Customer Ratings & Reviews

If you buy a new iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus, you get one of these in the box. But, inevitably you'll leave it at home when you need it at work, etc. For those that aren't aware, the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus do not have a headphone jack so you absolutely need to use one of these if you want to use wired headphones with a 3.5mm (1/8" inch) connector. It does work with any other iOS device running iOS 10 or newer. Again, if you are running an older version of iOS (such as iOS 9), this will NOT work until you update to iOS 10. The adapter itself is fairly small and lightweight. It has a 1.5 inch cable between the two connectors which probably helps avoid putting strain on the Lightning jack. For once, I think Apple priced this reasonable (for Apple standards) at $8.99.

Upgraded to an iPhone 7 and really didn't have any choice but to purchase this - too many wired headphones around and the one that came with the box is already attached to my favorite headset. Really with Apple kept the 3.5" plug, but since the deed has been done, you'll need a couple of these. Works as advertised; only reason for the 4 out of 5 stars is that these plugs are more expensive than they need to be.

With 'after market' headphones, such as Bose, the on wire control buttons that control the volume, etc, DO NOT work with this adapter. Not sure about the older apple headphones with the 3.5mm jack because i haven't tried it yet.

Apple’s “executive decision” forced me to embrace Bluetooth or switch to Android, and I opted to remove the wires from my world. Which of course added more wires, because everything needs a charging cable and now I need an additional wire for those times my Bluetooth headphones run out of battery and I still want to pleasure my ears. This dainty dongle does the deed. While it feels fragile, I have had one for over a year now with no signs of wear. They are amazingly easy to keep track of, so I can only assume the elves that steal your socks use android, or you would be left with a drawer full of right socks and useless headphones. Four stars, because you really have to buy multiple unless you get a custom built wallet with a headphone adapter slot.

Required to power Bose noise cancelling or Sony XB700 headphones, with newest iPhone 7 and beyond. Corded high-end headphones & headsets outperform Bluetooth units. Enables you to avoid your sunk investment in such gear, from becoming obsolete.

I have a pair of Beats earbuds that I still wanted to use with my iPhone 7 plus. This does that. You need to put adaptor in phone first, then plug in earphones. If you plug them in together, it doesn't always work and sound comes out phone speakers.

This adapter is used to connect any Apple Device with a Lightning Port to a 3.5mm (AUX) jack. However, its most important (and presumably most common) use is to connect iPhone 7 (and later) models to a 3.5mm cable AUX input since these phones lack a standard 3.5mm cable input. I grabbed one for use in my car so that my friends with newer iPhones can play their music when they ride with me. It works and it's a cheap adapter so I'm happy. One thing I really don't like is that Apple chooses to use really poor quality materials to build their cables and all in the name of making a product look aesthetically pleasing. I can tell I'll have to baby this cable if I don't want it to break. That being said, the adapter costs almost nothing so maybe it would be a good idea to stockpile a few for some unforeseen circumstances.

Easy install so that I can use my existing headphones with my iPhone 8.

I feel like they make these things in bad quality so we keep buying them

My family continues to choose to use the Apple iPhone, in which Apple chooses not to use standards when it comes to connecting something simple like ear plugs. And to get the best possible replacement adaptor, you have to buy the Apple brand. Other brands aren't guaranteed and many don't work. It's one thing to be forced to use a specific brand, but the quality isn't that much greater, considering these are consistently breaking.

I have many headsets from past phones. I was disappointed when I realized my new phone could only use Bluetooth. Until I found this beauty. The fit is tight so it stays together when I’m at the gym. Much better than the generic version.

This product is great for iPhone 7,8 and X users. I would recommend this to iPhone users.

It’s what I needed but a shame that apple designed the phone so poorly that I needed an adapter like this.

Apple’s use of the lightning port for sound is a bit of an issue for those of us who want to use a nice set of headphones to listen to music....but this little adapter allows you to connect any set of 3.5mm headphones to your iPhone. Works great...even with my Roland studio cans.

This product is absolutely amazing. I wasn’t sure how to use it at first, so I was happy to see that there were very descriptive instructions enclosed in the package. The small white box opened easily. I didn’t need to use any other tools, just my hands. The cable is held in place by two heavy weight paper tabs. It may look confusing at first, but if you lift either end of the cable the tabs will give way and the cable will then be free from all packaging. The directions suggest that you put the lightning connection end of the cable into the lightning connection on your iPhone. I found this to work well. Once the cable is connected to your iPhone you can use your old style headphones while listening to music, talking on the phone, or playing games. I was so happy to see that Best Buy carries this product. It didn’t take long for me to locate the product in the store or to make my purchase. It was a wonderful experience. I know now that I will look to Best Buy for all of my gadgetry needs!

While some may complain about having to use an adapter and the exclusion of the mini jack port on current iPhone models, I only want to say that, as a necessary part of the iPhone experience, THIS is the adapter you want. I've tried third party, cheaper and more expensive, and none "just worked". Some controls were not available with the knockoffs or "this accessory is not made for this device" errors occurred before the adapter wouldn't work. As such, and since the prices aren't much different anyways, get the official Apple branded adapter. It works. I keep one of these on a pair of wired headphones I use at home, travel with the included Apple EarPods AND keep an adapter in my bag in case I need to use a set of phones on the go.

If you use headphones often I would recommend purchasing a few of these. Not because they’re easy to lose, but because they don’t last long if you’re an avid headphone user. From jogging and using headphones at work the part where the cable and lighting adapter meet became damaged with in 2 months. It would still work usually, although if you move the wrong way or tap it just right it will either bring up voice control, Siri, fast forward podcasts, skip podcast episodes, skip songs, or just cut out all together while still playing music or podcasts. Sure, these things are basically mandatory when owning any iPhone after they’ve got rid of the AUX input. But, Apple could have done a better job making these. Luckily, they’re not expensive. Buy at least 2 whenever you need to buy one.

I am now on my third lightning to 3.5mm audio adapter since getting my phone in the spring. That's not good. The adapter is capable of doing exactly what it says on the package and turns the lightning connector into a 3.5mm jack. I wish I didn't need it, but for reasons I won't get into, I do. The construction of the dongle is so flimsy that the short wire between the lightning connector and the headphone jack is incredibly easy to pinch or break. These have broken under what I would professionally regard as "normal" usage, not getting wires caught in exercise machines. This is probably the last one I will buy, even with my continued need for a 3.5mm output for my phone, as other manufacturers and retailers are now producing much better quality adapters. They may cost a little more, but even at the low price $10 a piece for the Apple OEM dongle it adds up when you have to keep replacing failed equipment. I have given 2 stars because the dongle DOES work exactly as advertised...until it breaks.

Performs as expected. Allows use of inline microphones but only for calls.

Works as intended. The wire seems a little flimsy .