What you need to know about AirPods before buying. Setting up the microphone, working as a headset

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With AirPods, you can listen to music, make phone calls, use Siri, and more.

If you have an iPhone running iOS 10.2 or later and are setting up AirPods for the first time*, follow these steps: the following actions.

To unlock iPhone screen, press the Home button.
Open the case that contains your AirPods and place it next to your iPhone.
Your iPhone will display an animated setup program splash screen.
Click "Connect" and select "Done."

When you're signed in to iCloud, AirPods are automatically set up to work with any supported device connected to iCloud using the same Apple ID.

*To set up your AirPods to work with another device, follow these steps.

When you take your AirPods out of the case, they're already turned on and ready to use. When you insert the headphones into your ears, audio playback from the device starts automatically. If you remove one of the AirPods, the audio recording will be paused. If you remove both headphones, playback will stop.

AirPods connect to iPhone and watch Apple Watch simultaneously. The sound switches between them automatically.

To use AirPods to play audio from another device, or switch audio to other headphones or speakers, follow these steps.

On an iOS device

Open Control Center by swiping up from the bottom edge of the screen.
To manage audio recordings, swipe from right to left.
Click the icon, then select the device you want from the list.*

Click the icon in the menu bar and select AirPods* or other speakers under Output Device.

* AirPods appear in the list only if they are nearby and ready to use.

With any AirPods in your ear, tapping the outer surface of the AirPods twice quickly activates Siri1 or Phone mode.2

You can ask Siri to make a phone call, plan a route, or find out if it's going to rain in the evening.

Siri can also control music playback and check the status of your AirPods. Below are some examples of requests to Siri.

“Play my favorites playlist.”
"Raise the volume."
“How do I get home from here?”
“Move on to the next song.”
"Pause the music."
“What is the battery level in my AirPods?”

Siri can alert the user about incoming calls. To answer, tap the earbud twice. You can then repeat this action to end the call or transfer to another call.

If you can't call Siri by double tapping, go to Settings > Siri and make sure Access with screen lock is enabled.
If necessary, you can change the settings so that double-tapping the earphone will play or pause the music.

To charge your AirPods, place them in the case and close the lid. They will turn off and then begin charging.

To charge your AirPods and case at the same time, connect to the case Lightning to USB cable made by Apple. Find out more about charging.

The first time you set up your AirPods to work with an iPhone running iOS 10, follow the steps above.

To set up your AirPods to work with a non-Apple device or a device that isn't signed in to your iCloud account, follow the steps below.

If you don't see the Setup splash screen when you try to set up your AirPods with your iPhone, follow these steps: Repeat setting up your AirPods after each of these steps.

Make sure your AirPods are charged.
Close the lid, wait 15 seconds, then open the lid. The status indicator should start flashing white.
If this does not happen, press and hold the setup button on the back of the case until the status light starts flashing white.
Still having trouble setting up your AirPods? Press and hold the Setup button for 15 seconds or longer until the status light flashes amber several times and then flashes white.

Find out what to do if you can't find your AirPods.

Date of publication: 04/21/2017

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How to connect AirPods to two devices at the same time

A few months ago, Apple introduced its first wireless headphones, AirPods. As it turned out while using the new product, sometimes headphones can accidentally connect to two different devices at the same time. For example, the left earphone connects to the iPhone, while the right one connects to the Mac computer.

According to the characteristics of AirPods, the headphones must be connected to one device while in the case. However, in practice, the headphones “remember” the last connection, and they cannot always connect to another device in the case.

In order to use AirPods with two different devices at the same time, you need to remove both headphones from the case and connect them to one device. After this, all you have to do is hide one of the headphones back in the case, and connect the second to another gadget.

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After almost two months of absence, the much-hyped AirPods have finally gone on sale. At the end of December, the first customers received the coveted white boxes for pre-orders. Needless to say, many were impressed by the exciting promotional video with their capabilities, demonstrated back in September last year at the presentation of iPhones. Is everything true?

In this post we will provide a short manual regarding the features of operating innovative AirPods. Although no special instructions are required, the interaction is intuitive.

