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Simple but amazing Orb Car Mount (Too Many Pics)

I would like to first like to state that I am amazed by the stability of the orb as a car mount. I have been searching high and low, thinking about settling on the Owl car mount, waiting on the Nokia car mount (going as far as purchasing the Nokia Wireless Charging Plate, for testing purposes only to return it due to it sucking) or just giving up and getting the old faithful ProClip / Brodit charging dock specifically for our phone( didn't want to spend 70 buck on the one specifically for the bumper only later to decide to run naked).
I knew that I would be ordering a couple of orbs (office and nightstand) but the thought crossed my mind," Hey what if I build( or have built) a mount around the orb?" SO I sat down with a friend of mine who does metal work and did some explaining of my idea. Basically I would mount the orb to the back of a piece of 3/32 or thinner aluminum folded on three sides, with a three inch whole cut into the center of the mount and then fasten it to the den under my car stereo. Simple enough for him to pull off, but not like it would happen overnight.
So, I received my Orb Wednesday, drove home and started brainstorming, I present to you that brain storm.
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Used a disk from one of the millions of car mount I have had in the past
I double stacked some 3M double side sticky tape, in order to level out the cars change compartment. The double side tape sticks to the console in order to keep the tray door from opening while leveling the disk out..
I then cut ( read tore) more double side sticky tape, doubled it up an d placed it within the cut out on the bottom of the Orb. Make sure you leave the tape's paper on it and get a good feel of the rotation you want. I rode with it for a day, angled toward my drivers seat. During my re-install, I chose to have it straight forward
I simply lined the Orb up parallel, but some may find it more comfortable or ergonomic to slant it toward the drivers seat.
So there is no question of the stability of the phone on the orb, I drive a V6 Honda Accord W/ manual transmission. It is ridiculously fast and has 2 Diamond Audio 10's on 1100 watt amp along with 600 watts on Focal mids and highs. I only mention this to give you an understanding that I put the Orb to the test, hitting S-curve entry ramp at 70+mph while accelerating onto the highway, banging 2-mello's latest Chrono The car was vibrating,mirrors shaking and moving at pretty decent acceleration and deceleration rates. I took hard rights and lefts, went over horrible railroad tracks,and NOTHiNG moved the phone at ALL.
If you have any questions, ask away.

Ride around with GPS on while charging on it. Let me know if you have issues.

I'll check it out tomorrow, on my easy to work.
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I loaded Google Navigation, connected to Bluetooth, launched Player Pro and started my 18 minute commute to work this morning. I have a clear view of the sky (no skyscrapers) all of the way to work. I never lost GPS signal, kept screen on in navigation, music playing and I gained 1% for battery status. I'd say it works perfectly for my needs. I may still have a riser built to bring it up higher but I see no reason to shield the phone from rocking or falling off of the orb
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Is it weird to have to look down while driving to do stuff on your phone?

The must I do is change music (swiping) answering a call (swiping). If I text is BT voice with
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...hough.
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Yeah I refuse to use windshield ones too, and unfortunately the proclip mount for my car is too far to the right for me to reach with ease, not to mention having to look right every time I need to touch it.
I have a place like yours that I could put the Orb too.. but does that location ever get in the way of your shifter?

Not at all. I can actually place it landscape or portrait. Only downfall is, which isn't a big deal, I now prefer to be in 2nd, 4th, 6th for a better line of site. Honestly though, I may have a friend build a short platform for it out of some nice expanded stainless steel... maybe 4 inches. I'll update with pics when I do
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A little update, I did some driving today and had the phone in portrait. Accelerated fairly fast from a stand still in order to hit a very big bump that I knew was in the road and the phone shifted a little. Enough that Tasker noticed a change in state and turned off Bluetooth, and then right back on. So basically the phone is more stable in horizontal state when accelerating. It didn't fall off of the orb, but did shift enough to stop charging for a micro second.
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What is the temperature in your area at this time of the year?
Many people reporting inductive charging problems in warm/hot weather

Sweet! If only my cigarette lighter worked in my car............:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:

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What is the temperature in your area at this time of the year?
Many people reporting inductive charging problems in warm/hot weather
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I'm in south Texas, generated generally temperatures vary so much here, but right now between 90f-60f of course I keep my car at an ambient of 70f when possible... Summer is coming, so we shall see
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Thanks for sharing! Do you have your phone in a case? I wonder if the case won't stick well to the orbit.
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Thanks for sharing! Do you have your phone in a case? I wonder if the case won't stick well to the orbit.
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I have the official bumper
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I am planning the same sort of setup, if only I can get hold of an Orb in Australia!
Do you actually need to use the plastic disc from your old car kit? As it happens I have one lying around too, but thought I could simply double sided tape the orb directly to the console on my Golf. Looks like you could have done this too. Why not? To date I have been propping my N4 in much the same location as you have in my Golf and I find the maps easy enought to use there. Not so good for hands free though, unless car has BT which mine does not.
Does the charger end of the micro USB cable that comes with the unit terminate in a regular USB connector?

