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Earphones focused on privacy. (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by to c/privacy@lemmy.ml
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Hey guys! I'm looking fot a new aripod and i just discovered that they collect A LOT of data actually. There is any TWS airpod that don't collect a lot of data? How can i have more privacy with airpods?

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[–] 5 points 1 week ago (9 children)

Someone gave me some Anker Soundcore, then Tue changed the app to require network access to use the features and a cloud sign in, plus AI garbage to record voice. Thankfully there is an OpenSource app for it that works without network

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  • [–] 1 point 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 child)

    Really? I have the same ones and the app update is disappointing. Do you have a link to the open source version? Edit: a quick search brings up https://github.com/Oppzippy/OpenSCQ30

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  • [–] 3 points 1 week ago

    Yep, I think that's the one I downloaded. You can block network access in permissions, and just leave nearby devices on. And everything works. Even managing dual connections with toggles so you can have several pairing and decide which two to connect with.

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  • [–] 0 points 1 week ago (6 children)

    I have Anker headphones as well. You don't need the app at all.

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  • [–] 0 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (5 children)

    How do you set the noise cancelling adjustments without the app, or how do you set the equalizer options, or how do you alter the button options, or how do you toggle which devices to connect to from your dual connect list...if you have no app?

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  • [–] 1 point 1 week ago (4 children)

    How do you set the noise cancelling adjustments without the app

    You don't, presumably.

    how do you set the equalizer options

    Use an EQ on your device?

    how do you alter the button options

    You don't.

    how do you toggle which devices to connect to from your dual connect list…if you have no app?

    This is usually handled by the OS.

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  • [–] 0 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (3 children)

    So you lose functionality without an app.
    The soundcore open source app allows you to pre-pair a bunch of devices, they then show as a list and you can pick two with the toggles to swap your earbuds to different decives on the fly. It skips the repairing steps. I.e. I have multiple computers at home (work system and home system), and a work phone and home phone. It is handy to swap from meeting, music, or phone calls

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