TAOTRONICS TT-BA014 Long Range Bluetooth 5.0 Transmitter and Receiver Review

TAOTRONICS TT-BA014 Long Range Bluetooth 5.0 Transmitter and Receiver Review
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Features
Bluetooth 5.0 Wireless Transmitter Receiver: TX transmits audio from your TV/computer to your Bluetooth headphones/speakers; RX mode for receiving audio from your cellphone to home stereos
Exceptional Range: First class Bluetooth technology for complete freedom from cables and cords, the audio transmitter can stream audio wirelessly up to a range of 50m/164ft line-of-sight in open air
Improved Audio Transmission: Eliminate audio-visual lag with aptX low latency codec support; please note that the audio receiver must support aptX low latency codec
Dual Pairing: Supports dual device connection, pair two Bluetooth headphones/speakers in TX mode at the same time to share the music with a loved one
Bypass Mode: The audio adapter can also be used as a converter to build a cable connection between devices with different audio jacks, such as an optical to AUX audio converter, easily switch between wired connection and Bluetooth without unplugging the cables.
Note:
1. When using the tx-opt jack, please kindly make sure the sound setting of the audio source is changed to “PCM” format, The adapter does not support Dolby/ DTS format in optical mode.
2. If the transmitter does not go into the pairing mode (indicator “TX” flashing Blue quickly), please kindly hold the multifunction button for about 2 seconds to set it into pairing mode.
3. The volume controls only support to work in RX mode. To adjust the volume, please kindly tap the +/ - button. To track music, please kindly press and hold the +/ - button for about 2 seconds.
4. The adapter does not support to pair with cell phones or any other Bluetooth audio sources in TX mode.
5. Please kindly know that audio would be encoded and decoded via SBC codec when dual link.
Technical Specification
Bluetooth: 5.0
Operation Range: up to 50 meters line-of-sight in open air
Charge time: 2.5 hours
TX working time (aux): 25 hours
RX working time (aux): 18 hours
TX working time (SPDIF): 20 hours
RX working time (SPDIF): 15 hours
What's in the box:
1 x TaoTronics wireless adapter (TT-BA014)
1 x 3.5mm audio cable
1 x 3.5mm female to RCA male cable
1 x USB Charging cable
1 x optical cable
1 x User guide
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[@MrLinkolin]

This is an awesome video, I came looking for a quick and comprehensive understanding of this transmitter I got (trying to hook up a PS4 to a Bluetooth soundbar) and this was a perfect tutorial, thanks so much!!

[@cindyhelton8810]

I purchased this same unit from Amazon to use bluetooth headphones with my tv. I was pleased when I unboxed it and all cables were included. The setup was straightforward and I was curious about how to pair my headphones so I found your video. The instruction booklet is very small and for me difficult to see the words even with my glasses. Your video was very helpful and I appreciate you making it.

[@GalaxyTechReview]

Welcome, glad it helped you out!

[@MisterWhatWhat]

This will be delivered tomorrow. I've always used Taotronics products for my car. This will help with our sound system. The optical port went out on the TV so this will be an alternative to use our soundbar again. Thank you for this helpful video!

[@GalaxyTechReview]

Welcome

[@Dood76]

I have an issue where it is stuck in TX mode and I can't do anything. Any thoughts on how to fix it? Thanks.

[@omaisz]

Does Aptx HD works in RX mode. I want to pair it with my phone which is AptxHD supported

[@malikaweeden]

Thank you for this superb video.

[@GalaxyTechReview]

welcome

[@dimcguy]

Can I use this with my Bose Wave II Radio and my iPad? My iPad paired immediately, but TX, RX or Bypass mode doesn't work. Amazon vendor said it should work, but I don't know what I am doing wrong. can you help?

[@Arvi_The_Clown]

Hi, I wonder if i connect the transmitter to the pc and connect it to my bt headphones would I be able to control the volume in windows ? Or i would have to control it on the transmitter itself ?

[@gyoung7802]

hi tell me something please ,put in audio jack analog I have out optical out digital?

