Slinger - The Last Phone Accessory You Will Ever Need!

This is the SLINGER, a new accessory for your smartphone that adds an easy-to-use retractable strap, that can be neatly tucked away when not in use. This strap, which comes in a wide variety of colors and materials, allows the user to safely use their phone hands-free! The Slinger even holds the phone in the perfect position for hands-free phone calls!
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[@shonuf7shogun]

I am legally blind and use my Slinger every day, for months now, in city and rural areas… not once did anyone try to grab my phone. My biggest problem is from people stopping me to ask where to buy one 😊

[@jenlfpotter3870]

I wear my phone on a Harmony lanyard around my neck. That also has the pulley for adjusting it. Its very useful. I've had numerous scratched or broken screens before I started using neck lanyards. The ones I have attach to a phone case with trigger lobster clasp keyclips. I also use a Rockform utility magnetic phone case with either a belt clip or pop socket attachments, so the lanyards can be attached to a tether loop on the corner of the belt clip or simply, attached to the pop socket if I screw that on to the case, plus the magnets within the case stick the clasp to the back of the phone automatically since those are magnets as well. I can thread the lanyard through from the neck to the hem of my t-shirt sweater, jumper, jacket Etc and do the zip up so I clip the phone to my trousers using the afore-mentioned belt clip. Its pretty well hidden then plus locked on to my person.

[@VHPINC]

Thanks for all the information you bring to us to help us live our best blind life :-) looking forward to receiving my backpack soon. September 1 is not too far away and hopefully they’ll start shipping soon. I ordered a white one because I live in Florida :-) all the best. 11:24 11:24

[@khanhhm5762]

Thank you for reviewing this, Sam. It's pretty funny because I discovered it recently, and I got mine a few days ago. I was a little bit skeptical to be honest. I've tried different types of lanyards, chess mounts, etc., and I just wasn't satisfied. Then someone else told me about the slinger, and I grudgingly ordered one. I didn't expect to like it as much as I do. I know it isn't the right option for everyone, but I'm glad there are a variety of tools out there for different people. Again, thank you. And thank you for all of the work that you do.

[@theblindlife]

That’s awesome, I’m so glad it’s worked out for you!

[@LESTER7L1]

I LOVE IT! Very useful accessory! Thanks for sharing this with us Sam. Have a great weekend!

[@pauljohns8215]

Great video love it. Hope you are well over there. I’m in Australia

[@harpreetthind]

This would be great for me I’m sure

[@Tawney_Williams]

Very cool.

[@zog9]

I feel like whoever designed this took inspiration from unwinding cassette tapes, it looks really similar, even the width of the lanyard looks like the tape!

[@shonuf7shogun]

The inspiration for developing Slinger is stated on their website under about us!

[@Tawney_Williams]

Love this! Probably going to buy it for your butterfinger nephew so he doesn't drop his phone into the lake again while he's fishing 😄

[@theblindlife]

Lol

[@merribethgreenberg9715]

Even if you had the slinger in the suggested position the camera will rotate to the correct position. You would need to click on the front jr facing camera to use it that way.

[@yandoryn]

Sadly, I tried out the Slinger based on your recommendation. One of the clips holding the strap broke within two days. While product failure happens, the way that the company handles this is horrible. I am now being asked to return the item at my own expense so they can determine if I am covered under the warranty. If I am, they will then refund me or replace the item. It's incredibly unfortunate they're handling this so poorly, as the product looked like it was going to be life changing for me, but I can't let myself rely on a product if the company is going to be this horrible about resolving problems.

[@booboobangbang6685]

Very cool. Could you attach the slinger to a case that can be easily put on and taken off the phone. Love this for remote assistance.

[@shonuf7shogun]

Yes, absolutely!

[@theblindlife]

I actually think that’s a fantastic idea. Just in case you want to use the phone without it.

[@anodysseyofsteven1985]

Hey Sam. Awesome accessory for your phone! Actually, this is some thing that my girlfriend and I would definitely benefit using.! Thank you so much for sharing this! The other thing that this would be good for using is with the app that you mentioned in your last video About how to cross streets! I can’t remember off the top, my head the name of that app. But I think this would be fantastic for that because then you wouldn’t have to hold your phone and your cane and or guard dog.

[@theblindlife]

Yes, you’re absolutely correct!

[@farelheart5031]

I think this is a great accessory. Only concern I have is the potential health effects or should say negative affects of wearing a cell phone so close to your heart or your body. There is a controversial subject, there is growing evidence that that type of cell phone radiation is dangerous on warm to close to the body. It’s becoming increasingly, so everything shows with the new 5G technology, which is a much higher frequency of radiation, creating a heating affect and possibly even damaging DNA, which is one of the problems with Bluetooth headsets or your buds. Again, this is somewhat controversial bit more, and more evidence seems to be demonstrating the validity of the concern. Your comments on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Sam.

