11 Best Wifi Audio Receiver Adapter (2023 Updated)

I bought this bluetooth receiver to use in my fitness classes – I needed something that would allow me better control of my music/volume, without having to walk across the room in the middle of a class.

I actually purchased another receiver first – from Belkin. (This was before I knew about all my options). When that unit arrived, I realized that it needed to be plugged into a power source in order to work.

I didn’t like that, so I sent it back and looked around for a battery operated unit. Enter the Etekcity Roverbeats Unify receiver. From the moment it arrived, this unit has been perfect! It is very well priced, especially for the quality.

The packaging is super professional, so it made a good impression upon arrival. It is extremely simple to use also. The music is not distorted, and no quality is lost. I’ve never had any issue with losing signal or strength.

The battery lasts forever, I need to remind myself to plug it in once in a while. It’s compact, which is great. The only improvement I might suggest would be that it pairs automatically with my devices.

Maybe that’s an issue with my mp3 players, I’m not sure – but I have other devices that do pair automatically, which makes me think it might be the unit? Overall, I LOVE this unit, and I would recommend it without hesitation.

Absolutely perfect!! Update: I’ve been using this for over a year now, and it’s still going strong. Just be sure to keep it charged. When the battery gets weak it might drop the signal.

Love this Bluetooth dongle. It has exceeded my expectations. I ordered it to use in my car, and I don’t know how but I feel like it made my car stereo sound better! I’m using the same iPod and everything.

I hear complaints about it shutting off quickly, that is great for me! I leave mine in the car at all times, when I turn the car off and get out and walk away I know that it will automatically shut off and not waste battery life.

I don’t mind to have to turn it back on once I get in the car again (it takes like three seconds and is obviously in reach). I’ve used it for a solid week and haven’t had to recharge yet! It’s really easy to pair with another device and remembers the last device that was paired with it, so i just turn it on and go.

The construction and material quality is great in my opinion. It even has a little ring on the bottom that helps it grip so it doesn’t slide anywhere while I’m driving. The packaging is great as well and comes with everything you need to get started, a standard aux cable (3.

5 mm jack on each end) another aux cable with 3. 5mm jack that goes into composite left and right (the red and white color connectors), a micro USB to charge it, and a wall adapter to plug it into. I kept the extra components that I don’t use in the box that it came in.

Overall I have yet to have any complaints!.

If you are using this product for transmitting music it works very well. As a receiver it’s sound is a little bit altered but it still works. But this means I was plugging in earphones into the unit and sending audio to it.

Bass gets removed. But you can still listen to it. From a musicians side if you use it as a wireless guitar system there is a lot of latency. But it still can do that and I don’t think it is supposed to.

I am a person that will try to make things operate beyond their capabilities with out breaking the guarantee. But otherwise it is a great product and if you are using it to transmit audio to a high-quality bluetooth headset just turn the music up because you get a slight clicking noise at low volumes.

It’s because of this click I give it 4 stars. But it is great value for money and I do plan on purchasing 1 more at least.

The system is great idea and from my limited experience with it works flawlessly the only niggle that I have with it is th antenna that’s not removable which I am frightened or breaking in transit as it stick out further than the edge of the device which makes casing hard work would have been much better with removable antenna.

Apart from that great product would recommend.

TranslateShow in original languageIo o notato una sola recensione negativa su questo prodotto. Il trasmettitore Klark Teknik e il suo ricevitore, oltre che migliorare la qualità e la potenza del suono, ha ottime prestazioni per i lunghi distanziamenti.

Io personalmente ho provatp con grande soddisfazione. Sono riuscito a coprire una capannone di 2600 mq solo con 4 casse amplificate e i dispositivi wireless applicati alle casse e mixer. Davvero stupendo!.

This receiver is one of the best I have found so far. Very small with very easy to-use functionality. I have to admit that I am using it for a very specific need. That is as a means to provide Smartphone connectivity to my son’s older Subaru which has no BlueTooth connectivity.

This car only has an Aux input to which I have connected the TP-Link HA100 enabling me to send any output from my smartphone directly to the car’s stereo system. At the price I paid it is definitely the best value out there with a 240VacAU power adaptor included so that it could easily be used for adding the same functionality to an older home stereo system.

