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Re:I Think Bluetooth Is Finally OK by 3pt14159 on Tuesday October 27, 2020 @04:08AM (#24905323)
I agree with the core thrust of the article, but there are still major shortcomings that are frustrating. Why isn't it possible for my headphones to connect to my phone and computer at the same time. Having to change the connection 100 times a day is so annoying.

But they are certainly leagues better than they used to be. Connections reconnect seamlessly and usually turning on a device is sufficient to get it to reconnect to the thing it was connected to and the UI of various applications has advanced to make things like switching from the headphones to another output much easier.

Re:I Think Bluetooth Is Finally OK by vosper on Tuesday October 27, 2020 @04:11AM (#24905337)
> Why isn't it possible for my headphones to connect to my phone and computer at the same time. Having to change the connection 100 times a day is so annoying.

Some headphones do that just fine - as far as I know it’s a choice the manufacturer makes. I’ve had cheap Jabra and Jaybird headphones which support multipoint. My much more expensive Sony’s do not and it infuriates me.

Re:I Think Bluetooth Is Finally OK by 3pt14159 on Tuesday October 27, 2020 @04:44AM (#24905517)
Really? That's amazing! I have Beats and all Apple gear, so I expected that it would work if it were possible, since Apple controls the entire lineup. Hopefully a future version will.
Re:I Think Bluetooth Is Finally OK by rusk on Tuesday October 27, 2020 @04:49AM (#24905546)
Lol you’d think but Apple these days is more about Kim & Kanye than it is about 3pt14159
Re:I Think Bluetooth Is Finally OK by caf on Tuesday October 27, 2020 @05:11AM (#24905643)
Bose ones seem to connect to two devices simultaneously but no more than that.
Re:I Think Bluetooth Is Finally OK by gsa on Tuesday October 27, 2020 @04:12AM (#24905346)
> Why isn't it possible for my headphones to connect to my phone and computer at the same time.

Bluetooth multipoint is the feature you're looking for, and there are a few headsets who support this feature already.

Re:I Think Bluetooth Is Finally OK by hackerNoose on Tuesday October 27, 2020 @04:16AM (#24905361)
It's a feature on certain headphones. After using it I wouldn't buy headphones without it.