Dual Streaming with Qualcomm aptX Low Latency
HomeSpot Bluetooth Adapter for Nintendo Switch is the first gaming Bluetooth transmitter that can stream Qualcomm AptX Low Latency audio to two headphones/speakers simultaneously.
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- This product supports SBC, aptX and aptX Low Latency. When used with non-aptX headphones/speakers, the standard SBC will be used.
- This product cannot be used when protective casing is installed on the Switch.
- This product does not have a USB-C pass through charging port.
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Qualcomm aptX Low Latency supported
The HomeSpot Bluetooth Transmitter supports the SBC, Qualcomm aptX and Qualcomm aptX Low Latency codecs. aptX Low Latency audio stream has a delay of 30-40ms which is undetectable by human ears. Note: aptX or aptX Low Latency will only be used when the paired headphones/speakers support it.
Streaming Codec Indicators
Clear indication on streaming codec in use, aptX, aptX Low Latency or SBC.
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TV Mode Supported
When the Switch is docked in TV mode, the HomeSpot Bluetooth Transmitter can still be installed to the USB-A port on the side of the TV dock (using the bundled USB-C to USB-A adapter).
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Two Button Control
Two separate buttons for easy dual streaming operation. Each button controls the pairing and connection to one set of receiving device. Press one button to connect to the first headphone or speaker, and then press the other button to connect to the second headphone or speaker.
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Package Content
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- HomeSpot Bluetooth Transmitter for Nintendo Switch Family
- USB-C to USB-A Adapter
- Small Pouch
- User Guide
- Thank You Card
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In-game Voice Chat with Built-in Mic
In-game voice chat is supported through the built-in mic. The built-in mic can be toggled On/Off by pressing the P1 button when the adapter is paired with a headphones.
The built-in mic has an effective operating range of 4 ft or less, its main purpose is for in-game voice chat in handheld mode. It will not be practical for docked mode operation as the user will most likely be more than 4 ft away from the adapter.
Under normal usage, Bluetooth headphones is only used for receiving audio from the Switch, mic on the Bluetooth headphones is not enabled by default. If you intend to do in-game voice chat in docked mode, there is a beta feature, HFP mode, that allows voice chat through the headphones mic.
In-game Voice Chat with Headphones Mic (HFP Mode)
1) Turn on the Switch and go to the Home menu.
2) Press and hold the right button (P2) while inserting the adapter into the Switch.
3) Keep holding the right button until the LEDs light up after inserting the adapter.
4) Connect with headphones as normal.
Once HFP mode is enabled and adapter is connected with headphones:
1) You can still press P1 to toggle the built-in mic. P1 LED Solid Amber indicates built-in mic is On, P1 LED Solid Green indicates built-in mic is Off.
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2) You can press the Play/Pause button on the headphones to toggle the headphones mic. P1 LED Flashing Amber indicates headphones mic is On, P1 LED Solid Green indicates headphones mic is Off.
HFP mode will be disabled automatically once the adapter is unplugged from the Switch or when the Switch goes into Sleep/Off mode.
Note: HFP mode is still in beta and it doesn't work with every Bluetooth headphones on the market. In addition, audio quality is degraded when headphones mic is turned On.