The best thing about this receiver is that it doesn’t have a battery meaning that it auto-connects to the last paired/connected device (phone) at power up time – eg. staritng the car. Perfect for my/our needs.

Plus Mydeal got it to me in Adelaide in two days, brilliant!.

HA100 is a great device. Slim profile, easy to setup, good range. My unit did not auto-reconnect however, which I found annoying having to reconnect multiple times per day. Fairly standard for Bluetooth to automatically reconnect to known devices, returned it for a refund (thanks PB), and got the Logitech Bluetooth Audio Adapter.

I recently bought a Cambridge Audio One Hifi to replace a Yamaha CRX-550. The Yamaha has been superb, but didn’t have Bluetooth. I was really disappointed with the One, very light on bass & mid tones, not a patch on the Yamaha.

So the One was sent back for a refund, & I looked at buying an Arcam miniblink Bluetooth receiver to add to the Yamaha. At 120, I couldn’t justify the outlay, so decided to try this TP LINK HA100 instead for 20.

I have to say I’m very impressed, it comes with all the necessary cables, takes seconds to install, & sounds fantastic, way better that the built-in Bluetooth of the CA One. I considered buying a better quality jack to phono cable, but TBH I’m more than happy with the sound quality already.

I have had it playing at low & high volumes & get zero hiss/distortion, for 20 it’s a no-brainier.

Nice design, good sound quality, well made. Bluetooth connection a bit too aggressive. You have to turn it off for it to let go of your device, otherwise it connects aggressively over other devices. 3D sound over stereo receiver is so so.

I prefer straight stereo output.

I simply hooked it up to the input RCA terminals on the back of my old receiver and it now receives Bluetooth signals and controls from my smartphone. Before this purchase, I did not know that this product existed.

No need to buy new equipment. Genius!.

I bought this to replace my Logitech Bluetooth receiver, and although I havent used it very long and cant speak to longevity, it seems to connect just as well as the Logitech, and without the really annoying loud beeps that unit makes.

It got the point where I would cringe anticipating the sound. This 1Mii makes a single short quiet beep on connection. A slightly louder beep when it disconnects, but a substantial improvement.

Turned my 20 year old home stereo into a modern wifi system, without spending hundreds of dollars. Works well over 50 feet from pool side to inside house where receiver is. Best deal I have found for this adapter.

It pairs with my iPhone easily and lets me control music volume with phone.

I like it. So much so I have purchased 2 of them. Does exactly what it’s suppose to do and I have no problems with it. I did drop s star off because the open source should be corrected. I don’t like that anyone couldig on and hijack it.

No cool!!! But other than that perfect!!.

This is a review based on a few days of using the earbuds. Also, the music streaming service I use is ***. the HiFi subscription. I mention this because the music streaming quality may vary. 1. Pairing the earbuds with my Samsung S22 plus was extremely easy.

The earbuds were paired in a very few seconds. 2. The music I streamed sounded great. As mentioned above, the quality may vary depending on the service you use. Whether Listening to old albums or new ones, the sound was excellent.

Stereo separation was outstanding. Keep in mind that personal preferences regarding sound most certainly play a part. I’m not a fan of jacked-up booming bass. These earbuds do not jack up the bass. For my taste, the balance of highs and lows was excellent.

3. Phone calls-there were no issues at all. The voices were clear on both ends of the call. I know that because I asked the other party if there were any problems. Overall, I’d recommend these earbuds without a doubt to my family members and friends.

I’ve worked as a musician for many years and sound quality is very important to me. If I were buying a sound system for a music room I’d spend whatever it in order to get top-notch sound. Regarding earbuds, well, I use them while walking or running or while I’m on the bus.

Spending $200 never made sense to me. As mentioned, in a home music room spending whatever you can afford may make sense for some people. These earbuds are more than satisfactory. They are excellent, and, they don’t cost $200 or even $100.

I highly recommend these earbuds for those who are looking for great sound data NOT rip-off price. If over the next few few days my experience with the earbuds changes I will edit this review. (Reviewed on August 24, 2022).

