[Electronics-Talk] Air Pods

Sat Apr 1 02:38:19 UTC 2017

I have a question for your question.
Does the Apple TV have bluetooth capability?
If not, chances are they won't work

Vince

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From: "Beverly Crook via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: "Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances" 
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Cc: "Beverly Crook" <bevie.k at comcast.net>
Sent: Friday, March 31, 2017 7:56 AM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Air Pods

> Thank you so much for all this great information, do you know if it works 
> with the Apple TV also?
>
> Beverly
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Mar 31, 2017, at 3:24 AM, Santiago Velasquez via Electronics-Talk 
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Beverly, I hope this email finds you well.
>>
>> I have own the Apple AirPods for the past 2 months and this is what I 
>> have found:
>> they are very comfortable, and you will be able to tell if they will fit 
>> your ears if the regular EarPods work for you.
>> They sound good, but don’t expect to do any critical listening with them. 
>> they are design for casual listening and  convenience.
>> They are loud enough for myself. I mainly use one to listen to the screen 
>> reader on my phone while I am out and about.
>> I use both when I am on the bus, or on other situations when I don’t have 
>> to pay that much attention to my surroundings.
>> they don’t block outside noise, they block the same amount of sound as 
>> the regular EarPods.
>> I have found that since my main use is to listen to the screen reader of 
>> my phone, the battery actually last for more than 5 hours. Do keep in 
>> mine that this is because I am not listening to the screen reader on my 
>> phone all the time.
>> With normal music listening the battery is around 5 hours.
>> The case in which they come in is fantastic. when I am in meetings or 
>> other situations when I am not going to use my phone, I just put the 
>> AirPod that I am using in the case, and it will be charge when I finish 
>> the meeting.
>> If you use only one AirPod at of time you will have the same abilities as 
>> if you were to use them both together.
>> The point above only applies to IOS and the mac, but not Android. On 
>> android the only feature that does not work when you use them together is 
>> phone calling. However, if you only are using one AirPod phone calling 
>> also works on android.
>> You have limited controls on the AirPods themselves. You cannot answer or 
>> decline phone calls, the volume is controlled by your phone, or computer 
>> volume keys. And the only thing you can do on the AirPods is activate 
>> Sirri, or play and pause music depending on how you configure them in 
>> your phone.
>> The connection between AirPods and my source devices has been very 
>> reliable. I have used them with an iPhone 7 plus, Mac book pro 15 inch 
>> late 2015, and a HTC 10.
>> The lowest latency has ben with the HTC 10, and the iPhone and mac have 
>> been the same. It is good for screen reader use.
>> They are not good for running or other intensive fitness based 
>> activities, but walking with them is not a problem.
>> I don’t know if they have some sort of water resistance, so I can’t 
>> comment there.
>> I love their convenience, especially because now I don’t have to worry 
>> about lifting my phone to my face to be able to hear the screen reader 
>> while I am out and about.
>>
>> They are not the cheapest bluetooth Earphones out there, but based on my 
>> experiences they are really good for my needs.
>>
>> I hope I was able to help in some way, and please do not hesitate to send 
>> any other questions that you may have, and I will be glad to answer them.
>> Kind regards
>> Santi
>>
>>> On 31 Mar 2017, at 9:06 AM, Beverly Crook via Electronics-Talk 
>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>> I am thinking of getting the new apple air pods and am wondering if 
>>> anyone has them and is yes, how do you like them?
>>>
>>> Beverly
>>>
>>> -----Original Message----- From: Peter Donahue via Electronics-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, March 20, 2017 9:01 AM
>>> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
>>> Cc: Peter Donahue
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] where is Kimson and his computer 
>>> instruction company?
>>>
>>> Good morning everyone,
>>>
>>>   Kimson is a girl. Her full name is Kimson Song. It's an oriental
>>> name but I'm not sure what country she is from.
>>>
>>> Peter Donahue
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Lauren Merryfield via Electronics-Talk wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I wonder what happened to Kimson and his assistive technology company. 
>>>> I had
>>>> some training from Jessica Rickards but I don't have her contact info
>>>> anymore. She helped me with Skype a while back and I need more help 
>>>> now.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Lauren
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Blessings in Jesus' name. "But as for me, I will sing about your power. 
>>>> Each
>>>> morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have 
>>>> been my
>>>> refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress."
>>>>
>>>>   --Psalm 59:16, NLT
>>>>
>>>> Advice from my cats:"meow when you feel like it."
>>>>
>>>>
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