Questions & Answers for Apple iPhone TTY Adapter
22 Questions from the Community
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what is a TTY adapter
TTY
- Asked by Anonymous A from Xxxxxxxxxxxx
- 17/10/2009
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Best Answer:TTY is an abbreviation for TeleTypewriter. It's a device used by the deaf to "text" messages across an analog telephone line. These days, text messaging has just about obsoleted the device however it remains well-suited to the task.
Because the TTY was originally designed for an analog phone system it worked very much like an analog modem; converting "text" into "sounds" that were then re-interpreted back into text at the receiver's end. Both parties of the conversation would have to have a TTY machine.
This adapter allows a person to connect a TTY machine to the "analog" audio input and output of the phone.- Answered by Eric P from Dunedin
- 25/11/2009
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Is there a 3.5 to 3.5 adapter for iphone 5s? I want to plug in a standard clip-on lavaliere mic. The plug fits, but the mic won't work w/o an adapter.
My mic is a standard clip-on lavaliere mic used for on screen interviews. It has a plug 3.5 in size, so it snaps into the iPhone 5s. But it doesn't record audio. (The mic works on my video camera.) The adapter I keep finding as a 2.5 sized input, which is too small. My plug is the right size, but doesn't have the same leads on it as the adapter. Is such an adapter out there? My Apple Store didn't have the right size.
- Asked by Thomas Q from Los Angeles
- 13/10/2015
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AnswerYou will need TRS to TRRS Adaptor.
- Answered by Patrick W from Poughkeepsie
- 27/12/2017
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how does the i phone connect to a tv for video playback
- Asked by Anonymous A from Xxxxxx
- 8/10/2009
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Best Answer:check out apple av component cables
- Answered by Anonymous A from Xxxxxx
- 17/10/2009
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what lead will fit to a TV to play dvd movies from iphone through the Tv
- Asked by Anonymous A from Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- 14/01/2010
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Will this adaptor work with Mobuyle Credit Card Reader?
I purchased an OtterBox protection cover with my iPhone and I'm trying to attach a Mobuyle Credit Card reader to it but the case prevents total connection. So I need an adaptor to extend the 3.5mm receiver to accommodate the Mobuyle device. Will the TTY adaptor work in this application?
- Asked by Donald F from Alachua
- 12/10/2012
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Best Answer:No
- Answered by Stephen R from Savannah
- 27/03/2013
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Will this TTY Adapter allow my new iPhone 5 to work with my 2.5mm plug telephone headset, for both talking & listening, telephone uses?
- Asked by David K from San Antonio
- 13/12/2012
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AnswerYes - if you look at the recent reviews, people talk about using their Plantronics headsets with it. Good news indeed!
- Answered by Eric E from Manassas
- 17/03/2014
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would this cable work for hooking up an external microphone
- Asked by James W from Phoenix
- 28/02/2015
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i bought an able planet noise cancelling headphones cost me $300..i was really excited to try on my iphone 1gen but it wont fit will this help me?
will this adapter help me use my headphones??
- Asked by Anonymous A from Xxxxxx
- 15/04/2010
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AnswerWhile this is an adapter, it is an adapter for a smaller sized jack. Belkin makes the adapter you are looking for which is a 3.5mm to 3.5mm adapter. It essentially extends the 3.5mm jack out of the aluminum depression while THIS one is a 3.5mm to 2.5mm adapter.
- Answered by Anonymous A from Xxxxxx
- 8/06/2010
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Can I use this for my original iphone's headphones?
- Asked by Anonymous A from Xxxxxxxxx
- 2/03/2010
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Does the TTY adapter accept an induction coil neck loop for hearing aid users?
- Asked by Anonymous A from Xxxxxxx
- 10/08/2010
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AnswerNo - It does not fit - too small.
- Answered by Lorelei W from Brenham
- 18/08/2010
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Can I use my Bluetooth and Square card reader at the same time on my iPad
- Asked by Christopher H from Winter Park
- 20/11/2012
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This is a 3.5" male TRRS to a 2.5" female TRS. What is the exact pinout mapping from the TRRS male to the TRS female?
- Asked by Anonymous A from Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- 31/07/2010
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IsTTY what I need to adapt Iphone to old receiver (with a large headphone jack only)
hooking up to an old receiver.
- Asked by Anonymous A from Xxxxxxxxx
- 7/02/2010
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AnswerSorry, this adapter is for connecting the iPhone to a TTY (a device used by the hearing impaired to communicate in a manor similar to instant messaging). I found what you might be looking for, but Apple doesn't allow you to post links :-(. Silly Apple!:-)
- Answered by Anonymous A from Xxxxxxxx
- 9/07/2010
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I have a TTY adapter slot in my car. Can I get some connector to fit into this and my iPhone and recharge my iPhone in my car?
- Asked by Anonymous A from Xxxxxx
- 20/01/2010
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How does this equipment actually adapt an iPhone to the TTY's primary function of sending/receiving text in telephone medium?
I.e., does this adapter allow those who are deaf or have a hearing impairment to type from their iPhone directly to another TTY (as usually a TTY user would type directly to another TTY user)?
Other information regarding this device seems to mention audio input/output, but clearly if you are deaf, that isn't necessarily be a very helpful option. Since the object of TTYs is to infact eliminate the need for hearing during the conversation, just wondering exactly how this adapter works.
Any responses appreciated - thanks!- Asked by Kathleen T from Lane Cove
- 14/12/2009
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AnswerNo. A cell phone that is TTY compatible (like iPhone) must still plug into a TTY unit. All TTY units plug into a phone line, but some also plug into the 3.5mm jack of a cell phone. This adapter just allows the 3-ring TTY plug to work with the recessed 4-ring iPhone jack.
But with all the apps out there, there may be one for TTY emulation that would allow you to type directly from the iphone's keyboard to another TTY. After all, TTY isn't much more than than ancient IM-type communication with extremely low speed (45.5 Hz?). -
Can I buy a 4 pole 2.5mm male / m ale cable to connect my TTY adaptor to a TTY device?
- Asked by Anonymous A from Xxxxxxxxxxx
- 20/11/2010
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