I have used many heating pads in my life, and this is by far the nicest. I have chronic moderate to severe lower back pain. Heating pads are basically an extension of my body when I’m at home. This thing has an incredible heat output.

I love that it has six different settings, and usually the highest setting on a heating pad isn’t enough for me. The two highest heat settings on this pad are perfect for me. It’s SUPER soft and comfortable, and I like how thin it is.

I also love that it’s basically impossible for it to fold up on itself. I’ve never had a heating pad that couldn’t do that, and it has always made me paranoid about fire. The 2 hour auto shutoff feature is fantastic.

I can’t stand 30-60 minute heat shutoffs, because I feel like I’m constantly having to turn it back on. The buttons are very easy to press, making this product great for people with pain in their hands.

My mom has rheumatoid arthritis and has trouble even twisting the cap off of a tube of toothpaste. I asked her to test the buttons on this, and she had no problems with it. Best heating pad I have ever used, full stop.

I am very happy.

This is an opportunity (I can’t remember ever saying such a thing about something I purchased). Owning my Tao 6L Dehumidifier from a practicable stand point, puts my mind at ease and puts a finish on my new home that makes it sweet and fresh.

We quickly grow to take for granted the everyday pleasures of maintaining a cool and comfortable climate once we put a quality humidifier into use. Tao has provided both form and function that serve around the clock like a sentry that guards my investment.

I also never thought I would use the word, “pretty” to describe a humidifier. ” Perhaps smart or intelligent would work better, but that’s how I feel. Thank you for making the purchase affordable and enjoyable! The staff who helped me were professional and communicated a desire to help in any way that they could.

This was fun from the start. You should know that this is the second Tao 6L Dehumidifier installed at my home. One in the house, another now located in one of my outbuildings that stores memorabilia and camping gear.

It’s an added comfort to move between buildings and know that climate control can be managed by such capable equipment. It’s a lot to trust a device like this because there is a lot riding on the solid performance of this gear.

After a few years of using my first 6L, I knew that I’d be back for a second. My only worry was that it might be discontinued. I was so thankful to discover that this product remains among Tao’s offering.

Take advantage of this opportunity and make a 6L yours too. You won’t regret it.

I finally upgraded my AVR-1603 to the AVR-x1600h so I could get Dolby truerhd & DTS HD Master. The pros: 1) the extra 10 watts of power helps (I watch bluray movies at 36%, Netflix over headphones at 38-42%), and it’s got decent bass and crisp details, and things sound a bit clearer and fuller than old AVR.

2) The Audyssey MulitEQ XT helped remove some of the harshness/brightness from my KLH Concord tower speakers (and the Cinema DSP seemed to help that too) 3) The Dynamic EQ & Dynamic Volume helped provide stronger bass, more volume, and it really helps control the overly loud explosions and music in movies for us middle aged folks :).

The cons: 1) at first I had trouble navigating between the different HDMI inputs, and it put the AVR home screen menu on the same HDMI link as my Bluray player so I had 2 “HDMI” inputs. Weird But eventually that problem went away (and I don’t have a new Earc tv, so maybe that was the problem).

2) This is more a criticism of Dolby/DTS HD itself, but I’m not at all impressed with Dolby TrueHD or DTS Master Audio (as compared to DTS 5. 1. ) Whenever I play a bluray movie in Dolby TrueHD or DTS Master Audio it sounds rather dead/flat because all the vocals come out of the center speaker, and you mostly just hear sound effects and music from the other speakers.

This also made it harder and more unnatural to hear the dialog – especially when no matter where people are they come out of the center speker. We had to revert to “Multi Channel Stereo” so we could hear the vocals out of more than the center speaker, and to feel like we were surrounded by sound.

But Multichannel stereo is a bit brighter/harsher on the ears, so that’s not perfect either. 3) it doesn’t always turn off my hdtv so I have to use more than 1 remote. Overall verdict: better than my old DTS 5.

1 AVR, and the Audyssey is nice, but I don’t think it’s worth spending a lot to upgrade to Dolby TrueHD or DTS Master Audio. But I was happy to get it onsale here on the Denon website.

I purchased this to replace an older model (AVR-X1100) that was still going strong but had lost its information panel display lighting for the second time. I fixed the problem once before by replacing a fuse but no luck this time around.