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I am planning the same sort of setup, if only I can get hold of an Orb in Australia!
Do you actually need to use the plastic disc from your old car kit? As it happens I have one lying around too, but thought I could simply double sided tape the orb directly to the console on my Golf. Looks like you could have done this too. Why not? To date I have been propping my N4 in much the same location as you have in my Golf and I find the maps easy enought to use there. Not so good for hands free though, unless car has BT which mine does not.
Does the charger end of the micro USB cable that comes with the unit terminate in a regular USB connector?
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I chose to use the disc in order to solidify my placement, my car has a change compartment and a cigarette lighter compartment, which have doors that open when pushed. I took the disc to "nail" the change door to my console to keep it from opening. I dont see why you couldn't double side it directly to your console, keep in mind, it has a small divot in the bottom, that will require you to double up on common sticky tape. I do in fact have BT in my car, so it is very convenient. The orb has a female end of a usb, so you can use any charger you choose. I had previously ran a micro-usb to my car mount for my S3(infuse), so I just plugged it in. I have an iLuv cigarette adapter and it seems to work great as far as charging time.
I have been brainstorming on how to modify a case as a sort of life jacket, while giving people some reassurance for their device. I actually have a second bumper that I have been giving some thought to, but honestly I feel completely safe where its at. Of course if someone wanted to mount it higher, I could see it would be a little scary.

[Review]MPOW Armor Plus Bluetooth Speaker *Many Pics inside*

Hello,
I got this nice Bluetooth Speaker from <MODERATOR EDITED - SPAM LINK REMOVED> for an honest and unbiased review. I was excited to try this item since I like rugged type of gear
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From the looks of it, these Speakers look like some sort of military type of equipment.
The whole device feels pretty heavy and solid which is a good sign. The case is rugged and uses iron frames, metal speaker meshes and is stabilized by a strong TPU rubber. The case structure is very tough and also water resistant which makes it great for outdoors usage while eg. having a nice BBQ.
I´m confident that this device might survive some severe drops but I won´t perform any torture tests like these
The build quality is excellent, the packaging itself also makes you feel that you´ve obtained a high grade item and not something cheap.
This item might survive one drop out of a plane without a parachute because of how good it´s protected inside the box
Accessories:
1x USB Cord (USB Type A - Micro-USB-B)
1x Audio Cable (3,5mm - 3,5mm Stereo coaxial)
1x User Manual
1x Nylon Bag
1x Nylon Rope
In order to charge this device you need a additional USB charger which is not included. Just use a USB charger which can deliver about 5W (5V @ 1A) and you´re good to go. I guess that most guys here have spare chargers they can use
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Tests:
This device is very intuitive to use and the user manual is easy to read too.
I charged this device with my DIY power supply and measured a current of exactly 1A. If you charge the device and also play some music, the current might rise up to about 1.1A.
What I like about these speakers is the fact that you can also use them with a wired connection through a standard 3.5mm Stereo cable.
You can simply connect them with any headphone jack of every device. These Speakers can also be great companions for your Notebook and replace the tiny built in Speakers
The Bluetooth Connection is stable, even if you move away a few meters from the speakers with your phones. I´ve tried a connection with my Nexus 5 (2013) and Nexus 6P and didn´t have any problems.
You can use your phone or these Speakers in order to swipe through music tracks or answer calls.
What´s also nice to have is the possibility to share the integrated 5200mAh Battery Cells which feed the Bluetooth Speaker in order to charge your mobile devices if you´re out of juice. This could come in handy in emergency situations if you don´t have any extra Power Bank with you.
You would be able to charge devices at a current of max. 2A which sounds great.
Assuming that the charging circuit used in this device works at a efficiency level of around 88%, you might expect a usable capacity of about 3386mAh which could be used to charge your devices
You have to keep in mind that this is just a close approximation and only works out if you use all the juice for charging only.
Did I forget anything? The Nylon Bag and the Nylon Rope included with these Speakers also help you to transport this device without scuffing the nice case
Sound Quality:
Now comes the tough question, does this item also sound great? These Speakers are quite small in comparison to some active PC Speakers but they deliver quite a unexpected punch.
To be honest, you have to compare these Speakers with similar gear in order to rate their performance. Don´t compare them with your 1000W Hifi Stereo System which would win by far but also costs a lot more and cannot be carried around in your backpack
The lows are very strong, the mids are well balanced and the highs are soft. Even if you crank up the max volume, you won´t hear any distortions. These Speakers are very loud which is really impressive.
The tonal quality isn´t dull and not very bright sounding either. It reminds me somehow of older Hifi equipment from the 80´s which also sounds a bit stronger in the lows frequency range and offers softer mids and highs. I think that the results are very well balanced.
I´ve tried these Speakers with various types of music and it´s really a pleasure to listen to them. This is nice since I intend to use them outdoors and can hardly await the summer to come
When it comes to preferences, all people are different. I can´t guarantee that you might also like the sound quality as well as I do, this is why I can only tell my own impressions.
In conclusion, <MODERATOR EDITED - SPAM LINK REMOVED> has designed some serious Bluetooth Speakers which deliver some unexpected performance and tonal punch as well.
I hope that I could help some of you to have a closer look at these Bluetooth Speakers if you´re looking for some rugged companions for your phones as well