[@tanpingann9431]

Will there be low letency if my second earpiece support low letency and connect to this transmitter? Unfortunately don't see anyone test this out as it is very important. I have tried other brend transmitter will such issue.

[@UPandComingNow]

The optical cable provided would not plug into my Onkyo receiver but a toslink one I had worked. I can't figure out what HD mode is or get any lights in that column to work. The bass on music is higher than my usual stereo settings, which is annoying when switching from this source to the one I typically use. Otherwise sound seems good. Haven't tested the distance yet or transmission mode.

[@matiasbrunacci]

Did you find the answer for the HD problem?

[@judykelly1143]

Unit paired with Sony headphones but no sound from tv. Help

[@chrismags9149]

Does anybody know if you can connect 2 of these to send audio from a non Bluetooth tv to a non Bluetooth stereo? I have it hooked up the way I thought it should be done but it’s not working

[@gregb8565]

This worked for me for a few months but now the blue pairing light not working on fully charged unit - I’ll have to see where I bought it also pairing with this is hot and miss and headphones vary in their pairing abilities

[@leoblack2270]

Help! I am using Digital Optical cable to connect to tv with no bluetooth. I can't sound to headphones even when adapter and headphones are paired. What could be wrong?

[@headcasefiles]

Same issue!

[@kenburns7852]

Help I am trying to pair a set of Boes 700 headphones blue tooth connection. wireless adapter does not recognize them???

[@utogglin8366]

Did you fix this because I'm planning to use this for the same thing

[@calvinjin6296]

Hi Luke, how do I enable HD Codec? I am currently using Opt connection connected to the back of my 4K Sony tv using TX mode, I tried held multifunction button for 7seconds but the HD indicator didn't turn on. Can you elaborate how to get HD working? Thanks

[@matiasbrunacci]

Did you find the answer?

[@sivakumarb9749]

My Samsung UA32ES5600 Smart TV does not have Bluetooth in it but it has a Headphone jack on the rear side. Will I be able to use this Tao Tronics BT Transmitter to get my Bluetooth Headphones connected with the TV?

[@GalaxyTechReview]

Yes

[@ahmedthabet8200]

Hello, good review..But how to select or change the codec mode from Aptx to LL to HD ? Thanks

[@matiasbrunacci]

Did you find the answer?

[@RazPlayz3]

Just wondering if you leave it plugged in as a permanent solution, do you have any static or electric noise in your headphones? I read that in some reviews on amazon and was wondering if you had that issue

[@GalaxyTechReview]

I leave mine plugged in all the time and do not have that issue its on my bedroom TV right now.

[@bfurl69]

Thank you so much. This video is gold. I was about to toss this thing and the terrible directions too.

[@GalaxyTechReview]

Welcome

[@bfurl69]

@@GalaxyTechReview I linked your video on an Amazon review a few hours ago.

[@GalaxyTechReview]

@@bfurl69 nice of you

[@bluecapricorn1]

I got mine today and exactly what I needed it, I connect it with the optical cable to the cable box directly and paired to a Bluetooth headset and works perfectly

[@Cripple2588]

Just wondering if you could answer a question for me.. Can this little thing transmit audio from apps played on a streaming device plugged into the TV? Say I have an Amazon Firestick or Roku plugged into my TV and I'm streaming from one of those devices. If I have the TaoTronics TTA-BA014 hooked up to my TV to transmit to a set of headphones, will the audio still come through despite playing from an app?

[@GalaxyTechReview]

yes it should as the audio would come from the TV so it would transmit from there, should not matter what you are watching or what apps you use.

[@Cripple2588]

I appreciate the quick reply, man. I've had problems in the past with other things like this not playing audio from an app/console and after contacting the companies for help, they all told me that I wouldn't get audio because it had to be coming directly from the TV itself and not from a peripheral device plugged into the TV. I use TaoTronics for desk lamps and their headphones (price for performance, TaoTronics ANC headphones are great on a budget. You obviously can't compare them to Sony/Bose/Sennheiser, but they cost triple the price, so makes sense) and they've never let me down before. I figured I would do pretty well with this and a FiiO BTR3 hooked up to my favorite budget headphones, the Koss PortaPro and Koss KSC75. Anyway, thanks again!

