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HomeSpot NFC Enabled Bluetooth Audio Receiver for Sound System
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
611
Unverified
30
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BLUETOOTH
792 meters
SIZE
Yes
NFC
Review Analysis - 359 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Device Compatibility
115receiver, stereo, connects, echo dot, disconnect
+73%
-27%
" ... Allows an older (non-blue tooth) receiver to take a blue tooth signal from an iPhone and play audio through the main system speakers. ... "
" ... It connects automatically everytime the car turns on. ... "
" ... According to the description it will pair with up to eight devices. ... I've already paired it with my Kindle HDX Fire and my fourth generation iPod touch, easy as can be. ... What this means is: that if you have it paired with a Kindle for example, and you want to pair it with your iPod, you must first disconnect the pairing between your Kindle and the Bluetooth receiver before you can pair it with your iPod. ... When you want to switch back to your Kindle you must disconnect the pairing between your iPod and the Bluetooth receiver before your Bluetooth receiver and your Kindle can be paired again. ... Your individual devices like your Kindle and your iPod will remember the Bluetooth receiver and the Bluetooth receiver will remember your different devices but you must remember to disconnect the Bluetooth pairing from one device before you connect the other device. ... I have no doubt that it will pair with my other Bluetooth enabled devices just as easily. ... I just have to remember that whatever device I'm using when I'm done using it with the Bluetooth receiver to disconnect it from the Bluetooth receiver so that it's free to connect with whichever device I want to use next. ... "
" ... Best of all, it is usable with the Alexa Dot because it does not automatically reconnect after I say "Alexa disconnect" lIke the Amazon Basics bluetooth receiver does. ... "
" ... In 4 years, I have never had to re-pair any of our devices. ... They are now paired with our Amazon Echo Dot's and provide us the capability of whole home audio that is controlled by our voice. ... "
" ... I walk in the house, I turn on the stereo, and I start the music on my phone. ... "
" ... I love that it connects to my phone automatically when I start my car. ... "
" ... I previously had a Logitech Bluetooth receiver hooked up to my stereo that would auto connect to any Bluetooth device as soon as it detected it. ... Then we got an Echo Dot and I found out the Echo would just auto connect just like my iphone would. ... I didn't want to have to keep toggling the Echo's Bluetooth settings or disconnecting and reconnecting my Logitech receiver. ... I have the Harmony Hub, so if I want to hear Alexa speak through my stereo or play music, I say "turn on stereo" and she turns on the stereo and selects the input that the HomeSpot is connected to. ... She will connect seamlessly, and then I can ask her to start playing music, news or trivia. ... "
Bluetooth
85receiver, stereo, pairing, paired, disconnect
+74%
-26%
" ... It connects automatically everytime the car turns on. ... "
" ... - it is that you wish to pair the receiver with, enable Bluetooth pairing on your device, press the pairing button on the receiver, wait 2 or 3 seconds and bang your done. ... One small hiccup I have discovered: although this Bluetooth receiver can pair with eight different devices, it can only actively pair with one device at a time. ... What this means is: that if you have it paired with a Kindle for example, and you want to pair it with your iPod, you must first disconnect the pairing between your Kindle and the Bluetooth receiver before you can pair it with your iPod. ... When you want to switch back to your Kindle you must disconnect the pairing between your iPod and the Bluetooth receiver before your Bluetooth receiver and your Kindle can be paired again. ... Your individual devices like your Kindle and your iPod will remember the Bluetooth receiver and the Bluetooth receiver will remember your different devices but you must remember to disconnect the Bluetooth pairing from one device before you connect the other device. ... What I do is when I'm done using the Bluetooth receiver with say my Kindle, I just go in and disconnect from the Bluetooth receiver on my Kindle, that way when I want to use my iPod with the Bluetooth receiver I just go to the Bluetooth settings in my iPod and then connect to the receiver and then when I'm done with the iPod I disconnect from the receiver in my iPod so that the receiver is free to connect with either my iPod or my Kindle, whichever I happen to choose to use next. ... I have no doubt that it will pair with my other Bluetooth enabled devices just as easily. ... I just have to remember that whatever device I'm using when I'm done using it with the Bluetooth receiver to disconnect it from the Bluetooth receiver so that it's free to connect with whichever device I want to use next. ... I don't have any experience with any other Bluetooth receivers like this, but, I imagine that this is probably going to be something that is universal with these devices. ... "
