Apple Home Pod Speakerphone for Microsoft Teams

goraygo on 20/04/2020 - 15:49
Last edited 28/04/2020 - 15:32 by 1 other user

Hi all,

Just like a lot of people, I am working from home full time and found the headset on my head a bit painful to wear all day.

So I am in the market looking for speakerphone.

Has anyone tried using HomePod and Microsoft Teams on iOS devices?

Thanks guys! :)

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  Hybroid on 20/04/2020 - 15:51

  +1

  Seems you cannot, there's a few posts about it like this: https://microsoftteams.uservoice.com/forums/908686-bug-repor…

  It's absolutely stupid that the HomePod doesn't have standard Bluetooth audio connections.

  I use AirPods for hours every day and those work perfectly fine with MS Teams/Skype both on iOS and Dell laptop. Is that an option to consider?

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    goraygo on 20/04/2020 - 17:06

    Yeah I am using AirPods as well for the time being but my ears must be pretty small because after about an hour i would start feeling the pain.

    Tried the Jabra headphone from work and it’s a bit tight around the head. :(

    Speakerphone is the way to go but it’s also quite expensive.

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  cruiseronroad on 20/04/2020 - 18:12

  +1

  Hey goraygo,

  I just tested this and you cannot. I had my iPhone connected to my HomePod and as soon as I started a call it was on speaker mode..

  Disappointing as it is a very good call device.

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    goraygo on 20/04/2020 - 23:58

    Thanks for testing this!!! I really appreciate your efforts!

    And yes, I am very disappointed because the HomePod price dropped to $299 and it sounds good. A Jabra Speak 510 is around the same price but no where as good in sound quality. :(

    But I would rather spend on a speakerphone now since I have a need.

    Thanks again!!! :)

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  nephilim on 20/04/2020 - 18:14

  +1

  Wearable Speakers
  Checked ebay, use to be heaps of cheap sony and bose ones, looks like all been bought by savvy people.

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    goraygo on 21/04/2020 - 00:00

    Thanks! Will have a look around.