Magnetic micro usb adapter /cable

I read that the usb port of Mi max is very easy to scratch, is using magnetic micro usb adapter or cable a good solution?
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So you'd rather have something stick out than some scratches only visible if you specifically look for them? I wouldn't even noticed them if didn't read this few days back.
I really don't get it...
It's just a phone, tool ment for every day use.

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So you'd rather have something stick out than some scratches only visible if you specifically look for them? I wouldn't even noticed them if didn't read this few days back.
I really don't get it...
It's just a phone, tool ment for every day use.
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I agree. Anybody who knows me personally will tell you that I am anally retentive when it comes to the condition of my gadgets. Seeing someone use a phone with a cracked screen induces almost Jack the Ripper levels of rage in me but this isn't a huge problem. I have had this phone for around 5 days now and can see some very very small scuffs on the bottom of the charging port but only when I hold the phone very close to my eyes and specifically look for them.
It might also help that I haven't used the cable that came with it. At work I charge the phone using an old Blackberry cable and at home I've either used the cable from my PS4 controller or a high-speed fabric threaded one that I picked up on a market in Hong Kong last year. None of those cables have small studs on the micro-USB plug that I have seen on some other cables over the last few years. I have no idea what the included cable is like as it is still in the box untouched.

I wouldn't be happy if something that affects functionality shows up over time too.
Actually Mi Max USB port is very well protected from getting loose over time with that tight frame opening and that's why it gets some minor scuffs. I'd rather have that than loose port with weak electrical contacts. That's exactly what I had with my previous $850 Samsung Note3 in less than 6 months of use. Mi max won't develop this because USB cable connector is supported by the frame, not the port only...

micro USB
I believe that the micro USB - is a big mistake. Its construction took not engineers, and a herd of old. Built on a design twist on the wrong side. Back Lighting. Look into the micro USB - you see an unfortunate engineering decision. It's like Apple revenge, and we are paying the price. 5 contacts arranged on a plastic plate of 0.5 mm thick. Which hangs in the air. After 2 years of daily use, this plastic (probably made from waste and old bottles) turns into a rag. I have a phone with a cable fell onto the pillow !!! Now the connector loose. This occurs when the decisions are made by intriguers, not engineers, but the entire planet obeyed. Where were the engineers at the factories, and even in China? Are you afraid to say too much words and held on to his salary?
Based on the foregoing, Type-C with 24 contacts - even sillier.
Whiter than a weak structure, not protected from the slightest mechanical impact, it is difficult to come up with.
Perhaps a little magnetic cable will extend the life of my micro USB connector, although the charging current is reduced by approximately 25%.
In the USSR before the shot for wrecking the economy. In some ways, my grandfathers were right.

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I believe that the micro USB - is a big mistake. Its construction took not engineers, and a herd of old. Built on a design twist on the wrong side. Back Lighting. Look into the micro USB - you see an unfortunate engineering decision. It's like Apple revenge, and we are paying the price. 5 contacts arranged on a plastic plate of 0.5 mm thick. Which hangs in the air. After 2 years of daily use, this plastic (probably made from waste and old bottles) turns into a rag. I have a phone with a cable fell onto the pillow !!! Now the connector loose. This occurs when the decisions are made by intriguers, not engineers, but the entire planet obeyed. Where were the engineers at the factories, and even in China? Are you afraid to say too much words and held on to his salary?
Based on the foregoing, Type-C with 24 contacts - even sillier.
Whiter than a weak structure, not protected from the slightest mechanical impact, it is difficult to come up with.
Perhaps a little magnetic cable will extend the life of my micro USB connector, although the charging current is reduced by approximately 25%.
In the USSR before the shot for wrecking the economy. In some ways, my grandfathers were right.
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[Review]Onlyee Dual Alarm Clock Radio --> built in phone charger inside

