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Live Listen

Why am I not able to use my non-Apple headphones to live listen. I can use them to make a calls etc, and all other audio purposes?

iPhone 4s, iOS 9

Posted on Mar 25, 2023 9:53 PM

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Posted on Mar 25, 2023 10:06 PM

Live Listen feature is only available with AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, Powerbeats Pro, or Beats Fit Pro, your iOS or iPadOS device needs iOS or iPadOS 14.3 or later. You also need to connect your AirPods, AirPods ProAirPods MaxPowerbeats Pro, or Beats Fit Pro to your device.


This feature will NOT work with other non-Apple headphones.


Axel F.

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Mar 25, 2023 10:06 PM in response to bernhard43

Live Listen feature is only available with AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, Powerbeats Pro, or Beats Fit Pro, your iOS or iPadOS device needs iOS or iPadOS 14.3 or later. You also need to connect your AirPods, AirPods ProAirPods MaxPowerbeats Pro, or Beats Fit Pro to your device.


This feature will NOT work with other non-Apple headphones.


Axel F.

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