Question: Can I use my own headphones with the 3rd generation iPod Shuffle?
The third generation iPod Shuffle doesn’t have any controls on the device itself. Instead, the iPod is controlled using a remote control on the included Apple headphones.
But, if the controls are on the included headphones, does that mean you can’t use your own headphones with the third-generation iPod Shuffle?
Answer:
Not exactly. You can use your own headphones with the iPod, but doing so requires the purchase of an adapter that includes the controls. Adapters are available from a number of iPod accessory makers and add to the overall cost of the Shuffle.
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