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Speaker

Bluetooth speaker fix: play background sound
New in version 1.5
* Fixed settings not working on Android 11 and below (caused by incorrectly handling new permission on Android 12).
This app automatically plays a quiet background noise when connected to specific Bluetooth devices.

This fixes problems with some Bluetooth speakers where, following silence, the speaker misses the first part of the next sound that is played. This is most apparent with intermittent sounds, such as speech. For example, when listening to an audiobook, the first part of each sentence may often be missed.

Playing a quiet (almost inaudible) noise on these speakers at all times prevents any periods of total silence and so avoids this problem.

The sound will play automatically while you are connected to certain Bluetooth devices, as chosen in the settings. Alternatively, you can temporarily play or pause the sound in the upper toolbar.

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  • Version 1.5 (5) suggested Added on Jun 14, 2022

    This version requires Android 4.3 or newer.

    It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • pair with Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
      (11)
    • connect to paired Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.

    Download APK 7 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 1.4 (4) - Added on May 29, 2022

    This version requires Android 4.3 or newer.

    It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • pair with Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
      (11)
    • connect to paired Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.

    Download APK 7 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log