This bi-directional cable can be used with both 3.5 mm audio-out and audio-in ports, allowing you to connect your AirPods Max or Beats Solo Pro headphones to 3.5 mm audio sources, or to connect your iOS or iPadOS device to speakers with 3.5 mm audio ports.
Using with AirPods Max or Beats Solo Pro
Connect your AirPods Max or Beats Solo Pro headphones to the audio-out port on an airplane, iPhone, iPad, Mac, or other device.
Using with iPhone or iPad
Connect your iOS or iPadOS device to the audio-in port on your car stereo or other speaker.