Questions & Answers for EarPods with Lightning Connector
61 Questions from the Community
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Is the mic located in the volume controller like normal?
Many 3rd party lightning earbuds do not have a mic at all.
- Asked by Nathaniel W from Phoenix
- 8-Sep-2016
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Can I use the headphones and charge my phone at the same time?
- Asked by Dyneesha B from Louisville
- 7-Sep-2016
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How will these work for backwards compatibility, like a MacBook Pro?
- Asked by Raymond U from Nordmandy Park
- 27-Dec-2017
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yes they do, and they work remarkably well.
- Answered by Daniel S from La Canada
- 9-Nov-2017
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Do these work the same way as the pair that come with the phone, do they have a microphone so you can talk handsfree?)
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Does it come with the same style plastic case?
In the unboxing of the new iPhone 7, it seems the Lightning EarPods don't come with the plastic case that previous iPhones did. Do these come in a similar paper case like the iPhone 7 or more like the plastic version from the 3.5 mm EarPods?
- Asked by Eric R from Los Alamos
- 15-Sep-2016
- Flag as inappropriate (Does it come with the same style plastic case?)
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Does this EarPods helps to charge the phone as well? Like what if I want to charge my phone and listen to music on EarPods at the same time?
- Asked by Sanchi U from Harrison
- 7-Sep-2016
- Flag as inappropriate (Does this EarPods helps to charge the phone as well? Like what if I want to charge my phone and listen to music on EarPods at the same time?)
AnswerYou will need an adapter because these do not have an pass through port for charging an iPhone.
- Answered by Harold C from London
- 22-Jul-2017
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Does this EarPods helps to charge the phone as well? Like what if I want to charge my phone and listen to music on EarPods at the same time?)
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That would depend on what combination of products you have. If you have an iPhone 8, 8 Plus or X, you can use a Qi charging pad to charge the iPhone while using the Lightning port for your EarPods with Lightning connector. Otherwise you can use a splitter cable, such as Belkin’s, to effectively double your Lightning port. Otherwise you cannot charge the iPhone and use EarPods with Lightning connector simultaneously.
- Answered by Adam C from Dallas
- 14-Nov-2017
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (How do you charge the phone and use the ear buds with lightning connector at the same time?)
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You are correct. Same functionality.
- Answered by Shane L from Medina
- 13-Sep-2016
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Are all functions of EarPods with Lightning connector the same as 3.5mm ones? (3 keys, play/pause, volume up, volume down and mic on it))
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Do they come with a travel case?
For the EarPods with 3.5mm connector, all the devices came with a travel case. So does this also include one, not only for individual purchase but also for the ones shipped with iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
- Asked by Lijoy A
- 15-Sep-2016
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What wersion of Bluetooth do the EarPods use?
Are the current EarPods using Bluetooth 4.1 or 4.2?
I see that Bluetooth 5.0 has been announced:
According to: www.bluetooth.com, bluetooth5 quadruples range, doubles speed, and increases data broadcasting capacity by 800%.
Thanks in advance,
Michael Foster.- Asked by William F from Meadowbank
- 13-Dec-2016
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If you're using these headphones is there a way to charge your iPhone
- Asked by Douglas M from Mesa
- 7-Sep-2016
- Flag as inappropriate (If you're using these headphones is there a way to charge your iPhone)
AnswerIf you use the Apple Charging Case (only for standard not plus models), your phone will charge from the battery pack while using the Lightening EarPods.
Unless you have the Apple case or another 3rd party case with an external lightning connector with a battery that permits the battery to charge the phone -- you will not be able to charge the phone with these EarPods plugged in.- Answered by Michael S from Converse
- 1-Oct-2016
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Will these new EarPods work with previous Lightning products?
- Asked by Juan H from Miami Lakes
- 8-Sep-2016
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Can I use these (Or the 3.5mm to lightning adapter) with the Siri Remote for Apple TV?
I am aware that the Siri Remote for Apple TV has a lightning port for charging, but can I plug EarPods with Lightning Connector with them? I do not have a 4th gen. Apple TV to test them with.
- Asked by Ethan S from Frisco
- 3-Nov-2016
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You can't use the lightning connector on your iOS device unless you've updated it to iOS 10. I don't think Apple spells this out clearly.
- Answered by Robert M from Venice
- 7-Oct-2016
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (What is the diference, beside the connector, between the Lighting EarPods and the ones with the jack connector on it?)
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Do the new lightning earpods exhibit higher frequency response, lower self noise, or other advantages over the analog 3.5mm versions?
My understanding is that the Lightning connector sends digital audio, so it is not muddied up by the consumer grade headphone DAC/preamp of the old 3.5mm connector.
- Asked by Thomas C from North Hollywood
- 7-Sep-2016
- Flag as inappropriate (Do the new lightning earpods exhibit higher frequency response, lower self noise, or other advantages over the analog 3.5mm versions?)
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Do these come with a lighting to 3.5mm connector/USB-C so I can use these headphones with great Apple products like Facetime on my MacBookPro/Macbook?
- Asked by Hector L from Tarpon Springs
- 25-Sep-2016
- Flag as inappropriate (Do these come with a lighting to 3.5mm connector/USB-C so I can use these headphones with great Apple products like Facetime on my MacBookPro/Macbook?)
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Can I use these with my Dell laptop at work?
I like to listen to music while working. Sometimes there's training videos I need to watch at my desk as well. I don't want to disturb those around me, so I use headphones... actually, the same earbuds that I use with my iPhone because they're what I have on me and it's really convenient.
- Asked by Kevin F from Columbus
- 7-Sep-2016
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Do these come with a lighting to 3.5mm connector/USB-C so I can use these headphones with great Apple products like Facetime on my MacBookPro/Macbook?
- Asked by Markus D from Vancouver
- 9-Sep-2016
- Flag as inappropriate (Do these come with a lighting to 3.5mm connector/USB-C so I can use these headphones with great Apple products like Facetime on my MacBookPro/Macbook?)
AnswerNo, it does not.