I’ve been searching for this solution. My husband is slowly losing his hearing due to a brain tumor. This means that the volume of the tv has been increasing over time to the point where it’s becoming far too loud for me to enjoy watching tv with him. With this solution, it seems like he can watch programming alone, with the sound muted or we can watch tv together and I can have the volume at a lower volume level which is more comfortable for me. I’m not tech savvy and many of the videos I’ve watched have lost me with technical details and jargon. Thank you for presenting the information in a way I can understand. I’m a new subscriber. Thank you for helping us solve this problem.
Hi Lane, I’m glad that I was able to help. As you suggest you will be able to control the TV and Headset volumes separately with this solution. Be sure increase the volume on the Bluetooth transmitter to maximum, to ensure your husband can use the full range of volume adjustment on the headset itself and can get the sound loud enough.
@@rogergadgetguy Thank you again Roger. I ordered the devices using your link to Amazon. They were delivered today. The hardest thing was getting access to the back of the tv. I had no luck pairing my Bose ANC headphones that I fly with but the headphones you recommend paired easily and we were all set in just a few minutes. It’s these simple things that add quality to life. Thank you again for sharing your expertise with us.
Tell your son that he has a wonderful father ! Second, your're a very good speaker with a very clear way to communicate. I congratulate you, and while I thank for your explanation, I also feel jealous about your ability.
Thanks! This set up worked perfectly and easily (recommended transmitter and headphones). I have an old, noisy treadmill from which I watch an old TV. This setup allows me to enjoy listening to the television content instead of having it blaring loudly to compete with the treadmill. I may actually be able to accomplish my New Year resolution of getting more exercise!
Thanks entirely to you I think I've got a system together that I think will provide everything I need without silly compromises or unnecessary complications, basically a setup I haven't really had since the 90s, but for a price I couldn't have realized even back then. Thank you so much for doing this for us Roger, you're an absolute diamond.
Excellent job on this video, Roger. My Samsung TV uses an hdmi cable to the sound bar. The tv also has an optical audio connection. I just ordered the BT transmitter from Amazon. Although my tv has BT, I couldn't get it to pair with my induction earphones. They do work with the Amazon channel though. I guess I'll find out if the sound bar mutes when I'm using the BT transmitter. Thanks for this video.
Something that could be useful to somebody out there: The Apple TV 4K hands down has the strongest Bluetooth signal I’ve used for watching tv. I watch a lot of TH-cam and I can easily walk from my bedroom with the tv on to the kitchen 30-40 feet away. Just something worth giving a try especially if you’re looking at one anyways. This was true on the 1st gen 4k and the current model. I have both
I use my buds in BT mode to listen to my LG TV. But for some daft reason the TV makers knock out the internal speaker! Im about to try the optical output to a DAC box.
Hi Roger, Could you please help. I got noise or chatter noise after I paired with Samsung TV-model UN55JU640D with Boise Bluetooth headphone-Model QuietComfort 35. I also tried switch TV sound output to Optical and other sound setting to PCM as instruction did mention. I unit still gave out noise. Thank you so much for your help !!
Hi The Bluetooth connection itself is digital so it will not introduce any noise. If the TV sound is normal over speakers, then the TV is probably not introducing any noise. If the noise cancelling circuitry in the headphones is not functioning properly then it could possibly introduce noise, I once had a pair of noise canceling earbuds (Not Bose!) that created strange noises when the battery got low, and one pair could be made to make a chugging noise by messing with how tightly they fit on my head. Try connecting the headphones to another device like your phone and make sure they function as you would expect. If both the TV and Headphones work properly independently of each other. It’s possible that the headphones are rapidly cutting in and out, creating what you describe as a chattering. The Bose Troubleshooting page for a bad or intermittent Bluetooth connection has good suggestions. You can find it here. www.bose.com/en_us/support/articles/HC799/productCodes/qc35/article.html If the Bose troubleshooting page cannot provide a solution. I noticed that it doesn’t cover the possibility of interference at the TV end of the connection. Bluetooth works on the same frequency as many other devices such as baby monitors, microwave ovens and the usual culprit WiFi. The TV has to be able to receive signals from the headset, in order to maintain the Bluetooth connection, and it is possible that the TV’s Bluetooth receiver is being jammed by a WiFi signal. If the noise is independent of the position of the headphones try moving any WiFi devices (especially a router or access point) away from the TV. One of the advantages of a separate Bluetooth transmitter that I show in my video, is that it is much easier than a TV to move away from an interference sources and try different positions of the transmitter and it's antennas for optimum performance.
Hi I just used your link for the transmitter but I bought the one on the left that’s 20$ more on the Amazon listing. Does that one still work great as the one you used in the video? It’s the 1Mii brand but not the exact one you have
Hi Clare Thanks for checking out my channel. The Phonak compilot says it works with Bluetooth A2DP profile which is the standard that the 1Mii transmitter in the video also supports so it all should work fine, though I haven't tested this combo.
