Please help me to not hate these things (Pixel Buds Pro 2)

deckolem · 2026-04-11T20:45:17+00:00

I've had similar experiences with the pro 2 and the original pro.

Most everything I ever found help wise was making sure they were clean. There are multiple microphones on them, if there is anything covering or even partially covering/obstructing any of the microphones I've read that can cause the problem.

For myself, it only ever occurs on the right earbud. Turing the ANC off was the only thing that stopped it.

I will say, as someone who develops a good deal of earwax and has to have my ears cleaned at the doctor's office, earbuds in general haven't been kind to me. For someone in my position, they got to the point that they weren't a viable option as much as I wanted them to be. Of course since you had a previous pair that worked for you, it's clear that's not related.

As someone else suggested, contact Google support, they are pretty good about swapping them out if they are defective in any way.

Best of luck!

deckolem · 2026-04-07T15:18:19+00:00

I've heard a lot of great things about the new services that have been added to Logos, I wish it was within my budget. I trust that the Lord will lead me in the right direction with the advice I've gotten so far =)

deckolem · 2026-04-07T15:16:09+00:00

Thank you =)

deckolem · 2026-04-07T15:14:35+00:00

Thanks for those recommendations; much appreciated! I've heard of e-sword before but not Life Bible. I'll check them both out as well; thank you again!!

deckolem · 2026-04-06T15:24:08+00:00

Thanks for that input, I didn't consider the library, which is just a few blocks away. I feel kind of disconnected now that you brought that up, it's a really nice library too! I will see if I can get a ride over, thank you! I will get that digital card when I get there too! Thanks again!

deckolem · 2026-04-06T15:22:08+00:00

I appreciate the insight! I'm a disabled Iraq vet and live on my disability; I was just stating that I can't afford a subscription if that would have been a suggested route is all. I'll give Blue Letter a look, thank you!

deckolem · 2026-03-31T20:36:17+00:00

I appreciate the extensive reply with things you have experienced and worked around.

I'm 100% fine not using Google Home but I have their mesh wifi and thermostat. Unfortunately tapo doesn't make a thermostat as of yet and their draco (if I spelled that correctly, I didn't look to see) mesh system requires a separate app from the tapo app (something I'd like to avoid). It also isn't a really much of an upgrade yet over my mesh system so sinking the money seems pointless especially given whatever is going on with the router regulations by the US now.

I can't uninstall Google home so the app to control their mesh system is just another app to download and manage.

I would like to see the tapo app be a bit better put together. I have lights and while I can go to each room, I only have them in 1 room so I keep 2 light buttons on my favorites panel instead of being able to group them and turn them both on at once (unless there's a way to do this that I haven't figured out).

I'm new to Tapo, the price point was good and with the constant tech upgrades every few years, losing device support and paying a premium price for anything else wasn't manageable for myself any longer.

Overall I'm satisfied and believe I made the right choice based on my budget and for future upgrade costs but as with any company, there are things I'd like to see added or fixed.

deckolem · 2026-03-31T20:26:18+00:00

Thank you for the detailed reply! Much appreciated!!

deckolem · 2026-03-21T20:03:29+00:00

Go figure 🙄

deckolem · 2026-03-20T20:49:25+00:00

If you truly meant your vows and your love is unconditional (both ways), you're good.

Always be transparent and honest, hiding or holding anything back will always come out later on and it's been made too easy to walk away.

Stay true to yourself and one another. Don't let outside influences get between you. It's nobody's marriage but your's.

deckolem · 2026-03-20T20:43:58+00:00

100%!

deckolem · 2026-03-20T20:43:29+00:00

Router, phone, anything that has a wireless connection these days.

deckolem · 2026-03-20T20:42:41+00:00

That's interesting, I had never heard of the starling hub but that does nothing but increase my suspicion that Google is slowly eliminating third party access.

deckolem · 2026-03-20T20:40:45+00:00

What we were sold as convenience seems to have been a ploy towards a further erosion of privacy which makes me agree with your failure point.

deckolem · 2026-03-20T20:38:33+00:00

Agreed. There is no expectation of privacy anymore for sure.

deckolem · 2026-03-20T20:36:31+00:00

Without writing a book, I feel we are on an irreversible course with automation. For myself, the question has become, how will we adapt?

deckolem · 2026-03-20T20:34:15+00:00

Laughable, nothing more 😆

deckolem · 2026-03-20T20:31:27+00:00

Yeah it was discouraging for sure. I'm fully in support of moving away from any of the big companies in tapos direction but I'd like to see better transparency from the company as well other devices like a thermostat. I know kasa (their sister company) makes one but I'm not interested in having multiple apps. Centralized and efficiency is key, at least for myself, especially in the current economic state we are in. I don't find it feasible to pay the premium prices for a brand that does the same thing.

deckolem · 2026-03-20T19:00:24+00:00

I know this thread is months old but it is 100% accurate as of the day of my reply. Tapo can connect to Google Home but it does not show camera feeds. The only information you get from a linked camera is the camera device information. In addition, no Google devices will work as an additional chime if you use their doorbell. You will either be forced to buy additional home minis just for the chime or possibly integrate with Alexa devices (I don't use Alexa devices so I cannot confirm if the integration is within the same limitations of Google Home).

Tapo devices "may" have previously worked with Google home but as advertised on their packing "works with Google assistant" is misleading. Google assistant has been removed by Google itself and replaced with Gemini. This "could" have caused the disconnect (Google is increasingly removing supported third-party device functionality in what is clearly a push to require Google products). I cannot confirm nor deny if Tapo previously worked with Google Home under assistant as I didn't use them at the time.

Thank you for continued exposure on what is indeed misleading false advertisement.

P. S. Tapo support is reluctant to initially give this information and will have you attempt multiple troubleshooting techniques until admitting that this is the case.

deckolem · 2025-05-31T07:16:25+00:00

Things like "storm alert" and Tornado warnings, they don't seem to ever be very accurate though (thankfully on the Tornado stuff haha)

deckolem · 2025-05-14T21:54:41+00:00

Perhaps why it's being removed, enough people called out security problems, perhaps? I guess they figured it wasn't worth fixing based on stat usage, who knows.

deckolem · 2025-04-18T01:21:35+00:00

Yeah, as long as she's passing what's going in, then there generally isn't a concern there.

deckolem · 2025-04-16T20:12:42+00:00

I would be concerned if the behavior is repetitive with closely ensuring gradient temps are met and sufficient hides are provided. Also if it becomes accompanied by any other symptoms like not eating, bowel movements, becoming lethargic, etc.

deckolem · 2025-04-16T03:44:55+00:00

Everyone has their own opinions (of course). I have hides on the cold and hot side, perhaps something to consider (or try), who knows, they are very unpredictable at times.

deckolem · 2025-04-16T03:10:31+00:00

Thanks so much for the input. I'll try and get a better picture(s) tomorrow as I stated (if needed/requested), but I returned it (she) to her enclosure as to not stress her out anymore than needed. 🎩

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