Apple Earbuds: The Clicky Thing

askewed · 08-15-2007, 04:53 PM

I actually like the earbuds and I use them all the time to pause/play the iPod and to take calls. The "clicky thing" stopped working today. Do you think they are covered? Normally I wouldn't think the ear buds would be but since they integrated the button into them they are a much bigger part of the operation of the unit. Is it worth bringing up at an APple store? Thoughts?

ps49556n · 08-15-2007, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by askewed

I actually like the earbuds and I use them all the time to pause/play the iPod and to take calls. The "clicky thing" stopped working today. Do you think they are covered? Normally I wouldn't think the ear buds would be but since they integrated the button into them they are a much bigger part of the operation of the unit. Is it worth bringing up at an APple store? Thoughts?

Just bring it into a store, I doubt they would give you any trouble with a replacement earphone set

lilnef · 08-15-2007, 05:19 PM

what are you guys talking bout clicky thing I can't find it

Quake97 · 08-15-2007, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by lilnef

what are you guys talking bout clicky thing I can't find it

The answer/hang-up and play/pause button on the right earbud cord.

Joe

The Apple · 08-15-2007, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by lilnef

what are you guys talking bout clicky thing I can't find it

Are you serious? It is on the right earphone cord and has a little microphone hole in it. When you squeeze it it answers the phone or pauses the track and if you double click it , it skips the track.

Jason14 · 08-15-2007, 07:55 PM

wow i never noticed that i thought it was just a microphone amazing

askewed · 08-15-2007, 10:10 PM

I'm going to try it... I'll let you know what happens. The clicky thing rocks I tell ya.

connie · 08-17-2007, 04:05 AM

Don't feel bad, for several days after I got the iphone I never used the earbuds because I thought they were uncomfortable and ugly, I was just going to give them to my kids for spares. After reading these forums I learned there was a "clicky" thing and I now I use them all the time. Although they are still very uncomfortable for me there is nothing like being able to forward the music and take a call without touching the phone.
Can't wait for someone to make nice ones that will have this feature!

askewed · 08-18-2007, 08:15 PM

They swapped it for me with no trouble. Took less then 5 minutes.

The Apple · 08-18-2007, 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by iphoneconnie

Don't feel bad, for several days after I got the iphone I never used the earbuds because I thought they were uncomfortable and ugly, I was just going to give them to my kids for spares. After reading these forums I learned there was a "clicky" thing and I now I use them all the time. Although they are still very uncomfortable for me there is nothing like being able to forward the music and take a call without touching the phone.
Can't wait for someone to make nice ones that will have this feature!

Rivet makes an affordable set of iPhone compatible headphones. V-Moda Vibe Duo headphones are a little more expensive, but they are iPhone compatible as well. I'm sure there are several more. Although I did not see any headphones here at the everything store, I am sure you can find others.