I haven't tried these specifically.but the transducer technology used by Shokz doesn't affect their bluetooth compatiblity, they should work fine. Given their target market of runners and swimmers they probably didn't pay much attention to latency, so you may get a little lip sync delay, but no more than apple air pods which some people are quite happy to use for TV viewing.
Hi Roger fantastic information I watched his video and I but the 1mii B06+ dos 1mii B06+ works for wireless the same way lick the one shoed? or I am dumb, LOL I tried to make it as Hearing aids for my mother, what I understood shows' with long cable. any suggestion? Thank you Amir
Hi Amir the B06+ will work just as well as the one shown. Check if the hearing aid work from a phone's bluetooth on music or videos. If so then it should work with the bluetooth transmitter
Wonderfully done. Thank you 👍 What I'm trying to find out is how to be on the phone with my gf, who is in another state... and hear her on the phone through my Bluetooth headphones while I also hear the TV through those same Bluetooth headphones. I have a Bluetooth transmitter hooked up to my cable box audio out. What I am looking for are a pair of Bluetooth headphones that can hear the TV and hear the audio from our phone call (Android Bluetooth) at the exact same time... I'll be able to hear the TV audio while we still can talk to each other as if we were in the same room watching TV together. Basically, I need a set of Bluetooth headphones that can accept two separate audio sources at once, so I can hear the overtop of our phone call... all at the same time. Any ideas? Thank you. 👍
Tricky, tTere are no headphones I've ever seen that will do this. The only option I can offer is to have 2 pairs. Wear earbuds (no noise cancelling) and put some over the ear style over the top of them. aAternatively 2 pairs of earbuds with one of each pair in each ear.
@rogergadgetguy Thank you for responding. I actually do that already. I have her on the phone with one Bluetooth earpiece in one ear and my TV in the other ear with a different Bluetooth earpiece. Surely, there's a pair of Bluetooth headphones out there that can receive two separate Bluetooth transmitters simultaneously. I guess it would be similar to somebody playing a video game and hearing gameplay at the same time they are talking over the headset with their friends who are also playing the same game with them at the same time. I understand that it's a bit different b/c of VoIP and all, but there has to be a headset that has that capability.
@@StarMusik You got me thinking, You could transmit from your phone blutooth to a Bluetooth Receiver with a microphone like this amzn.to/4g0idbq Then run the audio out to a 2 way mixer like this amzn.to/4gkvU4R connect the other input of mixer to TV audio output, and connect the mixer output to a bluetooth transmitter/ You'll have to deal with a little extra audio delay on the phone due to the bluetooth relay, and you might have to move the microphone around to help your voice quality. I've never tried this but it should work.
Just purchased a pioneer receiver vsx-935, we are able to connect and hear bluetooth ffrom our Apple earpods, but our Sony bluetooth earphones connect but there is no sound? Any help will be appreciated, Thanks - Julie
Hi Julie My first guess is that the earphones tell you they are connected but not what they are connected to. One of the frustrations with bluetooth is the devices all seem to have their own logic as to which other bluetooth device to connect to. Try unpairing the headphones with everything especially phones, and then try re-pairing with the pioneer receive only. Another less likely possibilty is that the control signals are not passing properly between the receiver and the headphones. try adjusting the volume and toggling the mute on both the receiver and the headphones
@@rogergadgetguy This makes so much sense except that the problem was ME and the way I adjusted the max volume, which is what you suggested also. THANKS!
Hi there Roger! I just purchased a Bluetooth headset for my 94 year old Mom who does has a Smart TV. The only problem is that it only works for the TV. When she wants to watch something on TH-cam the headphones will not work. As I am not at all techie savvy will the Bluetooth transmitter allow her to enjoy her headphones while watching TH-cam on her Smart TV?
A short answer is yes it will, but I'm not sure why TH-cam is not already working with the Bluetooth from the TV, the TV should send all the audio over bluetooth once connected. Make sure that you get audio from you tube over the TV speakers with no Bluetooth connected to be sure the problem is only related to bluetooth. The bluetooth transmitter will be fed from the optical output from the TV which definitely works for TH-cam. In fact I set up a bluetooth transmitter for an elderly gentleman just last week and he is now really enjoying country music videos from TH-cam using headphones.
