Bluetooth – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Fri, 01 May 2020 11:53:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-wp-icon-gadgeteer-logo-32x32.jpg Bluetooth – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com 32 32 AUKEY Bluetooth 5.0 Transmitter Receiver review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2019/03/28/aukey-bluetooth-5-0-transmitter-receiver-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2019/03/28/aukey-bluetooth-5-0-transmitter-receiver-review/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2019 15:30:35 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=266918 REVIEW – Bluetooth connectivity has been around long enough now that I have been spoiled by it and simply refuse to consider portable audio devices that do not include this feature and I even look for it as an included feature in some non-portable components. None of the televisions in my home have built-in Bluetooth, …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2019/03/28/aukey-bluetooth-5-0-transmitter-receiver-review/feed/ 3 These are the Bluetooth finders you’re looking for https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/09/05/these-are-the-bluetooth-finders-youre-looking-for/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/09/05/these-are-the-bluetooth-finders-youre-looking-for/#respond Tue, 05 Sep 2017 14:00:43 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=225107 Bluetooth trackers have evolved from the boring plastic one color plastic tiles from a few years ago, to superhero inspired Bluetooth finders and now we have these cool Star Wars inspired finders from ThinkGeek. These officially licensed Star Wars Bluetooth trackers are designed to attach to a keychain or object so you can keep track …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/09/05/these-are-the-bluetooth-finders-youre-looking-for/feed/ 0 Miccus Home TX Pro long range wireless audio Transmitter and SR-71 Stealth low latency headphones review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/05/05/miccus-home-tx-pro-long-range-wireless-audio-transmitter-and-sr-71-stealth-low-latency-headphones-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/05/05/miccus-home-tx-pro-long-range-wireless-audio-transmitter-and-sr-71-stealth-low-latency-headphones-review/#comments Fri, 05 May 2017 12:30:51 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=217103 I’m a self-admitted night owl and most of my television viewing is done after 8:00 pm. This wouldn’t be a problem if I were living alone but unfortunately for me, that’s not the case. My roommate is not a night owl and usually goes to bed around 10 o’clock. This is where me watching TV …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/05/05/miccus-home-tx-pro-long-range-wireless-audio-transmitter-and-sr-71-stealth-low-latency-headphones-review/feed/ 3 Urbanears challenges you to get active with their new Stadion headset https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/04/30/urbanears-challenges-you-to-get-active-with-their-new-stadion-headset/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/04/30/urbanears-challenges-you-to-get-active-with-their-new-stadion-headset/#respond Sun, 30 Apr 2017 18:59:16 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=217196 Earlier this week Urbanears introduced their new Active collection including the light and flexible Stadion wireless Bluetooth headset that features stretchy coils and EarClick technology for a custom fit that is comfortable for any head shape. With a sweat-proof design and a 3-button control on the back, the Stadion wireless Bluetooth headset lets users shuffle …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/04/30/urbanears-challenges-you-to-get-active-with-their-new-stadion-headset/feed/ 0 Hercules WAE Outdoor 04Plus FM Bluetooth speaker review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/04/25/hercules-wae-outdoor-04plus-fm-bluetooth-speaker-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/04/25/hercules-wae-outdoor-04plus-fm-bluetooth-speaker-review/#comments Tue, 25 Apr 2017 11:05:45 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=216671 It’s that time of year again; the days are longer, nights are warmer, and the nature is calling. Like many of you, I enjoy spending time outside as Summer approaches. For me, a beautiful day outdoors isn’t complete without something playing in the background. Almost a year ago I reviewed the Hercules WAE Outdoor Rush Bluetooth …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/04/25/hercules-wae-outdoor-04plus-fm-bluetooth-speaker-review/feed/ 2 Treblab X11 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/30/treblab-x11-wireless-bluetooth-earbuds-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/30/treblab-x11-wireless-bluetooth-earbuds-review/#comments Thu, 30 Mar 2017 12:00:30 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=214990 I’m a firm believer in futurism, the coming-true of farfetched science fiction concepts. One of the seemingly impossible devices I remember reading about was featured in Ray Bradbury’s dystopian novel Fahrenheit 451. The main character’s wife would lie awake at night listening to the “beetles” in her ear — tiny radio earbuds — chittering away deep …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/30/treblab-x11-wireless-bluetooth-earbuds-review/feed/ 4 There’s no need for a guard dog when you have a GuardPeanut! