cable available, I was wondering if you still can charge iOS devices using the Macbook charger => USB-C to USB A female adapter => Lightning cable => iPhone/iPad.

In other words, does the included charger support 5W or 12W output as required by iPhone or iPad? This way you wouldn't need another power plug when travelling.

Yes. I have a USB-C to USB adapter. Anything I plug into the USB port will charge off the rMB. When I plug in my iPhone 6 the phone charges. Same goes for my iPad.

 

[melb00m]

The Apple specs list it as dual voltage. Since it has a 5.2V output as well as 14.5V, I would be shocked it if won't safely charge an iPhone or iPad with the appropriate adapters and cords, but I don't know anyone who's actually done it so proceed at your own risk.

Thanks. I will, unfortunately my machine has not shipped yet...

Yes. I have a USB-C to USB adapter. Anything I plug into the USB port will charge off the rMB. When I plug in my iPhone 6 the phone charges. Same goes for my iPad.

I don't want to charge the iPhone from the Macbook, but the wall plug included with the Macbook. This way I won't have to carry to chargers.

 

[Hankster]

Thanks. I will, unfortunately my machine has not shipped yet...

I don't want to charge the iPhone from the Macbook, but the wall plug included with the Macbook. This way I won't have to carry to chargers.

Ah, sorry for the incorrect reply. I just checked and yes it does charge the iPhone. But, I don't know if there are any outstanding issues with using that brick for an iPhone due to the extra power. I don't think there is. I use the iPad charger to charge my iPhone all the time with no problems at all.