Hi Mark, The usual reason for a rapid clicking sound is the optical signal level falling below a threshold and the receiving device loses sync. There is normally more than enough signal, but if the TV is at the low end of the spec and then you have a long or damaged cable it can fall too low. I showed using an optical splitter in the video to send signal to a receiver or sound bar in addition to the Bluetooth transmitter. The splitter I showed is a passive type which sends half the signal to each side. This is not normally a problem but try connecting the TV directly to the Bluetooth transmitter. If it works properly with a direct connection then you will need an active splitter which regenerates the signal at full strength to each side. (link at the end ). If you are not using a splitter then try swappig cables, if that doesn't work then either the TV or the receiving device is defective. LInk to active splitter; www.amazon.com/dp/B081YWFRDH?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B081YWFRDH&pd_rd_w=6DkSJ&content-id=amzn1.sym.386c274b-4bfe-4421-9052-a1a56db557ab&pf_rd_p=386c274b-4bfe-4421-9052-a1a56db557ab&pf_rd_r=DM7Q6Y7HQPS17T1B3JVH&pd_rd_wg=BeJNj&pd_rd_r=0a3277e0-2c5e-4475-a704-76fa7bae8915&s=electronics&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM&linkCode=ll1&tag=rogergadgetgu-20&linkId=e0deaa7bcbca556842a322bb34dbc6c4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
I have a non-bluetooth TV connected to an Onkyo soundbar. Is it possible to connect the soundbar to bluetooth headsets? The soundbar has a bluetooth button on it. Thanks.
Hi Fidel The Bluetooth button on your soundbar, enables connection to the soundbar from the TV wirelessly, or from a smartphone. It is for wireless listening through the soundbar speaker. Most soundbars do not allow you to connect to a Bluetooth headphone. If your TV has Bluetooth, you can connect directly. If not you will need the kind of Bluetooth transmitter that I showed in the Video which is a better solution.
Roger, I used to be able to view samsung TV to my Samsung tablet with smart view. New update canceled that feature. Do you know how to get it back? You can't find it on internet. Thanks
Unfortunately it's all too common for a manufacturer to make software updates that are not properly tested on older hardware it seems to me like a new form of planned obsolescense. I suggest contacting Samsung customer support it may be possible to roll back to the older version software.
Yes you can . Bluetooth can be a bit finicky with more than one device paired, so I tested these headphones with an iPhone and Andriod phone paired at the same time. When you push play on one phone it automatically stops the other one. If you do get problems connecting, then power down both the Phone and the headphones and try again. The Bluetooth transmitter in the Video works great playing to two sets of headphones at the same time.
Will there still be sound coming out of the TV AND the headphones? Or you have to choose one or the other? Asking because I usually watch TV with another person... will they also need their own set of headphones?
Hi Charles, It depends on the TV, with some you have to select external audio which mutes the TV sound others always output the optical even with the TV speakers selected. If your TV doesn't allow you to have both the internal speakers and the optical output connected you can use an optical splitter like this one: www.amazon.com/Digital-Optical-Splitter-TOSLINK-Support/dp/B081YWFRDH?hvadid=416695724605&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4091821706665702379&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1014129&hvtargid=pla-871134060411&psc=1&mcid=a9836a4f7112373284f1fb8680f93e42&adgrpid=94693386715&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=416695724605&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4091821706665702379&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1014129&hvtargid=pla-871134060411&gclid=CjwKCAiAlJKuBhAdEiwAnZb7lfItOBYuzpTDrBVxmnSOwnbmmQRejkZnMT8JsggFZ2JYsMdcv8ImpRoCcTkQAvD_BwE&linkCode=ll1&tag=rogergadgetgu-20&linkId=719ca3d035b986ceb770b9470346f5de&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Have one output go to the bluetooth transmitter and another go to an soundbar or stereo system. This will also give you better audio quality than the TV speakers. The other alternative is instead of getting a second pair of headphones you couls just use a bluetooth speaker or soundbar for your TV sound.
I’ve tried this with two sets of equip and low latency headphones How does this compare with wired in terms of sync. You demonstrated with music but what is the lip flub like? My bet is it is way out - compared to wired from headphones jack.
@@rogergadgetguy HI _ Thanks. With those specs in mind. I might try again with a sennheiser flex 5000 (includes mx 475 earbuds.frequency response - 15 hz to 15 khz , impedance - 16 ohm) - but if it is too out of sync I am going to give up.
I tried the Flex5000 and it has quite the delay- very noticeable with the wired heaphones on to compare or tv audio on.. Now I am thinking wireless audio transmitters advertising < 20 ms
@@KimReddin I'm surprised that the Flex 5000 has a latency problem since it was designed for TV viewing. Though I haven't tested it. Check that you don't see lip sync problems using speakers? Sometimes the settings on the TV, cable box or streamer can cause delays.
Hi, The charging station is also a transmitter for your Sennheiser headphones. Connect the transmitter to your TV via an optical to Audio adapter there is a 3.5mm audio input at the bottom rear. The transmitter shown in the video is not needed.and wouldn't work.
It appears the Headset being used does not employ a dongle... My headsets require the dongle for use with my computer, and never have I even seen a headset that did not have a dongle, though my local stores have very little selection, and I prefer not to by technical gear from a Web description. If I wish to use my TV, even though it has bluetooth, it has no USB port for a dongle, and I'd prefer not to be fussing with a dongle in the extremely difficult to access backside of a large screen set. I tried using a bluetooth Transmitter/Receiver to pass the TV audio to the computer, and though I can pair them, the computer does not pass the audio through to the headset.
