Lightning headset only works for music not phone

Apple store product didn't have the problem.

Several reddit threads address this. I cannot vouch for them but

apparently mine though Amazon were not Apple products or Mifi.

QUOTE:

"The reason behind this is in order to use the lightning jack on

iPhones your device must have a special chip made by Apple that has a

software key in it. In order to get this chip you need to get your

accessory approved by Apple which costs a ton of money to get Apple

certified. This chip is also required if you want to use Bluetooth

classic. So these earbuds probably are using BLE to talk to your

iphone."

I suspected they may be more Amazon counterfeits.

Check out the reddit threads. I Google searched with

"lightning connector earbuds require bluetooth"

USELESS

at best all you did was restate my question

WASTED TIME AND EFFORT ON MY PART

next time I'll just go to apple

Did you read the question and description?

Works with apple lightning headphones on both audio,phone and voice menu

tried 5 different adapters on the 3.5 socket, none working

headphones work with mic on Macbook

Is there a setting or is this odd adapter problem?

Correct.

Lightning plug earphones appear to work fully

Tested earphones with adapter: Sound with music apps

no sound or mic function on phone and voice memo.

Tested mic with adapter : no input to Voice app.

Odd that 4 of 4 new adapters would fail, though not unheard of.

Suspect software/settings.

no help online, hard to even find the question and troubleshooting menus are inadequate

Reloaded OS, reset phone.

3.5 sets working fine with phones with 3.5 socket

BT to phone works well in car

I got an adapter from OWC labeled as Genuine Apple and it works as expected. (w/ mic, no funky setup)

Has thinner wire and brushed appearing silver ring on 3.5mm jack

No clear Apple markings or numbers.

Cost 9.95 USD

It feels fragile compared to the ones from Amazon an eBay,

a bummer because it sits deep in my Otterbox case giving poor grip on plug.

I find BT to be a hassle due to interference and multiple devices, and like wired simplicity

and Lightning phones can't be used on other devices.

Real ace move , Apple.