An iPhone AUX adapter is a small accessory that allows you to connect your iPhone to devices with a 3.5mm headphone jack (commonly referred to as an "AUX" input), such as:
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Car stereos
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Home audio systems
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Headphones or earbuds with a 3.5mm plug
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External speakers
Since Apple removed the 3.5mm headphone jack starting with the iPhone 7, you need an adapter to connect to AUX devices. This adapter is commonly known as:
Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter
🔧 Features:
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One end: Lightning connector (plugs into your iPhone)
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Other end: 3.5mm audio jack (plugs into headphones, speakers, or AUX cables)
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Supports analog audio output
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Typically does not support microphone input or controls unless using Apple-certified gear
🎵 Usage:
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Plug the Lightning end into your iPhone
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Connect a 3.5mm male AUX cable from the adapter to your audio device
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Play audio from your iPhone; it will route through the AUX cable
⚠️ Compatibility:
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Works with iPhones that use Lightning connectors (iPhone 7 to iPhone 14 series)
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Not compatible with iPhones that use USB-C (like iPhone 15 series)—those require a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter
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