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I’ve actually used them for a few foreign shows and they held up better than I expected. The translation keeps up fine for normal scenes, and I could follow what was going on without subtitles most of the time. I’d go ahead and get them if that’s your main thing.
That 400m number is definitely a best case thing. I get maybe half that once my dog goes behind the garage, and it still beeps fine. Trees alone don’t seem to bother it much though.
I actually prefer mine with thin socks on because the fabric feels a little cool on bare feet during longer desk sessions. I’ve been using mine for about two months and haven’t noticed much difference either way, so I just leave my socks on.
I’m still deciding myself, but the subscription is the one thing giving me pause. I don’t need every bird named instantly, though I could see myself wanting it after a while. Does it let you try the ID for a bit before you commit?
Mine actually surprised me on a full staircase run. I did our whole flight, maybe 12 steps, plus the little landing, on one charge and it didn’t bog down at all. I did have to empty the bin about halfway through though, which I wasn’t expecting. That’s the thing people don’t mention. The bin fills up fast when you’re doing a larger area, so if your stairs are really dusty or you’ve got pet hair everywhere, you’ll be stopping to dump it out more than you’d like. For quick spot cleaning it’s totally fine, but a full staircase means a couple of refill breaks. Still beats dragging the big vacuum out for a few crumbs though. I think as long as you’re not expecting to do the whole house in one go, it handles a staircase better than the size suggests.
I dropped mine on a dirt path a couple weeks back and it kept working like nothing happened. I’d be more worried about the moisture sitting around the charging port than the actual fall, so just make sure it’s dry before you plug it in next time.
I think it depends less on the room size and more on where the rodents are actually getting in. I started with one pouch per room too, but after a while I realized I was just placing them randomly instead of thinking about entry points. Now I put one near the back of the pantry shelf, one under the kitchen sink, and honestly I stopped counting by room altogether. For me it’s more about corners and gaps than square footage. A small closet that connects to the garage gets one, but my open living room only has one because that side of the house stays quiet. If your kitchen feels really open, maybe see if you notice any activity near certain spots first before adding more. That helped me figure out where the pouches actually mattered.
I keep mine in the car, but not in the glovebox. I have a little pouch thing that sits on the floor behind the passenger seat. It’s been through a few seasons now and it still looks fine to me. I kind of forgot it was even back there until I read this, so no complaints here.
I’d say the file setup is pretty easy to figure out if you’ve ever poked around a flash drive before. What got me was that some of the systems I wanted to play needed different file types than what I expected, so I had to do a bit of digging to get certain games working. The stuff that comes loaded is fine for killing time, though.
Mine showed up with just the cardboard insert too. I wasn’t expecting a pouch at that price so it didn’t bother me. I just keep the whole box on a shelf and pop it back in when I’m done, works fine for keeping the tips together.
I haven’t used it on headlights specifically, only on paint. But honestly if it’s just light haze and not deep oxidation, I’d probably give it a go before buying a whole kit. Worst case you’re out a few minutes of buffing.
I keep mine closer than I expected, honestly. I tried putting it across the desk once and it felt pointless, so now it basically sits near my keyboard and I just angle it up toward my face when I need it. It’s one of those things that works best when you treat it like a personal fan instead of a room cooler.
That pre-beep pattern is exactly why I kept mine, it gives you a second to react before the noise starts.
I never had that issue with mine because I mostly use it sitting up in bed, so gravity kind of holds it in place. It does shift a little when I move around too, but I figured that was normal for this type of wrap design. Maybe it just needs a slightly different position on your shoulders.
I’d just order the spare tips if you’re already thinking about it. Even if some boxes come with an extra one, it’s not guaranteed, and you’ll probably want a different style once you start using it anyway.
I noticed the same thing when I switched over. It definitely feels like it picks up more movement than my old one did, especially when I’m just doing everyday stuff like cooking or tidying up.
I would still get it if I were you. The whole point of these Find My trackers is that they don’t need to be near your phone. It pings off any random Apple device that happens to pass by, so as long as you’re in a city or anywhere with people around, it’ll update. I keep mine in my backpack and my phone is usually in my hand or my pocket, but I’ve definitely tested it by leaving the bag at a friend’s place and I could still see it on the map from across town. The case thing doesn’t matter at all. It’s just a card sitting in your wallet, not like it needs to be touching your phone. I think people get confused because AirTags have that whole UWB precision finding thing, but this is just regular Find My network stuff. Works fine.
I’d just aim it vaguely toward wherever the animals usually come from and call it a day. From what I’ve read, the sensor isn’t like a security camera that needs a perfect angle. It’s more about picking up motion in a general zone. I’d probably point the front toward the fence line or the garden entrance and make sure nothing is blocking it too much.
The bigger thing is the solar panel, honestly. If you stick it somewhere shady, it won’t charge well and then you’re stuck with a useless little post. So I’d put it where it gets sun for most of the day, even if that means it’s not perfectly aimed at the yard. Better to have it charged and slightly off-angle than facing the right way and dead by evening.
I wouldn’t stress over precision. Just get it roughly facing the open area and let it do its thing.
That’s interesting, I’ve seen a few people mention that. I usually just make sure the buds are out of the case before I open the app and it seems to help. Maybe it’s a timing thing with how the Bluetooth wakes up.
I think people overthink this a bit. As long as you get the straps snug enough, it’s not gonna go anywhere. I’ve worn mine for a few hours at a time and never had to mess with it. Maybe I just got lucky, but it’s really not been an issue for me.
Honestly I’m not sure the pouches and the spray are even trying to do the same thing. The spray felt like a temporary fix, whereas the pouch is more of a set it and forget it deal. I never really cared about the smell lasting, I just wanted to stop having to remember to spray stuff.
I think it’s probably just the new surface being extra smooth at first. Mine felt a little slick with raw chicken too but it seemed to get better after a few weeks of regular use.
I’d actually say the hydrophobic part holds up longer than I expected. I’ve washed my car maybe four times since applying it and the water still beads up pretty well, not perfect but definitely not gone. I didn’t buy it for that though, I just wanted the scratches less visible and the shine is what surprised me most.
