Hi Chris, I don't know the answer exactly, but my guess would be that if you plug the speaker into your headphone jack with the included 3.5mm audio cable then this would overwrite Bluetooth and Airplay, I mean as soon as you plug in the audio cable all audio output goes that way anyhow and there really is little reason why you would want to play via Bluetooth or Airplay if that cable is plugged in. On my Jambox the 3.5mm cable has priority, if for example I connect the Jambox to my laptop with the cable I cannot play to it via Bluetooth from my iPhone.
As far as playing via Bluetooth or Airplay that really is preference, the benefit if you want to call it that is that if you use Airplay you could play music or an audio book on the speaker and still use Voiceover on the device to do something else, maybe write an email or play a game or whatever. If you use Bluetooth then both Voiceover and whatever else you are playing goes to the speaker and there would be that tiny delay in reaction time if you were typing on the virtual keyboard you get with all Bluetooth devices. I think it's definitely nice that the speaker supports Airplay. The only thing that holds me back just a bit is the fact that the speaker is not able to also be a speakerphone, but then again it is only $70. I have access to a line of Bluetooth devices including a speaker/speakerphone like the Jambox from a company called Outdoor Technology. Their speaker is called the "Turtle Shell" as it's shape is somewhat like that of a green seaturtle. I only heard it at a trade show with a lot of background noise, but I would say it sounds probably as good as or better than the Jambox, but the regular retail is only $149 directly from their website. Anyhow, I'll post a separate message about it in order to keep the topics apart, but it is also a speakerphone, it's IPX6 water/dust proof, shockproof and can be mounted in various ways. Regards, Sieghard -----Original Message----- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris H Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 4:57 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Announcing: All-new Bluetooth Speaker availeble now! Hello all so does this device show up in Airplay even if the device is in line in mode or is charging? Sorry this may sound stupid, but surely you don't want to use Bluetooth all the time do you? I understand Airplay isn't via bluetooth, but I mean you don't want to use the speakers via bluetooth all the time surely. Any responses would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Chris. Christopher Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: @christopherh40 Find my blog at challsworth2.wordpress.com On 13/03/2013 02:13, SpeedDots wrote: > Hi. > It simply shows up (if turned on,) as a device to choose from when you > select airplay. > So for example, if i'm listening to Pandora and I select airplay, I would > see the Beatbox as an option, along with any other supported devices; like > Apple TV, stereo receiver, etc. > I've personally used it with Audible, Songza, OOTunes, and Pandora. > > > Type with confidence > SpeedDots: Your home for cell phone accessories and makers of the Tactile > Screen Protector > http://speeddots.com/ > Find us on twitter: > http://twitter.com/SpeedDots > Or, like us on Facebook: > http://facebook.com/SpeedDots > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of Brent Harding > Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 9:24 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Announcing: All-new Bluetooth Speaker availeble now! > > I wonder how the airplay thing would even work on this thing? I looked at > the manuals available and nothing is mentioned on how to use airplay with > it. I would assume that if it automatically creates a new network, the > limitation will be that you can only stream files you have, not from Pandora > > or other stream services because when you switch the phone to a new network, > > the Internet goes away. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Søren Jensen" <s...