iPhoneNothing earbuds
Nothing Ear (3) on iPhone: what works and what doesn't
Nothing Ear (3) work with iPhone through the Nothing X app, but without LDAC (AAC only) or Fast Pair.
Feature by feature
| Feature | On iPhone | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listen to music and take calls | Works | iOS 13 and above. | source |
| Nothing X app (EQ, ANC modes, fit test, controls) | Needs app | Nothing X on the App Store. | source |
| LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec | No | Nothing: iOS supports only AAC; LDAC is unsupported. | source |
| Google Fast Pair (one-tap pairing) | No | Fast Pair is an Android feature (Android 6.0+). | source |
| Essential Space (case TALK button) | No | Nothing OS only; TALK button can open your voice assistant instead. | source |
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Same earbuds on other phones
Official page: https://us.nothing.tech/products/ear-3 · Checked 2026-10-28 · "iPhone" = iPhone
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