Hi Any Bluetooth headset will connect to a Bluetooth enabled device without any kind of dongle. Your computer may need a dongle because it does not have Bluetooth built in. Otherwise, there is another type of wireless headset that is supplied with a dedicated transmitter this type only works with it’s own transmitter, this may be the type that you have. If your headset is Bluetooth I know of no way to connect to a TV with a computer as an intermediary and regardless it would be better to pair the headset with the TV directly. Since you already have a Bluetooth transmitter connected to a TV, any Bluetooth headset will work by pairing directly with that transmitter.
Hi Sue Earbuds are a highly personal choice since the fit in your ear has as much influence on overall satisfaction as any other factor. I have used Apple, and Google Pixel earbuds and slightly prefer the Pixel. I’ve tried Jabra, and Sennheiser Bluetooth headphones and slightly prefer the sound of the Sennheiser. I have not tried Sennheiser earbuds but they are a very highly regarded company that specializes in headphones and microphones. Sennheiser products utilize the Apt X audio codec which is less likely to cause audio lip sync delay than others. I measured lower lip sync delay with Sennheiser than with Jabra Headphone or Apple Earbuds, this is important to some people and not noticed by others. Here is a website that I found rating some different models. My recommendation is to get one of the high rated models in the price range you are considering. www.bestproductsreviews.com/aptx-low-latency-earbuds?targetid=dsa-19959388920&matchtype=&device=c&campaignid=18660654893&creative=629644852253&adgroupid=139534136861&feeditemid=&loc_physical_ms=1014129&loc_interest_ms=&network=g&devicemodel=&placement=&keyword=$&target=&aceid=&adposition=&trackid=us_all_top_standard_exact_6_1&mId=4071324411&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoeemBhCfARIsADR2QCvwR7k1lHX0z9VMdE7YtLZpopz2JaSpVd1hsWo52wJGpuocJsgR4SAaAhM_EALw_wcB
I know that some people have got this to work with a hearing aid, but it may depend on the type or the brand of hearing aid. If your hearing aid works with music from your phone then It will most likely work with the bluetooth transmitter.
What I would like to find is how to connect my hearing aids TV connector to my Sony Bravia without it disconnecting the external speakers or tv speakers, it seams like it can only handle 1 audio output at a time, so much for it being a smart TV. I tried EARC splitters, optical sound (Toslink) splitters and nothing has worked. I even connected them via Bluetooth directly to the TV but this still disables external audio. Does anyone know how to fix this?
Hi, a toslink splitter should work, but I have often experienced too much signal loss with the simple passive ones. A powered splitter like this will give a great signal on all the outputs. amzn.to/3Y5fg1u
Hi Gary, The usual reason for inability to pair is that the headphones are paired to something else and automatically connect every time you turn them on. If your headphones may have been paired to another device like your phone or car, make sure the bluetooth is off on that device when you are trying to pair.
@@rogergadgetguy never thought about the car. the driveway where it sits is about 35' away. is that what it is? edit to add, my tv is pretty old too. samsung, one of the first smart tv's. i plugged in the fiber optic cable, it glows red, plugged it in, followed directions, but no sound. tried the coax method, still nothing, even the 3.5 mm jack didn't work.
@@garycarpenter2932 With a car you usually inadvertently connect whern a family member turns on the ignition, but a car left in the garage with the keys in could hang on to the bluetooth connection. I have seen old TVs where the optical is not functional. If you can pair the headset but you get no audio, I'd find some way to check if the TV is actually outputting an audio signal.
I’ve been searching for this solution. My husband is slowly losing his hearing due to a brain tumor. This means that the volume of the tv has been increasing over time to the point where it’s becoming far too loud for me to enjoy watching tv with him. With this solution, it seems like he can watch programming alone, with the sound muted or we can watch tv together and I can have the volume at a lower volume level which is more comfortable for me. I’m not tech savvy and many of the videos I’ve watched have lost me with technical details and jargon. Thank you for presenting the information in a way I can understand. I’m a new subscriber. Thank you for helping us solve this problem.
Hi Lane, I’m glad that I was able to help. As you suggest you will be able to control the TV and Headset volumes separately with this solution. Be sure increase the volume on the Bluetooth transmitter to maximum, to ensure your husband can use the full range of volume adjustment on the headset itself and can get the sound loud enough.
@@rogergadgetguy Thank you again Roger. I ordered the devices using your link to Amazon. They were delivered today. The hardest thing was getting access to the back of the tv. I had no luck pairing my Bose ANC headphones that I fly with but the headphones you recommend paired easily and we were all set in just a few minutes. It’s these simple things that add quality to life. Thank you again for sharing your expertise with us.
That's assuming your TV has an optical output
Tell your son that he has a wonderful father ! Second, your're a very good speaker with a very clear way to communicate. I congratulate you, and while I thank for your explanation, I also feel jealous about your ability.
Thank you Julio.
Thanks! This set up worked perfectly and easily (recommended transmitter and headphones). I have an old, noisy treadmill from which I watch an old TV. This setup allows me to enjoy listening to the television content instead of having it blaring loudly to compete with the treadmill. I may actually be able to accomplish my New Year resolution of getting more exercise!