Primary settings

So, first of all, we remove the case with the headphones from the packaging. This is what the basic configuration of a wireless headset looks like. In order for the headphones to turn on, you just need to open the case lid. Now you need to make the first connection to the device. This could be an iPhone or any other Apple gadget. Activation and connection to devices is basic. The only thing you need to do is implement starting setup, and then pairing will occur automatically.

For initial setup and creating a “trusted pair,” bring the slightly open case (with headphones inside) to the device (pre-activate Bluetooth on it). This is necessary so that the headphones do not connect to all gadgets nearby, but work only with a device from the list of trusted ones. After this, the connection procedure should automatically be initiated on the smartphone screen; nothing more is required from you. When completed, click on “Done”. You can use it!

By the way, we draw your attention to the fact that AirPods are a headset not only for iPhones. They are quite compatible with any Apple device that supports Bluetooth transmission. These can be computers, tablets, laptops, even smart watches - Apple Watch.

In the future, the headset can quickly switch to broadcasting from any other Apple device that is combined with this iPhone under one AppleID account. The headphones instantly synchronize with the new device, and are ready to resume playback where they left off. Many users have also successfully paired their AirPods with smartphones from other manufacturers. It is clear that they do not have Siri, AppleID, and therefore the functionality of wireless headphones will not be fully used, but still such an opportunity exists, and this is good news. In this case, in order to listen to music or answer a call, the standard “double tap” manual is quite enough. More details about them in the next section.

Control Features

In general, all control of the device comes down to double taps of the body. You need to call Siri, make (or answer) a call, pause playback (or continue it) - everything is done by double-tapping the outer part of the speaker - right in the center.

You can independently set the control mode that is most convenient for you. To do this, in the “Bluetooth” section (in the device settings) - among the list of other devices, find your AirPods headphones. In the “Double-tap the headphones” item, you can check the boxes next to the desired control mode. Here you can enable or disable automatic ear detection (that is, when the headset is brought to your ears, it is activated by default). Give the headphones an original name to make them easier to find in the list of connected devices. Activate automatic switching on microphone when you start speaking. At first glance, it may seem that the proposed control tools are somehow very few, but in fact you won’t need more. The bulk of communication tasks “hands-free” can be performed by the assistant built into the iPhone system - Siri. The user gives commands with his voice, which the device paired with the headset “hears” through the microphones built into the bottom of the AirPods. So you can call anyone, listen to the weather report (news), “write” and send a message - without even touching the touchscreen. Siri will make the sound louder/quieter, find the desired song from the list, remind you of a meeting, and much more. At the same time, you will not disturb anyone, the information will be fed into your ear.

Both headphones have their own chip and microphone, which means they can be used separately. In the default settings, both microphones are active, since this virtually eliminates the appearance of extraneous noise during communication. And all your subscribers are guaranteed to always hear you - even on a crowded street in a strong wind.

Possible connection problems

Sometimes users have some difficulties connecting wireless headphones. Especially when trying to pair with new devices from other manufacturers, after successfully connecting with gadgets from Apple earlier.

If for some reason automatic start headset does not occur, it is recommended to take the following steps.

Try it at initial setup Place the case closer to the device. Since sometimes problems arise with the stability of the Bluetooth connection. The optimal distance is about 5 cm. You can also disable and re-enable Bluetooth on the device paired with the headphones.
Having slightly opened the case with the headphones, press and hold the service key built into the case. It is located on back side case - in the center.

Keep it pressed until the status indicator on the top panel inside the case (between the two headphones) starts flashing white. This resets the previous settings and the headset is again ready for the initial connection to a new gadget.

Third possible reason connection failure - a discharged battery, both the headphones themselves and the battery built into the case. Connect the case (via the connector, it is located at the bottom) with a Lightning cable to charger(or USB port), and try pairing again later. Typically, the full charging process takes a couple of hours.

If the connection is successful, the charge level will be displayed on the iPhone screen - separately for the headphones, and separately for the case. In the future, this information will be displayed in the battery widgets on the smartphone. Moreover, the battery of the case itself can be recharged even without headphones inside, connect it and calmly go about your business. Then it is enough to place the AirPods “on the base” for 15 minutes to provide them with several hours of full operation.

