Now that Apple has eliminated the headphone jack from its phones, making the switch to iPhone 7 also means finding the perfect cable adapters for your headphones, earbuds, and car stereo systems. While you could go out and buy all new accessories, spending hundreds of dollars in the process, it’s a whole lot easier (and cheaper) to buy adapter cords that make your old, perfectly good gear work just as well on iPhone 7 as it used to on your older device. In fact, Scosche has you covered with three accessories that will make the transition seamless and easy. These adapters will be available soon after Apple’s newest iPhone; so by the time your iPhone 7 arrives, you’ll be ready. Check out the accessories you'll need to make your gear compatible with the new iPhone 7 for yourself:
1. StrikeLine™ Adapter ($39.99)
We’ll start with the obvious: an adapter for your wired headphones and earbuds. The StrikeLine Adapter allows you to plug your 3.5 mm auxiliary cable into the adapter, meanwhile the adapter plugs into the Lightning port of your iPhone 7. That means you can take any old headphones or earbuds, plug them into the adapter, and plug the adapter into your iPhone. Or you can plug an AUX cord into the adapter and plug the other end into your speaker or car stereo. Even better, the StrikeLine Adapter has built-in controls for music playback and volume. Simply plug in, enjoy your music, and control the sound all with the StrikeLine Adapter.
2. StrikeLine™ Cable ($39.99)
Unless you have a Bluetooth stereo, you’ll need a new cord to connect your iPhone 7 to your car's sound system too. Previously, you could plug your iPhone into your car stereo with a simple AUX cord. With the iPhone 7, you need an AUX cord on one end and a Lightning port on the other. Enter the StrikeLine Cable for your vehicle. You can also use this cable to replace your headphone cord, however, it’s a great solution for your car stereo. The cable plugs directly into your iPhone 7 then extends three feet to connect to your car stereo or headphones. It also has built-in controls for pausing, playing, and changing the volume of music. Plus you can use the cable’s microphone when making hands-free calls and to activate Siri.
3. StrikeDrive™ Converter Kit ($29.99)
Want to listen to music in your car and charge your iPhone at the same time? The StrikeDrive Converter Kit is your solution. The kit comes with a traditional AUX cord and a special car kit convertor for your vehicle’s power socket. The car convertor kit device includes an AUX port and USB port, allowing you to plug it into your car’s power socket and then plug your iPhone 7 into the USB port to charge using the Lightning cable the phone came with. Then you can use the included AUX cord to connect your car stereo system to the car convertor kit. This allows your iPhone’s audio to make a seamless connection from Lightning port all the way to your car’s stereo for easy music playback that charges your phone too. This Digital to Analog convertor creates the needed signal converstion and path for the crisp audio output signal to reach your vehicle’s audio system and ultimately, your ears.
