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I was tempted, but my partner has an Android and I'm pretty sure these can't even function as a basic Bluetooth speaker for non-Apple devices, so unfortunately
by brundolf 6y ago
I was tempted, but my partner has an Android and I'm pretty sure these can't even function as a basic Bluetooth speaker for non-Apple devices, so unfortunately it's a no-go. Apple got this right with AirPods: special integration with other Apple devices, but basic functionality with everything. Hopefully they will with these too one day.
- turtlebits 6y agoYou're right about not being able to pair as a Bluetooth speaker, but there are some advantages of Airplay (if you're using an Apple device). No pairing required (just shows up as an output device), no wrangling of Bluetooth connections to switch devices. Surprisingly, it also supports peer to peer play if you don't have a wifi connection.
- brundolf 6y agoOf course AirPlay is more streamlined, just like Google Cast is more streamlined. The point is to have a fallback, for the cases when you want to use your expensive device from outside of the golden path.
- InitialLastName 6y agoThis exactly. Apple is consistently releasing products that I would absolutely buy if they didn't do everything they could to get a horizontal monopoly of microprocessor devices in my house.
- brundolf 6y agoUsually I can live with it; I don't see myself switching to Android anytime soon. But the story is different when it's a communal device for everyone in the household.
- davmar 6y agobreak up with them /s jk jk