headphone jack

Wired listening connector

A headphone jack is a small socket that accepts a headphone plug, allowing audio to pass from a device to headphones or speakers.

The standard 3.5mm jack dominated portable electronics for decades until smartphones began eliminating it in favor of wireless audio and USB connections: Does this phone have a headphone jack?

Related
  • auxSecondary input, abbreviated
  • aux cordAuxiliary audio connector
  • aux inputExternal audio connection port
  • plug inConnect to power
  • plugSomething that blocks openings

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audio connection method

headphone jackBluetooth

Short-range wireless protocol

wireless connection · Bluetooth audio · AirPods · wireless earbuds · built-in speakers

audio connectivity method

headphone jackBluetooth

Short-range wireless protocol

wireless connectivity · Bluetooth audio · AirPlay · wireless headphones

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