This is what the manufacturer promises us, knowingly warning us about possible deviations - up or down - in view of various settings and the intensity of use of the headset by different owners. Users who have tried it confirm that the headphones can withstand the promised day of broadcasting (of course, with fast charging cycles). So that the user has an idea of the charge level of the case without unnecessary movements, it has a special indicator (we have already talked about it). So if it's on fire green– the battery of the case is fully charged. If it’s yellow, it means there’s only enough energy left to charge the AirPods once. Or you can simply ask Siri how much charge is left.

If you have any other questions or difficulties in the operation of AirPods, you can find a lot of useful information in the manufacturer’s support section support.apple.com/ru-ru/airpods.

Is it worth taking?

In general, the new product turned out to be very interesting; if you have extra money, definitely take it! They are very convenient to use, audibility is excellent, control is interactive, the main thing is not to lose them. But, contrary to caustic remarks, the “shells” fit perfectly in the ears and do not fall out even when running.

This was confirmed by a famous marathon runner - after an hour and a half race, the AirPods remained in place, playing music all this time without interruption. And to search for them in an apartment (car), special programs are already offered that force the headphones to play sound signal.

So the impracticality of the headset in operation is banal fiction. But their maintainability is indeed extremely low - everything is very small, assembled with adhesive fastening. So try not to break it.

Futuristic AirPods are the first trial “swallow”, and we are sure that this year many manufacturers will mobile devices will take over the baton by presenting their vision of wireless headsets.

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Use your AirPods

You can listen to music, make phone calls, use Siri, and more with your AirPods.

If you have an iPhone with iOS 10.2 or later and you"re setting up your AirPods for the first time,* follow these steps:

Press the Home button to unlock your iPhone screen.
Open the case-with your AirPods inside-and hold it next to your iPhone.
A setup animation appears on your iPhone.
Tap Connect, then tap Done.

If you"re signed in to iCloud, your AirPods are set up automatically with any of your supported devices that are signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID.

*To set up your AirPods with another device, follow these steps.

When you take your AirPods out of the case, they"re on and ready to use. When you put them in your ears, your AirPods automatically play the audio from your device. If you take an AirPod out, audio pauses. Take them both out and audio stops.

AirPods are connected to your iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time. Sound automatically switches between them.

Follow these steps to use your AirPods to play audio from a different device or to switch the audio to different headphones or speakers.

On your iOS device

Open Control Center by swiping up from the bottom edge of the screen.
Swipe from right to left to control audio.
Tap , then choose the device you want from the list.*

Click in the menu bar and choose your AirPods* or other speakers under Output Device.

*AirPods appear only when they"re nearby and ready to use.

While wearing either AirPod, two quick, sharp taps on the outside of that AirPod will activate Siri1 or use the phone.2

You can ask Siri to make a phone call, give you directions, or find out if it"s going to rain tonight.

Siri can also control your music and check on your AirPods. Here are some examples of Siri requests:

"Play my Favorites playlist."
"Turn up the volume."
"How do I get home from here?"
"Skip to the next song."
"Pause music."
"How is the battery on my AirPods?"

When a call comes in, Siri can announce it. Double-tap to answer. Later, you can double-tap to hang up or switch to another call.

If double-tapping to use Siri doesn't work, go to Settings > Siri and make sure that Access When Locked is on.
If you prefer, you can change your settings so that a double tap plays or pauses music instead.

To charge your AirPods, put them in the case and close the lid. AirPods shut down and charge whenever they"re in the case.

You can charge both your AirPods and the case by plugging the case in to an Apple Lightning to USB cable. Learn more about charging.

The first time you set up your AirPods with an iPhone with iOS 10, follow the steps above.

To set up your AirPods with a non-Apple device or a device that isn't logged in to your iCloud account, follow these steps:

Put your AirPods in the case.
Open the lid.
Press and hold the setup button on the back of the case until you see the status light flash white.
Follow the steps to set up a Bluetooth device with your iPhone or iPod touch, Mac, or Apple TV (4th generation).

If you don"t see the setup animation when you try to set up your AirPods with your iPhone, follow these steps. After each step, try to set up your AirPods again.

Make sure that your AirPods are charged.
Close the lid, wait 15 seconds, then open the lid. The status light should flash white.
If the status light doesn't flash white, press and hold the setup button on the back of the case until you see the status light flash white.
Still can"t set up your AirPods? Press and hold the setup button for at least 15 seconds, until you see the status light flash amber a few times and then flash white.