A big selling point for the 1600 was the phono inputs, which my 1100 lacked. So this meant I could do away with the preamp to my Cable/Sat analog inputs that added more clutter and wires to my setup.

I also now have a correctly labeled remote control device selector. I did not get good settings from the Audyssey microphone setup so I did everything manually — speaker distances and levels, equalizer, and crossovers.

Because of my prior experience with the 1100, it did not take me long to come up with settings that sound rich and pleasing while having nice percussive pop and minimal harmonic distortion. (I am sure I will continue to tweak, which is part of the fun.

) The major advance between the 1100 and 1600 is the addition of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. I am not sure that I want to or can add Atmos speakers due to room limitations. I also have a lot to learn about these formats before I can really say if DTS: X will make a discernible difference.

This said, movie sound is just as good as on my previous unit and may have even more immersive qualities. My only nitpick is that my go-to Dolby Surround setting for much of the (non-live) vinyl music I like doesn’t offer as much flexibility for setting the spatial spread of the three front speakers as the 1100 had.

(Why did they change that?) I also wish this receiver had a Concert Hall sound parameter for classical music. I have to tweak the Rock Arena setting for this purpose. These minor issues aside, I am very satisfied with this purchase.

I just hope they’ve fixed that display fuse issue, evidently a common problem on the 1100.

Been a long time Denon and Marantz user. Had a relatively recent receiver do the protect mode dance and figured I could update to a new model. I specifically chose an X receiver because I wanted the updated Audyssey software and it does make a huge difference.

The non X do the regular Audyssey microphone test in fewer locations but that doesn’t really matter. What does matter is the option to offset the dynamic EQ at volume levels lower than reference which isn’t an option on regular receivers.

This made all the difference because the standard Audyssey programming is too ‘hot’ on the low frequencies. Meaning too much bass bump which takes away from the audio track. With any receiver you need the dynamic EQ, even in a sound controlled space, to do some light tweaking so you can make out dialogue and music, but then you have the Dynamic Volume which helps tremendously when you watch at normal listening levels when it gets loud (since almost no one watches at reference, almost).

The only problem is the dynamic volume causes some ear fatigue with the processing and even in medium and light it’s not quite tight or sharp. Enter the Reference Level Offset. This was incredible, it removed that highly processed feel to the sound which means I can now turn back on the dynamic volume and yet bass is not muddy or boomy just tight.

I prefer dynamic volume on low and reference offset of +10. Had a lot of trial and error until I found that for my space. So that’s the good news. The bad news is, this amp is the least powerful amp they sell.

My old amp was 95w+ and this is only 75w. Not important for total SPL it’s important for transitions, there isn’t that grunt in reserve that I’m used to and if this was a cheap amp that’s fine, but it’s not.

It does make a weird crackle noise when using the app to raise and lower volume quickly which doesn’t happen with the knobs or remote or prior denon receivers so that’s new. The other bad news is the quick select buttons were removed.

For kids who just want to press game and go you can’t. You have to either go twist the knob until you get it right or dig up the receiver remote which is silly since that defeats the purpose of the CEC feature.

If I were to make a suggestion, Denon should make a stereo or 3 channel (center) amp with all the bells and whistles as this and use that extra space in the chassis for a 100w+ amp per channel. No need for surrounds or atmos or anything.

Would prefer just a super high end stereo amp with the Audyssey room correction software.

Perfect way to connect my Nexus 5X Android smartphone to the excellent factory premium audio system in my 2008 Volvo S60, which has aux input but no Bluetooth. * Excellent, quality product at great price.

* NFC pairing was quick and easy. * Auto reconnect works perfectly when I turn on my car. * Great sound quality. * Trusted Device unlocks my Nexus 5X when in my car. * Powered from Type-A port of Vinsic 5V 3A Dual USB Type-C Fast Car Charger.

Multiple times while using this, it starts to have audio drop outs and range issues. At first it works great but after a few minutes it starts acting up. I basically stopped using this device and will try to sell it soon.

compact and very easy to use, am using it in an open shop and can walk 70 feet away line of sight with no problem. Fantastic price,easy set up, just bought another for home use.

