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External mic not working on camera app only on memo app

I have an Iphone 13 and I am trying to use an external mic to record audio for my video captured using the camera app. I a lightning adptater conected to the mic plug and it works great while using the Memos app but when I record using the camera app it uses only the mics in the iphone.

Does anyone know how to fix it?

iPhone 13, iOS 15

Posted on Feb 19, 2022 5:40 AM

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Posted on Feb 20, 2022 4:40 AM

I figured out the problem. The Lightning adapter I bought uses the phone as a power soure for a bluetooth connection, so the mic input gets to the phone as a wireless connection insted of going through the Lightning plug.

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External mic not working on camera app only on memo app

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