How to charge the iPhone 6 Plus in Trinidad

Instructions showing you how to power your iPhone 6 Plus with a Trinidad power outlet with the USB Lightning Apple connector with a Type A USB charger and how to power the iPhone 6 Plus using a three pinned Type B power charger.

Trinidad power outlet

Various combinations of frequencies and standards can all be confusing when planning on staying in a foreign country especially if you've never visited before. This page is a step by step guide telling you how to power your iPhone 6 Plus when you are visiting Trinidad using their standard Type B or A 115 volt 60Hz plug outlets, you'll find a majority of Trinidadians will use the Type B plugs in their power outlets. If your iPhone 6 Plus charges slowly or does not power up when you are visiting Trinidad from a different country then check that it is compatible with a 110 volt power supply. Normally devices which come from a different country which use a higher voltage such as 220 volts sometimes take longer to charge or won't turn on, so check that your iPhone 6 Plus is a dual voltage device (you'll find these are usually indicated by 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional power transformer to ensure proper use. If you intend on taking a trip to a place like Port of Spain or San Fernando read the Trinidad Wikipedia web page [1] for more indepth details on travelling to the location. These instructions assume that you have installed Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 6 Plus.

Charging the iPhone 6 Plus in Trinidad

Can the iPhone 6 Plus be used in Trinidad?

Yes, you can use the iPhone 6 Plus in Trinidad.

What is the best power charger for recharging the iPhone 6 Plus in Trinidad?

If travelling to multiple countries and bringing more than just your iPhone 6 Plus the best international travel charger for Trinidad to buy is a multiple USB port charger which includes compatible plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. There are two types of power outlets in Trinidad (B and A) and bringing this ensures that you are covered for type A.

As these chargers are supplied with interchangeable plugs and can handle 100 volts to 240 volts it makes them ideal for over 100 countries around the world just by changing the plugs over. If your 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 demanding devices.

This will also allow you to power multiple devices at the same time without needing to buy seperate travel adapters for your trip. Because you are only bringing a single lightweight USB travel charger will help keep the size and weight down, making it perfect to fold up and store in hand luggage and convenient for charging your iPhone 6 Plus at the airport or on a flight. Due to their versatility these types of power adapters can be used when you return home so when you’re not on holiday they can sit overnight charging multiple tablets, smartphones and e-readers without using up an additional wall outlet.

We suggest searching for this type of versatile power adapter online. The travel adapter illustrated is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully with multiple USB devices in numerous foreign countries on a daily basis.

Alternative travel adapter for Trinidad

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country wanting to charge devices using USB, but for those also wishing to use their domestic plugs these power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power converters offer surge protection which is necessary when visiting regions with unreliable power supplies to prevent damage to any connected devices. These power converters come supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering Europe, North America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China 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 going to Trinidad using type B plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Likewise having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico is also aimed at travellers originating from the US using type B plugs. This is a much more cost effective alternative to the BESTEK with just one less AC outlet for almost half the price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 2 AC outlets but offers a flexible 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 ideal for a majority of travellers from around the world visiting Trinidad. [8] [AD]
What is the best power charger for recharging the iPhone 6 Plus in Trinidad?

Charging the iPhone 6 Plus from a Trinidad power outlet by using a two pinned Type A USB adapter

Instructions showing you how to power your iPhone 6 Plus with a Trinidad power outlet with the USB Lightning Apple connector with a Type A USB charger.

  1. To power the iPhone 6 Plus using a Trinidad power outlet you'll need to buy a Type A USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], Apple should usually include the cable when you buy the iPhone 6 Plus.
  2. Start by taking the Type A USB power plug adapter and inserting it in the Trinidad power outlet. This plug outlet, sometimes known as the Type A power outlet [3], can be recognised by the two adjacent slots.
  3. Then connect the USB end of the USB charging cable into the bottom of the USB mains adapter 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. Turn on the Trinidad power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right corner of the iPhone screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPhone 6 Plus is charging, typically taking between 60 to 240 minutes to completely recharge. [AD]
Charging the iPhone 6 Plus from a Trinidad power outlet by using a two pinned Type A USB adapter

Powering the iPhone 6 Plus with a Trinidad power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type B USB adapter

Instructions on how to charge your iPhone 6 Plus from a Trinidad power outlet by using an Apple USB Lightning cable and a Type B power adapter.

  1. To supply power to the iPhone 6 Plus from a Trinidad power outlet you'll need to use a Type B USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], Apple will usually include the cable when you buy the iPhone 6 Plus.
  2. Start the process by taking the Type B USB power plug adapter and inserting it in the Trinidad power outlet. You can recognise this wall outlet by the 2 thin slots with a single semicircular hole below for the slightly long earth pin.
  3. Plug in one end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the USB adapter 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 your iPhone 6 Plus.
  4. Turn on the Trinidad power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right hand corner of your cellphone will display a charge icon to indicate that the phone is recharging which typically takes around 1 - 4 hours to recharge to full capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 6 Plus with a Trinidad power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type B USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Trinidad Wikipedia web page
  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..