[iMore Question]

I recently purchased an iPhone 8 Plus and have already started running into situations where I want to listen to podcasts while charging the phone. I can’t affird AirPods, so I’d like to get a splitter with a headphone jack and a lightning port that will work reliably with my phone. Can you offer a solution that is reasonably priced that works reliably?

[Lee_Bo]

I've never used one, but this one on Amazon has a 4.9 out of 5 stars from 49 reviews:

Lightning to 3.5mm Aux Headphone Jack Audio Adapter for iphone 7 / 8 / X / 7 plus / 8 plus (Support iOS 10.3, iOS 11), Cone 2 in 1 Lightning Adapter and Charger (Black)

[Mr.Willie]

iPhones work with all BT headsets, including the $10 ones on Amazon, not just AirPods.

Cut the cord.

[scruffypig]

I've never used one, but this one on Amazon has a 4.9 out of 5 stars from 49 reviews:

Lightning to 3.5mm Aux Headphone Jack Audio Adapter for iphone 7 / 8 / X / 7 plus / 8 plus (Support iOS 10.3, iOS 11), Cone 2 in 1 Lightning Adapter and Charger (Black)

Be careful with stuff on Amazon... I just read this in the description for the above adaptor: “Please be noted: Our 2 in 1 Lightning Adapter does not support music control and phone calls control”

The more expensive Belkin model does support music controls and call control, and is good quality.

[eve6er69]

I would recommend belkin over. A cheap amazon variant.