Cleer Ally TWS headphones review

REVIEW – If you enjoy using wireless headphones, then you’ll like these wireless headphones from Cleer Audio.  Besides, who doesn’t like the freedom of not being tethered to your phone or device as you listen to your favorite music, audiobook, or favorite podcast. Introducing Ally true wireless headphones. These wireless headphones have a battery life of up to 30 hours which is definitely a major feature for any wireless headphones. They are small, light, and compact so you can wear them for hours. This review is for the Ally wireless headphones, or earbuds, and at the end of this review is my full video review of the Ally earbuds.

What is it?

The Ally earbuds are Bluetooth 5.0 true wireless earbuds that have cut the proverbial and literal cord that connects the Left and Right earbuds. These little earbuds feature in-ear sensors that automatically pause your music when removed from your ear and automatically plays when inserted back in.

What’s in the box?

  • Ally wireless earbuds
  • Quick start guide
  • MicroUSB charging cable
  • Silicon eartips (S,M,L)
  • Silicone Wingtips (S,M,L)
  • Charging case

Hardware specs

  • IPX5 rated water-resistant
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • A2DP v1.3, AVRCP v1.6, HFP v1.7, HSP v1.2 Bluetooth supported
  • 5.8mm Neodymium Drivers
  • 6g weight per earbud, 62.5g total weight for earbuds and case

Design and features

The Ally earbuds are light wireless in-ear earbuds that lock into your ear for a secure fit as well as a comfortable one. Each earbud is designed with a TouchPad feature on its side to control the Play and Pause control on your phone or media device. The TouchPad also allows you Answer or End a phone call on your phone and with just a couple of taps on the TouchPad, you can also activate your device’s Voice Assistant.

Setup

On first use of the Ally earbuds, the earbuds should automatically go into pairing mode so you would just select Cleer Ally on your Bluetooth list. Should you need to manually pair the Ally earbuds, you would do so by selecting either Left or Right earbud, tap the TouchPad three times and on the third tap, hold your finger on the TouchPad for two seconds. Keep in mind that after 10 minutes of the earbuds not being connected to any music device the earbuds will power off. You would have to then place the earbuds into the charging case and take them out to power back on again.

Video review

What I like

  • I really like the auto-pause and auto play feature on the earbuds.
  • I also like the TouchPad feature, so there is no fumbling around for buttons to press.
  • I like the long 10 hour battery life.
  • I  like the charging case that it adds the extra 20 hours of battery life and that it keeps the earbuds protected when not in use.
  • I like that Wingtips that lock the earbuds into your ear which help prevent the earbuds from working itself loose from your ears.

What I’d change

  • I would like to have seen these earbuds have the ability to control the volume of your phone or device from the earbuds. Plus, the ability to fast forward, rewind, or skip tracks forward or backward.
  • I would like to have seen these earbuds to be maybe a little thinner or have a slimmer profile.

Final thoughts

The Cleer Ally wireless Bluetooth 5.0 earbuds have become one of my favorite earbuds to use for daily use. With it’s locking Wingtips to help prevent the earbuds from falling out, it’s 10 hour battery life, and the TouchPad feature, these earbuds would be a great choice for someone who likes to wear wireless headphones, or someone who needs to wear wireless headphones so they don’t have to mess with a dangling cord, for long hours at a time. Plus, the see-thru window charging case is a nice addition to this true wireless earbud set. Since I wear earbuds pretty much all day and every day of the week, having these Ally earbuds is a smart choice for me. With its cord free wireless design, the long and extra battery life, the TouchPad, and the auto-pause and auto-play features,  the Ally wireless earbuds from Cleer are earbuds that I would immediately recommend to anyone looking for true wireless earbuds. Plus they sound really good too.

Price: $149.00
Where to buy: Cleer and Amazon
Source: The sample of this product was provided by Cleer Audio.

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Keep your pet hydrated in the heat with gravity water dispenser

NEWS – My dog has a beautiful black coat that gets super hot in the summer sun. I refill her water bowl an awful lot, but when I realized she was waking me in the night not for a potty break but to drink out of our pool, I decided we needed a better way to keep her hydrated.

The Amazon Basics Self-Dispensing Gravity Pet Feeder and Waterer does the trick, with a one-gallon jug that releases water into the bowl, replenishing itself as your pet drinks it. 

A spill-proof connector, screwed into the bottom of the bottle, makes it easy to fill and pop into place without creating any unnecessary puddles on your floor. It’s hand washable and easy to clean. And the clear bottle makes it obvious to determine when she needs a refill. 

Built-in handles give you a nice grip when repositioning it. And non-skid feet help the bowl section grip to the floor and stay in place.

My thirsty pup is a messy drinker (aren’t they all?), so we place our watering contraption inside a heavy-duty boot tray to contain the splashes.

As of writing this, the gravity dispenser had 4.3 stars out of 5 with 1,907 reviews on Amazon. The Amazon Basics Self-Dispensing Gravity Pet Waterer is available on Amazon for $11.99.

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Amazon Prime Deals – Save on Satechi, myCharge, Jabra, and more

DEAL NEWS – Here are a few good deals to check out for today’s and tomorrow’s Amazon Prime Day shopping extravaganza.

Jabra deals

The Jabra Elite 85h Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones are normally priced at $299.99 and the Amazon Prime deal price is $249.99 which is a 17% savings. Read our review (hint: we really liked them).

LifeShield DIY home security systems deals

LifeShield, an ADT company, will be offering a 25% discount on its DIY smart home security systems on both Prime Days (July 15 and 16) with no promo code required. Check out LifeShield on Amazon.

myCharge deals

If you buy through the myCharge seller Amazon page, you will save $5 off each charger and you can double up and use a 20 percent off promo code (20OFFPOWER) as well! Here are some popular myCharge products:

myCharge HubMax is normally priced at $99.99 but it’s $10 off for Prime Days.

HubMax Universal (first charger combining Apple Lightning and USB-C cables) is normally priced at $99.99 but it’s $10 off for Prime Days.

AdventureMax is priced at $39.99

iOttie deals

Buyers can enter the discount code of “15CONNECT” at checkout on Amazon to receive 15% off their Easy One Touch Connect car mount device with Alexa (valid one unit per order) is normally priced at $69.99, but when the $15% discount code is applied, the price will be $59.46. Additionally, the purchase of the Easy One Touch Connect will come with three free months of Amazon Music. My review of this device is coming soon!

Satechi deals

The Silver version of the Type-C Wireless Charger is regularly priced at $44.99, but will be available to Prime members for just $29.99 which is a 33% discount. I use this charger every day. Check out my review.

The Type-C Mobile Pro Hub, regularly priced at $59.99, will be available to Prime members for just $46.99 which is a 22% discount. Check out my review.

TicWatch deals

Mobvio is offering up to 40% discounts on select TicWatch watches including the TicWatch Pro which is normally priced at $249.99, but for Prime Days it’s down to $174.99. Check out my review of the TicWatch Pro.

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