@coolfortheblind.dk> > To: <viphone@googlegroups.com> > Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 9:55 AM > Subject: Re: Announcing: All-new Bluetooth Speaker availeble now! > > > Hi. > I'll mainly buy the speaker for the Airplay feature. I would love to stream > a podcast either from my phone or computer over Airplay, and place the > portable speaker in the room I want. That would be totally amazing! > the only weird thing is that I can't find it on the computerrooms services > website. > Best regards: > Søren Jensen > Mail & MSN: > s...@coolfortheblind.dk > Website: > http://www.coolfortheblind.dk/ > > Den 12/03/2013 kl. 03.01 skrev "Alan Lemly" <wale...@gmail.com>: > >> The Beatbox comes with a USB charger which hooks to your computer's USB >> port. It also comes with a 3.5mm audio patch cable allowing you to connect > >> a >> non-bluetooth device such as a Victor Reader Stream or other mp3 player >> via >> that device's headphone jack to it. The Backbeat dimensions are about 3 to >> 3.5 inches square. >> >> The audio demo and the user guide info at the following link are both >> really >> good: >> >> http://www.speeddots.com/shop/shop_beatbox.php >> >> The speaker sells for 70 USD with a 7 USD shipping charge. >> >> Alan Lemly >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >> Of Stacey Robinson >> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 2:42 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: Announcing: All-new Bluetooth Speaker availeble now! >> >> Does this speaker come with a charger? >> >> On Mar 11, 2013, at 3:28 PM, SpeedDots wrote: >> >>> Hello: >>> Actually, this speaker if turned on and in range does support airplay. >>> (see our manual for specifics if needed.) >>> As far as the battery... There is no way for a sighted person to >>> determine >>> the remaining percentage of battery,either, however it will issue a >> warning >>> beep when the unit is low. >>> >>> Type with confidence >>> SpeedDots: Your home for cell phone accessories and makers of the Tactile >>> Screen Protector >>> http://speeddots.com/ >>> Find us on twitter: >>> http://twitter.com/SpeedDots >>> Or, like us on Facebook: >>> http://facebook.com/SpeedDots >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On >>> Behalf >>> Of Søren Jensen >>> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 12:58 PM >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Re: Announcing: All-new Bluetooth Speaker availeble now! >>> >>> Hi. >>> That is indeed really cool. thanks much for your information. >>> Is there any way a blind person can check the battery status on the >> speaker? >>> Have you considered making a simular speaker which supports Airplay in >>> the >>> future? That would be extremely useful. >>> Best regards: >>> Søren Jensen >>> Mail & MSN: >>> s...@coolfortheblind.dk >>> Website: >>> http://www.coolfortheblind.dk/ >>> >>> Den 11/03/2013 kl. 20.47 skrev "SpeedDots" <speedd...@gmail.com>: >>> >>>> Hmmm... >>>> I'm not sure why that did not work, but if you go to >>> http://comproom.co.uk/ >>>> then, click on "shop for products," and then "Portable speakers etc." >>>> That, should bring you there! >>>> I pasted that link directly from the page, so no clue why it gave you a >>> 404 >>>> error, but maybe you'll have better luck this way. *smile* >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> Type with confidence >>>> SpeedDots: Your home for cell phone accessories and makers of the >>>> Tactile >>>> Screen Protector >>>> http://speeddots.com/ >>>> Find us on twitter: >>>> http://twitter.com/SpeedDots >>>> Or, like us on Facebook: >>>> http://facebook.com/SpeedDots >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On >> Behalf >>>> Of Chris H >>>> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 8:05 AM >>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>> Subject: Re: Announcing: All-new Bluetooth Speaker availeble now! >>>> >>>> Hello >>>> I'm getting a 404 not found. I tried to open it directly twice, as well >>>> as copy and paste it to the address bar. To copy I right clicked the >>>> link and chose copy link location so as to avoid copying extraneous >>>> text. No good. >>>> >>>> >>>> Christopher Hallsworth >>>> E-mail and Facebook: >>>> challswor...