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Apple MXK22AM/A Lightning to 3.5mm Audio Cable - White
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Seamless Audio Connectivity with Apple's Lightning to 3.5 mm Cable Experience reliable and high-quality audio transmission with the Apple Lightning to 3.5 mm Audio Cable. This bi-directional cable allows you to connect your Lightning-enabled devices to 3.5 mm audio sources and vice versa, ensurin...
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Overview
Seamless Audio Connectivity with Apple's Lightning to 3.5 mm Cable
Experience reliable and high-quality audio transmission with the Apple Lightning to 3.5 mm Audio Cable. This bi-directional cable allows you to connect your Lightning-enabled devices to 3.5 mm audio sources and vice versa, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of devices.
Specifications:
- Brand: Apple
- Model: MXK22AM/A
- Connector Type: Lightning
- Cable Type: Lightning, AUX
- Compatible Devices: Personal Computer, Tablet, Headphone, Smartphone, Speaker
- Special Feature: Tangle Free
- Compatible Phone Models: Apple iPhone, AirPods Max (Lightning Connector)
- Recommended Uses For Product: Audio
- Color: White
- Connector Gender: Male-to-Female
- Shape: Round
- Unit Count: 1.0 Count
- Model Name: Lightning to 3.5mm Audio Cable
- Indoor/Outdoor Usage: Outdoor, Indoor
- Number of Items: 1
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Product Dimensions: 3.1 x 2.6 x 0.7 inches
- Item Weight: 0.634 ounces
- Country of Origin: China
- System Requirements: The latest version of iOS, iPadOS, or macOS.
- Length: 1.2m
Key Features
This bi-directional cable can be used with both 3.5 mm audio-out and audio-in ports, allowing you to connect your AirPods Max or Beats Solo Pro headphones to 3.5 mm audio sources, or to connect your iOS or iPadOS device to speakers with 3.5 mm audio ports.
Connect your AirPods Max or Beats Solo Pro headphones to the audio-out port on an airplane, iPhone, iPad, Mac, or other device.
Connect your iOS or iPadOS device to the audio-in port on your car stereo or other speaker.
This cable allows you to connect your AirPods Max (Lightning Connector) or Beats Solo Pro headphones to 3.5 mm audio ports. It can also connect your iOS or iPadOS device to 3.5 mm audio ports.
System Requirements - The latest version of iOS, iPadOS, or macOS.
Specifications
Connector 1
Lightning
Connector 2
3.5mm Audio
Functionality
Bi-directional audio transfer (audio-out and audio-in)
Color
White
Compatibility (Headphones)
AirPods Max, Beats Solo Pro
Compatibility (Devices)
iOS and iPadOS devices, iPhone, iPad, Mac
Compatibility (Audio Sources)
3.5 mm audio sources (e.g., airplane audio-out, car stereo audio-in, speakers)
System Requirements
Latest version of iOS, iPadOS, or macOS
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- This cable offers bi-directional audio transfer, supporting both audio-out and audio-in functionalities.
- Enables connecting AirPods Max or Beats Solo Pro headphones to standard 3.5mm audio sources.
- Allows for connecting iOS or iPadOS devices to 3.5mm audio input ports on car stereos or other speakers.
- Provides a direct wired connection for Apple headphones, potentially bypassing wireless interference issues.
- Ideal for environments like airplanes where only 3.5mm audio-out ports are available for listening.
👎 Cons
- Requires the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, or macOS for full compatibility and functionality, limiting use with older devices.
- The cable's specific function is for audio, meaning it does not support charging or data transfer capabilities.
- Primarily designed for Apple devices and headphones, which may limit its universal appeal for non-Apple users.
- A 3.5mm audio jack is required on the receiving end, meaning it cannot connect to devices without this specific port.
- While bi-directional, it is a single-purpose cable, which means it doesn't offer the multi-functionality of a typical Lightning port.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary use of this Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Audio Cable?
This cable is designed to connect your AirPods Max or Beats Solo Pro headphones to 3.5mm audio sources, and also to connect your iOS or iPadOS device to speakers with 3.5mm audio ports.
Is this cable capable of both input and output audio?
Yes, this cable is bi-directional, meaning it can be used for both 3.5mm audio-out (e.g., to headphones) and audio-in (e.g., from an iOS device to a speaker).
What Apple devices are compatible with this cable?
It is compatible with AirPods Max, Beats Solo Pro headphones, and iOS or iPadOS devices, requiring the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, or macOS.
Can I charge my device with this cable?
No, this cable is specifically for audio transfer and does not support charging functionality for your devices.
What are the system requirements for using this cable effectively?
To ensure full functionality and compatibility, your Apple device must be running the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, or macOS.
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