I bought this receiver to replace a blown 5. 1channel amp in my living room. It also finally allowed me to integrate all of the components in that stack to all go into one device, I’ve got an Xbox One, a PC, and an older VCR/DVD unit all going through the amp.

I had run the PC through my old amplifier to test awhile back but it had problems with passing through a usable resolution, the RX-V4A had no such problems. It sometimes does not see the Xbox right away when switching to it, but it always shows up after a few seconds.

Overall I really dig the ability to integrate all of my components through one receiver and not have to do some kind of cable swap whenever I want to watch one of my old VHS movies. This is my first Bluetooth capable home receiver and I am glad to say that it works well, the range is better than the bt speaker that I have in my kitchen one room over so I usually use the receiver the whole time now.

Yamaha Advertises that you can connect the Bluetooth to another Bluetooth sink device, and send sound to the second Bluetooth device as a simultaneous listening device. I could never successfully get it to pair with my Creative D100, which in fairness is quite old so the doubtless older version of the Bluetooth protocol that the device uses might be more at fault than Yamaha’s hardware, your mileage may vary with that feature.

Regarding the MusicCast app, I was a little annoyed by the fact that Yamaha had foisted yet another app on me to bloat my phone even more, but after using it for a few months now I do find the app usable if not the most convenient way to use the device wirelessly.

There is a small learning curve but the app does function as advertised, but it would have been nice if the Receiver just played nice with my Google Home out of the box. The RX-V4A’s bigger brother, the RX-V6A has more inputs and supports 7.

1 and even atmos but I was just looking for a drop in replacement for my old Yamaha RX-V475 and the RX-V4A does the trick. I have been using it pretty much daily since November and it’s still going strong.

Having owned this received for a little over 2 weeks, I have mixed reviews. I have owned a previous Yamaha receiver; I am very familiar with the brand. The set-up process was relatively easy. It’s very minimalist.

Most of the functions need to be done using the remote. The screen display is very small. No possibility to adjust the bass and treble from the receiver. Other than that, I am still getting familiar with the different features.

I wish there was a YouTube video, to make it more user friendly. Now I would suggest purchasing the receiver from a different vender than Best Buy. They only have 15 days to return, which I wasn’t aware of.

This receiver is a replacement to a similar one. The power wouldn’t turn on, so I had to return it. If I decided to go with a different receiver, Best buy would’ve charged a restocking fee. No a great way to keep customers happy.

Despite costing 3x what i paid for my sony 540 av amp 7 years ago it wasn’t a quantum leap in sound quality but it is better – that’s just a function of how the price of stuff has gone up in that time I suppose.

It’s well built and the arc seems to work with my samsung tv, unlike the sony which never did, meaning i had to wire it with an optical cable for sound and connect the set top box directly to the tv – so it’s nice to have proper functionality.

The settings are pretty broad – you can adjust everything – though it isn’t at all difficult to set up. Music sounds very good with DPLII Music. My speakers are definitely being driven harder – that i would say is the big difference.

There is more punch to the bass and the amp doesn’t seem to be even trying to throw out sofa shaking deep rumbles that I never got from my sony and separation is better and cleaner – dialogue is much brighter.

All in all, very happy, great amp.

Replacing an eight year old Yamaha AV Receiver in a 5. 1 system. This unit really has transformed our listening experience. We use the MusicCast app combined with Amazon Music (but there are many music options).

The app allows us to select and play whatever music we like, no matter where we are in the home. Instructions for setup of MusicCast are incredibly bad. Just be forewarned that the Receiver has a combination of two regular dials and what look for all the world like labels affixed to the from of the unit.

They are not actually labels, but buttons, and you must press the “label” for “Menu Connect” to setup the app. I had to talk to 2nd tier support to get this explanation, it is not in the feeble documentation (and pro video reviewers have been stumped too.

) For whatever reason, the sound is far, far superior to our old Yamaha. More dynamic and clear. I think part of the reason may be the YPAO automatic room calibration feature that we did not have on our old unit.

