Microphone not working when plugged to AUX on iPhone 15 Pro Max

to me this is sort of the expected behavior when I connect a headset it expect the headset to have a mic and disable the build in one like it mutes the build in speakers, most devices both phone and tablets in my experience behave that way, computer too.

guess the phone is unable to detect that there is no mic in what is connected to it

Which solution worked for you??

I fixed mine by using an apple usb-c to 3.5 female adapter. Then i connected a 3.5 mm male to 3.5 male extention, whic i plugged into the device above and then the aux device. Yes, it sucks that it’s not streamlined as it was before.

That apple usb-c device does not work because the opposite end is not a male fitting! Aux devices are female fittings and thus we need a functional Apple USB-C with a 3.5 mm male fitting!!!!!!!!!

I’m having the same exact issue. I went through all the hassles of buying new cable converters for the new iPhone 15 pro since I have an older car with no Bluetooth. Spotify and music etc sounds fine but if I answer a call the recipient cannot hear me. I can hear them talking but the microphone doesn’t pick up sounds on my end. Can’t really be plugging in and unplugging my phone while driving, and speaker is too quiet when on highways with rough surfaces.

No neither of those work. Especially the second on because it is not a USB-C to aux. if it was a USB-C to aux the aux end would be a male fitting. The one you show is for USB-C to headphones.

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I can only tell you from my point of view, but I HAVE NOT found an answer or a solution. I use cheap wired headphones without a mic to listen to music or videos because I am hearing-impaired. I still cannot listen and talk on my phone when I’m plugged in to it. THIS ALSO HAPPENS ON MY IPAD-MINI AS WELL! I filed a complaint with Apple and suggest more people do that- these community comments are not getting much action. To me, if this isn’t resolved, I may need to rethink my commitment to Apple products in the future.

I’m having the same issue. I just upgraded from a 12 Pro Max to a 15 pro max and I also lose mic functionality when I plug a usb-c to 3.5 mm audio cable between my new phone and my older car.

when I plug in such a cable I am prompted to answer whether the accessory is headphones or “other”. The first try I selected headphones and that’s when I found that music and audio for calls works, but the mic does not.

i tried another usb-c to 3.5 mm cord and this time when prompted I answered “other”. Now the audio works for music, but audio AND mic don’t work for calls.

I agree that it’s a huge pain to lose functionality on a new phone. I’m hoping also that it will just take a software update to fix. Worst case scenario is that there is a limitation with USB-C where it can’t alter the function of the microphone through the jack.

Not yet, I am guessing if it’s a software issue they may do it on an update? Someone thought it had something to do with not switching the mike off

Got one plugged in and still doesn’t work :(

It’s ridiculous to have to purchase a Google product to make an apple product work right. What a huge mistake apple made.

I am having the exactly same issue. I recently upgraded from iphone 12 to iphone 15 pro. my mic works fine with the aux-to-lightning adapter with my iphone 12, however my mic never works with the aux-to-usbc adapter with my iphone 15 pro. did anyone find the solution ?

Yes, but to be fair, it worked fine using the lightning connector to aux. I have sound only wired ear buds and used phone speaker to talk- worked effortlessly on iPhone 12PM but not is on 15PM w/USB-C to aux dongle?

I have the same problem with my Iphone 15 Pro. I do most of my calling in my car so this Apple 15 Pro was a real waste of my money and time. I want my Iphone 13 Pro back. Did I mention there’s a bunch of bugs and crashes with the 15? Yes, there are. Before you buy a 15, make sure these bugs are fixed….., especially before you trade in.

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This is a safety hazard to not be able to use hands free because the Apple 15 Pro was not really ready for sale to public without this feature. This is primarily a phone and it must be able to be used hands free in a car.