I just bought an iPad air 11 inch.
I used to have a dongle for my old iPad that would use the lightning connector on the iPad, but have 2 connectors at the other end – 1 for power and 1 for a headset.
The iPad air 11 now has a different connector. Does anyone know of a dongle for that will also have both connectors for power and for a headset?
iPad Air, iPadOS 26
You illustrate a third-party Lightning to 3.5mm Audio adapter that features a Lightning pass-through power connection. This Adapter is not compatible with your iPad's USB-C connector.
There are many compatible USB-C Adapters and USB-C hubs that incorporate a 3.5mm Audio Jack - and feature a USB-C pass-through power connection.
Here is just one example from Satechi:
https://satechi.com/products/mobile-xr-hub-with-audio
A further example from Belkin:
https://www.belkin.com/uk/p/3.5mm-audio-usb-c-charge-adapter/NPA004btWH.html
If the headset doesn't have a 3.5mm audio connection, but instead has a Lightning plug, you'll not be able to use the headset in the manner that you describe with your iPad's USB-C connection.
Lightning and USB-C are completely different electronic interfaces. Both the physical and electrical presentations are entirely different. You can't use a simple plug adapter to convert between the interface types. To the very best of my knowledge, the type of "adapter" that you seek doesn't exist - either from Apple or third-party manufacturers.
A couple of years ago Apple did introduce an active USB-C to Lightning Adapter - specifically designed to connect Lightning accessories, such as your Lightning headset, to USB-C host devices. This Adapter incorporated an active interface converter - but did not offer simultaneous connection to a power source with which to charge the host device.
USB-C to Lightning Adapter - Apple (UK)
Apple's website suggests that this Adapter is no longer available directly from Apple. This Adapter, should it be of interest, might still be available from an authorised or independent Apple retailer while stocks last.
For avoidance of doubt, this Adapter supports connection of Lighting accessories to an iPad/iPhone's USB-C port. This Adapter does not have a separate charging connection.
Given the cost of the Apple USB-C to Lightning Adapter, assuming that you can even find one to purchase, it may be an easier and much more cost effective to simply replace your existing headset for a USB-C equivalent.
Alternatively, an altogether better solution might be to consider a wireless (Bluetooth) headset or earbuds. Apple's AirPods are an excellent choice; many third-party alternatives are also widely available.
You make reference to a "headset". Would this have a 3.5mm audio plug, or a USB connection? Something else?
Without more information, it is impossible to provide appropriate advice or specific guidance.
Can you confirm the headset has a male lightning connector? That is not the most common config for headsets, although older Apple earpods have it.
If so, this Apple adapter should work, the USB-C male end goes to the iPad.
There are also small "end" adapters like this:
The dark end is a Lighting jack and the silver end is a USB-C plug,
Use care when shopping the end types. Some work with data or for chargin but do not work for audio. The Apple adapter says it works for audio.
My headset has a male end, like every other headset I've ever had, whether for Apple or Windows PC.
And what is in your photo is not what I need.
I want a dongle that I can use to simultaneously charge my iPad and use a headset.
With my current dongle (photo plus with headset end), my iPhone says "accessory not supported" when I put in the headset – but it still works just fine.
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Thanks for getting back to me, but neither of these work.
Neither the Satechi nor the Belkin not have a lightning connector for me to use with my headset.
My requirements:
The photo I uploaded before shows exactly what I would need, except for a different output connector to power my iPad
Thank you for finally explaining that what I want does not exist.
Since my iPhone still only has the lightning connector, I either need to get an additional wired headset for my new iPad or get a Bluetooth headset or earbuds
My apologies for forgetting to say – it’s a lightning connector, like I used to use for my old iPad and still use for my iPhone
iPad air 11 inch dongle
