How to charge your iPhone 6 Plus from a power outlet in Anguilla

Using a USB Lightning connector and a Type A USB adapter to charge the iPhone 6 Plus from an Anguillan power outlet.

Anguillan power outlet

Various standards and plugs can often be daunting when planning on staying in another country especially if you've never visited before. This page has been specifically written to prevent you worrying if you'll be able to charge the iPhone 6 Plus when you're travelling abroad.When staying in Anguilla the following instructions show charging your iPhone 6 Plus by using the standard 110 volt 60Hz Type A power outlet, the Anguillans will use NEMA 1-15 ungrounded plugs for power outlets. If the iPhone 6 Plus does not power up or charges slowly when travelling to Anguilla from another country then check that it is compatible with a 110 volt power supply. Normally devices which come from another country which use a higher voltage (for example 240 volts) sometimes take longer to charge or won't power up, so check that the iPhone 6 Plus is dual voltage (indicated by 100-240 volts) else you may need to use an additional power transformer to ensure proper use. These instructions assume that you have installed Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 6 Plus.

Charging the iPhone 6 Plus in Anguilla

Can you use the iPhone 6 Plus in Anguilla?

Yes, you can use the iPhone 6 Plus in Anguilla by using the correct power adaptor.

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

If you are travelling with more than just your iPhone 6 Plus or visiting multiple countries then the best international travel charger for Anguilla is a multiple USB charger which includes swappable plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger.

As these types of chargers come with interchangeable pins and handle 100 to 240 volts will mean that you can travel to over 100 countries around the world simply by switching the plugs over. If your model of iPhone 6 Plus can support Fast Charge then you'll benefit from faster recharging times by using one of these types of power chargers and additional compatibility with more power hungry devices like tablets. This means you can power multiple devices simultaneously without needing to bring multiple travel adapters or using up additional power outlets. By only bringing a single travel charger will keep the overall size and weight down, making it ideal to store in hand baggage. Due to their versatility these types of power chargers can be used at home so when you’re not on holiday they can be used overnight charging multiple tablets, smartphones and speakers without needing an additional power outlet.

We suggest buying a versatile travel charger similar to this online, the multipurpose travel charger illustrated is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested for powering multiple USB devices in numerous foreign countries around the world with good reliably.

Alternative travel adapter for Anguilla

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from around the world who only have USB devices such as the iPhone 6 Plus, however 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 useful for visitors of counties with unreliable or unstable power supplies. These travel converters come supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover both Anguilla 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 best selling compact option for travellers originating from North America going to Anguilla.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Likewise having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico travel adapter is also aimed at travellers originating from the US using type B plugs and gives the same functionality as the BESTEK with just 1 less AC outlet for almost half price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has just 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 suitable for a wide range of travellers from around the world visiting Anguilla. [6] [AD]
What is the best power charger for the iPhone 6 Plus in Anguilla?

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

Using the Lightning Apple connector and a two pinned Type A USB adapter to recharge your iPhone 6 Plus from an Anguillan power outlet.

  1. If you want to supply power to the iPhone 6 Plus using an Anguillan power outlet you'll need to use a Type A USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (this cable is typically included with your device by Apple).
  2. Start by inserting the Type A USB power plug adapter in the power outlet. You can recognise the plug supply by 2 slots adjacent to each other.
  3. Plug in the USB end of the USB Apple cord 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 Anguillan power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right hand corner of the iPhone 6 Plus will display a charging icon to indicate that the mobile is powering up, typically taking around 60-240 minutes to recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 6 Plus with an Anguillan power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type A USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Anguilla Wikipedia 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. 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..