[@Yojimbokun]

Anyone know if it can charge and transmit at the same time?

[@nancyartes7110]

how do I hook it to my non bluetooth tv

[@kardoecrvntz7643]

If you pair it with wireless headphones can you still skip songs from the headphone's controls?

[@GalaxyTechReview]

Yes

[@jasonscheunemann3319]

Is the antenna removable for transport in a backpack?

[@GalaxyTechReview]

no but it does fold down to the side of the unit

[@LossLeadas]

i got the smaller one it so much lag smh music playback through my headphones.

[@GalaxyTechReview]

I experienced zero lag on this particular model..

[@jeffreyhatzenbeller7062]

Can you transmit from your TV to 4 wireless speakers at once with this device?

[@Matt.S.]

No, it can only hook up to 2 devices via bluetooth.

[@ra6558ma]

Does the TT-BA014 connect to a Bose Hearphones?

[@GalaxyTechReview]

should yes

[@layingonofhandsorthopdcmassage]

Is it possible to connect a wired mic and if so, how can I do it?

[@GalaxyTechReview]

Not that I can see no.

[@paulasbell4183]

Will this work with headphones that are 4.2 Bluetooth, or are backwards compatible?

[@GalaxyTechReview]

yes

[@paulasbell4183]

@@GalaxyTechReview Thanks! Ordered one.

[@GalaxyTechReview]

Np

[@xomsa]

Automatically turns off in RX mode if nothing is connected to it. To get my speakers to play, I constantly have to pull ON OFF! It's a stupid solution that destroys the whole point of the set-top box. And this is when working from the AC adapter.

[@chasecaldwell3277]

Is there noticeable latency with 5.0 Bluetooth head phones?

[@GalaxyTechReview]

I wasn't getting any latency

[@user-ey3pu6vp3o]

Where a apt-X/LL/HD mode?

[@BigDds300]

Your headphones have to have aptx-LL to activate that mode.

[@cindyhelton8810]

Hi Luke, I got my JBL bluetooth headphones to pair with the transmitter, but I'm only getting sound on one side of headphones. I had to set unit on AUX to pair. Do you have any suggestions?

[@GalaxyTechReview]

No idea why it would only be one sided audio.. did you check that all cables were hooked up correctly on the transmitter end?

[@cindyhelton8810]

@@GalaxyTechReview Yes, I double checked everything. I did email Tao to see if they had any suggestions, when I hear from them I will let you know. Hopefully if they have a fix, you can pass it on to others with similar issue. Thanks again.

[@joeianmaravilla1312]

@@cindyhelton8810 any updates on taotronics reply? Im having issues in switching devices to transmit

[@cindyhelton8810]

@@joeianmaravilla1312 Tao did respond and said to basically unplug everything and start over. When I did I noticed that the line in cable on the TX/AUX was seated with less of a gap this time. After that it paired headphones easily and I had sound in both sides of headphones. The device lights on top of mine are 1-TX blinking 2-Aux from left side. Once the transmitter is on and flashing I just turn on my headphones to pair and it connects. I'm not sure if this will help you, but I hope it does.

[@strungout126]

It is compatible with any bluetooth headphones?

[@GalaxyTechReview]

yes

[@product_of_august]

Does anyone's display stay on after turning off the device?

[@GalaxyTechReview]

I didn't have that issues with my setup.

[@iou0]

Had this device for 1 year. Battery self discharges after a few days.

[@judyloomis163]

You showed everything except what I use to connect to tv

[@utogglin8366]

Use the 3.5 mm audio cable

[@GalaxyTechReview]

depends on your specific TV, but yes 3.5mm audio jack to the TV... or composite cables....

[@utogglin8366]

@@GalaxyTechReview Ordered an worked for me thanks