Cruise NH Posted January 24, 2023 #1 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Wished I had thought to check this on the new Zaandam tvs but I was wondering if the wall mounted tvs are Bluetooth enabled. We’ll be on the Koningsdam next but all them are probably the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Btimmer Posted January 24, 2023 #2 Share Posted January 24, 2023 We have never encountered any bluetooth enabled TV's and we've sailed on all classes of HAL ships. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nang Posted January 24, 2023 #3 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Why do you want bluetooth connectivity? If you are looking for access to movies you will find that the Koningsdam provides a varied and numerous range of on demand movies on your cabin TV, even some recent releases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosaic Posted January 24, 2023 #4 Share Posted January 24, 2023 No BT on Kdam or any other ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted January 24, 2023 #5 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Movies aren’t the only media. I mostly watch streaming through YouTube where I can get high quality current news especially economic news. but no, they do not allow us Bluetooth connectivity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise NH Posted January 24, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted January 24, 2023 5 hours ago, Nang said: Why do you want bluetooth connectivity? If you are looking for access to movies you will find that the Koningsdam provides a varied and numerous range of on demand movies on your cabin TV, even some recent releases. Why? So my husband can watch stupid cable news with his earphones and I don’t have to listen, that’s why. Sorry to hear it’s not available. I considered using a Bluetooth dongle but I don’t know if we’ll be able to reach back to the jack, the tv is so close to the wall. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruiserN1 Posted January 24, 2023 #7 Share Posted January 24, 2023 32 minutes ago, Cruise NH said: Sorry to hear it’s not available. I considered using a Bluetooth dongle but I don’t know if we’ll be able to reach back to the jack, the tv is so close to the wall. I haven't tried it on a HAL ship, but the AirFly BT connector is pretty small. If the TV has a headphone jack I bet it would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted January 24, 2023 #8 Share Posted January 24, 2023 I have read that all the auxiliary ports are disabled. Also you would need to have a full remote control with you as the supplied remcons are very basic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare The-Inside-Cabin Posted January 24, 2023 #9 Share Posted January 24, 2023 58 minutes ago, Cruise NH said: Why? So my husband can watch stupid cable news with his earphones and I don’t have to listen, that’s why. Sorry to hear it’s not available. I considered using a Bluetooth dongle but I don’t know if we’ll be able to reach back to the jack, the tv is so close to the wall. Most TV connections on not physically accessible. You may be in a cabin where you can connect to one, but then you will discover it is not activated. It may be possible to bring a universal remote and activate the port, but I have never heard of anyone being successful getting this to work in the last few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPB4IGO Posted January 24, 2023 #10 Share Posted January 24, 2023 As others have said, the ports on HAL TVs are generally inaccessible, and the remote they provde doesn't allow you to get to any TV settings that could enable Bluetooth audio even if the TV supports it. My lovely wife uses wireless headsets to watch TV. The transmitter plugs in to either the headphone jack or (with my patch cables) RCA audio out jacks on the TV. Prior to about three years ago, I could sometimes get to the headphone jack on HAL TVs by using an L-adapter on the cable to squeeze behind the TV. Since HAL transitioned to TVs that are recessed into the walls, I can't even get a dental mirror back there to see if there is a headphone jack. Since she mostly watches MSNBC, the solution we found was to buy the Internet package and stream it on her laptop. Her headsets work fine on the laptop. Hope that helps. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted January 24, 2023 #11 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Maybe you will get lucky and have decent internet then he can Bluetooth from his device to his earbuds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruiserN1 Posted January 24, 2023 #12 Share Posted January 24, 2023 I think the OP was asking about accessing the headphone jack (if the TVs have one). If it's accessible, you can plug in a BT transmitter and use wireless BT headphones. They make transmitters you can use on airplanes that have a seatback video monitor. I use Airfly and it works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPB4IGO Posted January 25, 2023 #13 Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) On 1/24/2023 at 12:50 PM, CruiserN1 said: I think the OP was asking about accessing the headphone jack (if the TVs have one). If it's accessible, you can plug in a BT transmitter and use wireless BT headphones. They make transmitters you can use on airplanes that have a seatback video monitor. I use Airfly and it works well. How would the OP direct TV audio to the USB port into which he/she inserts the Bluetooth dongle? That would be great if it can be done. Edited January 25, 2023 by IPB4IGO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auntmeg Posted January 27, 2023 #14 Share Posted January 27, 2023 On 1/25/2023 at 4:29 PM, IPB4IGO said: How would the OP direct TV audio to the USB port into which he/she inserts the Bluetooth dongle? That would be great if it can be done. The Bluetooth dongle would be plugged into the headphone jack, if there is one (and if it's not disabled). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise NH Posted January 27, 2023 Author #15 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Well for a few bucks we bought a 6 foot extension for his corded earphones with hopes I can squeeze my hand back there and that the jack actually works. If the internet is good he can stream the channels but I’m not holding my breath. If we can get him msnbc or cnn he’ll be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruiserN1 Posted January 27, 2023 #16 Share Posted January 27, 2023 On 1/25/2023 at 3:29 PM, IPB4IGO said: How would the OP direct TV audio to the USB port into which he/she inserts the Bluetooth dongle? That would be great if it can be done. Airfly (and others) makes a BT connector that plugs into a headphone jack and transmits the audio to BT headphones paired with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jananza Posted January 27, 2023 #17 Share Posted January 27, 2023 (edited) On 1/24/2023 at 10:13 AM, Cruise NH said: Why? So my husband can watch stupid cable news with his earphones and I don’t have to listen, that’s why. Right there with you, Cruise NH. 🤣 Edited January 27, 2023 by Jananza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUZBUDS Posted January 27, 2023 #18 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Does anyone know the brand of the TV's on the Koningsdam? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted January 27, 2023 #19 Share Posted January 27, 2023 4 minutes ago, CRUZBUDS said: Does anyone know the brand of the TV's on the Koningsdam? Thanks! Samsung on Koningsdam and most other ships, but Rotterdam has LG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosaic Posted January 27, 2023 #20 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Besides the dongle and cables, you would need a programable universal remote to change the input to that port. You need the manufacturer and model number of the TV to do that. Many universal remotes can scan your TV so it can automatically find the correct TV remote settings. If found, you then have a remote that has an input button to change the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPB4IGO Posted January 27, 2023 #21 Share Posted January 27, 2023 12 hours ago, CruiserN1 said: Airfly (and others) makes a BT connector that plugs into a headphone jack and transmits the audio to BT headphones paired with it. Thanks. I wasn't aware that such a device existed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUZBUDS Posted January 28, 2023 #22 Share Posted January 28, 2023 10 hours ago, VMax1700 said: Samsung on Koningsdam and most other ships, but Rotterdam has LG Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted January 28, 2023 #23 Share Posted January 28, 2023 19 hours ago, VMax1700 said: Samsung on Koningsdam and most other ships, but Rotterdam has LG Zaandam has been newly equipped with new TV's and they are also LG brand (images of new TV posted on a thread). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now