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iPhone 7 with Aux?

With my iPhone 5s, I have been using the headphone port to connect it to my car stereo using the "aux" input. This allows me to charge the phone via a Lightning to USB connection at the same time.

It seems that I will not be able to do this with the iPhone 7. In other words, I could either use the Lightning to headphone adapter that comes with the iPhone 7 to connect to my stereo aux input, or I can charge the iPhone via Lightning to USB, but I can't do both at the same time.

Any suggestions on how to solve this problems, or am I misunderstanding how the iPhone 7 will work?

Posted on Sep 18, 2016 5:10 PM

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ChrisJ4203

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Sep 19, 2016 12:28 PM in response to IdrisSeabright

Meg St._Clair wrote:

On long car trips, I like to sing along to music when I'm alone. Call me crazy......

Okay, you're crazy! 😝

Actually, I agree, I do the same thing. 😊

Sep 19, 2016 12:45 PM in response to Csound1

Csound1 wrote:

Not me, I just want to get there, call me dull ... 🙂

I would never, ever call you that.

deggie

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Sep 19, 2016 6:05 PM in response to IdrisSeabright

You are crazy.

willbark Author

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Sep 20, 2016 9:54 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

I understand the comments about adapters, but in my experience a wired connection (e.g. aux) is much more reliable (and sounds better) than streaming Bluetooth (assuming you car even has that). Also, since there no charging of an iPhone without a wired (Lightning) connection, I'd much rather have a single wired/Lightning connection that did both (charging and audio out) than managing separate wired and Bluetooth connections.

Csound1

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Sep 20, 2016 10:12 AM in response to willbark

But at the moment, there isn't one for car use.

Sep 20, 2016 10:33 AM in response to willbark

willbark wrote:

I understand the comments about adapters, but in my experience a wired connection (e.g. aux) is much more reliable (and sounds better) than streaming Bluetooth (assuming you car even has that). Also, since there no charging of an iPhone without a wired (Lightning) connection, I'd much rather have a single wired/Lightning connection that did both (charging and audio out) than managing separate wired and Bluetooth connections.

I never suggested BT. My car doesn't have it. The adapter I linked to is an entirely wired connection. You plug the adapter into the phone. You plug your charging cable into one lighting port on the addable and the Apple adapter into the other. Then plug your AUX cable into the Apple adapter.

willbark Author

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Sep 21, 2016 11:03 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

Understood. My point was that assuming an adapter (whatever type) is already set up in your car, I'm looking for a solution that requires only a single (Lightning) connection to the phone when you get into the car to get both charging and music via car stereo (aux).

I saw an ad on Facebook recently for a product that seems to do this. It's called "Lightning Sound" or something like that. I'm going to check it out.

Sep 21, 2016 11:05 AM in response to willbark

Make sure that it's Made for iPhone certified.

Sep 24, 2016 6:11 PM in response to willbark

I had this same problem but discovered this website with adapters that allow both charging & "old school" auxiliary input listening.

http://www.scosche.com/iphone-7-car-charger

https://www.iphonelife.com/content/3-must-have-accessories-you-need-iphone-7-now -headphone-jack-gone

willbark Author

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Oct 6, 2016 12:17 PM in response to Danybarron

Here's the product I mentioned earlier:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SU3N87Q

This gives you a mini ("aux") connection and charging, both from the Lightning port. It also includes the chargers for car and home and a headphone adapter (for those with iPhone 7).

jw-nobo

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Jan 15, 2017 3:17 PM in response to willbark

This adapter gives you aux out and charging at the same time via the Lightning connection:

https://www.amazon.com/Lightning-Sounds-iPhone-Headphone-Adapter/dp/B00SU3N87Q

iPhone 7 with Aux?