aux port

Cable connection point

An aux port is an auxiliary input jack, typically a 3.5mm socket that accepts audio signals from external devices.

Standard on car stereos, speakers, and older electronics, it allows connecting phones, music players, or other sources via cable: I plugged my phone into the aux port.

Bluetooth has largely replaced aux ports in newer devices, though many users prefer the wired connection for reliability.

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jack · cable · stereo · 3.5mm · connector · audio · plug · socket · car · dashboard · car stereo · adapter · analog · receiver · amplifier · speaker · cord · smartphone

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aux portBluetooth

Short-range wireless protocol

wireless · AirPlay · infrared · wireless adapter · USB audio

audio technology era

aux portBluetooth

Short-range wireless protocol

smart speaker · digital audio

analog vs digital audio interface

aux portUSB audio

Sound transmitted through universal serial bus

Lightning port · digital input

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G