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Warning: Missing Parts & Outdated Technology
Missing Parts You will Need to Provide:
- USB thumb drive or blank CD
- Personal computer (not a tablet or phone)
- Lots of patience
Warning: In order to see the lyrics on your screen you will need a few additional things including: a flash drive or blank CD, a personal computer and a lot of patience. The technology for this machine is very outdated. The karaoke machine CANNOT connect directly to your TV via Bluetooth, and the RCA cables are useless. There is a workaround for a select few that have matching phone/tablets and TV’s. You can use the Singing Machine app on your phone and utilize the mirror function to view your phone’s screen on your TV. Example: you have an Apple TV and an iPhone.
After hours of troubleshooting on my own thinking it was a user error, talking with Amazon support (a pointless option offered on the Amazon app) and talking with a Singing Machine customer service rep I was finally able to find out all of this info. As the Singingmachine rep kept telling me the process was super easy, but it is most definitely not.
I thought it might be very relevant for people to understand what it will actually take to achieve what you are likely trying to accomplish with this machine.
In conclusion, I’m still deciding if I am going to return it, and here is why:
Cons:
It doesn’t function as I thought it would or as it’s advertised. You must first pay a $15/month subscription. Visit the Singingmachine website on your laptop or computer. Download whatever songs you want into a folder, and then unzip the folder. Make sure your thumb drive is clear of other files (or use a CD). Then plug that thumb drive into the singingmachine. You must rinse and repeat every time you want to change up your song list.
The sounds quality is about a 6 out of 10. Not awful, but in my opinion it’s too low quality for the price point. Especially with the limited connectivity options and the very cheap feel of the product.
Pros:
It has more songs that streaming competitors like SingStar. Otherwise it would be a no brainer.
I hope this review helps someone.
November 2018 · Musical Instruments · verified purchase