It really works. But Yamaha has also clearly upped their game for their lower end units, like using a High Slew Rate Amplifier that was not on our old unit. It just shows in the sound quality. We do NOT use the video inputs on this unit, we have our TiVo and Roku going directly into our LG CX 48 TV, then we use an HDMI cable to feed the audio into our Receiver using EARC.

This was pretty much a disaster until we got both a firmware upgrade from Yamaha and one for the TV. Now it works amazingly well, enveloping our room with amazing TV sound. And we don’t have to worry about all the new HDMI standards that may or may not be implemented properly.

I am writing this review after a couple of weeks of using the RX-V4A. My current amplifier is an RX-V579 and this review is a comparison of the two. If you don’t want to read the entire review, you can skip to the bottom and read the BOTTOM LINE.

My goal is to use the amplifier as the hub of the overall entertainment system, and experience 4K TV with some form of Dolby Digital or DTS sound, and full use of all menus from all devices. Only HDMI connections (and new HDMI 2.

1 compliant cables supporting 48 GB bandwidth) will be used throughout. Here is a list of the primary functionality which I tested with all devices plugged directly into the amplifier(s). Using the remote of any HDMI-connected device; a.

does the amplifier AND the TV turn on? (if they were powered off) b. does the amplifier auto switch to the correct HDMI port? (after powering on or if already powered on) c. does the video of the device display on the TV? d.

does the amplifier setup and option menu display on the TV? e. does the amplifier option menu report the correct audio format from the connected device? e. is the sound and video in sync? f. does the TV menu display on the TV screen? Repeat all appropriate tests using the amplifier’s remote.

My prior setup was a Yamaha RX-V579 7. 2 amplifier (7 HDMI ports at 1080p only) with an LG 75UN70 TV (4K). Into the RX-V579 I connected (1) the 4K TV – via ARC, (2) a 4K Roku Premiere, (3) a 4K Sony PS4, and (4) a 4K Chromecast Ultra.

The speaker setup was the front 3 plus one subwoofer. Using the V579 as the hub limits all video output to the TV down to 1080p resolution. (a) CEC control worked for power on and off of the V4A and TV across all HDMI ports; (b1) With the V579 and TV already powered on, using the V579 remote to switch to the HDMI port of a connected device successfully turned on that device AND; (b2) the V579 displayed the device’s video signal on the TV AND; (b3) the audio from the device could be heard through the speakers (c1) With the V579 powered off, turning on any connected device successfully turned on the V579 and the TV AND; (c2) the V579 successfully switched to the appropriate HDMI port AND; (c3) the port successfully sent the video signal to the TV AND; (c4) the audio from the device could be heard through the speakers; (d) the audio and video were in sync for all devices; (e) the V579 on-screen display overlayed all devices; (f) using the V579’s Option button displayed accurate details about the audio signal AND video signal on the TV; (g) using the TV’s info button gave accurate details about the video signal (but gave incorrect info about the audio); (h) the mobile app used to operate the V579 is relatively easy to use and the most common settings are readily available.

This includes the ability to view and change stations in Pandora. The only annoyance was an overzealous PS4 which booted up at the slightest provocation and subsequently overrode the current input into the TV.

My alternative to upgrading to the V4A is to use the 4K TV as the hub and continue to use the RX-V579 for its advanced audio capabilities. However, the TV only has 3 HDMI ports which further limits the number of HDMI-connected devices down to 2, since one TV HDMI port must be used for eARC.

Also, in such a setup, the on-screen menu and settings display from the V579 will not display back through the eARC on the TV screen. — About the RX-V4A as the hub. To the V4A, I directly connected (1) the 4K LG 75UN70 TV (via eARC), (2) a 4K Roku Premiere, (3) a 4K Sony Playstation 4 and (4) a 4K Chromecast Ultra.

The good: The on-screen menus and options from the V4A are improved over the V579 and setup was easy and simple. The software update was auto-initiated as soon as the V4A was able to connect to the internet and perform a self-check.

The menu option for manually initiating a network update since the prior update has been disabled. Update via USB is still available. Using the mobile app required to operate the V4A is easy to connect using the connect button on the amplifier.

Logging into my various music apps was simple after finding the proper menu. Logging into the V4A settings via a web browser on the network was easy one I learned which IP address it had been assigned.

