Not having a 3.5-mm port doesn't mean you can't use wired headphones at all with a smartphone. You can buy a USB-C headphone dongle, which plugs into the USB-C port of your smartphone and adds a 3.5-mm port. Apple USB-C to 3.5-mm Adapter for $9. This adapter from Apple will do the job for any smartphone with a USB-C port—that means Android phones and the iPhone 15 and newer. I recommend buying a few because they’re easy to lose. If you have an iPhone with the Lightning port (iPhone 14 and older), you'll have to go for a third-party dongle as Apple officially discontinued its adapter. Google USB-C Earbuds for $24: Alternatively, you can use USB-C earbuds. They're standard wired earbuds but instead of a 3.5-mm connector at the end, it's a USB-C one that connects to your phone's charging port. I've used these earbuds from Google for a few years—they sound decent and are cheap. You can probably find plenty of other USB-C headphones, just make sure you check reviews to see what's worth your money. Scosche Car FM Transmitter for $22: This isn't a solution for people with wired headphones, but if you're like me and have an older car without Bluetooth and have had mixed results with dongles, I recommend this adapter. Plug it into your car's 12-volt port, and turn on your FM radio to the station displayed on the device's screen. Once you pair your smartphone to it via Bluetooth, your music will transmit over the air to the FM station, almost exactly as if your car had Bluetooth. It's seamless, and this comes with a 3.5-mm cable that goes from this device to your car's auxiliary port.