How To Charge Iphone While Listening To Music

Since the introduction of the iPhone 7, Apple has not included a headphone jack on the iPhone. For those that like to listen to music while their phone charges, this can present a bit of a problem. The good news is that there are a lot of great accessories, such as Belkin's 3.5 mm + Lightning RockStar adapter, that can keep the tunes coming and the power flowing at the same time.

Old-fashioned listening: Belkin 3.5mm + Lightning Charge RockStar
Double Lightning: Belkin Lightning Audio + Charge Rockstar
Split it up: Pop View Lightning Splitter
For your desk: Apple iPhone Lightning Dock
Wireless headphones: Apple AirPods
Encased charging: Apple Smart Battery Case
Great battery: RAVPower 22000mAh Portable Battery
Blends old and new: Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack adapter
Aux Lightning: Belkin 3.5mm-to-Lightning Cable

Belking 3.5mm RockStar

Old-fashioned listening : Belkin 3.5mm + Lightning Charge RockStar

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You might have an old pair of cheap earbuds that you still love or a high-end set of cans that you don't go anywhere without. With this single, you can listen through either while you charge using the included Lightning port.

$40 at Amazon

Belkin Double Lightning RockStar

Double Lightning : Belkin Lightning Audio + Charge Rockstar

For those with a set of Lightning headphones, this single features two Lightning ports, one for charging, and one for accessories, including chargers.

$38 at Amazon

Pop View Lightning Splitter

Split it up : Pop View Lightning Splitter

While Belkin's solution has Apple's blessing, this dongle with two Lightning ports is ready to go at less than half the price.

$16 at Amazon

Apple Lightning Dock

For your desk : Apple iPhone Lightning Dock

If you listen through a set of wired, 3.5mm headphones at your desk, Apple's Lightning Dock is an accessory to consider. It comes complete with a 3.5mm headphone jack in the back so you can listen to music while you charge your phone.

From $35 at Amazon

Apple AirPods

Wireless headphones : Apple AirPods

An essential accessory for most Apple device owners, the latest generation of AirPods feature more stable connections and "Hey Siri" support, and as wireless earphones, keep your lightning port clear for chargers and battery packs.

From $159 at Amazon

Apple Smart Battery Case

Encased charging : Apple Smart Battery Case

While the case itself uses your phone's Lightning port, it has a Lightning port all it's own, meaning that you can use it with a charging cable and AirPods, wired headphones and a cheap dongle, or a splitter dongle if you need to keep the case charged while you listen.

From $130 at Amazon

RAVPower 22000mAh battery

Great battery : RAVPower 22000mAh Portable Battery

Whether you're using it in conjunction with AirPods or some kind of dongle and wired headphones, this battery bank has enough juice to keep your listening going on and on and on and on.

From $42 at Amazon

Apple Lightning-to-3.5mm adapter

Blends old and new : Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack adapter

If you've got a set of wired headphones, this adapter pairs wonderfully with Apple's Smart Battery Case, so you can listen with your favorite headphones while the case charges your iPhone.

From $9 at Amazon

Belkin 3.5mm-to-Lightning cable

Aux Lightning : Belkin 3.5mm-to-Lightning Cable

Use this with a dongle or charging case to route your iPhone's audio to speakers or your car's sound system.

From $30 at Amazon

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As someone who doesn't always like to use a case and has a decent set of wired Audio-Technica headphones, I'm partial to the Belkin 3.5mm + Lightning RockStar for playing and charging when I'm going to sit down and put those headphones on.

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But I'm also someone that uses wireless earphones most of the time. Apple's latest generation of AirPods, with better device connections and "Hey Siri" support, are my go-to accessories these days, and paired with the Smart Battery Case, they're a killing charging and listening combination.

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