Backup and Restore of the settings was also easy. The bad: 1. CEC Control between devices is VERY spotty: (a) With the V4A in the OFF state, using the remote of any connected device successfully turns on the V4A and the TV AND switches the V4A to the appropriate HDMI port on the amplifier display panel (if it was not already switched to that HDMI port before power up).

(b) With the V4A is already powered on, using any devices remote will switch to the appropriate HDMI port on the amplifier display panel. (c) With the V4A and TV powered on, using the V4A remote to switch to another HDMI port will switch to the appropriate HDMI port on the amplifier display panel.

However, for both (b) and (c) above, the video from the device may or may not display on the TV. The video signal displayed on the TV may be that of the prior input / device or may be a blank screen.

One workaround is to power the V4A off and on again. (If the V4A is already switched to the desired HDMI port when powered on, then the video from the device will display on the TV. ) Another workaround is to restart the connected device.

For the Roku, this means disconnecting, then reconnecting the power; for the Chromecast Ultra, this means doing the same as with the Roku, OR using the Home app on your phone to restart it OR using the Home app on your phone to cast the phone’s screen to the Chromecast Ultra.

Other observations: 1. GOOD: Using the V4A remote to cycle through the inputs to reach Pandora OR using a color-coded button preset to go directly to Pandora successfully switches the audio AND video on the TV.

The song can be heard as expected and current station and song with artist information will display on the TV. The current song and artist display on the V4A panel. Using the V4A remote to access the option menu successfully displays the menu and current settings of the Pandora input.

2. BAD: With the Roku Premiere, on the Peacock app, at or near the transition into and out of commercials, the screen blacked-out and the V4A reported on-screen that the video signal did not conform to proper HDMI 2.

1 parameters and it was essentially the Roku’s fault (or the HDMI cables). After a few seconds, the picture would return and behave as normal. Remember, I used new HDMI 2. 1 compliant HDMI cables in this setup.

3. BAD: With the Roku Premiere, the sound and video were out of sync by a VERY significant amount. This was the case across ALL apps, (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Peacock, etc. ) The workaround to #2 and #3 is to connect the devices directly to the TV.

This eliminates all the problems with the audio out of sync and the on-screen report by the V4A that the video does not conform to proper HDMI 2. 1 parameters. The downside to the workaround is that the V4A is no longer the hub and some functionality is lost.

V4A menus for setup are still available if you switch to an empty HDMI port on the V4A but the display of audio and video signal via the Option button becomes useless since only the video and audio information from the V4A’s HDMI ports out to the TV is reported, not from the TV back to the eARC HDMI port on the V4A.

4. BAD: The mobile app required to operate the V4A is cumbersome and a bit clunky. The volume control is not as good as the one on the app used to operate the V579 and viewing the Pandora station menu seems impossible.

Trying to get to the station menu using the remote and on-screen display seems equally impossible. BOTTOM LINE: Using the mentioned workaround to avoid the technical problems with the V4A essentially renders its 4K / 8K capabilities useless.

Users will be able to use the TV’s info button to validate that the TV is receiving the desired video and audio signal and the TV will successfully pass the advanced audio signal to the V4A in order to take advantage of the advanced audio capabilities in a surround sound setup.

This is essentially the same as using an existing non-4K amplifier with equivalent audio capabilities (in my case it’s my V579) in the same fashion. The things the V4A does well are done equally well by my V579.

So. because of the problems with the V4A, it NOT worth the money and I would NOT recommend it.

Very effective, good signal for short range and solid battery life while being easy to connect to my phone. I pretty much bring it in from the car once a month to charge, and since lockdown, that’s maybe an hour of total use a week, plus when I forget to turn it off and it enters standby before shutting down.

This simple and affordable devise allows me to stream tunes from my cell phone through my car’s speakers. My 2008 Lexus vehicle does not have a bluetooth option for direct streaming but does have an audio input connection.

The Aluratek’s battery life is impressive. Problem solved!.

This item is great! I use it in the auxiliary port in my car with my iPhone. I also use it with my wired headphones with the provided coupler. With my iPhone 8 and my Mophie phone case, there is no other way to use my wired headphones except for using this item.