Adding Bluetooth to non-Bluetooth devices?

WTS
WTS Posts: 170
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Is there a Bluetooth (or other) device to add to headphones or active speakers equipped with a 3.5mm jack, to allow a Bluetooth device to communicate with them wirelessly?

I plan to buy an iPhone 7 soon. As you know, Apple eliminated the 3.5mm phone jack.

I have at least two devices that I'd like to use with the iPhone that use the 3.5mm phone jack: a pair of AR Active Partners speakers, and Grado headphones.

One solution is the Apple Lightning to 3.5mm adapter.

Is there a Bluetooth solution, that's good enough to be worth implementing?

My searches haven't turned up anything useful, but I may not be searching correctly.
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    Google blutooth transmitter, lots of them.
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    There is a Blackberry "GATEWAY" sold on amazon. Does just what you want for about 60 or so.
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    Chromecast audio on the powered speakers download BubbleUPnp for the iPhone. You can plug the headset into the chromecast also. Not so portable since it needs power but you can power the chromecast with a battery.

    Theres probably a lot more simple solutions out there.
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  • littlewoodboats
    littlewoodboats Posts: 823
    http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/btr100.html This might work. The Outlaw audio forum has a decent Q&A section where you can find info or call Outlaw. $39.00 with free shipping
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