--- product_id: 172223854 title: "Apple Lightning to 3.5 mm Audio Cable (1.2m) - Black" brand: "apple" price: "FREE" currency: PEN in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/172223854-apple-lightning-to-3-5-mm-audio-cable-1-2m store_origin: PE region: Peru --- # Seamless headphone compatibility 1.2 meters ideal length Bi-directional audio flow Apple Lightning to 3.5 mm Audio Cable (1.2m) - Black **Brand:** apple **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Elevate your sound game—connect like a pro, anywhere, anytime. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Apple Lightning to 3.5 mm Audio Cable (1.2m) - Black by apple - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/172223854-apple-lightning-to-3-5-mm-audio-cable-1-2m) ## Best For - apple enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted apple brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Optimized Length:** 1.2 meters of sleek, tangle-resistant cable designed for flexible, clutter-free setups. - • **Travel-Ready Audio:** Plug into airplane entertainment systems or car stereos and never miss a beat during your commute. - • **Bi-Directional Magic:** Switch between audio-in and audio-out with zero hassle—perfect for on-the-go professionals. - • **Universal Audio Bridge:** Connect your AirPods Max or Beats Solo Pro to any 3.5 mm audio source effortlessly. - • **Apple Certified Quality:** Engineered by Apple for flawless compatibility with iOS, iPadOS, and macOS devices. ## Overview The Apple Lightning to 3.5 mm Audio Cable (1.2m) is a premium, bi-directional audio adapter that connects Lightning-enabled headphones like AirPods Max and Beats Solo Pro to 3.5 mm audio ports, or links iOS/iPadOS devices to traditional audio systems. With Apple-certified build quality and an optimal 1.2-meter length, it ensures seamless, high-fidelity audio connectivity for professionals on the move. ## Description 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. Review: Reliable, zero-latency audio , worth the price <3 - I’m a music producer, and I mainly use this cable to connect my AirPods Max to my Mac or audio interface when I need to listen without latency, or when I’ve forgotten my studio monitor headphones. I’ve tried several third-party Lightning to 3.5 mm cables before, but this is the only one that has been consistently reliable for my setup. The audio quality is clean and stable, with no dropouts or connection issues, even during longer sessions. Yes, it’s more expensive than other options, but in my experience, the cheaper alternatives didn’t last or introduced small issues that made them impractical for serious listening. If you need dependable, low-latency audio—especially for music production or professional use—this cable is worth it. <3 Review: This is the BEST cable if you want to listen to AirPods MAX on a plane - SO - when I bought my AirPods MAX - I bought them with the intention of being able to listen to the audio on a plane. My initial thought was: awesome - all I need is a lightning to 3.5mm cable and I'm SET! No need to buy an expensive bluetooth adapter and no need to worry if it's charged / will last long enough for the flight or movie. SO - I bought the cord for something like $10 and was feeling happy about it... until I tested it... it didn't work... My heart sunk - did I just spend $500 for headphones that won't serve my #1 use case?? Good news is no - I didn't... I just spent $10 on the wrong cable. Pretty much every lightning to 3.5mm audio cable on the market right now is what's called: Uni-Directional. Meaning that it will only work in one direction. MOST of these cables were made to plug your iPhone into an audio speaker or car stereo... they work ONLY when the sound goes from the lightning plug into the 3.5mm audio jack. HOWEVER, AirPods MAX need to work in the other direction... pushing sound from the 3.5mm audio jack into the lighting port. THIS Apple cable (and yes - it's WAY more expensive than you want it to be), is BI-DIRECTIONAL - meaning it will transmit sounds in both directions... In short: it solves the problem and allows you to listen to the movie on a plane (or any other sound source that has a 3.5mm audio jack). So get this bi-directional cable and solve your AirPods Max issues! ## Features - 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. - Connect your AirPods Max or Beats Solo Pro headphones to the audio-out port on an airplane, iPhone, iPad, Mac, or other device. - Connect your iOS or iPadOS device to the audio-in port on your car stereo or other speaker. - This cable allows you to connect your AirPods Max (Lightning Connector) or 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. - System Requirements - The latest version of iOS, iPadOS, or macOS. