Charging the iPhone 6 Plus in Jamaica

Using a Lightning Apple cable and a double pinned Type A power charger to charge the iPhone 6 Plus from a Jamaican power outlet and powering the iPhone 6 Plus using a Type B USB adapter.

Jamaican power outlet

Varying different region codes and sockets can often lead to confusion when planning on staying in a different country, especially if you've never visited before. With only a handful of different types of plug sockets used in the world this article tells you exactly what to buy in advance to power the iPhone 6 Plus in Jamaica. These guidelines have been written to stop travellers having to worry if they'll be able to power their iPhone 6 Plus abroad.If you're visiting Jamaica this page contains useful instructions showing you how to charge your iPhone 6 Plus by using the Type B or A Jamaican 110 volt 50Hz plug outlets, most Jamaicans normally use the Type B sockets in their wall outlets. If the iPhone 6 Plus does not power up or charges slowly when travelling to Jamaica from a different region check that it is compatible with a 110 volt power supply. Typically electrical devices which originated from a different country which use a higher voltage (for example 240 volts) may take longer to charge or won't power up, check the iPhone 6 Plus is dual-voltage (you'll find these are usually marked with a 100-240 volt notation) otherwise you may need to use an additional transformer to ensure proper use. These instructions assume you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 6 Plus.

Charging the iPhone 6 Plus in Jamaica

Can you use the iPhone 6 Plus in Jamaica?

Yes, you can connect the iPhone 6 Plus to a Jamaican power outlet by using a power adaptor.

What is the best travel charger for recharging the iPhone 6 Plus in Jamaica?

When travelling with more than your iPhone 6 Plus then the best travel adapter for Jamaica to buy is a multiple USB charger which includes compatible plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. There are two standards of power outlets that Jamaicans use (B and A) and bringing this ensures that you are covered for type A. As these types of chargers are supplied with interchangeable pins and can handle from 100 - 240 volts will mean that you can travel to multiple countries in Europe, Asia, North America and Africa simply by switching the included heads. If your type of iPhone 6 Plus can support Fast Charge then you'll benefit from faster recharging times with one of these USB power chargers, along with support for more power hungry devices. Unlike other travel adapters this means you can charge more than one device simultaneously without needing to pack individual travel chargers. Because you are only bringing a single lightweight USB travel charger will keep the weight and size down, making it ideal to store in hand luggage. Due to their space saving versatility these types of adapters can be used at home so when you’re not travelling they can be used overnight charging multiple tablets, smartphones and e-readers and using only a single power outlet.

If you travel often we recommend buying an adaptable travel adapter similar to this online. The multipurpose travel charger illustrated here is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully with multiple USB devices in numerous foreign countries with perfect reliably.

Alternative travel adapter for Jamaica

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country who only have USB devices such as the iPhone 6 Plus, but for visitors also wishing to use their domestic plugs the following power strips provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power adapters offer surge protection which can be crucial for visitors of counties with unreliable power grids. These travel adapters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering both Jamaica and over 150 countries around the world:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK international travel converter has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the best selling portable option for travellers originating from America visiting Jamaica using 3 pinned type B plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Similarly having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the travel adapter from Orico is also aimed at travellers originating from the US using type B plugs and offers almost the same functionality as the BESTEK with one less AC outlet at almost half the price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has just 2 AC outlets but offers a generous 5 USB charging ports. This versatile power strip is compatible with both American plugs and popular plug types A, D,E/F, G, H, I, L and N making it perfect for a wide range of travellers from around the world visiting Jamaica. [8] [AD]
What is the best travel charger for recharging the iPhone 6 Plus in Jamaica?

Powering the iPhone 6 Plus with a Jamaican power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type A USB adapter

Using a Lightning Apple cable and a double pinned Type A power charger to charge the iPhone 6 Plus from a Jamaican power outlet.

  1. To supply power to the iPhone 6 Plus from a Jamaican power outlet you will need to use a Type A USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], the USB cable is typically supplied with the device.
  2. Firstly plug in the Type A USB power plug adapter into the Jamaican power outlet. You can recognise this wall outlet by the 2 thin slots adjacent to each other where the twin plug outlet pins sit.
  3. Then connect the USB end of the USB Lightning cord into the USB charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6 Plus. You can find the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6 Plus situated at the bottom of the iPhone 6 Plus.
  4. Switch on the Jamaican power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right hand corner of the phone screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPhone is powering up which should take between 60-240 minutes to completely recharge. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 6 Plus with a Jamaican power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type A USB adapter

Charging the iPhone 6 Plus from a Jamaican power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type B USB adapter

Using a USB Lightning Apple connector with a Type B USB charger to power the iPhone 6 Plus with a Jamaican power outlet.

  1. To power the iPhone 6 Plus using a Jamaican power outlet you'll need to use a Type B USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] - Apple should typically include the cable with the iPhone 6 Plus.
  2. First plug in the Type B USB power plug adapter into the wall supply. This power outlet, sometimes called the Type B power outlet [6], is identified by 2 thin slots adjacent to each other where the two plug outlet blades go with a semicircular shaped hole below for the long earth pin.
  3. Connect one end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the bottom of the USB mains charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6 Plus. The iPhone 6 Plus Lightning connector is situated at bottom of the iPhone 6 Plus under the home button.
  4. Switch on the Jamaican power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right corner of the iPhone 6 Plus screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPhone 6 Plus is recharging, typically taking roughly one-four hours to recharge to full capacity. [AD]
Charging the iPhone 6 Plus from a Jamaican power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type B USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - wikipedia entry about Jamaica
  2. Apple - official iPhone user guide
  3. iec.ch - Type A power outlet
  4. Type A USB power plug adapter - With its two-blade, ungrounded design, the Type A USB power plug adapter offers a straightforward way to convert electrical outlets in countries like the United States and Canada into USB ports for easy device charging..
  5. USB to Apple Lightning cable - The Apple Lightning cable is a charging and syncing cable for more recent Apple devices and connects compatible iPhones and iPads to a USB port.
  6. iec.ch - Type B power outlet
  7. Type B USB power plug adapter - A Type B USB power plug adapter conforms to the NEMA 5-15 specifications, featuring 2 parallel flat blades and an extended grounding pin. Rated at 15A and 125 volts, suitable for use in the United States and Canada for converting domestic outlets to USB..
  8. 4 Port USB Wall Charger - A 4-port USB wall charger is an electrical device that provides simultaneous charging for up to four USB-compatible devices. It often includes interchangeable international plug adapters for global use..