" ... Does a great job for turning an old hi-fi system into a bluetooth enabled sound system. ... "
" ... I've checked other bluetooth receivers, and they are working fine with my computer, etc. ... "
" ... I bought one 4-ish years ago to make our receiver upstairs Bluetooth capable. ... In 4 years, I have never had to re-pair any of our devices. ... "
" ... works great with either a non-bluetooth radio or in my case i needed to extend the range of my connection to another area. ... "
" ... I previously had a Logitech Bluetooth receiver hooked up to my stereo that would auto connect to any Bluetooth device as soon as it detected it. ... If I used the hands-free Bluetooth feature in my car while listening to music or talking on my iphone then pulled into my driveway and I didn't know the receiver was plugged in, the receiver would automatically hijack the signal coming from my iphone. ... I didn't want to have to keep toggling the Echo's Bluetooth settings or disconnecting and reconnecting my Logitech receiver. ... So I found the HomeSpot Bluetooth Audio Receiver and it works perfectly! ... Then I say "connect to Bluetooth." ... I never have to unplug anything or toggle Bluetooth settings. ... "
" ... This is quick, easy way to add bluetooth to any system. ... "
Sound Quality
73sound quality, audio, receiver, stereo, bluetooth
+79%
-21%
" ... Does a great job for turning an old hi-fi system into a bluetooth enabled sound system. ... "
" ... I bought this for an old surround sound I installed for garage music. ... "
" ... Makes my old 1980's stereo receivers work as good as any new one with more features. ... "
" ... This works perfectly, though I wish I would start playing my music automatically when connected. ... "
" ... But the sound is good and neither of us has had connectivity issues. ... "
" ... The quality of sound is quite good. ... "
" ... For the price, I recommend this item for its reliable instant connection, versatility, and sound quality. ... "
" ... Needed ability to play music outdoors with my in-door non-Bluetooth stereo via IPhone (I have outdoor speakers). ... "
Product Reliability
44quit, years, works great, stopped working, lasted
+48%
-52%
" ... Bought it in September 2016. ... Now it's December 2017 and it won't work anymore. ... "
" ... It stopped working after 6 months. ... "
" ... Apparently my unit has problems. ... "
" ... The unit is dead. ... "
" ... doesn't work after a month! ... "
" ... Cuts out and skips constantly, sometimes completely disconnects and then reconnects 5 or 10 seconds later. ... "
" ... never worked reliably. ... hard to pair with anything, only kinda worked. ... "
" ... Everything was working just fine and then it wasn't. ... It worked for a couple of weeks and then stopped. ... "
Network
43signal, feet, feet away, receiver, distance
+42%
-58%
" ... It does not work unless we are 2 feet from the device. ... "
" ... The range on this thing is pretty bad. ... Other positions were less than 10 feet. ... "
" ... it doesn't even come 10-20m range ... "
" ... range is terrible. ... "
" ... Drops connection after 5 minutes and will not reconnect. ... "
" ... Signal cuts out after 20 feet,just 1 wall n to patio ... "
" ... Sometimes loses the connection but not a big problem. ... "
" ... Finally I moved the Echo Dot so it was only 3 feet away from the receiver with direct line of sight and I still got drops every 5 minutes or so. ... "
Ease of Use
28set, easy to use, simple, setup and use, easy to setup
+100%
" ... It really is just that simple. ... "
" ... It was so easy to hook up. ... "
" ... It's that simple. ... "
" ... Easy set up. ... "
" ... This is quick, easy way to add bluetooth to any system. ... "
" ... So easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and start using. ... "
Capacity
28room, feet away, 10 feet, living room, 20 feet
+71%
-29%
" ... Works nicely with a 10-12m range with non-concrete walls in between! ... "
" ... I got a second one just a month ago for our second receiver in the theater room. ... "
" ... Works for about forty feet through old plaster walls. ... "
" ... I like this for the price, so much that I have purchased three - for the family room, my bedroom, and for the back room to listen to from the back yard. ... "
" ... I bought two of these for our house. ... One is for my wife's craft room and one for my shop. ... "
" ... Decent distance reception from my device as I walk around the living room and kitchen. ... "
" ... I have several of these in different rooms of my house. ... "
" ... Connected to our receiver that plays music to our patio/deck. ... "