Hello,
I was asked if I was interested in writing a review about this item. Why not, it´s been a while since I wrote my last reviews anyway. I received this item for free in exchange for an unbiased review.
Before you throw tar and feathers at me, why I post a Alarm Clock Radio Review on a phone forum, have a closer look at the item again It also has a built in phone charger which is rated at a charging current of 1.5A max.
Well, I have to admit that I got used to smartphones as my daily alarm clock for many years.
Since I´m not sure if you´re meanwhile allowed to post direct links about the items you are reviewing (though other people don´t seem to care but I´ve received some PMs from a Moderator which was not too happy about me posting links though), I will only post text only information.
I don´t want to start a huge discussion about it but it seems that some people are allowed to post anything they like while others have their reviews edited and topics locked.
Search the web for OnLyee 1.8” LED Dimmable Projection Clock Radio with AM/FM Radio,USB Charging,Dual Alarm,Battery Backup,Sleep Timer,Snooze if you want to find eg. Amazon links.
Ok, this was the longest introduction ever, let´s have a look at the item:
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A nice cardboard box with details written on it and a symbolic picture of the device it contains.
Nothing fancy but easy to recycle.
What´s inside? The clock, a manual, support card and a simple box which I´m pretty sure that it contains the power supply adapter
Yep. A power adapter and some plastic parts which are supposed to be used as some sort of feet.
Nice and shiny. Be sure not to leave any fingerprints on the front part.
The back is not that shiny at all. Regular plastic, not a fingerprint magnet.
You need 2x additional 1.5V AAA Batteries which are not included. I´m sure that I have some of these laying around.
This device is pretty thin. All buttons are pretty much self explanatory.
The 2x extra parts attached in order to stabilize the device.
Now comes the interesting part. We all know that the Nexus 6P requires a USB Type C power supply in order to charge fast. However, will it also work with the generic charger and charge at a decent speed?
There is no extra charging cable included, I guess that you have to use your own cable if you want to charge devices.
I used the USB cable which was included with the Nexus 6P.
I used the App "Ampere" in order to check the current. It´s pretty stable at around 1290-1300mA which is OK if you plan on charging the phone while you´re sleeping.
1300mA is close enough to the rated 1.5A which is promised by the manufacturer. I will charge this phone again later when the battery is nearly out of charge and check again.
You can use the charging port for other devices too.
Here´s a another picture which is clearer.
Let´s have a look at the Time Projector too. Don´t expect the brightest color but it´s good enough to see the time in the dark.
The projector can be focused too but it requires some thinkering around.
Well, let´s finish this Review with my honest opinion?
I think that this Alarm Clock is pretty nice and I will use it too, just in case the phone decides to fail on me.
The built in phone charger is good enough for the Nexus 6P too, though I´m pretty sure that it was meant to be used with other phones like eg. a Nexus 5 (2013) which charges at a current of roughly 1A.
This device is pretty small and won´t need much space. The LEDs are bright enough to not blind you.
What about the sound quality? We all know that these Alarm Clocks are not meant to replace a expensive Hifi System. The only thing I can tell is that it sounds exactly the way I would have expected it to sound.
It´s ok, not too much bass and a lot better than the sound you get from your smartphone anyway. It´s good enough to wake you up so you can get some coffee and turn on your 100k Stereo Hifi System
If you have any questions, feel free to ask

Why would you charge with this as opposed to the included stock charger? It just looks so cheap compared to so many other options out there for the same price point. I know you got it for free and are obligated now to them for a review...I will look elsewhere for my alarm and charging needs. Cheers

That´s a good question. I think that the charging function is a bonus feature and is meant to be used with standard smartphones which charge at a current of roughly 1A. I didn´t look around if you can find a Alarm Clock with a built in USB Type C charger? Well, these items are pretty generic and you cannot write too much about them.
Maybe there are some elite versions available with eg. a case made out of brushed metall.
Btw, the Clock visible in the last picture (the green one) is built in the 70s, uses VFD Tubes but unfortunately doesn´t have any Alarm function. It´s nice to see though that old devices can still work after such a long time.

It's difficult to ignore the Digital Projection Alarm Clock from Magnasonic. The ability to show time and temperature readouts onto my wall or ceiling serves as the foundation for the entire process. Because of this, the time is always clearly visible, which is helpful when I'm pressed for time.

