I have a question about my new IPad…

Unlike my old one, it doesn’t have a port to plug in a headset. That’s their thing now, they want people to use Bluetooth headsets. If you use new Apple products and have such a headset, I’d love a recommendation for one.

If you don’t use or like Apple products, you don’t have to weigh in here. 😉

It’s possible I won’t get many replies, but I thought I’d give it a go. 🙂

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ElwoodBlues · M

I don't know much about ipads. But most of the new Intel laptops only have a pair of USB C ports. And so there's a great market in USB C 'hubs' or 'docking stations' (those are the main names).

google for "USB C hub 6 in 1" or similar. If you have a Microcenter in your area, they might be able to let you test a hub. The hubs tend to have a headphone jack plus slots for camera SD cards, plus USB-A ports and HDMI ports.

P.S.: I don't know if an ipad can accept external monitors and/or mice & keyboards.

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

@ElwoodBlues This!

I have a USB hub myself which has multiple USB type adapters. Must say that mine doesn't have a headphone jack, yet I wouldn't doubt they come with one. Mine does have the micro SD card slot.

Motorola as well uses USB type C.

Another option is Bluetooth speakers and headphones of course.

I do have a 808 CANZ Bluetooth speaker that would work just fine on any Apple devices.

sarabee1995 · 26-30, FVIP

Samsung has gone the same way with no headphone ports. I don't like it. But yeah, with my phone and my tablet, I need to use bluetooth. 🙄

I use the Amazon Alexa earbuds (they would work with Apple as well). I like them because they have pretty good noise canceling to block out ambient noise and the battery seems to last a long time. I'm just worried about losing them. I can't wear them running unless I have a headband on.

But when running (or active) I still use wired earbugs. I bought a set that had the USB-C plug so it works in the new ports on Apple & Android devices. You just can't charge and listen at the same time which I would want to do at home.

bijouxbroussard · F

@sarabee1995 I can’t use anything that goes in my ear, so that leaves earbuds out.

AbsolutelyFabulous · F

@bijouxbroussard sony over head bluetooth earphones, there's many options similar

sarabee1995 · 26-30, FVIP

@AbsolutelyFabulous Yup. I have a set of those as well. I do prefer the comfort of the over-the-ear headphones, but I cheaped out on mine and didn't get the noise cancelling ones. So now I primarily use the Alexa in-ear Bluetooth earbuds unless I'm running and then I use regular USB-C wired earbuds.

PiecingBabyFaceTogether · 31-35, M

Huawei has great bluetooth earpods that could work if you don't want to get apple ones. I used to be skeptical about wireless earphones but I now can't imagine going back to wired ones. Mine can be connected to 2 devices at the same time and pretty much all the premium ones do have that feature.

AbsolutelyFabulous · F

Theres lots of options on amazon, my daughter just has ones that were €20 and she said they're perfect, she's using an ipad, as long as there's Bluetooth connection it will be fine

SwampFlower · 31-35, F

JBL and Sony have the best budget friendly options I’ve found. We go through the Bluetooth headsets around here lol

sciguy18 · M

I got an adapter that plugs into the charging port. The other end has a receptacle for a headset.

bijouxbroussard · F

@sciguy18 Yes ! That’s what I’m using now. There’s also an adapter with two ports that allows you to use wired headsets while charging the device:

They’re relatively inexpensive (many cost less than this) but unfortunately they don’t last that long.

jackson55 · M

You can get a head set with the lightning plug on it, or USB c.

jackson55 · M

Seems Apple wants you to buy a Bluetooth headset.

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jackson55 · M

@bijouxbroussard I have a 5 yo iPad. Can still use both. iPhone 11. Only one port.

bijouxbroussard · F

@jackson55 How do you do it with just one port ?

jackson55 · M

@bijouxbroussard I use my phone for a phone. I rarely plug headphones into it. Otherwise you have to use the charging port for headphones.

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