Thanks entirely to you I think I've got a system together that I think will provide everything I need without silly compromises or unnecessary complications, basically a setup I haven't really had since the 90s, but for a price I couldn't have realized even back then. Thank you so much for doing this for us Roger, you're an absolute diamond.
Bought them wiith the links. I have listened to my music on vlume 20 for so long I have trouble hearing. My wife will love this. Thanks Roger.
dude you explain a ND present so Cleary..I. am adhd but but got it all! Thx
Excellent job on this video, Roger. My Samsung TV uses an hdmi cable to the sound bar. The tv also has an optical audio connection. I just ordered the BT transmitter from Amazon. Although my tv has BT, I couldn't get it to pair with my induction earphones. They do work with the Amazon channel though. I guess I'll find out if the sound bar mutes when I'm using the BT transmitter. Thanks for this video.
Your video was just what I needed to get my headsets working. Thank you so much. VERY WELL DONE. 👍👍
Thank you Frank for the kind feedback.
Also, thoughts on the Avantree HT5009 transmitter? Thanks again.
Roger, Thanhks SO MUCH for not repeating some form of "Let's get started!"
Thank you very much! The great thing of the content is that you show the budget version of working models.
Hi Olas Thank you for your kind feedback.
Something that could be useful to somebody out there:
The Apple TV 4K hands down has the strongest Bluetooth signal I’ve used for watching tv. I watch a lot of TH-cam and I can easily walk from my bedroom with the tv on to the kitchen 30-40 feet away. Just something worth giving a try especially if you’re looking at one anyways. This was true on the 1st gen 4k and the current model. I have both
Also, keeping the device outputting the Bluetooth (in my case Apple TV) far from the ground. Mines about 5 feet from the ground.
@@Emancipatriot Thanks for posting. Good advice!
REALLY INTERESTING DID NOT KNOW BLUETOOTH TRANSMITTERS COULD BE BOUGHT WELL EXPLAINED WIIL PURCHASE ONE .
I use my buds in BT mode to listen to my LG TV. But for some daft reason the TV makers knock out the internal speaker! Im about to try the optical output to a DAC box.
Hi Roger, Could you please help. I got noise or chatter noise after I paired with Samsung TV-model UN55JU640D with Boise Bluetooth headphone-Model QuietComfort 35. I also tried switch TV sound output to Optical and other sound setting to PCM as instruction did mention. I unit still gave out noise. Thank you so much for your help !!
Hi
The Bluetooth connection itself is digital so it will not introduce any noise. If the TV sound is normal over speakers, then the TV is probably not introducing any noise. If the noise cancelling circuitry in the headphones is not functioning properly then it could possibly introduce noise, I once had a pair of noise canceling earbuds (Not Bose!) that created strange noises when the battery got low, and one pair could be made to make a chugging noise by messing with how tightly they fit on my head. Try connecting the headphones to another device like your phone and make sure they function as you would expect. If both the TV and Headphones work properly independently of each other. It’s possible that the headphones are rapidly cutting in and out, creating what you describe as a chattering. The Bose Troubleshooting page for a bad or intermittent Bluetooth connection has good suggestions. You can find it here.
www.bose.com/en_us/support/articles/HC799/productCodes/qc35/article.html
If the Bose troubleshooting page cannot provide a solution. I noticed that it doesn’t cover the possibility of interference at the TV end of the connection. Bluetooth works on the same frequency as many other devices such as baby monitors, microwave ovens and the usual culprit WiFi. The TV has to be able to receive signals from the headset, in order to maintain the Bluetooth connection, and it is possible that the TV’s Bluetooth receiver is being jammed by a WiFi signal. If the noise is independent of the position of the headphones try moving any WiFi devices (especially a router or access point) away from the TV. One of the advantages of a separate Bluetooth transmitter that I show in my video, is that it is much easier than a TV to move away from an interference sources and try different positions of the transmitter and it's antennas for optimum performance.
Thank you, very well explained!
Thank you for your kind feedback. Very glad this was helpful.
thank you so much. I learned something new today.
Hi I just used your link for the transmitter but I bought the one on the left that’s 20$ more on the Amazon listing. Does that one still work great as the one you used in the video? It’s the 1Mii brand but not the exact one you have
Hi I have not tested the more expensive version, but there is no reason it wouldn't work just as well.
Hey Roger thanks for another great video. Would this device work with a phonak compilot that connects a digital hearing aid to a mobile phone?
Hi Clare Thanks for checking out my channel. The Phonak compilot says it works with Bluetooth A2DP profile which is the standard that the 1Mii transmitter in the video also supports so it all should work fine, though I haven't tested this combo.
Thanks for the very informative video. Will a device like this also work with Bone Conduction headphones such as mine by Shokz?
I haven't tried these specifically.but the transducer technology used by Shokz doesn't affect their bluetooth compatiblity, they should work fine. Given their target market of runners and swimmers they probably didn't pay much attention to latency, so you may get a little lip sync delay, but no more than apple air pods which some people are quite happy to use for TV viewing.
