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Compatible earphones with inline remote

Muppet_Rat — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 21:30:51 GMT

I'm looking to buy some earphones and I have a few requirements, but I'm not sure if the items I'm looking at will work with my Z2.

Firstly, they must be in ear type.

Secondly, I want an inline remote WITH VOLUME CONTROL and preferably a skip/back function too.

I've established that on the (genuine) CrApple ones, the play/pause/skip function works, but NOT the volume. Are their any brands/models that are fully functional?

I'd preferably like some Sony ones, but they seem impossible to find. All they have are the single button for calls.

Re: Compatible earphones with inline remote

Uliwooly — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 21:34:08 GMT

You should take advantage of this Noise cancelling headphones

http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/accessories/digital-noise-cancelling-headset-mdr-nc31em/

but since you want volume control the only option that will be fully compatible will be bluetooth

SBH80 are amazing headphones

Re: Compatible earphones with inline remote

Muppet_Rat — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 21:39:39 GMT

Thanks for the quick reply Uliwooly. Just had a brief look, would the micro usb connection be able to plug into the phone? I'd rather not have to rely on a battery device, and having bluetooth on is going to drain my battery even more. Are there any non-Sony products that are compatible?

Re: Compatible earphones with inline remote

Uliwooly — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 21:43:02 GMT

Which micro USB connection? do you meant to ask if you can recharge the bluetooth headphones through a micro USB? if that's the question yes, you can

Re: Compatible earphones with inline remote

Muppet_Rat — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 00:15:15 GMT

I just saw that it came with a micro usb connection and wondered if it was the same plug that goes into the phone to charge and would it be able to connect that way?

I am very doubtful that I'll get that headset though. Is there a non Sony option with the features I'm after?

Re: Compatible earphones with inline remote

Uliwooly — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 00:27:58 GMT

You can't charge it through the phone, you will have to charge it through a computer or a wall charger or car charger

Re: Compatible earphones with inline remote

Muppet_Rat — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 00:51:39 GMT

Is this product compatible? It does say it has the features, but doesn't say it's compatible with the Z2

http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/accessories/smart-headset/specifications/

Re: Compatible earphones with inline remote

Uliwooly — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 01:17:23 GMT

It seems that it will but to be 100% certain do contact Sony Xperia Care

http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/support/contact-us/

Re: Compatible earphones with inline remote

Muppet_Rat — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 01:20:24 GMT

Thanks Uliwooly, I'll msg them tomorrow and hopefully will get those ones.

Re: Compatible earphones with inline remote

Uliwooly — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 01:22:31 GMT

Anytime, keep us updated

Re: Compatible earphones with inline remote

Muppet_Rat — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 02:01:28 GMT

Just another quick question:

It was said on a facebook Z2 group that the phone is a Sony ERICSSON. Is this true? The specs of the Smart Headset specificly say that it's not compattible with them, and someone on FB said they wont work. I've looked through the manual and don't see anything about it.

Re: Compatible earphones with inline remote

Uliwooly — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 02:06:51 GMT

The reason it says that its bc the 2010 and 2011 Xperias were Sony Ericsson phones, but the real reason behind is that those 2010-2011 Xperias use OMTP standard and from 2012 and now its CTIA, your phone its a Sony phone not Sony Ericsson.

Re: Compatible earphones with inline remote

Muppet_Rat — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 02:14:11 GMT

Thanks Uliwooly. Now if I can just resist the urge to hit "Buy" for the next 6 hours until support is open lol *not hopeful*

Re: Compatible earphones with inline remote

Uliwooly — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 02:56:22 GMT

You could contact xperia care from another country

Re: Compatible earphones with inline remote

Muppet_Rat — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 03:48:48 GMT

Contacted the Aus CS and they couldn't tell me any more than what was on the site *smh*. Gone ahead and bought them anyway (not for £40 though!).

Thanks for all the help Uliwooly, I'll let you know whether they work or not when they arrive 😉

Re: Compatible earphones with inline remote

Uliwooly — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 04:18:50 GMT

Anytime keep us updated

Re: Compatible earphones with inline remote

dandy63 — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 07:46:45 GMT

Hi, if sadly they dont work....some stores like HMV have their headphones on display for you to try/listen to....i'm sure there would be no problem plugging them into your Z2 so that you can see if the functions work

Good luck :smileysmileywink:

Re: Compatible earphones with inline remote

Muppet_Rat — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 20:08:48 GMT

Hey Uliwooly :smileysmileywink: They'r fully compatible. My only gripe is that the buttons are a little too flush and not easy to differentiate. That said, they do the job I wanted, so I'm happy.

Thanks again for all your help :smileysmileythumbsup:

Re: Compatible earphones with inline remote

Uliwooly — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 21:52:10 GMT

@Muppet_Rat Excellent

Re: Compatible earphones with inline remote

christopherjz — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 12:58:41 GMT

Probably too late but I have A-jays5 for my Z2. All the buttons work fine and the sound is pretty good too