What's a good loud Bluetooth speaker?
Episode 1398JulieMoorpark, CAJulie needs an external Bluetooth speaker for events that she sponsors. Leo says she can get a Fugoo Speaker, which is great for mobile outdoor activity, but it's not that...
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Episode 1404ShirleyLaguna Nigel, CAShirley has a Samsung Galaxy S7 with a Motorola Bluetooth earpiece. With the recent March update, the connection switches to speaker phone automatically for no...
View ArticleWhat's a good universal remote control?
Episode 1410HankLos Angeles, CAHank uses a universal remote for his home theater system, but it's dying. He's looking for a high end and simple to program remote. Leo says that since Hank's gear is...
View ArticleCan I use my Bluetooth headphones with my Amazon Echo?
Episode 1419BrianIndio, CABrian wants to know if the Amazon Echo has Bluetooth support. Leo says yes. It's not easy to do, but it is possible to pair Bluetooth headphones to the Amazon Echo Dot and...
View ArticleHow can I find my lost Apple TV remote?
Episode 1424JonathanLong Beach, CAJonathan wants to know how he can find his Apple TV remote. He's frustrated because he loses it all the time. Rich says it's almost always in a seat cushion. The good...
View ArticleWhy did my HP All-in-One speakers stop working after upgrading to Windows 10?
Episode 1429VictorSt. Louis, MOVictor's HP All-in-One speakers quit working after he upgraded to Windows 10. Leo says that it could be a software issue, but it could also be that the cable that comes...
View ArticleWhy don't my AirPods work with the Apple TV?
Episode 1433TomNew HampshireTom uses his AirPods with his AppleTV and after a recent tvOS update, he has no volume. He called AppleCare and they said he shouldn't have that capability in the first...
View ArticleThe Giz Wiz ... in a foreign language
Episode 1438Line and Naver Corp have a new Bluetooth-enabled wireless earbuds. While several companies are working on ear-to-ear real-time language translation, Mars is different. How? According to the...
View ArticleWhat's the best home Bluetooth speaker?
Episode 1448CarltonOntario, BC CANCarlton is looking for a loud portable speaker he can pick up in Canada. Leo says that the WireCutter is the best place to find a top recommendation and they say the...
View ArticleHow do I tell my bluetooth speaker to play music from my phone?
Episode 1449JoeKankakee, ILJoe has a Harmon Kardon Bluetooth speaker and he is having trouble playing music from his phone. It pairs with it, but he can't figure out how to give it the command to play...
View ArticleIs there a bluetooth powered door lock?
Episode 1456DanNew JerseyDan has an aunt who lives a reclusive life and there are times she can't get up to open her own door. So is there a remote option that will allow her to open the door? Leo says...
View ArticleWhy can't I play music with my Echo on my stereo?
Episode 1461MikeBakersfield, CAMike is trying to connect his Echo to his Yamaha home stereo system, as well as his computer speakers. But when he starts playing it, it disconnects and plays on the Echo...
View ArticleCan I connect my Echo in my car?
Episode 1461TomSan Diego, CATom wants to know if he can connect his Amazon Echo Dot to his car. Leo says you can, but you'd need to turn your phone into a hotspot for it to work. And it will reboot...
View ArticleWhy does my TV support my Bluetooth keyboard, but not my computer?
Episode 1464CurtisLos Angeles, CACurtis is frustrated that his Samsung TV Bluetooth keyboard can't be seen by his computer. Leo says it probably just needs to be paired if his computer supports...
View ArticleWhat microphone and headsets should I get for giving audio tours?
Episode 1466DaleSanta Monica, CADale wants to use a Bluetooth mic and headsets for giving audio tours. Leo says that there are plenty of them to choose from for this. Dale should check out this...
View ArticleWhy do my Bluetooth headphones disconnect during calls?
Episode 1483BrianIndio, CABrian listens to music on his Bluetooth headphones with the Amazon Echo, but every time he gets a call, the headphones disconnect. Rich says it's probably a software issue....
View ArticleWhy doesn't my Bluetooth keyboard work with my tablet?
Episode 1489LovicaJunction City, KSLovica's Android tablet isn't pairing to her keyboard anymore. Leo says to make sure the Bluetooth is on and ready to pair. Then, double check the battery life of her...
View ArticleWhy can't I connect my iPhone to my car?
Episode 1494AnnAnaheim, CAAnn got a new iPhone and it only works intermittently with her Mercedes SL. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. The dealership says to let the car "warm up" and let it...
View ArticleWhy can't I pair more than one HomePod with my Apple TV?
Episode 1501EllieHonolulu, HIEllie bought a pair of Apple HomePods but she can't use them both in concert with her Apple TV. They won't pair. Apple says it's still in "beta." Leo says at $359 a piece,...
View ArticleWhy doesn't my MP3 player connect to my car stereo?
Episode 1502JimLakewood, COJim just got a new Honda and he can't get his MP3 player to pair with it via Bluetooth. Leo says that if he can connect his phone via Bluetooth, then it supports Honda's...
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