Hi Roger
fantastic information
I watched his video and I but the 1mii B06+
dos 1mii B06+ works for wireless the same way lick the one shoed? or I am dumb, LOL
I tried to make it as Hearing aids for my mother, what I understood shows' with long cable.
any suggestion?
Thank you
Amir
Hi Amir the B06+ will work just as well as the one shown. Check if the hearing aid work from a phone's bluetooth on music or videos. If so then it should work with the bluetooth transmitter
Thanks Roger for replying I will check it out 🙏🙏🙏
Wonderfully done. Thank you 👍
What I'm trying to find out is how to be on the phone with my gf, who is in another state... and hear her on the phone through my Bluetooth headphones while I also hear the TV through those same Bluetooth headphones. I have a Bluetooth transmitter hooked up to my cable box audio out. What I am looking for are a pair of Bluetooth headphones that can hear the TV and hear the audio from our phone call (Android Bluetooth) at the exact same time... I'll be able to hear the TV audio while we still can talk to each other as if we were in the same room watching TV together. Basically, I need a set of Bluetooth headphones that can accept two separate audio sources at once, so I can hear the overtop of our phone call... all at the same time. Any ideas? Thank you. 👍
Tricky, tTere are no headphones I've ever seen that will do this. The only option I can offer is to have 2 pairs. Wear earbuds (no noise cancelling) and put some over the ear style over the top of them. aAternatively 2 pairs of earbuds with one of each pair in each ear.
@rogergadgetguy Thank you for responding. I actually do that already. I have her on the phone with one Bluetooth earpiece in one ear and my TV in the other ear with a different Bluetooth earpiece. Surely, there's a pair of Bluetooth headphones out there that can receive two separate Bluetooth transmitters simultaneously. I guess it would be similar to somebody playing a video game and hearing gameplay at the same time they are talking over the headset with their friends who are also playing the same game with them at the same time. I understand that it's a bit different b/c of VoIP and all, but there has to be a headset that has that capability.
@@StarMusik You got me thinking, You could transmit from your phone blutooth to a Bluetooth Receiver with a microphone like this amzn.to/4g0idbq Then run the audio out to a 2 way mixer like this amzn.to/4gkvU4R connect the other input of mixer to TV audio output, and connect the mixer output to a bluetooth transmitter/ You'll have to deal with a little extra audio delay on the phone due to the bluetooth relay, and you might have to move the microphone around to help your voice quality. I've never tried this but it should work.
Just purchased a pioneer receiver vsx-935, we are able to connect and hear bluetooth ffrom our Apple earpods, but our Sony bluetooth earphones connect but there is no sound? Any help will be appreciated, Thanks - Julie
Hi Julie
My first guess is that the earphones tell you they are connected but not what they are connected to. One of the frustrations with bluetooth is the devices all seem to have their own logic as to which other bluetooth device to connect to. Try unpairing the headphones with everything especially phones, and then try re-pairing with the pioneer receive only. Another less likely possibilty is that the control signals are not passing properly between the receiver and the headphones. try adjusting the volume and toggling the mute on both the receiver and the headphones
@@rogergadgetguy This makes so much sense except that the problem was ME and the way I adjusted the max volume, which is what you suggested also. THANKS!
Hi there Roger! I just purchased a Bluetooth headset for my 94 year old Mom who does has a Smart TV. The only problem is that it only works for the TV. When she wants to watch something on TH-cam the headphones will not work. As I am not at all techie savvy will the Bluetooth transmitter allow her to enjoy her headphones while watching TH-cam on her Smart TV?
A short answer is yes it will, but I'm not sure why TH-cam is not already working with the Bluetooth from the TV, the TV should send all the audio over bluetooth once connected. Make sure that you get audio from you tube over the TV speakers with no Bluetooth connected to be sure the problem is only related to bluetooth. The bluetooth transmitter will be fed from the optical output from the TV which definitely works for TH-cam. In fact I set up a bluetooth transmitter for an elderly gentleman just last week and he is now really enjoying country music videos from TH-cam using headphones.
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I bought all the same equipment and made all the connections, but it didn't work. All I hear is a rapid clicking and white noise. Any suggestions?
