Abstract: In some embodiments, a retractable headset includes a housing, a retainer, a spring, and a wire. The housing configured to be coupled to a mobile device. The retainer is rotatably coupled to the housing and receives the spring and at least a portion to the wire. The wire is coiled with the spring such that at least a portion of the wire engages at least a portion of the spring when in a first configuration. The wire is configured to rotate the retainer when moved from the first configuration to a second configuration. An end of the wire is coupled to an audio plug that is removably coupled to the housing.