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/30/theres-no-need-for-a-guard-dog-when-you-have-a-guardpeanut/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/30/theres-no-need-for-a-guard-dog-when-you-have-a-guardpeanut/#respond Thu, 30 Mar 2017 11:00:35 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=215087 I got a giggle out of the thought of this gadget because I was imagining an angry little peanut screaming at the dog in a tiny voice, “There’s a new sheriff in town!” while protecting my bag of Doritos or something. However, after reading what it can do, I can definitely see how it could be …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/30/theres-no-need-for-a-guard-dog-when-you-have-a-guardpeanut/feed/ 0 Rowkin Pulse wireless Bluetooth headphones review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/28/rowkin-pulse-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/28/rowkin-pulse-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-review/#respond Tue, 28 Mar 2017 11:36:46 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=214564 Seems like just yesterday the world was introduced to wireless headphones, now they’re everywhere. So many models and price points to choose from it can literally make ones head spin. So what makes a good pair of wireless headphones? Well, that can vary from person to person. For me its a few things. Style, comfort, …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/28/rowkin-pulse-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-review/feed/ 0 Mpow Bluetooth Over-the-Ear Bluetooth Headphones review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/23/mpow-bluetooth-over-the-ear-bluetooth-headphones-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/23/mpow-bluetooth-over-the-ear-bluetooth-headphones-review/#comments Thu, 23 Mar 2017 11:08:06 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=214095 These Mpow Bluetooth headphones are a decent, moderately priced option for people who prefer traditional over-the-ear headphones versus earbuds. They are stylish, portable and offer the choice of a wired connection as well as Bluetooth. In the box: Mpow Bluetooth Headset 3.5mm Audio Cable USB Charging Cable Packing Bag User Manual Specifications: Bluetooth Version: 4.0 Range: …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/23/mpow-bluetooth-over-the-ear-bluetooth-headphones-review/feed/ 4 ECOXGEAR EcoBoulder Bluetooth speaker review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/21/ecoxgear-ecoboulder-bluetooth-speaker-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/21/ecoxgear-ecoboulder-bluetooth-speaker-review/#comments Tue, 21 Mar 2017 12:00:57 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=214461 Grace Digital must have adopted the slogan, “Go big or go home,” because the EcoBoulder Waterproof Bluetooth speaker from their ECOXGEAR speaker line is, well—B.I.G. This thing is huge—and heavy. The EcoBoulder comes with a retractable handle and wheels. From a distance, it could easily be mistaken for a small travel suitcase. It also doubles …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/21/ecoxgear-ecoboulder-bluetooth-speaker-review/feed/ 8 Jaybird X3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/16/jaybird-x3-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/16/jaybird-x3-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-review/#comments Thu, 16 Mar 2017 20:31:29 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=212816 I love my MPOW Swift Bluetooth 4.0 Headphones and because of them, Bluetooth earbuds are all I use. I no longer wish to deal with wired earphones. And I’ve found that I like having earbuds over other types of headphones (on-ear or over-the-ear) because they are small and portable, don’t leak sound so as to …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/16/jaybird-x3-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-review/feed/ 16 iFrogz Impulse Wireless headphones review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/15/ifrogz-impulse-wireless-headphones-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/15/ifrogz-impulse-wireless-headphones-review/#respond Wed, 15 Mar 2017 12:30:48 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=213978 We all need to listen to things on our devices from time to time without the distraction of other noises, or without causing interruption to those around us. Earbuds are the quick-and-dirty solution, but if you’re watching a movie, or sitting down for a good long study/work session, you’re going to want something a little …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/15/ifrogz-impulse-wireless-headphones-review/feed/ 0 DecaTxt one-handed Bluetooth keyboard review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/06/decatxt-one-handed-bluetooth-keyboard-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/06/decatxt-one-handed-bluetooth-keyboard-review/#comments Mon, 06 Mar 2017 11:30:47 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=212565 