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Use of nano with earbuds

iPod nano charges and works with docking speaker setup. Trying for first time to use outdoors with earbuds but doesn’t turn on. What am I doing wrong? Thanks

Posted on Apr 4, 2021 2:19 PM

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Apr 5, 2021 10:47 AM in response to ec1955x

Hi ec1955x,


It sounds like you're having trouble getting your iPod nano to work with your earbuds. Are these Apple certified earbuds or from a third party? For the iPod Nano, consider the following links for troubleshooting steps:


Learn how to force restart your iPod

If your iPod won't turn on or seems frozen


Once completed, test again and isolate by using another set of earbuds if the issue remains. Thanks for posting in the Apple Support Communities forum.


Have a great week!

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Apr 5, 2021 11:41 AM in response to ec1955x

Hi ec1955x,


This could be related to compatiblity, so a different pair of earbuds to test would help. If you review the compatibility for EarPods with 3.5mm Headphone Plug, it shows the iPod Nano 7th generation as the only one available. Is that the model you have?


Identify your iPod model


Thanks for posting in the Apple Support Communities forum.


Take care.

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Apr 5, 2021 1:05 PM in response to ec1955x

Hey ec1955x,


That's correct. As mentioned in the iPod nano (Second Generation) - Technical Specifications, the unit originally came with the iPod nano Lanyard Headphones MA597G/A and while they're no longer sold via Apple stores or website, that would be the recommended hardware to use with the unit.


Enjoy your week!

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Apr 5, 2021 11:08 AM in response to melissa_m77

Earbuds came with iPhone and work with iPhone. Tried measures for “frozen” iPod but not sure I would describe that here since iPod works normally with AC powered iPod docking speaker. When I plug in earbuds iPod doesn’t react at all... no activity on screen even though iPod indicates full charge when sitting in docking station.

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Use of nano with earbuds

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