Learn what to do if you can't find your AirPods.

Published Date: Mar 27, 2017

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How to connect AirPods to iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac or Android

To connect (remember, wireless) Apple headphones to your smartphone, you no longer need to go through the traditional pairing procedure via Bluetooth...

How to connect AirPods wireless headphones to iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch

In the case of AirPods, it is enough to open the charging case with the “drops” lying in it in front of the unlocked device.

Compatible Devices:

iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with installed iOS 10.1 or more later version;
Apple Watch with watchOS 3 or later installed;
Mac with installed macOS Sierra or later.

The setup interface will appear on the device screen. Select Connect and click Finish. If the device is signed in to iCloud, the AirPods will automatically be configured using any of the compatible devices linked to iCloud using a similar account Apple records ID.

Apple's truly wireless headphones.

With AirPods, everything is different: you forget about them as soon as you put them in your ears. This is a lightweight, convenient and versatile accessory. They are comfortable to listen to music and podcasts, answer calls, watch movies and play games.

How to connect AirPods to iPhone?

AirPods connect beautifully and easily. The first time you connect, you need to open the cover of the headphone case and turn on Bluetooth on your iPhone. A stylish card with the image and name of the headphones will appear on the smartphone screen. Click “Connect” - and that’s it, you can listen.

After the first connection, the headphones are linked not just to the iPhone, but to your Apple ID account. That is, all yours Apple devices already know about these headphones and are ready to work with them.

Why do headphones need a W1 chip?

Synchronizes headphones with all your Apple equipment.

Provides stable wireless connection, even if you are far from your smartphone.

Allows headphones to use battery power more efficiently.

The W1 chip increases the connection range by almost four times compared to regular Bluetooth. You can listen to music 30-40 meters from your smartphone without fear that it will be interrupted.

Do AirPods fit your ears the same way as wired EarPods?

It seems that the headphones are the same, only AirPods do not have wires, but this is not entirely true.

AirPods are noticeably larger and free of wires, making them fit better in the ears. The headphones have a unique shape that does not create discomfort: you can walk around all day, play sports, and even sleep in them. Your ears don't get tired of AirPods, you simply don't notice them.

However, keep in mind that everyone's ear shape and size is different. AirPods are close to universal and will suit most. But if you've been uncomfortable with wired EarPods, this may not be the shape for you.

What do they sound like?

AirPods sound better than wired EarPods. They have a slightly expanded sound range and bass. The sound remains clear even at maximum volume. But these headphones are unlikely to impress music lovers.

AirPods don't have active noise isolation, so you don't lose touch with the world around you, which opens up more scenarios for use. You can run in them outside or use them as a headset for calls and still hear what is happening around you.

How to control music?

AirPods don't have buttons, so you can't control your music in the traditional way. You can:

Simply remove one earbud from your ear and the music will stop playing. This is convenient when you need to listen to some information or answer a question. After that, insert the earphone back and playback will automatically continue.

Control your music with Siri. To call it, tap one of the headphones twice and ask, for example, to turn down the volume. Siri also answers other questions: you can ask about the weather or ask to call one of your contacts without taking out your iPhone.

Control music from your Apple Watch if it's connected to your iPhone.

How long do AirPods last?

AirPods allow you to listen to music for 5 hours without recharging, and the case gives them another 24 hours. Thanks to fast charging, just 15 minutes in the case is enough for 3 hours of listening.

On full charge The cover takes about 40 minutes.

How to find out the battery charge of AirPods and case?

This can be done in several ways:

When you open the cover of the case, you will see a card on the iPhone that displays information about the charge of the AirPods and the case itself while the headphones remain inside it.

Ask Siri: “How much charge is left in my AirPods?”

The battery charge of the headphones and case is also displayed in the “Batteries” widget.

Can I play sports with AirPods?

AirPods are comfortable both in the gym and while jogging. They are lightweight, there are no wires, so all you have to do is select the right playlist in Apple Music.

Sweat does not harm them, but you cannot swim in AirPods: they are not protected from complete immersion in water.

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It only takes three seconds to pair your AirPods with your iPhone and other Apple devices. Pairing yours with your Windows 10 computer requires a few extra steps, but shouldn't take more than a minute.