What do all QWERTY keyboards have in common from the large clickity clackity USB keyboards to the smaller wireless keyboards? They all have dozens of keys. But less is more right? If that’s your motto then I don’t think you’ll ever look at another traditional keyboard again once you see the DecaTxt one-handed Bluetooth keyboard. What …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/06/decatxt-one-handed-bluetooth-keyboard-review/feed/ 8 Jabees beatBOX MINI TWS Bluetooth speakers look like a great add-on for the Amazon Echo Dot https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/04/jabees-beatbox-mini-tws-bluetooth-speakers-look-like-a-great-add-on-for-the-amazon-echo-dot/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/04/jabees-beatbox-mini-tws-bluetooth-speakers-look-like-a-great-add-on-for-the-amazon-echo-dot/#respond Sat, 04 Mar 2017 21:00:32 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=213424 The Amazon Echo Dot has an internal speaker that can be used to listen to your favorite music, but the Echo Dot’s built-in speaker isn’t powerful enough to fill a large room with music. Connecting a pair of Jabee’s beatBOX MINI TWS speakers can help fill the room with stereo sound. That’s right, the Jabee’s …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/03/04/jabees-beatbox-mini-tws-bluetooth-speakers-look-like-a-great-add-on-for-the-amazon-echo-dot/feed/ 0 Brightech DoublePlay HD Bluetooth 4.0 transmitter / splitter review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/23/brightech-doubleplay-hd-bluetooth-4-0-transmitter-splitter-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/23/brightech-doubleplay-hd-bluetooth-4-0-transmitter-splitter-review/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2017 13:25:38 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=212698 This is the Brightech – DoublePlay HD Bluetooth 4.0 Transmitter / Splitter. This little wonder lets you pair two wireless headphones to it, enabling both people to watch TV as long as they want, and as loud as they want, without disturbing anyone else in the house.  The Brightech BPX2 has A2DP technology, and CSR …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/23/brightech-doubleplay-hd-bluetooth-4-0-transmitter-splitter-review/feed/ 1 Senso ActivBuds S-250 waterproof Bluetooth headphones review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/21/senso-activbuds-s-250-waterproof-bluetooth-headphones-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/21/senso-activbuds-s-250-waterproof-bluetooth-headphones-review/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2017 16:41:23 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=212702 I’ve owned many sets of headphones in my day: Over-the-Ear, On-Ear, Earbuds, Earhook, you name it. But I am a huge fan of the Senso ActivBuds S-250 waterproof Bluetooth headphones. They’re my go-to set for when I’m on the run. Why is that? They’re waterproof (IPX-7 rating), noise-canceling, Bluetooth 4.1, HD stereo earbuds with very …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/21/senso-activbuds-s-250-waterproof-bluetooth-headphones-review/feed/ 19 Fugoo Go portable Bluetooth speaker review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/14/fugoo-go-portable-bluetooth-speaker-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/14/fugoo-go-portable-bluetooth-speaker-review/#respond Tue, 14 Feb 2017 16:33:20 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=212062 I’ve always had a soft spot for Fugoo speakers. Their rugged build, good sound and incredible battery life won me over. However, the original Fugoo speaker and newer XL version are a bit on the expensive side and anyone on a restrictive budget would be hard-pressed to justify buying a Fugoo speaker no matter how …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/14/fugoo-go-portable-bluetooth-speaker-review/feed/ 0 QCY Q29 Wireless Bluetooth headphones review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/06/qcy-q29-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/06/qcy-q29-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-review/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2017 14:00:48 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=210572 Welcome to the next chapter in my ongoing quest to find a pair of Bluetooth headphones that I can use while working out. I’ve tried a few pairs of wired Bluetooth earbuds with limited success, but for a while now, I’ve had my eye on the latest version, the completely wireless style. The QCY Q29 …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/06/qcy-q29-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-review/feed/ 37 Optoma NuForce BE6i Bluetooth wireless headphones review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/03/optoma-nuforce-be6i-bluetooth-wireless-headphones-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/03/optoma-nuforce-be6i-bluetooth-wireless-headphones-review/#respond Fri, 03 Feb 2017 13:20:07 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=207282 Several months back, in August 2016, I reviewed the Optoma NuForce BE6 Bluetooth wireless headphones. Not long after that review was posted here, Julie let me know that Optoma had already released an updated version of the NuForce BE6, called the  NuForce BE6i. Overall I’d been happy with the NuForce BE6, with the exception of some issues …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/03/optoma-nuforce-be6i-bluetooth-wireless-headphones-review/feed/ 0 MYNT smart item tracker review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/01/mynt-smart-item-tracker-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/01/mynt-smart-item-tracker-review/#respond Wed, 01 Feb 2017 14:45:00 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=211470 I have watched with great interest the Bluetooth tracker segment of the gadget market for some time.  