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Question: Does Apple have a USB-C -to- Lightning Audio Adapter?

Does Apple have a USB-C -to- Lightning Audio Adapter?


I am trying to connect a urbeats3 (Model: MU992LL/A) to my MacBook Pro. I performed a chat with Apple - they could not find an adapter that goes: USB-C -to- Lightning


Here is what I found on Amazon: Anker USB-C to Lightning Audio Adapter. Would it work?

Screenshot of this Adapter:


Posted on Apr 13, 2021 7:14 PM

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Update: I've purchased the Anker USB-C to Lightning Audio Adapter expecting date of delivery is on Tuesday - look forward to an update then, as to whether or not it worked.

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Apr 13, 2021 8:21 PM in response to TheLittles In response to TheLittles

uhh.. maybe... the urbeats 3 with a lightning connector is for iOS devices , eg iphone and ipad. The urbeats with the 3.5 mm plug works with everything.. and can be used with your iPhone with a 3.5 mm plug to Lightning adapter.. but the lightning adapter you mentioned is probably for sync and charging.. it may work with audio.. i’d suggest buying one and trying it out.. well.. i’ll be doggoned .. looks like it should work just fine... huh... didn’t know such a thing was possible.....

It does mention you’ll have to do a one-time setup..

https://us.anker.com/collections/cables/products/usb-c-to-lightning-audio-adapter

john b

Apr 13, 2021 8:21 PM

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Apr 13, 2021 8:21 PM in response to TheLittles In response to TheLittles

uhh.. maybe... the urbeats 3 with a lightning connector is for iOS devices , eg iphone and ipad. The urbeats with the 3.5 mm plug works with everything.. and can be used with your iPhone with a 3.5 mm plug to Lightning adapter.. but the lightning adapter you mentioned is probably for sync and charging.. it may work with audio.. i’d suggest buying one and trying it out.. well.. i’ll be doggoned .. looks like it should work just fine... huh... didn’t know such a thing was possible.....

It does mention you’ll have to do a one-time setup..

https://us.anker.com/collections/cables/products/usb-c-to-lightning-audio-adapter

john b

Apr 13, 2021 8:21 PM

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Apr 14, 2021 2:40 AM in response to mdhurst In response to mdhurst

mdhurst Said:

"Looks like it will work fine, I have purchased several other Anker Cables and am very happy with the quality."

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Thanks for the firsthand feedback.


Any knowledge of a USB-C -to- Lightning Audio Adapter that Apple makes? I can't come across one on their site.

Apr 14, 2021 2:40 AM

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Apr 14, 2021 2:47 AM in response to Johnb-one In response to Johnb-one

mdhurst Said:

"[...]maybe... the urbeats 3 with a lightning connector is for iOS devices , eg iphone and ipad. The urbeats with the 3.5 mm plug works with everything.. and can be used with your iPhone with a 3.5 mm plug to Lightning adapter.. but the lightning adapter you mentioned is probably for sync and charging[...]"

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OK? So, have you tried this adapter? These headsets do not charge. They do not have the 3.5mm AUX plug. They have lightning plugs. Thing is, I'd be using it on a MacBook Pro - not an iOS device, as mentioned.

Apr 14, 2021 2:47 AM

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Apr 15, 2021 10:54 AM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder In response to Grant Bennet-Alder

Grant Bennet-Alder Said:

"Have you looked hard at the Apple USB-C <-> Lightning cable?"

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Yes, I, looked in to that. It will not work - it needs to be the other way around, essentially. The headset only has lightning - so, the lighting end needs to be female.


17 of the 35 ratings that contain "macbook pro" have 5 stars. So it's almost half (when put in quotes) I plan to return it if of no success.


Apr 15, 2021 10:54 AM

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