audio jack

Headphone connection point

An audio jack is a socket that accepts a plug for transmitting sound signals—the port on a phone, computer, or amplifier where you connect headphones or speakers.

The standard 3.5mm audio jack has been ubiquitous on personal electronics, though many devices now rely on wireless audio or USB connections instead: My new phone doesn't have an audio jack.

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stereo · aux · aux cord · cable · earbuds · listening to music · port · connector · analog · input · output · sound quality · adapter · speaker · mono · phone · phone case · wire

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connection method

audio jackBluetooth

Short-range wireless protocol

wireless connection · wireless · AirPlay · Bluetooth audio · radio transmission

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Top 100,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G