Can I use an bi directional auxiliary cable with the audio end plugged into the headphone out on the Mini and the lightning cable plugged into the IPhone 11 to be able to hear the audio in IPhone compatible hearing aids that play through the IPhone 11? Thanks for any and all suggestions
No.
The Lightning port on the iPhone handles audio as output only, being sent to headphone or speakers. Aside from phone comms and Siri voice command via headphones, it does not accept audio input.
Both the Mac mini and the iPhone are Bluetooth compatible. But the features they employ are not such that audio can be transferred in the way you are looking for. Certain file transfers can be made; photos, AirPlay video streaming, AirDrop, iCloud file sharing, etc.
The mini can output audio to Bluetooth headphones for music, and can input audio for, I believe, Siri commands and voice navigation. Likewise the iPhone.
The spec is not used for direct audio interconnect between two devices, however.
It may be possible to hardwire connect the two with the use of additional audio interface hardware and software that I am unfamiliar with, but direct from mini to iPhone with standard macOS and iOS apps is a non-starter, afaik.
Thanks for the assistance.
You're welcome.
Just wondering if you knew the reason that the Mac Mini and IPhone 11 are not Bluetooth compatible?
Okay, thanks again for your assistance! Take care!
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Audio from Mac Mini to IPhone 11