[@Cookieofdoom]

Adhersive thats the only thing on the phonecase?... Hmm. thats a bit of a risk on the long run in my opinion. I'd rather it was more connected to the phonecase instead. Like something clipping on. That way, its way less a "permanent" thing.

[@5786sagar]

What features does this singer has? Does this act as a Bluetooth speaker or can we plug in headphones

[@N37224]

Hello. Could you share your fave apps for blind people ?

[@anodysseyofsteven1985]

Hey Sam. What is the name of the company that sells the slinger? Also, where can you get that credit card blocking thing that you can put into the pouch to block you know people from you know getting access to your credit cards or information I missed that? Is that a an accessory that comes with the company? Thanks Sam. I just got the slinger for my birthday and I’m looking forward to getting it connected and using it.😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@muleman1701]

This is a nice product but I see a few major issues. One, my fiancé has a Leather Harry Potter Marauder's Map case on her iPhone, would the adhesive pads mess up something like this? I myself have a Bright green protective hard plastic case, and it does both its jobs nicely, but it has a built-in stand that is in a bubble or dome protrusion that sticks out about a centimeter total and a fingerprint scanner recessed, due to case but flat with phone with no case, just above that. Plus my case has many slihtly recessed points for decoration. Would we need to remove our cases to use this? Also, would it interfere with my fingerprint scanner? our phones are iPhone 12 (her) and Icon 3 (me). Two, I wonder why this is not made into a full hard case for the phone? That would be ideal instead of adhesive pads.

[@aaronpfannkuchen3183]

Hi Sam great video. How does the Slinger attach to the back of the phone with a case on? Does it have a really strong Adhesive? Also can you attach the Slinger to any Iphone Model or any Android phone i.e Samsung, Google Pixel Phones, OnePlus phone or Motorola phones etc? Thank

[@shonuf7shogun]

Hello Aaron - yes, Slinger uses super strong adhesive strips and attaches to virtually any smartphone and protective case.

[@seancarlson8261]

@@shonuf7shogun is the adhesive permanent or can it be removed and attached again?

[@seancarlson8261]

I noticed two sizes on the Slinger website a Slinger and Slinger mini. Which size reusing in your demonstration video?

[@shonuf7shogun]

That’s the regular Slinger in Sam’s product demo. The other model is called slinger-slim, which is thinner and supports wireless charging

[@dustindisque3107]

When you are walking around and you are using it with Be My Eyes does it bounced around a lot

[@shonuf7shogun]

I’ve been using my Slinger every day for months now and it does not bounce around unless your jogging or running… and if you are, simply store the lanyard strap around the card case and put in your pocket ! 😏

[@dustindisque3107]

@@shonuf7shogun OK thank you

[@seancarlson8261]

@@shonuf7shogun when positioning the slinger so that the rear cameras are facing outward, does the straps block any of the cameras from a volunteer BeMyEyes or Aira?

[@shonuf7shogun]

@@seancarlson8261 hey Sean. The retractable lanyard is housed in a card case covering, so it’s impossible to cover any of the phones cameras

[@J.D.Vision]

Would this work with the ZFOLD4?

[@theblindlife]

I don’t know, you could hold a deck of cards up to the back of the phone and see if they would fit. That’s about how big the slinger is. You may be able to find exact measurements on their website.

[@jeffreylombardo1213]

Does anyone here know how to use GarageBand while using voiceover. I’m having trouble finding all the commands. I need to move regions around in 6:29 6:33 6:35 splice reasons together.

[@jemmabrown1988]

Good idea but bit behind the times wireless charging and MagSafe charging I’m guessing no longer works!

[@khanhhm5762]

Depends on how you use the slinger. I actually got one and it came just a few days ago. I only use it when I'm traveling, so personally, I don't leave the sling are attached to my phone all the time. So for me, no it isn't behind the times at all. It really is the best iPhone accessory… For me, I can't speak for anyone else. Everyone is different.

[@motobojo2]

​@@khanhhm5762 How difficult is it to remove and replace the slinger?

[@seancarlson8261]

Have you tried using the Slinger with the OKO app? Do any of the rear cameras that the OKO app use get covered up by the lanyard?

[@shonuf7shogun]

The Slinger lanyard does not interfere with the screen. It retracts into the card case housing

[@seancarlson8261]

I was referring to wearing the slinger with the phones rear cameras facing forward while walking. Where do the lanyard’s cords hang? Would they angle off to the right and cover the rear cameras? The phone would need to be oriented with the cameras at the top near where the lanyard strings up towards a person’s neck. I was not referring to holding the phone while using OKO with the lanyard retracted. OKO uses the rear cameras which, on an iPhone, are situated towards the top right of the phone when the phone screen is facing the user.

[@shonuf7shogun]

@@seancarlson8261 hey Sean - I understood your question. The retractable lanyard is inside of the slinger card case. When you wear slinger around you neck you extend the lanyard to your desired length. Regardless of whether the lanyard is retracted or extended, it NEVER covers or even comes near the front or rear cameras.

