How to charge the iPhone 6 Plus from a power outlet in Nevis

Instructions on how to power your iPhone 6 Plus from a Nevis power outlet by using the Apple Lightning cable and a three pin Type G USB adapter, charging the iPhone 6 Plus using a Type A power charger and charging the iPhone 6 Plus using a Type B power charger

Nevis power outlet

Various voltages and region codes can all be daunting when planning to visit a different country especially if you've never been there before. This isn't as complex as it first appears, with only a handful of different types of plug sockets used in the world this guide shows exactly what you'll need to purchase in advance to power the iPhone 6 Plus in Nevis. This page was specifically written to prevent visitors needing to worry if they can power their iPhone 6 Plus when they're going to Nevis.This page contains useful instructions showing exactly what you'll need to supply power to your iPhone 6 Plus when going to Nevis using their Type G, A, B or D Nevis 230 volt 60Hz wall outlets. When travelling to Nevis from another country please double check your iPhone 6 Plus can be used with a 240 volt supply. If the iPhone 6 Plus was purchased from a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110v) double check the iPhone 6 Plus is dual voltage (marked with 100-240 volts) else you may need to use an additional transformer to avoid the device from being damaged during charging. These instructions assume you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 6 Plus.

Charging the iPhone 6 Plus in Nevis

Can you use the iPhone 6 Plus in Nevis?

Yes, you can use the iPhone 6 Plus in Nevis by using a power convertor.

What is the best travel adapter for the iPhone 6 Plus in Nevis?

If travelling with more than just your iPhone 6 Plus or visiting multiple countries the best travel adapter for Nevis to buy is a multiple USB port charger which includes swappable plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. Nevisian use four different types of plug sockets (types G, A, B and D) and using a power adapter like this ensures that you are covered for both types A and G. As these types of chargers come with interchangeable pins and handle 100 to 240 volts will mean that you can travel to multiple countries around the world just by changing the included plugs. If your type of iPhone 6 Plus can support Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much faster recharging times with one of these travel adapters, and support for more power hungry devices like tablets. Having a 4 port charger will also allow you to recharge multiple devices at once without needing to pack individual travel adapters. Because you are only needing to bring a single international travel charger will help keep the weight and size down, making it ideal to store in hand baggage and suitable for recharging your iPhone 6 Plus at an airport or on a plane. Because of their flexibility these types of chargers can be used at home so when you’re not on holiday they can be used under your bedside table charging multiple smartphones and tablets without using up an additional power outlet.

We suggest searching for this type of versatile travel charger at an electronics retailer; the multipurpose travel charger illustrated is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested for charging multiple USB devices in numerous different countries with perfect reliably.

Alternative travel adapter for Nevis

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

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK travel adaptor has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the most popular compact power adapter for travellers originating from America visiting Nevis.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Also having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico is also aimed at travellers originating from North America using type B plugs and is a much cheaper alternative to the BESTEK with one less AC outlet at almost half the price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 2 AC outlets but offers 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 wide range of travellers from around the world visiting Nevis. [12] [AD]
What is the best travel adapter for the iPhone 6 Plus in Nevis?

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

Using the Apple Lightning cable and a Type G USB adapter to recharge your iPhone 6 Plus from a Nevis power outlet.

  1. If you want to supply power to the iPhone 6 Plus from the Nevis power outlet you'll need to buy a Type G USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] - Apple should usually include the USB cable when you first purchase the iPhone 6 Plus.
  2. Insert the Type G USB power plug adapter in the Nevis power outlet. The wall supply (technically called a Type G power outlet [3]) can be recognised by the three slots with plastic shutters in a triangle configuration for live, neutral and earth pins.
  3. Connect the USB end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the power 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 your iPhone 6 Plus under the home button.
  4. Turn on the Nevis power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right hand corner of your phone screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPhone 6 Plus is recharging which should take around 60-240 minutes to completely recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 6 Plus with a Nevis power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type G USB adapter

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

Using the Lightning Apple cable with a Type A power adapter to charge the iPhone 6 Plus from a Nevis power outlet.

  1. If you want to supply power to the iPhone 6 Plus from the Nevis power outlet you'll need to buy a Type A USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] - Apple should usually include the USB cable when you first purchase the iPhone 6 Plus.
  2. Insert the Type A USB power plug adapter in the Nevis power outlet. This unearthed wall supply, technically known as the Type A power outlet [6], is recognised by the 2 slots next to each other.
  3. Then connect one end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the bottom of the mains power charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6 Plus. The iPhone 6 Plus Lightning connector can be found at bottom of your iPhone 6 Plus under the home button.
  4. Turn on the Nevis power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right hand corner of the cellphone screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the mobile is recharging and takes roughly one to four hours to recharge to full capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 6 Plus with a Nevis power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type A USB adapter

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

Using a Lightning cable with a Type B power adapter to charge the iPhone 6 Plus from a Nevis power outlet.

  1. To supply power to your iPhone 6 Plus from the Nevis power outlet you'll need a Type B USB power plug adapter [9] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] - Apple should typically include the USB cable when you first purchase your iPhone 6 Plus.
  2. Begin the process by plugging the Type B USB power plug adapter in the Nevis power outlet. This wall supply (sometimes called a Type B power outlet [8]) is recognised by the 2 slots with a semicircle shaped hole below for the earthed pin.
  3. Then connect one end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the bottom of the power 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. Turn on the Nevis power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right hand corner of the mobile screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPhone is recharging and takes roughly 60 to 240 minutes to recharge to full capacity. [AD]
Charging the iPhone 6 Plus from a Nevis power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type B USB adapter

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

Using the Apple Lightning cable and a three pin Type D USB adapter to recharge your iPhone 6 Plus from a Nevis power outlet.

  1. In order to power the iPhone 6 Plus using the Nevis power outlet you'll need to use a Type D USB power plug adapter [11] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], usually already supplied with your device.
  2. First plug in the Type D USB power plug adapter into the Nevis power outlet. The plug supply (technically known as a Type D power outlet [10]) can be identified by three round holes in a triangle configuration for live, neutral and earth pins.
  3. 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 Plus. The iPhone 6 Plus Lightning connector is situated at bottom of your iPhone 6 Plus under the home button.
  4. Turn on the Nevis power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right hand corner of your phone screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPhone 6 Plus is recharging which should take around 60-240 minutes to completely recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 6 Plus with a Nevis power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type D USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Wikipedia.org page about Nevis
  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. iec.ch - Type A power outlet
  7. 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..
  8. iec.ch - Type B power outlet
  9. 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..
  10. iec.ch - Type D power outlet
  11. Type D USB power plug adapter - Designed for usage in South Asian countries such as India and Nepal, the Type D USB power plug adapter offers a practical solution for converting local 3-prong grounded outlets into USB ports, providing reliable charging for a range of USB devices..
  12. 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..