Charging the iPhone 6 from a power outlet in Grenada

Using a USB Lightning Apple cable and a Type G power adapter to power your iPhone 6 with a Grenadian power outlet.

Grenadian power outlet

Various combinations of region codes and voltages can often be confusing when planning on travelling to a new country especially for the first time traveller. With only a handful of different types of common standards being used in the world this guide tells you exactly what you'll need to buy in advance to charge your iPhone 6 . These instructions have been written to stop you having to worry if you'll be able to charge your iPhone 6 abroad.These step by step instructions will show you exactly what you'll need to charge the iPhone 6 when you're travelling to Grenada by using their standard 230 volt 50Hz Type G wall outlet, the Grenadians will use 13 amp plugs for charging. If visiting Grenada from a different country please make sure that your iPhone 6 can be charged using a 240v supply. If your iPhone 6 was purchased in a country which uses a lower voltage such as 120v ensure that your iPhone 6 is dual voltage (indicated by 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional voltage converter to stop the device from being damaged whilst powering it up. These instructions assume you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 6.

Charging the iPhone 6 in Grenada

Can the iPhone 6 be used in Grenada?

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

What is the best travel charger for the iPhone 6 in Grenada?

When travelling with more than just your iPhone 6 or visiting more than one country the best travel charger for Grenada is a multiple USB port charger which includes compatible plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. As these types of chargers are supplied with interchangeable plugs and can handle 100 volts - 240 volts will mean you can travel to multiple countries in Europe, Asia, North America and Africa simply by switching the supplied plugs over. If your iPhone 6 can support Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much quicker charging times by using one of these travel chargers, along with compatibility with more power demanding devices like tablets.

This will allow you to power more than one device at the same time without needing to pack multiple travel chargers on your Grenadian trip. Only packing a single international travel charger will keep the overall weight down, making it ideal to store in hand luggage. Because of their space saving flexibility these types of power chargers can be used when back at home so when you’re not on holiday they can be used overnight charging multiple smartphones and tablets without needing an additional wall outlet.

We recommend buying this type of flexible travel charger online. The multipurpose power charger illustrated below is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested with multiple USB devices in numerous different countries around the world with perfect reliably.

Alternative travel adapter for Grenada

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country wanting to recharge devices using USB, however for those also wanting to use their domestic plugs the following power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power adapters offer surge protection which is useful when visiting regions with unreliable power supplies to prevent damage to any connected devices from voltage spikes. These travel adapters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover Europe, America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China and over 150 countries around the world:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK travel converter has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the best selling portable power adapter for travellers originating from North America going to Grenada.
  • 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. This gives practically the same set of features as the BESTEK with 1 less AC outlet at almost half price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 2 AC outlets but offers a more 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 Grenada. [6] [AD]
What is the best travel charger for the iPhone 6 in Grenada?

Powering the iPhone 6 with a Grenadian power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type G USB adapter

Instructions showing how to charge your iPhone 6 from a Grenadian power outlet with a USB Lightning Apple cable and a Type G power adapter.

  1. To power the iPhone 6 using the Grenadian power outlet you'll need a Type G USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] - usually included with the device.
  2. Start by plugging the Type G USB power plug adapter into the wall supply. This plug supply, sometimes known as a Type G power outlet [3], can be recognised by 3 rectangular slots forming a triangular configuration.
  3. Then connect the USB end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the USB mains adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6. You can find the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6 situated at the bottom of your iPhone 6.
  4. Turn on the Grenadian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right corner of the cellphone screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the mobile is powering up and takes around one-four hours to recharge. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 6 with a Grenadian power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type G USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - wikipedia entry about Grenada
  2. Apple - official iPhone user guide
  3. iec.ch - Type G power outlet
  4. Type G USB power plug adapter - Suitable for use in England, Ireland, and Scotland, a grounded three pin Type G adapter turns UK electrical power outlets into USB ports for reliable 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. 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..