- If the port is blocked the Mac may be acting as if headphones are plugged in. Try blowing into the port to see if you can dislodge whatever it it. Then plug in some headphones while pressing.
- Headphones are a great way for an individual to listen to his favorite music without disturbing others who might be nearby. With a range of different styles, it is possible to find the exact design that offers that perfect combination of comfort, style and listening options.
You’ve surely noticed that your iPad mini didn’t include earphones or a headset. That’s probably a blessing because the earphones and headsets Apple has included with iPods and iPhones since time immemorial aren’t that good. In fact, For what it’s worth, iPhones and iPod touches now include Apple’s redesigned — and much improved — EarPods.
If you use a Bluetooth keyboard or mouse, be sure to reconnect these before you restart your Mac. Check the System Log. The steps above should help you resolve many common issues. However, if you continue to have problems, you can check the system log to get some more information. RELATED: How to View the System Log on a Mac.
Apple acquired a genuine headphone company, Beats, so Apple may leverage this purchase in some way and supply or at least make available top-notch Beats headphones. But currently, all iPads ship without headphones, so you get to select a pair of headphones, earphones, or a headset that suits your needs and your budget. That’s good, right?
Wired headphones, earphones, and headsets
Search Amazon for headphones, earphones, or headsets, and you’ll find thousands of each available at prices ranging from around $10 to more than $1,000. Or if you prefer to shop in a bricks-and-mortar store, Target, Best Buy, and the Apple Store all have decent selections, with prices starting at less than $20.
You won’t find any bargains there because Apple-branded products are rarely discounted. However, you can almost always find non-Apple items such as headphones, earphones, and headsets cheaper somewhere else.
With so many brands and models of earphones, headphones, and headsets available from so many manufacturers at so many price points, it would pay off for you to do your own research before buying.
When it comes to headphones, you might consider the SR60i from Grado, which is legendary for offering astonishingly accurate audio at an affordable price (around $80). Headphones that cost twice, thrice, or even more times as much don’t sound nearly as good.
You could also go with sweet-sounding, albeit pricey (about $350) Bose QuietComfort 3 acoustic noise-canceling headphones and Monster Inspiration over-the-ear noise-canceling headphones (about $300).
For earphones and earphone-style headsets, you might consider the Klipsch Image S4 headphones and S4i in-ear headset with mic and three-button remote. At around $79 and $99, respectively, they sound better than many similarly priced products, and better than many more-expensive offerings.
Bluetooth stereo headphones, earphones, and headsets
The idea is that with Bluetooth stereo headphones, earphones, and headsets, you can listen to music wirelessly up to 33 feet away from your iPad mini. If this sounds good to you, look for reviews of such products on the web before you decide which one to buy. A search of Amazon for stereo Bluetooth headset brought up thousands of items, with prices starting as low as $11.99.
You could try BlueAnt Pump HD Stereo Sportsbuds, a Bluetooth stereo headset that works with the iPhone and iPad mini. They’re also waterproof and sweat-proof.
If you can't connect to one of these devices
- Get help connecting your iOS device and your car stereo.
- Learn how to set up your AirPods.
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To get help pairing a Bluetooth accessory—like a wireless keyboard—to your iOS or iPadOS device, try these steps:
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- Make sure that your Bluetooth accessory and iOS or iPadOS device are close to each other.
- Turn your Bluetooth accessory off and back on again.
- Make sure that your Bluetooth accessory is on and fully charged or connected to power. If your accessory uses batteries, see if they need to be replaced.
- If there's an app that you use with the Bluetooth accessory, go to Settings > Privacy > Bluetooth on your iOS or iPadOS device, and make sure that you've turned on Bluetooth for the app.
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If you still can't pair or connect your Bluetooth accessory
- If you previously connected your Bluetooth accessory to your iOS or iPadOS device, unpair the accessory, put it back in discovery mode, then try to pair and connect it again.
- If you can pair your accessory with some devices but not your iOS or iPadOS device, unpair the accessory from your other devices. Then try to pair with your iOS or iPadOS device again.
- Check with the accessory manufacturer to make sure that your accessory supports your iOS or iPadOS device.
- If you still have any of these issues, contact Apple Support:
- You can’t turn on Bluetooth or the setting is grayed out.
- You can’t connect any Bluetooth accessories with your device.
- The accessory manufacturer confirmed that your accessory is working correctly.
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