Hi Mark, The usual reason for a rapid clicking sound is the optical signal level falling below a threshold and the receiving device loses sync. There is normally more than enough signal, but if the TV is at the low end of the spec and then you have a long or damaged cable it can fall too low. I showed using an optical splitter in the video to send signal to a receiver or sound bar in addition to the Bluetooth transmitter. The splitter I showed is a passive type which sends half the signal to each side. This is not normally a problem but try connecting the TV directly to the Bluetooth transmitter. If it works properly with a direct connection then you will need an active splitter which regenerates the signal at full strength to each side. (link at the end ). If you are not using a splitter then try swappig cables, if that doesn't work then either the TV or the receiving device is defective. LInk to active splitter; www.amazon.com/dp/B081YWFRDH?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B081YWFRDH&pd_rd_w=6DkSJ&content-id=amzn1.sym.386c274b-4bfe-4421-9052-a1a56db557ab&pf_rd_p=386c274b-4bfe-4421-9052-a1a56db557ab&pf_rd_r=DM7Q6Y7HQPS17T1B3JVH&pd_rd_wg=BeJNj&pd_rd_r=0a3277e0-2c5e-4475-a704-76fa7bae8915&s=electronics&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM&linkCode=ll1&tag=rogergadgetgu-20&linkId=e0deaa7bcbca556842a322bb34dbc6c4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
@@rogergadgetguy Hi Roger, thanks for the reply. I did connect the TV directly and it worked. Thanks again for all your help.
I have a non-bluetooth TV connected to an Onkyo soundbar. Is it possible to connect the soundbar to bluetooth headsets? The soundbar has a bluetooth button on it. Thanks.
Hi Fidel
The Bluetooth button on your soundbar, enables connection to the soundbar from the TV wirelessly, or from a smartphone. It is for wireless listening through the soundbar speaker. Most soundbars do not allow you to connect to a Bluetooth headphone. If your TV has Bluetooth, you can connect directly. If not you will need the kind of Bluetooth transmitter that I showed in the Video which is a better solution.
@@rogergadgetguy Thank you for the reply and info. I will purchase the transmitter.
Roger, I used to be able to view samsung TV to my Samsung tablet with smart view. New update canceled that feature. Do you know how to get it back? You can't find it on internet. Thanks
Unfortunately it's all too common for a manufacturer to make software updates that are not properly tested on older hardware it seems to me like a new form of planned obsolescense. I suggest contacting Samsung customer support it may be possible to roll back to the older version software.
@rogergadgetguy Thanks for the reply!
Can your Bluetooth headphone be paired with more than one device?
Yes you can . Bluetooth can be a bit finicky with more than one device paired, so I tested these headphones with an iPhone and Andriod phone paired at the same time. When you push play on one phone it automatically stops the other one. If you do get problems connecting, then power down both the Phone and the headphones and try again. The Bluetooth transmitter in the Video works great playing to two sets of headphones at the same time.
Will this setup work with hearing aids that support bluetooth connections?
I've been told by people who have tried it that this setup does work with Bluetooth hearing aids, but I have not tested it myself.
Will there still be sound coming out of the TV AND the headphones? Or you have to choose one or the other? Asking because I usually watch TV with another person... will they also need their own set of headphones?
Hi Charles, It depends on the TV, with some you have to select external audio which mutes the TV sound others always output the optical even with the TV speakers selected.
If your TV doesn't allow you to have both the internal speakers and the optical output connected you can use an optical splitter like this one: www.amazon.com/Digital-Optical-Splitter-TOSLINK-Support/dp/B081YWFRDH?hvadid=416695724605&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4091821706665702379&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1014129&hvtargid=pla-871134060411&psc=1&mcid=a9836a4f7112373284f1fb8680f93e42&adgrpid=94693386715&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=416695724605&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4091821706665702379&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1014129&hvtargid=pla-871134060411&gclid=CjwKCAiAlJKuBhAdEiwAnZb7lfItOBYuzpTDrBVxmnSOwnbmmQRejkZnMT8JsggFZ2JYsMdcv8ImpRoCcTkQAvD_BwE&linkCode=ll1&tag=rogergadgetgu-20&linkId=719ca3d035b986ceb770b9470346f5de&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Have one output go to the bluetooth transmitter and another go to an soundbar or stereo system. This will also give you better audio quality than the TV speakers. The other alternative is instead of getting a second pair of headphones you couls just use a bluetooth speaker or soundbar for your TV sound.
I’ve tried this with two sets of equip and low latency headphones How does this compare with wired in terms of sync. You demonstrated with music but what is the lip flub like? My bet is it is way out - compared to wired from headphones jack.
I've measured the latency with Apt X LL it was
@@rogergadgetguy HI _ Thanks. With those specs in mind. I might try again with a sennheiser flex 5000 (includes mx 475 earbuds.frequency response - 15 hz to 15 khz , impedance - 16 ohm) - but if it is too out of sync I am going to give up.
I tried the Flex5000 and it has quite the delay- very noticeable with the wired heaphones on to compare or tv audio on.. Now I am thinking wireless audio transmitters advertising < 20 ms
@@KimReddin I'm surprised that the Flex 5000 has a latency problem since it was designed for TV viewing. Though I haven't tested it. Check that you don't see lip sync problems using speakers? Sometimes the settings on the TV, cable box or streamer can cause delays.
@@rogergadgetguy HI I was using the optical audio thingo and also the headphone jack, It's not good enough to watch cinema.
I have Sennheiser RS 120 headphones with charging station , will that affect my ability to sinc the headphones to my 2012 Samsung tv
Hi, The charging station is also a transmitter for your Sennheiser headphones. Connect the transmitter to your TV via an optical to Audio adapter there is a 3.5mm audio input at the bottom rear. The transmitter shown in the video is not needed.and wouldn't work.
