Apple AirPods Max Need a $35 Cable to Use Without Bluetooth

To use Apple's new headphones with a device that doesn't have Bluetooth, you'll need the 3.5 mm audio jack, which Apple nixed on its iPhones in 2016.
To use Apple's new headphones with a device that doesn't have Bluetooth, you'll need the 3.5 mm audio jack, which Apple nixed on its iPhones in 2016.

This bi-directional cable can be used with both 3.5 mm audio-out and audio-in ports - allowing you to connect your AirPods Max or Beats Solo Pro headphones to 3.5 mm audio sources - or to connect your iOS or iPadOS device to speakers with 3.5 mm audio ports.

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AirPods Max reimagine over-ear headphones. An Apple-designed driver provides high-fidelity audio. Every detail, from canopy to cushions, has been designed for an exceptional fit. Industry-leading Active Noise Cancellation blocks outside noise, while Transparency mode lets it in.