confusion: Rather than
pairing specific devices to specific speakers, AirPlay lets any iOS device send audio to any AirPlay speaker on the network, on the fly, with no setup required.
Not exact matches
So, for example, if you want to play a song by a
specific artist or from a particular genre, or from a certain time, Siri can do all that for you on the Watch and then you will be able to listen to it through your iPhone or any Bluetooth
device to which you have it
paired.
Our top picks for several years, these two models have long been the gold standard for Bluetooth keyboards because of their smooth, well - spaced keys, their adjustable key backlighting, their platform -
specific layouts for Mac and Windows, and their ability to switch instantly between multiple
paired devices.
Users can also visit the Alexa app, go to the settings screen for a
specific Echo
device, and select «
Pair Alexa Gadget» to initiate the
pairing process.
Using NFC, it's now possible to
pair two handsets and begin a cloud - based transfer of the older
device's
specific settings and apps.
Possibly the biggest benefit to Alexa is its ability to
pair with IFTTT, a service that links apps and
devices with
specific actions.
But unlike the vast majority of Apple's Lightning -
specific accessories, the AirPods use a common standard, Bluetooth, to actually
pair with
devices and play music on them.
A member of the XDA - Developers forums has shared a link to a potentially early version of a Samsung Gear S2
specific app that would allows iOS to
pair with the
device.
HomeKit was announced along with iOS 8 in June of 2014, and it provides a way for developers and manufacturers to utilize a common protocol for
specific functions, like security and
pairing, through multiple
devices with Siri.