[@lukekoenders7]

If you touch it to your phone hell how strong is the magnets? How easy is it for your fine to fall off?

[@shonuf7shogun]

Hey Luke - Slinger doesn’t use magnets. Slinger attaches to your phone or case using a super strong adhesive

[@theblindlife]

Hey Luke, you might want to watch the video again, I never said anything about magnets.

[@thejword]

I would rather wear earbuds so people cannot hear my audio. Then just keep my phone in my pocket when I’m walking

[@khanhhm5762]

Bluetooth earbuds or headphones would solve the audio problem… Unless you are just more comfortable with wired earbuds, of course.

[@lesliebailiff7738]

When traveling it is best to not have anything in your ears. But bone conductioning may work better

[@khanhhm5762]

@@lesliebailiff7738 that's a very good point. And it also just really depends on the person, how comfortable they are with their environment, and other factors. When I am in a very familiar area, I do wear earbuds. But if I'm going somewhere I've never been before, I might choose to use bone conduction headphones. Some people find though that the bone conduction headphones (even the latest ones) give them headaches, or the sound just isn't the same. I know in some situations, I will wear earbuds while walking down the sidewalk, then remove one to cross the street. Other blind/visually impaired people may not use their hearing as much while traveling, so they will choose to use earbuds. I know Bose came out with their sports open earbuds a few years ago. They are these things that hook over your ears and instead of the things going in your ears, they rest just outside of them, leaving your ears open. I actually have a pair of these. The problem for me is that they do fall off my ears, and they are not adjustable. But I know many people who absolutely love them. You're supposed to be able to run with them, but they feel too big for my little tiny ears. They'd be gone before I ran two steps.

[@davidguymon1673]

Only downside is you can’t wirelessly change your phone.

[@georgestokes5116]

sam you look terabul

[@ZsuZsu0513]

No, no, no! This is the dumbest idea for a blind person that I have ever heard of. I am blind, and I know that if any blind person or I wore our phone around her neck, we would be mugged and hurt by some crazy person trying to snatch our phone. Dumb, dumb, dumb! The best solution is to get on the bone conducting headphones, Shocks carries a variety of prices from very reasonable to under $200. Never, never wear your phone around your neck or exposed so that someone can snatch it from you.

[@shonuf7shogun]

I am legally blind and use my Slinger every day, for months now, in city and rural areas… not once did anyone try to grab my phone. My biggest problem is from people stopping me to ask where to buy one 😊

[@khanhhm5762]

It might be a dumb idea for you, and it certainly isn't for everyone, which is why there are a variety of tools out there. I have tried multiple options, and I recently discovered the slinger. I haven't had it for that long, but I absolutely love mine. As for people grabbing it… Well, You could put the phone under your shirt when you are wearing it around your neck or in a cross body position. I am a woman, and I wear dresses, and over my dresses I always wear a matching black jacket. So if I am ever worried about my phone being exposed, I just put it underneath my jacket. As far as bone conduction headphones, I use those, too. But if I am using a service such as Aira or FaceTime in with someone who is acting as my eyes, the slinger is a fantastic option because I can keep my hands completely free. Again, this will not work for everyone, but I'm very glad that it exists.

[@jonathonperino8681]

That is so cool and I will order one as it will be great for me as a blind iphone 12 user that I carry in a shoulder bag now because the phone weights in at 500grams with a case and temper glass on it so this will be way better, I already have a bunch of RF ID cards from Austtralia ( I live in the Philippines now) and I thought ithe slinder would be great to make a video while walking about the tourist areas here and I wonder if I can use the phone sliner in a LANDSCAPE manner for neat 4K video? any one tried that yet?.. I can not use a video cam in the normal way anyway as I can not see the view finder or the flip our screen is way too small and daulight just glares out an ipad and I do not have the vision for even that any way..Like Sam I use a 43" inch SONY TV as my PC monitro with zoom up a lot ...Some things are really a good idea and some are just gimicks but the slinger is a cool idea, I once bought a arm band phone holder and could not use the phone in that thing it also slipped down my arm constantly so it was a waste of $5. and a dumb idea so I think Slinger is gonna make a lot mre sense to a lot of people including ME. :-) thanks for the review Sam.

[@shonuf7shogun]

Welcome to Slinger world Jonathon!

[@i-postm4943]

Thanks for bringing this to our attention. Here is another perspective. With smaller hands, even the slim version would add too much bulk when I'm using the phone w/o the lan yard and likely cause me to drop it. Those with low vision like me who use their vision to operate a phone tend to have larger phones. That hefty real estate plus adding a phone case is enough to physically handle. For safety reasons, I store my credit cards deep in my pack. Finally, I tend to avoid anything retractable. Based on my history, the failure point is "too soon".