[Electronics-Talk] Air Pods

Sat Apr 1 03:26:05 UTC 2017

Hi Vince

Bluetooth is not exclusive. However, it depends how each manufacturer
configures their devices to use it. If Apple didn't configure any sound
transmitting capabilities via the Bluetooth on the Apple TV's operating
system, there will not be any. However, if they did they should work fine.
I'm just not sure which way they have configured the Apple TVs to work.
Also, I know that there are different versions and that sadly complicates
things a little bit more.

Cheers
Santi

On 1 Apr 2017 12:57 PM, "cheez via Electronics-Talk" <
electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> 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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>
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Santiago Velasquez via
> Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> 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" <
>>> electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> To: "Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances" <
>>> electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> 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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