Setup
26easy, setup and use, instructions, easy to setup, setup
+100%
" ... Best value for the money works very well and east to.pair just follow the instructions ... "
" ... 1 click setup. ... "
" ... It was so easy to hook up. ... "
" ... Packed great, all the cords you need to get running, clear instructions. ... "
" ... Easy set up. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and start using. ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
Price
21pay, worth, spend, money, value
+67%
-33%
" ... Cant beat this value! ... "
" ... Maybe higher quality receivers do not do that, but these are excellent for the price. ... "
" ... For the price, I think it is a great deal. ... "
" ... It does its job unobtrusively for a good price. ... "
" ... Can't beat it for the price ... "
" ... Perhaps this will work for you, but apparently I can't get by with one at this price point. ... "
" ... A great add on for a small price. ... "
" ... Pro: Great price. ... "
Cables
19receiver, wires, rca, power cord, usb cable
+79%
-21%
" ... The USB power supply supply with cord, the stereo patch cords, all very nice quality, no complaints whatsoever there. ... Plug in the USB power cord, plug in the patch cord to connect it to your receiver, grab whatever device - tablet, smartphone, Kindle, etc. ... "
" ... No wires running around means a happy wife! ... "
" ... I did buy a longer RCA cable than supplied so that I could set the unit in window for better line of site transmittal. ... "
" ... Good quality, easy to use, and came with a good selection of good quality cables. ... "
" ... It came with all the cables to hook it up to my stereo. ... "
" ... Comes with a bunch of cables and even a usb wall adapter. ... "
" ... I highly recommend this product to anyone that is tired of wires running around your car! ... "
" ... Comes with all the wires you need as well. ... "
Returns
14returned, replacement, unit, refund, second one
+14%
-86%
" ... I had to return it. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, my return window has passed. ... "
" ... Also very short return window. ... "
" ... I'd return it, but postage would be more than it would be worth . ... "
" ... The skips were so annoying that I had to return it. ... "
" ... I returned it and got a replacement, it had the same issues so I returned the second one for a refund. ... "
" ... Not function as I thought, returned ... "
" ... and it's going back. ... "
Volume
13stereo, music, play music, loud, home stereo system
+62%
-38%
" ... I can usually play music about 15 feet away from it. ... "
" ... The volume level is also good so I don't need to crank my stereo up, and sound is clean (no hiss). ... "
" ... I leave it on, and when I come in the room can quickly connect from my phone to play music or audiobooks right through the stereo. ... "
" ... Good sound for my garage! ... "
" ... But at mid to low digital volume the output quality is good. ... "
" ... it's the only thing we use with the living room stereo any more. ... "
Marketplace
13works, works as expected, exactly, described, amazon
+85%
-15%
" ... works as expected. ... "
" ... works just as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Fourplay, Michael Franks, and so on. ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... It did everything it said it would exactly as promised. ... "
" ... Product and seller ... "
" ... Nice item and works as expected. ... "
Controls
11song, button, volume, songs, skip
+27%
-73%
" ... It clips off the first few seconds of each song. ... It has annoying static between each song change. ... "
" ... I'll be right next to it pressing play, my phone shows that it should be playing but nothing. ... "
" ... sometimes there is Static, sometimes there is songs looping. ... "
" ... When I switched sources, had to remember to turn to volume down. ... "
" ... I suspect the WARNING in the "STOP Please Read STOP" instructions is the culprit in its failure ????? ... "
" ... My only complaint is it beeps when you skip a song (kind of annoying). ... "
Ports
10plug, usb cable, plugged, usb, stereo
+80%
-20%
" ... Then there is the USB receiver itself: a beautiful little piece of work about an inch and 1/2 square by about 1/2 inch tall, just really nice looking piece of work, a nice glossy black color and it just feels like quality when you hold it in your hand. ... "
" ... Total plug and play. ... "
" ... Comes with a bunch of cables and even a usb wall adapter. ... "
" ... It came with all the necessary cabling I needed to attach older RCA cables to my system. ... "
" ... I chose this product because it can be powered by a USB cable. ... "
" ... I wanted a replacement for my AUX cable connected to my home stereo receiver. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 792 meters
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
NFC: Yes
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