[access-uk] Re: talking wrist band
- From: "John Gurd" <j.gurd@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2014 18:09:39 +0100
I got mine this morning, and I'm quite impressed. Although I have
BlindSquare, I don't plan to use it outside. Who'd want to adopt a permanent
salute position just to hear updates from GPS? (smiles)
I think where it comes into its own is listening to both text books and
DAISY books from my iPhone. I've been using Voice Dream to listen to books
around the house, and the Speaker Band gives really good clarity and
control. You can not only play and pause the book with the middle button but
you can use the next and previous track buttons to jump by whatever
increment is set in Voice Dream, this can be anything from 15 seconds to
chapters or bookmarks. The volume is excellent for indoors with
text-to-speech but I had to turn it up a bit with an RNIB DAISY book.
I've tried it with Siri and for making a call. It works fine although I
found it a bit quiet on the phone call and I had to hold it a foot or so
from my mouth when speaking to be heard clearly. I have a watch on my left
wrist so I'm using the Speaker Band on my right and it is just as easy to
operate using the left thumb as the right index finger. The Bluetooth range
isn't great so I've had my iPhone in a pocket with the screen locked.
All in all it's a very good product although I don't think any product like
this would be much good in a busy street environment.
Regards
John
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Jackie Brown
Sent: 17 July 2014 16:58
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: talking wrist band
Hi Carol
I have definitely had music playing from mine, and been able to jump between
stations on a radio app. I haven't had it on when answering or ending a
call yet, so must try this. Siri is quiet, so I must turn it up next time.
I am a right wrist watch wearer as a rule, but I will probably opt for the
left when out with Bumble as she walks on my right.
So far, my strap has been fine too.
Kind regards,
Jackie Brown
Twitter: @thebrownsplace
Skype: Thejackmate
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Carol.Pearson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: 17 July 2014 16:49
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: talking wrist band
Hi Eleanor and all,
I have only dictated in my normal way but using the wrist band, because it's
running, as the microphone in question. I have used Siri with the double
tap method on the band but once got it work (when I was in good range of my
phone) but didn't on the other occasion (further away.) I need to play more
with that.
I did read in the small booklet that you can also jump from track to track
on the music by using the volume buttons, but I haven't got that to work as
yet. I think that may be a double tap and perhaps I can't tap quickly
enough.
You're also supposed to be able to hold the Answer/End button (middle) if
you want to reject an incoming call. Again, if you're not in a call, that
Answer/End button also redials the last number. (Not tried that yet
either.)Play/pause music is also possible when you're listening, again using
the Answer/End.
I have also been able to hear a slight click at turnoff if I've had my ear
to the speaker but otherwise get no other indication that the band is off
until I go to use the phone and check that way.
I have, incidentally, decided to wear that watch on my right hand, to keep
my left free for a dog and also my normal watch on the left wrist. With the
on/off button in the No 6 position, the microphone is on the lefthand edge,
so I don't see that this makes any difference at all to recording. I'm
happy enough with that arrangement.
They do have a Twitter address, if anyone wants to follow: It's
@bemwirelessco (all one word).
Oh, I have also worked out that you have two volumes to set for maximum
sound and I'm sure most who want this speaker will probably hear it fine if
these are adjusted, so remember to adjust both the volume up on the phone,
as speech is being spoken and also on the wristband.
Hope these comments help. Please let me know if you have success in getting
these taps to work.
Carol P
----- Original Message -----
From: "Eleanor Martha Burke" <eleanormarthaburke@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2014 12:55 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: talking wrist band
> Hi Carol, how do you dictate using the wrist band?
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Carol Pearson" <carol.pearson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2014 11:44 AM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: talking wrist band
>
>
>> Hi Steve, very happy birthday from me also! Like you, I am wearing mine
>> with pride! I'm also dictating this message!
>>
>>
>>
>> Carol P
>> Sent from my iPhone using MBraille
>>
>> On 17 Jul 2014, at 09:28 am, "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Pele,
>>
>> Yes it is my birthday today and I am wearing my Bem with pride <Smile>.
>>
>> Yes, I will be there.
>>
>> All the best
>>
>> Steve
>>
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
>> Of
>> Pele West
>> Sent: 17 July 2014 08:52
>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: talking wrist band
>>
>> Hi Steve
>>
>> This must mean it is your birthday. I hope you have a happy day.
>>
>> Will you be coming to the exhibition at Newcastle St James' Park in
>> September with all your goodies?
>>
>> Pele
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