Charging iPad and plugged-in earphones simultaneously for a bedridden user

is there a way to keep my ipad AND earphones (plug in) both charged while using? my dad is bedridden and needs to use both pretty much day and night...any suggestions?





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Posted on Jun 24, 2025 6:51 AM

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Posted on Jun 24, 2025 9:51 AM

Yes, this should be possible. Since your dad needs to have wired earphones and keep the iPad charged at the same time, you’ll want a reliable USB-C hub or adapter that supports both power delivery (PD) and audio passthrough.


If his earphones have a USB-C connector: The simplest solution would be something like the Belkin USB-C Audio + Charge adapter.


If his earphones have a 3.5mm connector: Here again Belkin 3.5mm Audio + Charge adapter could be a potential solution.

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Jun 24, 2025 9:51 AM in response to CatsAreMySerotonin

Yes, this should be possible. Since your dad needs to have wired earphones and keep the iPad charged at the same time, you’ll want a reliable USB-C hub or adapter that supports both power delivery (PD) and audio passthrough.


If his earphones have a USB-C connector: The simplest solution would be something like the Belkin USB-C Audio + Charge adapter.


If his earphones have a 3.5mm connector: Here again Belkin 3.5mm Audio + Charge adapter could be a potential solution.

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