[4 Options] How to Listen to Music on iPhone XS/XS Max/XR While Charging

Updated Mar 27,2019 | by Joy

iPhone XS/XS Max and iPhone XR, like iPhone 7 before them, ditch the old 3.5mm headphone jack and goes all-in on lighting and wireless. It means that the latest iPhone XS/XS Max and iPhone XR also leave only one jack for charging and wired earphones. It represents an advance of techniques, but it reduces the number of ports on the bottom from two to one. Then how to listen to music on iPhone XS/XS Max/XR while charging?

No worry. The article lists the top 4 effective options for you to play music while charging iPhone XS/XS Max/XR. Read on to find out the method best suits you.

Wireless headphones allows you to listen to music on iPhone XS/XS Max/XR while charging without any problem. As most wireless headphones rely on Bluetooth technology, it can free the Lightning port up to be used by a charger without any worry about sharing the port. Maybe it’s time to enjoy the power of Bluetooth so that you can get rid of tangled wires and have a much more comfortable experience.

The third-party accessory maker Belkin has created the Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar adapter, which enables you to listen to music on iPhone XS/XS Max/XR while charging. It won’t affect the quality of audio as the accessory maker claims that its adapter supports the full ecosystem of Lightning Audio Headphones and supports up to 24-bit 48kHz lossless output.

Can’t wait to charge iPhone XS/XS Max/XR and listen to music simultaneously with this method? Let’s see how to use a Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar Adapter.

How to Use a Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar Adapter

Firstly, you need to acquire your multi-port adapter with about 40 USD. The lightning adapter requires headphones with a lightning cable. If you want to use a normal 3.5mm audio connection, you need an additional adapter. Then follow the steps below.

Step 1. Connect your wired headphones to your adapter.  

Step 2. Connect the adapter to a power source like a computer, wall charger, etc. Simply connect a lightning cable into the lightning port and connect the USB end to a charging source. Then your iPhone XS/XS Max will display a lightning symbol on the battery icon when it is charging successfully.

Step 3. Launch Music app on your iPhone and then enjoy them while charging.

The third way is to purchase the Apple Lightning Dock and then you can use it as an accessory with your device. It can allow you to charge your iPhone XS Max with the Lightning nub that sticks out of the top. Also, you will find a 3.5mm headphone jack on the back as well as a Lightning port for power-in.

Just put your iPhone on the dock and power it up to charge your device. Then insert the headset to the slot and you can listen to your favorite music with ease.

If you do not want to buy anything, just use your iPhone’s speaker to solve the problem. Before using the speaker mode, make sure there is no headphone plugged in and then you can play whatever you want. The sound will come from your iPhone’s internal speaker system.

I suggest you transfer music from computer to iPhone XS/XS Max/XR with IOTransfer, which is an easy iPhone manager enabling you to transfer photos, videos, contacts, music and much more from PC to iPhone or iPad with ease. Now follow the steps to complete the transfer with IOTransfer and enjoy them on your new iPhone XS/XS Max/XR everywhere.

Step 1. Free download IOTransfer and install it to your computer. It supports Windows 7/8/8.1/10 and it’s fully compatible with iOS 12.

Step 2. Open IOTransfer and connect your iOS device with a USB cable. Then go to “MANAGE” > “Music” > “Import” to choose music you want to transfer. Then click “Open” to start the transfer.

Step 3. Open Music app on your iPhone and then you will see the transferred music in “Recently Added”. Now you can enjoy them for free.

Bottom Line:

Hope the article can help you easily listen to music on iPhone XS/XS Max/XR while charging. This tutorial also applies to iPhone 7, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X. Besides, if you want to listen to more music for free, simply get IOTransfer and follow the above steps to transfer music to iPhone XS/XS Max.

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