My unit just arrives today. However I'm having a big concern over the lack of music control on the Airpods. Using Siri to do this simple task is really dumb. Doing this on the phone is a big inconvenience as well. So do you guys get used to it? Or have no problem at all?
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So do you guys tolerate the lack of direct control on the Airpods?
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I have an Apple Watch
That said when I'm at home it's not an issue using my phone
That said when I'm at home it's not an issue using my phone
Ugh I got rid of my Apple watch a while ago so I'm stuck with using the phone. Siri is not an option to use in a quiet place like my work office...
No issues, that's exactly what the product was listed to do, knowingly before I purchased this. As this this is a new product, there was no previous iteration before this. Being accustomed to the Siri controls are straight forward and simplistic for me.
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^^This!
If I didn't have an Apple Watch I probably either would not have gotten them from the start or I would have returned them.. I did try them without the watch and it's not the greatest experience in the world using Siri to change songs, volume ect...
They flat out rock with the Apple Watch though..
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I am going to hire a personal assistant to hold the phone for me and control the music, because it is such a huge pain to do it myself. /s
I didn't buy the AirPods for their lack of direct controls, but that aspect also didn't stop me from buying them. So far they have proven well-suited for their intended use.
Since I haven't used these kind of earphones before I guess the closest answer I can give is that I've gotten used to how they operate.
Since I haven't used these kind of earphones before I guess the closest answer I can give is that I've gotten used to how they operate.
Apple Watch set to keep the last used app (ie Music or Now Playing) on screen for an hour. Job done.
Took a couple minutes to adjust to the double tap for Siri but then they are fine. They do hear and understand my voice incredibly well, even in a loud busy gym.
So how do I use my apple
Watch to control my volume? I have 3.1 and don't see battery status
I use tidal app. Not sure if that is why I can't see controls
Watch to control my volume? I have 3.1 and don't see battery status
I use tidal app. Not sure if that is why I can't see controls
Today I've been out doing downhill skiing and I used one AirPod at a time. Such an amazing combination with the watch. I have two layers of clothing, gloves, cap and helmet yet so easy to either hit the side of my head to activate Siri on the AirPod or even better when just raising the arm and say call my brother. A small tap on the arm and the call is coming in on the AirPod. No screens, no fingers and no hassles.
Also, I never lost them in the snow..
Also, I never lost them in the snow..
Not too much hassle I can use my watch or my phone, tend to leave the volume where it is all the time but I do find the Siri controls cumbersome.
I've got a feeling this will be like the watch OS the first version was ok but I expect they'll make changes through a future software update in fact given the negative reviews about the lack of control without the use of Siri they might be mad not to release an update for this.
Don't see any reason why they can't use the following double tap on left bud to go back a track same on the right to advance one track, triple tap on the left bud to reduce volume same on the right to increase, play pause is already perfect in my opinion by taking one bud out and Siri could be invoked using hey Siri.
All of that could be pushed to the Airpods through a firmware update in combination with an iOS software update. Get the feeling it was more of a decision to try and highlight the use of Siri by Apple rather than technical drawbacks.
I've got a feeling this will be like the watch OS the first version was ok but I expect they'll make changes through a future software update in fact given the negative reviews about the lack of control without the use of Siri they might be mad not to release an update for this.
Don't see any reason why they can't use the following double tap on left bud to go back a track same on the right to advance one track, triple tap on the left bud to reduce volume same on the right to increase, play pause is already perfect in my opinion by taking one bud out and Siri could be invoked using hey Siri.
All of that could be pushed to the Airpods through a firmware update in combination with an iOS software update. Get the feeling it was more of a decision to try and highlight the use of Siri by Apple rather than technical drawbacks.
Curious, if you're in an office, how much trouble is it to use your iPhone to control playback, volume, etc?
Once I got the hang of the basic commands Siri works great for me.
And here in the Great White North it works well for winter operations when I can't get at my Apple watch and I don't have to try to double click on a little switch dangling off a cord that is buried under my winter coat/scarf.
I wasn't initially pleased as I don't really use Siri but I have adapted and learned a new skill.
Give them some time and if they fit and don't fall out you will get to love them.
And here in the Great White North it works well for winter operations when I can't get at my Apple watch and I don't have to try to double click on a little switch dangling off a cord that is buried under my winter coat/scarf.
I wasn't initially pleased as I don't really use Siri but I have adapted and learned a new skill.
Give them some time and if they fit and don't fall out you will get to love them.
^^Same for me ulinerg. It just took a little practice on the double tap and siri is working great for controls.
