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Why does my iPhone disconnect when listening in the car?
Episode 1538BarryTorrance, CABarry's Bluetooth connection in his Infinity keeps dropping his iPhones when he's listening to Amazon music. Leo says that Bluetooth is really finicky, but it's all we've...
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What tablet should I buy?
Episode 1543FionaWoodland Hills, CAFiona is thinking of getting a tablet because she can add it for $20 a month to her cell phone service. Which should she get? Leo recommends the iPad. They start at...
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Why do apps open up when I start up Bluetooth?
Episode 1557TomToronto, Ontario, CanadaWhen Tom turns Bluetooth on after having been turned off for awhile, tons of apps start opening up on his phone. What's happening? Leo says that backgrounded apps...
View ArticleHow can I use a Ubikey authenticator without NFC?
Episode 1564CherylCaliforniaCheryl has a Motorola Moto G6, and she wants to use a UbiKey for password security. But her phone doesn't have NFC. What can she do? Leo says that you can get a bluetooth...
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Scott Wilkinson ... Tape Looped
Episode 1580Leo tells Scott that he saw a movie on Netflix called the Highwaymen, and it was in Atmos! Scott says that Netflix supports Atmos at home now, as well as HDR. So it really is an impressive...
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Why is my Channel Master Remote Making Suggestions?
Episode 1590DougEncinitas, CARon has a Channel Master Play Plus DVR and he notices that his voice-activated remote will cause popups of suggestions. What's going on? Leo says that the remote has...
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The Giz Wiz and the Smart Base
Episode 1590The life of tech gadgets can be short. A perfect example of that is this JBL Smartbase. This well-built gadget from a famous company is selling for up to 90% off the MSRP. The JBL Smartbase...
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Is There a Bluetooth Printer?
Episode 1604MattSan Diego, CAMatt wants to know if there's a Bluetooth wireless printer and what's the best one? Leo says that most of the ones that promise Bluetooth connectivity use the Cloud to...
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Why is My Car Playing U2 When I Get Inside?
Episode 1614JonLA, CAJon complains that U2 will start playing when he puts down his phone and gets into the car. It's very annoying. Leo suspects that it's the free U2 album that Apple gave to everyone...
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How can I extend the range of bluetooth?
Episode 1619JeffManhattan, NYJeff has seen old time radios that have had a bluetooth receiver put in them so you can use them as a cool, retro bluetooth speaker. Leo says those a really cool idea. Is...
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How Can I Get Square to Stop Dropping Bluetooth?
Episode 1634EmilyAltoona, PAEmily has a store business and she uses Square to process credit card sales. But it keeps disconnecting. Leo says that square uses Bluetooth and if people have their...
View ArticleAre there hearing aids that can work with my mobile device?
Episode 1637FredColumbia MDFred called in to say that there's a new wireless microphone for the hard of hearing, which can connect to your mobile device via Bluetooth and Quatro hearing aids so that...
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Can I get a keyboard for my iPhone?
Episode 1641ScottSimi Valley, CAScott's company is shifting to using the iPhone from laptops and needs a keyboard for it. Rich says any Bluetooth keyboard will work, and he recommends the Logitech K480...
View ArticleIs there a bluetooth controlled smart hub?
Episode 1644GaryCaliforniaGary needs to turn off his TMobile modem and reboot it sometimes because it slows down until it's almost unusable. So rebooting it gets it back to high speed. But it will...
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Why can't I see my Beats headphones with my iPhone?
Episode 1662AnnFresno, CaliforniaAnn has an iPhone running iOS 13.3 and she can't see what her battery level is for her Beats headphones anymore. Leo says that the headphone profile is corrupted, and...
View ArticleWhy does my Bluetooth keyboard disconnect?
Episode 1663DrewCosta Mesa, CADrew has a Microsoft bluetooth keyboard, but sometimes it stops working and loses connection. Leo says he had the same problem with his Surface studio. That's why Leo...
View ArticleChoose Wired Keyboards Over Wireless Keyboards
Bluetooth Keyboards and Bluetooth mice (or is it mouses?) are notorious for disconnecting for various reasons. Whether it's the battery dying or some kind of interference nearby, the annoyances often...
View ArticleHow can I connect my Epson Printer via Bluetooth?
Episode 1670CallerCaliforniaCaller is having network issues with his Windows computer and a minport driver via bluetooth. Leo says that BLuetooth is notorious for dropping out, forcing you to reconnect...
View ArticleAre wireless headphones safe?
Episode 1675SonnyVirginia Beach, VASonny wants to know if wireless headphones are safe. Leo says that WiFi is inheritently low power and there's no evidence that WiFi or even bluetooth is dangerous to...
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Why Can't My iPhone 8 Pair With My Motorola Car Device.
Episode 1677JimLos Angeles, CAJim has a Motorola car kit for Bluetooth, but his iPhone 8 won't pair to it. Leo says general Bluetooth software may have been updated beyond what the car can support. The...
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