[Electronics-Talk] Air Pods

Sat Apr 1 02:55:48 UTC 2017

You know Santi, I wonder if bluetooth is exclusive.  But I assume the Apple 
TV's bluetooth would work the same as it does on smartphones.  one can use 
both keyboards and audio devices too.
Perhaps someone knows for sure.

Vince

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From: "Santiago Velasquez via Electronics-Talk" 
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To: "Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Santiago Velasquez" <zanty410 at gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, March 31, 2017 7:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Air Pods

> Hi Beverly and Vince, I know that the apple TV does have Bluetooth. 
> However, I don’t know if the bluetooth in the apple TV has the ability to 
> transmit sound.
>
> I understand that you can connect Keyboards to the apple TV using 
> bluetooth, but I am not sure whether it has sound abilities.
>
> I am afraid that I don’t have the ability to check, but maybe a call to 
> the apple support line might be able to yield better answers.
>
> Cheers
> Santi
>
>
>> On 1 Apr 2017, at 12:38 PM, cheez via Electronics-Talk 
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> I have a question for your question.
>> Does the Apple TV have bluetooth capability?
>> If not, chances are they won't work
>>
>> Vince
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Beverly Crook via Electronics-Talk" 
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>> 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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