Hi all, If you want a speaker primarily as a bluetooth speaker, do not buy the Homepod at this time. Bluetooth audio streaming is not supported, only Airplay. This is for now; Apple could change this at any time.
> On 16 Feb 2018, at 17:15, Jen . <jencol...@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Hi are the Google home minis supported this way to > >> On Feb 16, 2018, at 12:09 PM, "bpabbo...@gmail.com" <bpabbo...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> Hello everyone. I just want to tell you that the Google homes do support >> Bluetooth streaming from a device. I have my BrailleNote Touch connected to >> the one in my dining room. I have my iPhone 7 connected to the one in my >> master bedroom. >> >> Just wanted to make this clarification. >> >> Have a wonderful day. >> >> Barry >> >> Sent from Bäry Abbott's iPhone >> >>> On Feb 16, 2018, at 11:20 AM, Sieghard Weitzel <siegh...@live.ca> wrote: >>> >>> That fortunately is why we do have choices and can buy what suits us after >>> doing our homework. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of >>> lenron brown >>> Sent: Friday, February 16, 2018 8:15 AM >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Re: I Want to Buy a HomePod But, ... >>> >>> Then I will take one of the speakers from the brands that gives me the >>> features I want, bluetooth streaming happens to be a big one >>> >>>> On 2/16/18, Christopher Chaltain <chalt...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> The Google Home line up doesn't support bluetooth, so you're right it >>>> would be the same argument. However the smart speakers from Amazon and >>>> JBL do support bluetooth, so they would be an option. We're getting a >>>> lot of choices in this space, with a lot of features to choose from, >>>> and for the most part, they're going to be accessible! >>>> >>>> >>>>> On 02/15/2018 11:34 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: >>>>> Again, this is an Apple product and it supports Airplay, Airplay 2 >>>>> when it rolls out. This is a much better streaming option than >>>>> bluetooth and for all I know bluetooth streaming could be enabled >>>>> down the road anyways. Do Chromecast devices support bluetooth >>>>> streaming? Maybe they do, but if they don't it's the same argument. >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> Sieghard >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf >>>>> Of lenron brown >>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2018 8:17 PM >>>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>>> Subject: Re: I Want to Buy a HomePod But, ... >>>>> >>>>> The fact that it doesn't support bluetooth streaming is a turn off. I >>>>> mean the price was already a turn off to me. There are a few cheaper >>>>> options that give me a bit more, the sound might not be as good but I >>>>> can at least use those devices with equipment I already own. >>>>> >>>>>> On 2/15/18, M. Taylor <mk...@ucla.edu> wrote: >>>>>> Russ, >>>>>> >>>>>> This is great information. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thank you for sharing it with us. >>>>>> >>>>>> Mark >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On >>>>>> Behalf Of Russ Kiehne >>>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2018 6:49 AM >>>>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>>>> Subject: Re: I Want to Buy a HomePod But, ... >>>>>> >>>>>> I ran across the following on another list: >>>>>> >>>>>> There has been quite a barrage of information and impressions >>>>>> concerning the new Apple speaker, the HomePod. Here is a sampling: >>>>>> David Woodbridge offers a blog post, 'Playing Around with the >>>>>> HomePod >>>>>> - My Thoughts and Suggestions,' which includes links to his podcasts >>>>>> on the topic: >>>>>> http://bit.ly/2EstoMj >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: M. Taylor >>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 5:51 PM >>>>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>>>> Subject: I Want to Buy a HomePod But, ... >>>>>> >>>>>> Hello Everyone, >>>>>> >>>>>> I was really considering buying a HOmePod. However, as I am not >>>>>> subscribed to Apple Music nor am I going to subscribe anytime soon, >>>>>> I was hoping that the HomePod would have a 3.5mm jack so that I >>>>>> could use it with non-apple and/or legacy hardware devices such as >>>>>> my iPod Nanno. What a bummer that it does not have such a port. >>>>>> >>>>>> Perhaps I'll wait until the next generation model in hopes that they >>>>>> will permit legacy-device attachments. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thoughts? >>>>>> >>>>>> Mark >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> The following information is important for all members of the V >>>>>> iPhone list. >>>>>> >>>>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this >>>>>> list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please >>>>>> contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the >>>>>> list itself. >>>>>> >>>>>> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: >>>>>> mk...@ucla.edu. 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