I have tried to figure out how I would use such gadgets in my own life, and have wondered just how well they work.  So I got my hands on the $19.99 MYNT Bluetooth tracker and put it …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/01/mynt-smart-item-tracker-review/feed/ 0 Jabra Elite Sport earbuds review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/01/28/jabra-elite-sport-earbuds-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/01/28/jabra-elite-sport-earbuds-review/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2017 15:30:48 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com?p=209983&preview=true&preview_id=209983 2016 marked the beginning of the end for many electronic ports that we have all come to know and love. Change is difficult but this consolidation and optimization of ports will ultimately mean thinner, lighter devices. The most controversial loss was Apple’s “brave” iPhone 7/7+ decision to ditch the headphone port that has been with …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/01/28/jabra-elite-sport-earbuds-review/feed/ 4 Lucid Audio AMPED Bluetooth wireless neckband and wireless audio streamer kit review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/01/22/lucid-audio-amped-bluetooth-wireless-neckband-and-wireless-audio-streamer-kit-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/01/22/lucid-audio-amped-bluetooth-wireless-neckband-and-wireless-audio-streamer-kit-review/#respond Sun, 22 Jan 2017 13:31:33 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=210639 I walk and listen to music or podcasts pretty regularly. Because of the heat this summer, I started doing it in a mall about ten minutes from my house, and have kept at it through the rain and cold this fall and winter. I was recently sent a Lucid Audio AMPED Bluetooth neckband system, which I’ve …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/01/22/lucid-audio-amped-bluetooth-wireless-neckband-and-wireless-audio-streamer-kit-review/feed/ 0 Kanex MultiSync Premium Slim Bluetooth Keyboard review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/01/21/kanex-multisync-premium-slim-bluetooth-keyboard-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/01/21/kanex-multisync-premium-slim-bluetooth-keyboard-review/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2017 14:27:04 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=211028 I’ve been staying away from keyboards for a while, since I haven’t really found anything new that caught my eye- until now: A slim, metal-bodied keyboard that looks like something from Apple, yet can pair with four devices and features backlit keys. What’s in the box: Micro USB cable User Manual Pouch Kanex MultiSync Premium …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/01/21/kanex-multisync-premium-slim-bluetooth-keyboard-review/feed/ 1 iClever IC-BTS06 Bluetooth Speaker review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/01/07/iclever-ic-bts06-bluetooth-speaker-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/01/07/iclever-ic-bts06-bluetooth-speaker-review/#comments Sat, 07 Jan 2017 14:34:55 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=210447 Bluetooth speakers outnumber the grains of sand on the seashore, it seems. Hardly a week goes by that I don’t see a review of a new model on some website, especially in what has ecumenically been called “The Gift-Giving Season.” /eye roll/ During this period, iClever just released a few new models, and I was …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/01/07/iclever-ic-bts06-bluetooth-speaker-review/feed/ 1 JLab Audio steps into the truly wireless earbud arena with True Wireless Epic Air Bluetooth Earbuds https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/01/07/jlab-audio-steps-into-the-truly-wireless-earbud-arena-with-true-wireless-epic-air-bluetooth-earbuds/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/01/07/jlab-audio-steps-into-the-truly-wireless-earbud-arena-with-true-wireless-epic-air-bluetooth-earbuds/#respond Sat, 07 Jan 2017 13:32:52 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=206391 True wireless headphones, those in-ear Bluetooth headphones that have neither a cord connecting them to music or to each other, are the cutting edge of gadget technology. Most people have been excited to try them, but often are frustrated by poor connectivity performance, poor fit, short battery life, or a combination of factors. Manufacturers are therefore …

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