@sky.com >>>> Skype: >>>> chrishallsworth7266 >>>> Twitter: >>>> @christopherh40 >>>> Find my blog at >>>> challsworth2.wordpress.com >>>> >>>> On 11/03/2013 14:20, SpeedDots wrote: >>>>> Hi: >>>>> Of course, we will ship to other countries. >>>>> We've already shipped one to France, one to Germany, and one to >>> australia. >>>>> also, this speaker has been sold in the UK for quite some time, as it >>>>> is >>>>> manufactured there. >>>>> We are both pleased and honored to be able to offer it to the US >>>>> market. >>>>> Obviously no one but list moderators can decide if this is off topic or >>> on >>>>> topic, but as we are a list comprised of individuals who use iOS >> devices, >>>>> (via Bluetooth,) it stands to reason that there might be some interest >> in >>>> a >>>>> bluetooth speaker to pair with your device; to further your enjoyment >>>>> of >>>>> listening to music, podcasts, and the like, from your iPhone, iPod, >> iPad, >>>>> etc. >>>>> Also, if you are interested in the speaker, and shipping from the UK >> will >>>> be >>>>> more affordable for you, check out their UK reseller. >>>>> Here's the direct link for your convenience: >>>>> >>>> >>> >> > http://comproom.secured-area.co.uk/acatalog/Audio_hardware__accessible_Radio >>>>> s_etc_.html >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> >>>>> Type with confidence >>>>> SpeedDots: Your home for cell phone accessories and makers of the >> Tactile >>>>> Screen Protector >>>>> http://speeddots.com/ >>>>> Find us on twitter: >>>>> http://twitter.com/SpeedDots >>>>> Or, like us on Facebook: >>>>> http://facebook.com/SpeedDots >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On >>> Behalf >>>>> Of Søren Jensen >>>>> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 6:48 AM >>>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>>> Subject: Re: Announcing: All-new Bluetooth Speaker availeble now! >>>>> >>>>> Hi. >>>>> >>>>> Since they don't say anything about country restrictions, I assume >>> they'll >>>>> sell this product world wide. there are many people from other >>>>> countries >>>>> world wide on this list. >>>>> I wander if this is off-topic though, since it's not totally iPhone or >>>>> VOiceover related. I'll take a look at the speaker though, and I might >>>> place >>>>> an ordre if it sounds nice. >>>>> Best regards: >>>>> Søren Jensen >>>>> Mail & MSN: >>>>> s...@coolfortheblind.dk >>>>> Website: >>>>> http://www.coolfortheblind.dk/ >>>>> >>>>> Den 10/03/2013 kl. 23.23 skrev Chris H <christopher...@gmail.com>: >>>>> >>>>>> Hello all >>>>>> This sounds interesting. Do you kknow if and when it will be available >>> in >>>>> the Uk? >>>>>> Chris. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Christopher Hallsworth >>>>>> E-mail and Facebook: >>>>>> challswor...@sky.com >>>>>> Skype: >>>>>> chrishallsworth7266 >>>>>> Twitter: >>>>>> @christopherh40 >>>>>> Find my blog at >>>>>> challsworth2.wordpress.com >>>>>> >>>>>> On 10/03/2013 21:18, SpeedDots wrote: >>>>>>> Announcing the Beatbox portable wireless bluetooth speaker! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Small size: big sound; at an afordable price. >>>>>>> The BeatBox bluetooth speaker will fill your room with rich sound, >>>>>>> and >>>>> not >>>>>>> break the bank! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Dont have a device with bluetooth? No problem, this speaker also >>>> supports >>>>>>> line in so you can connect all portable electronics including note >>>>> takers, >>>>>>> mp3 players, book players, or anything else with a headphone or line >>> out >>>>>>> jack. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> No longer do you have to spend high dollar amounts, to have a >>>>>>> portable >>>>>>> Bluetooth solution for home or travel. >>>>>>> In order to help you decide if this speaker is right for you, we have >>>> put >>>>>>> together an audio demonstration; showing the Beatbox in use in a >>> variety >>>>> of >>>>>>> settings. >>>>>>> In adition, we have included some audio samples of the speaker >>> alongside >>>>> the >>>>>>> small version of the Jambox Bluetooth Speaker, by Jawbone. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> We invite you to take a listen to our audio demonstration >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The direct download link for the audio is: >>>>>>> http://www.speeddots.com/beatbox/AudioDemo.mp3 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> In adition to the audio demonstration, we have put together 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