How to connect Duet 3 to the USB-C port on an iPhone 15 or later

iPhones with the USB-C port do not provide as much power as iPad's, requiring the use of an external USB-C power supply.

Connect Duet 3 via USB-C to iPhone

Here are the most reliable connection steps:

  1. Connect an external USB-C power supply to one of the Duet 3's ports
  2. Wait for one of the lights on the Duet 3's top panel to illuminate
  3. Connect a USB-C to USB-A cable to the remaining Duet 3 port. The cable that came in the box with Duet 3 will work for this purpose
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  4. Connect the USB-A cable into a second USB-A to USB-C adapter.
    This Apple adapter is an example:
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  5. Connect the USB-C adapter into your iPhone
  6. Open the Apogee Control 2 iOS app and your Duet 3 should be recognized

 

Here is a second method that does not require the use of additional adapters:

  1. Connect an external USB-C power supply to the Duet 3
  2. Immediately plug in a second USB-C cable between duet 3 and your iphone. If you plug it in too soon or too late, the iPhone won't recognize the Duet 3.