Over heating/DVR issues?

Anyone had any over heating or DVR issues?.
Recently after nasty traffic trip of 2 hours (longest trip so far with this unit) I noticed that the OBDII torque app wouldn’t work (not unheard of) but then the sound attenuation wasn’t snapping off after nav directions, so I tried the volume knob and guess what no response, buttons not working and within seconds the whole unit packed up totally.
Did a reset and it was still glitchy.
Then I realised it was red hot, pulled the trim away and touched under the unit and it was burning hot.
Since then it’s crashed a few times and Waze (normally rock solid) has acted up with issues around gps signal being slower than my driving and just hanging and crashing.
Ps is the uk and it’s wet and cold, also tons of space inside the dash as it’s installed in a Van.
One thing at the time was that I have the usb in the glove box and at the time I was using it to keep my phone charged. Not sure if that was a factor?.
Since the. I’ve stopped charging the phone off that as I now have the DVR and DAB(not used the dab yet). But I’ve found the dvr cottage is jerky and that when running the DVR it causes the Rev cam footage to jump a few times too (sketchy when reversing in tight areas in the van).
So any one experienced over heating?, could one overheating event have damaged the cpu?, and could the DVR issue be related this?. Or does the DVR take a lot of processing power?.
Not an expert but when Inlookednin settings the rams never been used beyond 50% since the DVR was hooked up and the DVR is digital and the Rev cam is analog so why would it affect it?, but it really does.
Had a nightmare with separate dash cams (3 off amazon in a row had faults) so was hoping the dvr would be the answer.
Loath to lose it just today coming back from the woods with the family a Z4 nearly Head on’d us on a narrow lane as he swerved off the main road!!.
I’ve already agreed to return it to audio tech direct after Xmas as the green phone buttons dead but should I complain about the overheating and demand a replacement?. It’s only 2 months old

Give them a link to your post and google similar problems to find others with the same heat issue.
I installed 2 fans in my unit (not the same as yours) one directly on the cpu heatsync sucking the hot air off and another bigger pc fan that sucks the hot air out of the whole unit which is overkill but whatever lol

Hi, luckily they are replacing this one. Cooling wise I was thinking about sticking fans on the vent holes to suck hot air out and wire into the ignition so they come in with the radio, can attach on top externally and not void warranty. Won’t be able to add a heat sink though without opening up. Though I peeked into the Holes and there seem to be a corregated aluminium plate on top of the cpu, more ribbed than finned. Could that be a factory heat sink?
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I'm having exactly the same issue as you....
I have a PX5 Xtrons (GS) head unit and whenever i run Waze/Google Maps or any navigation app, after 30+ minutes , i get a "GPS lost, searching for GPS" message and the tracking starts to lag behind. Changing tracks/radio stations or volume at that time has a big delay. Today i got a "Temperature too hot" message and system shuts down.
How do i go about adding a fan/heat-sink onto these things? are there any tutorials etc?

Don’t know, there’s holes in top so I’m planning on a small 12v fan on top to suck the hot air out. Going to take a feed off the 12v power socket. Don’t want to open and stick heat sinks on as it’s under warranty but the fans can double tape externally.

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Give them a link to your post and google similar problems to find others with the same heat issue.
I installed 2 fans in my unit (not the same as yours) one directly on the cpu heatsync sucking the hot air off and another bigger pc fan that sucks the hot air out of the whole unit which is overkill but whatever lol
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Can I ask how you powered your fans? I added a few heat-sinks to my system and although now it runs much smoother, temperatures do go up to 110-115 degrees Celsius. So now instead of becoming slow after 30 minutes, it now takes over an hour. I noticed a fan shaped hole in the back of my system which i am thinking about attaching a small fan on to to suck the warm air out.

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Can I ask how you powered your fans? I added a few heat-sinks to my system and although now it runs much smoother, temperatures do go up to 110-115 degrees Celsius. So now instead of becoming slow after 30 minutes, it now takes over an hour. I noticed a fan shaped hole in the back of my system which i am thinking about attaching a small fan on to to suck the warm air out.
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I wired them to aux power in line and ground.
I plan on in the future finding a heat sensor so when the unit reaches a certain temp they'll turn on and off automatically

So my cheap fans arrived from China and I’ve temporarily taped them over the vent holes on the top, after some messing around I’ve opted to push cool air in so have placed them to blow into the top holes, can feel air coming out of the opposite top vent holes, hoping this will help till I work out how to duct the permanent cool duct my van has into the unit. Terrible radio interference when the fans are on now though and ideas how to avoid that?

It’s ok seems to have settled. Blue tooth is crapping out now so may just return.