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Q: iPhone 5 earbuds do not work with iPod shuffle 3rd gen. Any ideas?

New iPhone 5 earbuds do not work on my iPod shuffle 3rd gen. Any ideas?

iPod shuffle, iOS 6.1.4

Posted on Aug 31, 2013 5:43 AM

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Q: iPhone 5 earbuds do not work with iPod shuffle 3rd gen. Any ideas?

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  • by griff w,

    griff w griff w Sep 2, 2013 8:41 AM in response to Slphilly518
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    Sep 2, 2013 8:41 AM in response to Slphilly518

    Hi there,

     

    According to the article below, the 3rd generation iPod shuffle only supports audio playback on the Earpods.

     

    Compatibility of Apple wired headset models with iPhone, iPad, and iPod models

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3310

     

     

    ModelApple EarPods with Remote and Mic1
    AudioPlayback controlsVolume controlsMicrophone
    iPod touch (1st generation)---

    iPod touch (2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th generations)2

    iPod nano (1st, 2nd, and 3rd generations)---
    iPod nano (4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th generations)3
    iPod shuffle (1st generation)----
    iPod shuffle (2nd and 3rd generations)---
    iPod shuffle (4th generation)
    iPod classic 160GB (Late 2009)
    and iPod classic (120 GB)
    All previous iPod models---

    Notes:

    1. Apple Earpods with Remote and Mic are included in the box with iPhone 5.
    2. iPod touch (2nd generation) software version 2.2 or later required to use remote and mic features.
    3. iPod nano (4th generation) software version 1.0.3 or later required to use remote and mic features.

     

    -Griff W.