Use Apple wired headphones
Find out about Apple wired headphones.
This page offers help with Apple wired headphones. You can also get help with AirPods, Apple's wireless headphones.
Apple EarPods (USB-C)
To use Apple EarPods (USB-C), you’ll need an iPhone, iPad or other device that has a USB-C connector.
Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector
To use Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector, you'll need an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch that has a Lightning connector and iOS 10 or later.
Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector don't work with iPod nano or any device that has iOS 9 or earlier.
Apple EarPods with 3.5mm Headphone Plug
Apple EarPods with 3.5mm Headphone Plug work with iPhone, iPad and iPod models that have a 3.5mm headphone jack. You can also use these headphones with other products that have a standard 3.5mm headphone jack.
Apple In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic
Apple In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic work with iPhone, iPad and iPod models that have a 3.5mm headphone jack. You can also use these headphones with other products that have a standard 3.5mm headphone jack.
Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adaptor
The Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adaptor lets you connect 3.5mm headphones and other audio devices to an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch that has a Lightning connector. Your iOS device also needs iOS 10 or later.
Plug your Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adaptor into the Lightning connector on your iOS device and plug the other end into your headphones.
USB-C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adaptor
The USB-C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adaptor lets you connect 3.5mm headphones and other audio devices to a USB-C port.
Plug your USB-C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adaptor into the USB-C port on your device and plug the other end into your headphones.
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If you connect two headphones to an iOS device using both the 3.5mm headphone jack and the Lightning connector, audio will only play from the last one you connected.
When you use Apple headphones with earlier Apple products, you may be able to play audio, but not use other features. For example, volume or playback control may not work with Apple EarPods with 3.5mm Headphone Plug on some iPod models.
Find out what to do if your headphones aren't working with your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
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