Airpods Max Airline Adaptor?

[fewings85]

Hey all

wondering from those of you that have apples airpods max andd hooking them up to inflight entertainment. i Bought a belkin lightning to 3.5mm adaptor and also a single 3.5mm adaptor to the airline twin prong. but when i used it with my airpods they would not work. i dont believe it to be the belkin cable but most likely the cheap 3.5mm audio to twin prong adaptor. its a no name brand was about $7 from JB HIFI. It didnt work on qantas dreamliners and to make sure it wasnt just their system it did not work on Avianca's A330 or A320.

Can anyone tell me a good one to buy i dont want to be stuck without being able to use them, didnt have this problem with my bose qc35 before thi and the included adaptor. i do have some flights upcoming that i see their inflight system just use the single 3.5mm jack so i can hook the belkin adaptor right in but i have some other flights with qantas and cathay and dont want to be stuck.

can anyone reccomend an adaptor to buy from somewhere or tell me what you are using to make yours work?

 

[jbman]

I bought this to use my AirPods Pro

Twelve South AirFly Pro Bluetooth Transmitter

Twelve South AirFly Pro lets you use your AirPods or Beats wireless headphones with non-Bluetooth devices that have a headphone jack. Buy online now at apple.com.

www.apple.com

 

[RooFlyer]

I bought this to use my AirPods Pro

Thanks. I might get.

Not that long ago that I got told not to use my Bluetooth mouse on a Qantas domestic flight Does anyone know if Bluetooth devices are now officially allowed on airlines (in general), or they just tolerate it?

 

[fewings85]

dont know if that will be suitable its only a single 3.5mm, need the dual connector airlines have

Moki Airline Travel Adaptor

Plan your next adventure without worrying about staying connected with the Moki Airline Travel Adaptor at JB Hi-Fi. Ensure a worry-free travel, shop online now!

www.jbhifi.com.au

this is the one i bought that didnt work, unless i just got unlucky and mine is specifically faulty.

besides i already have the belkin 3.5mm to lightning connector i coud just plug that in the same, but that doesnt work either, as i said you need the airline dual prong

 

[dylarr]

I'm assuming it's the cable that is the issue. Was this the one you bought?

Belkin 3.5 mm Audio Cable With Lightning Connector | Belkin AU

Enjoy your favourite music anywhere with a single cable that connects your iPhone to 3.5 mm car speakers or home speaker systems. Mfi-certified. Shop now.

www.belkin.com

As that won't work. You need a cable with an Analog to Digital (ADC) converter in it for it to work with the AirPods Max. Most other cables work the other way around.

Apple sell one for $55 here:

Lightning to 3.5-mm Audio Cable (1.2 m) — White

This cable allows you to connect your Beats Solo Pro headphones to 3.5 mm audio ports. It can also connect your iOS or iPadOS device to 3.5 mm audio ports.

www.apple.com

Although you can get the black one on Amazon for $35 currently.

Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Audio Cable (1.2m) - Black : Amazon.com.au: Electronics

Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Audio Cable (1.2m) - Black : Amazon.com.au: Electronics

www.amazon.com.au

I've used this cable with a cheap airline audio adaptor and it works great.

 

[Daver6]

Thanks. I might get.

Not that long ago that I got told not to use my Bluetooth mouse on a Qantas domestic flight Does anyone know if Bluetooth devices are now officially allowed on airlines (in general), or they just tolerate it?

You must be joking? Given everyone is using Bluetooth headphones. Also, hello....wifi which is a much more powerful signal in the same frequency band.

 

[RooFlyer]

You must be joking? Given everyone is using Bluetooth headphones. Also, hello....wifi which is a much more powerful signal in the same frequency band.

Nope; not joking; might have been two years ago

 

[jbman]

Yeah old rules that sometimes don’t make any sense at all. It’s like some airlines (or crews) won’t let you wear headphones on take off or landing to be able to hear crew instruction. Really all depends on the flight on the day.

 

[fewings85]

I'm assuming it's the cable that is the issue. Was this the one you bought?

Belkin 3.5 mm Audio Cable With Lightning Connector | Belkin AU

Enjoy your favourite music anywhere with a single cable that connects your iPhone to 3.5 mm car speakers or home speaker systems. Mfi-certified. Shop now.

www.belkin.com

As that won't work. You need a cable with an Analog to Digital (ADC) converter in it for it to work with the AirPods Max. Most other cables work the other way around.

Apple sell one for $55 here:

Lightning to 3.5-mm Audio Cable (1.2 m) — White

This cable allows you to connect your Beats Solo Pro headphones to 3.5 mm audio ports. It can also connect your iOS or iPadOS device to 3.5 mm audio ports.

www.apple.com

Although you can get the black one on Amazon for $35 currently.

Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Audio Cable (1.2m) - Black : Amazon.com.au: Electronics

Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Audio Cable (1.2m) - Black : Amazon.com.au: Electronics

www.amazon.com.au

I've used this cable with a cheap airline audio adaptor and it works great.

link to your belkin one doesnt work, sorry just saw it but this is the one i bought if its the same one you posted?

Belkin Lightning to Audio 3.5mm Cable [0.9m] (White)

Sporting such features as BELKIN has delivered the goods once again. Buy online or instore today at JB Hi-Fi

www.jbhifi.com.au

 

[fewings85]

i have just ordered the black cable from amazon anyway, cheers for that says ill get it tomorrow! will see how i go! just got to remember where i left the two prong adaptor at home, not a big deal to run down grab another for $9 from JB..

 

[SeatBackForward]

I got a hold of this Bluetooth adapter and it worked a treat even on a trans-pac flight + USB-C charging as I move to single USB-C charging across all devices:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Airplane-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Headphones-Portable/dp/B0BHSFSWZM

 

[fewings85]

thats an interesting looking one, might look at that one later ill stick with the solid cable for now. might vary flight flight with using bluetooth as somne have said specially with landing and take off i wont have to worry about being bothers.

i might of got the last cable on amazon. prio to buy it, it said next day delivery. my order also says this on the order info screen still, but now the main page of lightning adaptor says delivery 24th of jan! i leave 29th dec.

 

[SeatBackForward]

thats an interesting looking one, might look at that one later ill stick with the solid cable for now. might vary flight flight with using bluetooth as somne have said specially with landing and take off i wont have to worry about being bothers.

Have never had any problems using this (or previous iterations) at any point during any point of the flight. They tend to be so small it's barely noticeable.

But this small size is also a timely reminder - always check you've taken it out!

 

[fewings85]

i might look at buying one, cable arrived today so will test it when i fly next on the 30th!