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can the new headphones and mic work with the 3rd generation ipod? im having problems with it not working?

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Posted on Mar 21, 2014 10:20 AM

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User profile for user: Kenichi Watanabe
Kenichi Watanabe
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Mar 21, 2014 1:09 PM in response to strongt18

No. The product listing for the Apple EarPods does not show the 3rd gen shuffle under Compatibility


http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD827LL/A/apple-earpods-with-remote-and-mic


A solution is to get an adapter that has compatible remote control buttons. For example


http://www.amazon.com/iLuv-iEA15wht-Adapter-Earbuds-Headphones/dp/B002RL9WE0


You can then connect any standard headphones to the adapter, including the Apple EarPods.

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can the new headphones and mic work with the 3rd generation ipod? im having problems with it not working?

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