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Brand | Apple | | Cable Type | Lightning, AUX | | Compatible Devices | Headphone, Personal Computer, Smartphone, Speaker, Tablet | | Connector Type | Lightning | | Special Feature | Tangle Free | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Apple - **Cable Type:** Lightning, AUX - **Compatible Devices:** Headphone, Personal Computer, Smartphone, Speaker, Tablet - **Connector Type:** Lightning - **Special Feature:** Tangle Free ## Images ![Apple Lightning to 3.5 mm Audio Cable (1.2m) - Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41iIfKM55KL.jpg) ![Apple Lightning to 3.5 mm Audio Cable (1.2m) - Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sAcIWsWhL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is it true the airpods Max will only work with an authentic Apple cable? Bought a 3rd party cable and can't get it to work on my android phone** A: Most 3.5mm to lightning only have a digital to analog converter. Airpods Max needs to have an analog to digital converter (the opposite) to convert the sound coming from the 3.5mm end to the lightning/headphone end. Thats why most don’t work, and this one does. **Q: Does this allow use of the microphone at full quality? Would maybe like to use this as a gaming headset in Windows.** A: Gaming headphones are designed differently than audio headphones. That’s because gaming headphones require physical microphone attachment. Which you can buy separately and make your AirPods Max a gaming headset. There are videos on YouTube discussing this if you’re interested. **Q: Will this work to use mic on headset?** A: No, it won't work to use a mic on a headset. Apple devices use a 4 conductor 3.5mm connector to do stereo audio plus a microphone. (Tip is left audio, ring 1 is right audio, ring 2 is ground, the sleeve is the microphone according to Wikipedia.) This cable has a 3 conductor 3.5mm audio connector (look at the pictures). When I use the cable to connect my AirPods Max to a 2018 15" MacBook Pro, it detects the stereo headphones (output) only, and does not detect a microphone. I can still use the built-in microphone on the MacBook Pro, but I'm not using the microphone on the AirPods Max. When I plug in Bose QuietComfort 25 headphones, which have a 4 conductor 3.5mm connector, the MacBook Pro detects a microphone as well as stereo headphones. **Q: How long is the cable?** A: 47 inches ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reliable, zero-latency audio , worth the price <3 *by H***. on February 4, 2026* I’m a music producer, and I mainly use this cable to connect my AirPods Max to my Mac or audio interface when I need to listen without latency, or when I’ve forgotten my studio monitor headphones. I’ve tried several third-party Lightning to 3.5 mm cables before, but this is the only one that has been consistently reliable for my setup. The audio quality is clean and stable, with no dropouts or connection issues, even during longer sessions. Yes, it’s more expensive than other options, but in my experience, the cheaper alternatives didn’t last or introduced small issues that made them impractical for serious listening. If you need dependable, low-latency audio—especially for music production or professional use—this cable is worth it. <3 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is the BEST cable if you want to listen to AirPods MAX on a plane *by M***. on August 29, 2023* SO - when I bought my AirPods MAX - I bought them with the intention of being able to listen to the audio on a plane. My initial thought was: awesome - all I need is a lightning to 3.5mm cable and I'm SET! No need to buy an expensive bluetooth adapter and no need to worry if it's charged / will last long enough for the flight or movie. SO - I bought the cord for something like $10 and was feeling happy about it... until I tested it... it didn't work... My heart sunk - did I just spend $500 for headphones that won't serve my #1 use case?? Good news is no - I didn't... I just spent $10 on the wrong cable. Pretty much every lightning to 3.5mm audio cable on the market right now is what's called: Uni-Directional. Meaning that it will only work in one direction. MOST of these cables were made to plug your iPhone into an audio speaker or car stereo... they work ONLY when the sound goes from the lightning plug into the 3.5mm audio jack. HOWEVER, AirPods MAX need to work in the other direction... pushing sound from the 3.5mm audio jack into the lighting port. THIS Apple cable (and yes - it's WAY more expensive than you want it to be), is BI-DIRECTIONAL - meaning it will transmit sounds in both directions... In short: it solves the problem and allows you to listen to the movie on a plane (or any other sound source that has a 3.5mm audio jack). So get this bi-directional cable and solve your AirPods Max issues! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works for using AirPods with ps5 *by A***3 on May 9, 2023* I got this cord so I could use my AirPods Max with my PS5. Happy to say this cord works! You just plug in the headphone Jack part of the cord into the controller and the lightning part into the headphones. I personally don’t think that this cord is worth $35 because it feels flimsy and made of cheap material; not the normal material apple cords are made of. I’ll just have to be gentle when handling the cord. But it seems that this is the only cord on the market that works for what I needed it to do. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pe/products/172223854-apple-lightning-to-3-5-mm-audio-cable-1-2m](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/172223854-apple-lightning-to-3-5-mm-audio-cable-1-2m) --- *Product available on Desertcart Peru* *Store origin: PE* *Last updated: 2026-08-30*