Apple Headphones Cause Echo

Easy setup.Effective part of the Apple echo system.

Let’s be clear the HomePod was never meant to be a smart speaker. Instead it was designed and developed to produce outstanding sound in a compact package within the Apple ecosystem and that is exactly what it does. The sound of speakers is truly subjective and to say if Google Home or Sonos is the better speaker is just that, subjective. One thing is clear the tinny sounding echo or echo dot does not compete in sound quality to the HomePod. Siri does not compete in answering trivia, playing fireplace sounds etc. like Alexa. �Siri does take commands in a low voice and does it well. Ask it to play music, set an alarm, play the news, or give the weather no problems. Is it as robust as Alexa? No but it wasn’t made to be that way. Shortcomings? A few... can you ask Siri to stream other music providers through voice commands? No, but you can stream it through Airplay. HomePod does many things well and yes shortcomings exist but the software exists within the HomePod for future upgrades. HomePod is still new but if you are looking for amazing sound particularly if you are signed up to Apple Music you will not be disappointed.

I use with Apple Music with the amazing Sonos app. I have recently connected an Echo Dot and love asking Alexa to play music from Pandora or my computer

I picked up two of these for a total of 4 TB and installed in my SONNETTECH from B&H (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1686537-REG/sonnet_echo_dk2m2_tb_echo_dual_nvme_thunderbolt.html) and getting 1200 MB/s write and 2500 MB/s read. See attached photo. I know the specs are for up to 3500 MB/s but this works for me. I have the SONNETECH connected directly to my 2023 Apple M1 Max with 64GB and 4TB HD. I formatted the 970's in RAID 0 and use Carbon Copy (https://bombich.com/) to backup the entire array to an older desktop GDrive I had in my stable of tech gear (250 MB/s on a good day) and then backblaze for cloud backup (3-2-1) (https://www.backblaze.com/blog/the-3-2-1-backup-strategy/) I have been using this setup since September with no issues. B&H got this to me the next day with no issues. I always order from B&H they are the best! I love the B&H Payboo Card for saving the tax on all my orders! (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/credit-cards?origSearch=PayBoo&sts=ma) Also, B&H is a real store in NYC, not just a big warehouse like some other online stores. They are knowledgeable on everything they carry and always available to help. They love what they do and it shines through with every order. Make sure you get to the store if you are ever in the Big Apple. Tell them I sent you.

I currently use this to switch the stereo output on my laptop's Echo IOx soundcard between headphones and a speaker amp. Makes it easier to keep working on beats when people around are sleeping or become understandably irritated by hearing the same 4 to 8 bars of music over-and-over for half an hour. -Ki Salem Beats

One of the best wireless headphones. I've got the apple EarPods and these are way better.

This makes the Echo Show so much more enjoyable. A must have if you have the Show.

I was reluctant to spend the money for these headphones but decided to go ahead because it would easily function with all my apple products. I'm very happy that I made this choice as the performance exceeded my expectations. They work great within the Apple system as they automatically connect to my Apple TV, iPhone and iPad. The noise canceling is fantastic and allows the sound quality to be enjoyed even on subways and trains. Beware, the sound is so good you can miss a stop if you're not paying attention.

Excellent quality headphones. Way better than Apple headphones and costs significantly less,

I echo the other positive reviews