It appears the Headset being used does not employ a dongle... My headsets require the dongle for use with my computer, and never have I even seen a headset that did not have a dongle, though my local stores have very little selection, and I prefer not to by technical gear from a Web description. If I wish to use my TV, even though it has bluetooth, it has no USB port for a dongle, and I'd prefer not to be fussing with a dongle in the extremely difficult to access backside of a large screen set. I tried using a bluetooth Transmitter/Receiver to pass the TV audio to the computer, and though I can pair them, the computer does not pass the audio through to the headset.
Hi
Any Bluetooth headset will connect to a Bluetooth enabled device without any kind of dongle. Your computer may need a dongle because it does not have Bluetooth built in. Otherwise, there is another type of wireless headset that is supplied with a dedicated transmitter this type only works with it’s own transmitter, this may be the type that you have. If your headset is Bluetooth I know of no way to connect to a TV with a computer as an intermediary and regardless it would be better to pair the headset with the TV directly. Since you already have a Bluetooth transmitter connected to a TV, any Bluetooth headset will work by pairing directly with that transmitter.
What earbuds would you recommend?
Same question. I have Jaybirds and Bose bluetooth buds.
Hi Sue
Earbuds are a highly personal choice since the fit in your ear has as much influence on overall satisfaction as any other factor. I have used Apple, and Google Pixel earbuds and slightly prefer the Pixel. I’ve tried Jabra, and Sennheiser Bluetooth headphones and slightly prefer the sound of the Sennheiser.
I have not tried Sennheiser earbuds but they are a very highly regarded company that specializes in headphones and microphones. Sennheiser products utilize the Apt X audio codec which is less likely to cause audio lip sync delay than others. I measured lower lip sync delay with Sennheiser than with Jabra Headphone or Apple Earbuds, this is important to some people and not noticed by others.
Here is a website that I found rating some different models. My recommendation is to get one of the high rated models in the price range you are considering.
www.bestproductsreviews.com/aptx-low-latency-earbuds?targetid=dsa-19959388920&matchtype=&device=c&campaignid=18660654893&creative=629644852253&adgroupid=139534136861&feeditemid=&loc_physical_ms=1014129&loc_interest_ms=&network=g&devicemodel=&placement=&keyword=$&target=&aceid=&adposition=&trackid=us_all_top_standard_exact_6_1&mId=4071324411&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoeemBhCfARIsADR2QCvwR7k1lHX0z9VMdE7YtLZpopz2JaSpVd1hsWo52wJGpuocJsgR4SAaAhM_EALw_wcB
Will this work with Bluetooth hearing aids
I know that some people have got this to work with a hearing aid, but it may depend on the type or the brand of hearing aid. If your hearing aid works with music from your phone then It will most likely work with the bluetooth transmitter.
Your son was asking you! Usually the other way around at our age!
That son is a lawyer. It's the other one that inherited the gadget gene. Love em both!
@@rogergadgetguy ! So, you know more about tech than your lawyer son! Good for you!
What I would like to find is how to connect my hearing aids TV connector to my Sony Bravia without it disconnecting the external speakers or tv speakers, it seams like it can only handle 1 audio output at a time, so much for it being a smart TV. I tried EARC splitters, optical sound (Toslink) splitters and nothing has worked. I even connected them via Bluetooth directly to the TV but this still disables external audio. Does anyone know how to fix this?
Hi, a toslink splitter should work, but I have often experienced too much signal loss with the simple passive ones. A powered splitter like this will give a great signal on all the outputs. amzn.to/3Y5fg1u
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i can't get my headphones to pair up. what am i doing wrong?
Hi Gary, The usual reason for inability to pair is that the headphones are paired to something else and automatically connect every time you turn them on. If your headphones may have been paired to another device like your phone or car, make sure the bluetooth is off on that device when you are trying to pair.
@@rogergadgetguy never thought about the car. the driveway where it sits is about 35' away. is that what it is? edit to add, my tv is pretty old too. samsung, one of the first smart tv's. i plugged in the fiber optic cable, it glows red, plugged it in, followed directions, but no sound. tried the coax method, still nothing, even the 3.5 mm jack didn't work.
@@garycarpenter2932 With a car you usually inadvertently connect whern a family member turns on the ignition, but a car left in the garage with the keys in could hang on to the bluetooth connection. I have seen old TVs where the optical is not functional. If you can pair the headset but you get no audio, I'd find some way to check if the TV is actually outputting an audio signal.
Does it work with Shokz?
It will work but you will get a slight delay ( maybe a quarter second ) on the audio. whether it matters will depend on what uyou are watching.
I would try to see if you get any lip sync delay watching a video on your smartphone or pc. If not you should not have any problem with the adapter.
@@GSAproductions Good idea!
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Jeepers- I think I'll just stick with cables! 😅
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