Female 30 pin to usb c cable

I have several legacy audio components (Bose Sound Dock, various connectors to car audio) that use the 30-pin connector. There are readily available 30 pin to lightning cables that allow me to use my iPhone 12. I'm just about to get an iPhone 15, and I cannot find any cables (female 30 pin to usb c) that support audio. Any advice?

iPhone 15 Pro

Posted on Sep 22, 2023 10:25 AM

Reply
Question marked as Best reply

Posted on Nov 29, 2023 3:37 AM

Yes - very frustrating. My 2010 Boxster has a 30 pin cable that connects to the car’s audio system. I used an Apple 30 pin to lightening adapter to connect the car’s 30 pin cable to my iPhone 12. It worked great and I was able to stream music and hear navigation directions through the car’s audio system. But I’ve lost that capability with the iPhone 15. I tried an Apple adapter to connect the lightning cable from the car to the iPhone 15’s usb-c slot, but no audio came through. It seems like a 30 pin to usb-c adapter might do the trick, but I don’t think Apple makes one and the ones on the market don’t seem to be working for people. I’m regretting switching to an iPhone 15.

34 replies

Jan 25, 2024 10:23 AM in response to Keithce

Try Airdual-100, its a third party "bluetooth" dongle but can use the "made for ipod" protocol and communicate with the cars media head. I have used it on my VW and its works fine with the steering wheel controls etc Audi Audio bluetooth adapter ami mmi 3g system Concert/Symphony, Audi Navigation Plus, VW 3G for RNS, VW Premium 8 systems iPod music interface – Airdual Bluetooth Adapter - Airdual (invery.com). Sadly the airplay dongle was only made for 6 months by another third party who i don't think had permission to use the Airplay protocol.

Jan 31, 2024 5:35 PM in response to Thomas Diflo

it seems impossible to find a cable that will pass audio through so best try a Bluetooth adapter such as the Bovee 1000. Can find on Amazon. This connects to a 30 pin connector. There are other similar products.


But my 30 pin connector did not pass power through to the Bovee so I also got a “Xtenzi Charging Converter 30 Pin Pass Through Adapter XT12V5 Compatible with iPod iPhone iPad Car Vehicle” but that didn’t pass power either.


so I then got a “AINOPE USB C Car Charger for iPhone 15, 67.5 W Car Charger” and a USB A to micro B cable …… plugged that into the cigarette lighter socket and connected the micro B end in to the Xtenzi adapter and it worked …… a blue light will flash on the Bovee 1000 to show that you can connect your phone by Bluetooth.


I could then play music and move through tracks using the car’s audio controls (probably there’s an “iPod” option on your car stereo)


everything I mention is on Amazon

May 22, 2024 12:38 AM in response to Thomas Diflo

Hello,


I don't think that would work, because 2 of the 30 pins in that connector were for analog audio output. https://www.theiphonewiki.com/wiki/30-pin_Connector.


USB-C is a digital connector, and as you can see in the pinout here:

 https://www.delock.com/infothek/USB-3.2_USB-Type-C/images/usb-type-c_pinbelegung_e.jpg,

there are no pins which carry solely audio!!

May 22, 2024 2:04 AM in response to aussie273

Hello,


I don't think that would work, because 2 of the 30 pins in that connector were for analog audio output. https://www.theiphonewiki.com/wiki/30-pin_Connector.


USB-C is a digital connector, and as you can see in the pinout here:

 https://www.delock.com/infothek/USB-3.2_USB-Type-C/images/usb-type-c_pinbelegung_e.jpg,

there are no pins which carry solely audio!!


I can only suggest this item (one of many) that I found on amazon:

30 Pin Bluetooth Adapter for Sound dock, Replace iPod/Phone/JBL/Car, Bluetooth Audio Receiver.


Amazon.com: Smof Premium 30 Pin Bluetooth Adapter for Sounddock,Replace iPod/Phone/JBL/Car, Bluetooth Audio Receiver 3.5 mm AUX Output-Female : Electronics


I help this information helps.


Cheers...

Female 30 pin to usb c cable

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.