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Does the iPhone Earpiece Use Bluetooth?

Published in iPhone Audio 1 min read

No, the standard iPhone earpiece that comes wired in the box (if a wired earpiece is included) does not use Bluetooth. It connects via a physical port, typically the Lightning port on newer iPhones or the 3.5mm headphone jack on older models.

However, it's crucial to distinguish between wired earpieces and wireless earphones or earbuds like AirPods.

Here's a breakdown:

  • Wired Earpieces (e.g., EarPods with Lightning Connector): These connect directly to the iPhone's Lightning port (or headphone jack on older models) and transmit audio via a wired connection. They do not require Bluetooth.
  • Wireless Earphones/Earbuds (e.g., AirPods, AirPods Pro, other Bluetooth headphones): These connect to the iPhone via Bluetooth. They are completely wireless and require pairing.

Therefore, if your iPhone earphones beep constantly when not in use, and you believe they came in the box with your iPhone 13 Pro, there may be some misidentification, confusion about the type of headphones, or a defect. The earpieces in the box are usually wired. For a true wired earpiece, they don't require bluetooth at all, so there may be something wrong with your settings, or the earpieces themselves.

In summary, standard wired iPhone earpieces don't use Bluetooth; wireless earphones do.