The Beats Solo3 headphones don't go over your ears, but sit on your ears. This makes it lighter in weight and you hear more of your surroundings. You connect the headphones wirelessly to your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth. Thanks to the W1 chip, you can connect it to your iPhone in seconds. Want to connect the Beats Solo3 to your device with a cable? Beats includes a 3.5mm audio cable. You connect this to the Beats Solo3 and your laptop or tablet. That way, you can listen to your music wirelessly or via a cable.