Mike Swartzbeck
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Q: How do I get my iPhone to play sound thru earbuds only?

I wanted to listen to some music on my iPhone 4 last night without disturbing my wife, but I can't seem to find a way to shut the speaker off.

 

Sound plays through the earbuds, but also through the speaker.

 

Is there any way to get the phone to play sound through the earphone output only, while the earbuds are plugged in?

 

That little sliding switch on the side of the phone doesn't seem to have any effect.

iPhone 4S, iOS 7.0.6

Posted on Jun 25, 2015 7:26 AM

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Mike Swartzbeck

Q: How do I get my iPhone to play sound thru earbuds only?

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  • by OldGnome,

    OldGnome OldGnome Jun 25, 2015 7:37 AM in response to Mike Swartzbeck
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    Jun 25, 2015 7:37 AM in response to Mike Swartzbeck

    The side switch controls whether the "ringer" is audible. It will have no impact on music.

     

    Your phone should automatically mute the speaker when you plug earbuds into the jack. Consequently, there is something wrong. Are you using the Music app provided with the phone? Have you tried other earbuds/headsets to see if the problem occurs then?