USB-C Headphone Jack Adapter Not Working on 2021 iPad Pro 11" 2nd generation

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USB-C Headphone Jack Adapter Not Working on 2021 iPad Pro 11" 2nd generation

My Apple USBC to 3.5mm headphone adapter will not connect either of my two high quality headphone sets. I have tried connecting headphones fast, slow and ensuring all is seated correctly. I have restarted while connected and restarted before connecting, but audio continues to come from ipad speakers and not thru headphones. I cannot find a setting anywhere about headphone connections thru usbc outlet adapter.

iPad Pro 11-inch Wi-Fi

Posted on Jul 27, 2022 7:24 AM

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Jul 27, 2022 8:11 AM in response to dotec

Thanks for reply - I just solved the problem. I was trying to connect my usbc/3.5mm adapter to the ipad thru the power usbc outlet on the attached Magic Keyboard (does not connect headphones). When I plugged the adapter directly into the ipad usbc outlet, the headphones connected individually (both pairs work now). So, apparently, the Magic Keyboard does not throughput data, just power ?

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Jul 27, 2022 8:02 AM in response to TMflyfisher

Hello TMflyfisher,

See if your iPhone can play audio through the headphones. If not, your headphones are not supported. If they do work, then the adapter is broken. I am not an audio expert so you may ask an expert for this, or ask apple directly --> https://apple.com/contact

Best regards,

dotec

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Jul 27, 2022 8:42 AM in response to TMflyfisher

The USB-C port in the spine of the Magic Keyboard provides a pass-through power connection for your Power Adapter. This port does not, as you have now discovered, support data or connection of other USB-C accessories.

For data and connection of other USB devices, you must use the USB-C port of the iPad itself.

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Jul 27, 2022 8:36 AM in response to TMflyfisher

Correct. The Magic Keyboard permits power, but not data.

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