Questions & Answers
15 Questions from the Community
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I need an extension that will work with SQUARE credit card reader? will this work
- Asked by Brian B from South Point
- Mar 25, 2011
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This is a 3.5" male TRRS to a 2.5" female TRS. What is the exact pinout mapping from the TRRS male to the TRS female?
- Asked by Shawn H from Saint Petersburg
- Jul 30, 2010
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Does the TTY adapter accept an induction coil neck loop for hearing aid users?
- Asked by Lorelei W from Brenham
- Aug 10, 2010
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Best Answer
TTY is an abbreviation for TeleTypewriter. It's a device used by the deaf to "text" messages across an analog telephone line. These days, text messaging has just about obsoleted the device however it remains well-suited to the task.
Because the TTY was originally designed for an analog phone system it worked very much like an analog modem; converting "text" into "sounds" that were then re-interpreted back into text at the receiver's end. Both parties of the conversation would have to have a TTY machine.
This adapter allows a person to connect a TTY machine to the "analog" audio input and output of the phone.- Answered by Eric P from Dunedin
- Nov 24, 2009
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How does this equipment actually adapt an iPhone to the TTY's primary function of sending/receiving text in telephone medium?
I.e., does this adapter allow those who are deaf or have a hearing impairment to type from their iPhone directly to another TTY (as usually a TTY user would type directly to another TTY user)?
Other information regarding this device seems to mention audio input/output, but clearly if you are deaf, that isn't necessarily be a very helpful option. Since the object of TTYs is to infact eliminate the need for hearing during the conversation, just wondering exactly how this adapter works.
Any responses appreciated - thanks!- Asked by Kathleen T from Lane Cove
- Dec 13, 2009
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No. A cell phone that is TTY compatible (like iPhone) must still plug into a TTY unit. All TTY units plug into a phone line, but some also plug into the 3.5mm jack of a cell phone. This adapter just allows the 3-ring TTY plug to work with the recessed 4-ring iPhone jack.
But with all the apps out there, there may be one for TTY emulation that would allow you to type directly from the iphone's keyboard to another TTY. After all, TTY isn't much more than than ancient IM-type communication with extremely low speed (45.5 Hz?).- Answered by Jim A
- Dec 14, 2009
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i bought an able planet noise cancelling headphones cost me $300..i was really excited to try on my iphone 1gen but it wont fit will this help me?
will this adapter help me use my headphones??
- Asked by Pius Ike O from Newark
- Apr 15, 2010
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While this is an adapter, it is an adapter for a smaller sized jack. Belkin makes the adapter you are looking for which is a 3.5mm to 3.5mm adapter. It essentially extends the 3.5mm jack out of the aluminum depression while THIS one is a 3.5mm to 2.5mm adapter.
- Answered by James G from Reston
- Jun 7, 2010
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Can I buy a 4 pole 2.5mm male / m ale cable to connect my TTY adaptor to a TTY device?
- Asked by Michael K from Rockhampton
- Nov 20, 2010
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IsTTY what I need to adapt Iphone to old receiver (with a large headphone jack only)
hooking up to an old receiver.
- Asked by Katherine W from Nashville
- Feb 6, 2010
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Sorry, this adapter is for connecting the iPhone to a TTY (a device used by the hearing impaired to communicate in a manor similar to instant messaging). I found what you might be looking for, but Apple doesn't allow you to post links :-(. Silly Apple!:-)
- Answered by Reshy K from Parkdale
- Jul 8, 2010
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Is this adapter compatible with the beats by Dr. Dre ear headphones tour edition models?
- Asked by De'andre J from Glendale
- Feb 5, 2012
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what lead will fit to a TV to play dvd movies from iphone through the Tv
- Asked by Kevin F from Blackburn South
- Jan 13, 2010
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The male end fits into the iPhone. What size diameter is the female end of the adapter?
What are the exact specs of the adapter?
- Asked by Michael A from College Station
- Nov 22, 2009
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The Adapter has a 2.5mm Female jack
- Answered by Jimmy L from Paramount
- Dec 22, 2009
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how does the i phone connect to a tv for video playback
- Asked by E Dawn W from Milton
- Oct 8, 2009
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check out apple av component cables
- Answered by David M from Gretna
- Oct 16, 2009
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Can I use this for my original iphone's headphones?
- Asked by Pamela Z from Lakeville
- Mar 1, 2010
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What size is the male and female ends and this adapter is stereo ?
- Asked by Shaun C
- Jul 21, 2010
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I have a TTY adapter slot in my car. Can I get some connector to fit into this and my iPhone and recharge my iPhone in my car?
- Asked by Olivia B from Frisco
- Jan 19, 2010
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