cross-posted from: https://leminal.space/post/7148311

Does Multipoint functionality in headphones allow you to listen to two different devices at the same time?

I have been using an audio mixer at my desk for a while now so I can do things like listen to music while I play video games but I am wondering if Multipoint could replace my audio mixer and simplify my setup. Would it allow me to listen to two different devices at the same time?

I have been reading about Multitpoint on websites selling compatible headphones (Jabra and Google) and it doesn’t sound like this is the case. It sounds like it’s simply a faster means of switching back and forth between devices. What makes me second guess this though are posts I have seen in forums suggesting Multipoint is the solution I am looking for.

If not could some wireless DAC be the solution?

  • @gorysubparbagel
    3•28 days ago

    I have 2 different multipoint headphones and neither can, but I can’t say for certain that it’s not possible. With the main one I use, once you start playing audio on one of the paired devices, it’ll completely switch over to that device.