Pairing AirPods with a computer.

On your computer, open the Settings app and select Devices from the main menu. At the top of the Bluetooth and other devices page, click Add a Bluetooth or other device. In the "Add Device" window, click on "Bluetooth".

Place your AirPods into their case and open the cover. Press and hold the button on the back of the case until you see the status light between your two AirPods pulsing white, then release the button. Your AirPods should appear in the Add Device window. Click on them to pair and connect.

Reconnect after pairing.

After the initial connection between your computer or laptop and AirPods, you can reconnect the headphones and computer to listen to music, watch YouTube, video conferencing, etc. by going to the Bluetooth and other devices page in Settings. You'll see all paired audio devices listed under the Sound heading. Select headphones from the list and click the "Connect" button.

It is one of the best-selling headphones on the market, because these headphones are practical and comfortable compared to their counterparts. They make a sound highest quality and work stably with devices from Apple, but they can also be connected to Android devices. It's easy to connect AirPods to your computer. They will work perfectly with PC based operating system Windows, if it has a Bluetooth modem.

What you need to connect AirPods to PC

Bluetooth modem.
Required drivers on your device.
Your PC or laptop must support a wireless headset.

Instructions for connecting AirPods to a computer or laptop on Windows 7, 8, 10

We turn on the Bluetooth function on our device.
We pair the headphones with the device.
On the case (and the charger at the same time), press the button and hold it for a couple of seconds.
Wait until the indicator near the button on the charging box starts to light up. This blinking indicates that the headphones and PC/laptop have completed the process of identifying each other.
All that's left is the standard procedure for connecting a regular wireless headset to your device.

Photo: connection indicator

Disadvantages of connecting to a PC

In principle, we figured out how to connect AirPods to Windows 7, 8, 10, but some troubles may arise in the process. After all, when AirPods are connected to non-Apple devices, they receive limited functionality. The user will not be able to:

view the charging status of the headphones on the device screen;
use the function fast switching headphones between different devices.

If you connect AirPods to Apple and Android devices, you can use the touchpad functionality, but in the case of a PC or laptop - Touchpad won't work. But despite this, the headphones will work stably in any case, and the sound quality will be excellent.

What other devices can AirPods be connected to?

Also, in addition to Windows devices, you can connect your Apple wireless headphones to any other device that has Bluetooth functionality. Be it a tablet, iWatch, PDA, Android phone or other OS.

What to do if problems occur

Although Apple promises us stable operation of AirPods even when pairing them with other devices, various problems may arise. To get rid of these problems, you need to reboot your headphones. Reboot algorithm for this headphone model.

If regular headphones with wires for iOS gadgets have a remote control, then what about the AirPods wireless accessories? How to switch between tracks, pause songs, not interrupt a conversation while watching or filming a video, and give other commands? Let's talk about this today.

And first, a little about the product itself and its advantages.

The headset comes with Apple processor W1. It provides first-class data transmission over wireless networks. The part also provides excellent sound and a long period without recharging. Siri functions are fully supported. The assistant is called with a simple 2nd tap.
AirPods can be set up with one touch. Headphones are connected to the devices automatically. The accessory recognizes when the user removes them from the ears and instantly stops playing the track. They interact with all Apple products with the same quality. To get started, just remove the headset from the case - and it is ready for interaction. When you put on the element, it will connect to the gadget in a second.
Ample capabilities are provided by the W1 processor. It was developed directly for this accessory. The connection here is 100% wireless, which allows AirPods to sound great and eliminates glitches. The battery drains much slower than other similar models on the market.
Listening to music tracks can last up to 5 hours from one full recharge cycle. As the developer says, this is the best result on the market. And when using a special case, the duration of work increases to a day. Place the accessory in the case for 12-15 minutes and enjoy your favorite music for another three hours.
Perhaps the only drawback of the product is its rather high cost. It starts from 12,000 rubles. Accessories are sold separately from gadgets and are not included in the kit. However, from the iPhone 7 line, these additions already come with smartphones. The headphones are equipped with Lightning connectors and adapters for connecting conventional 3.5 mm elements.

Automatic playback: setting

If data has been exchanged between the headphones and the device, then when placed in the ears, they immediately begin playing tracks. If you remove one element, the composition will pause. If you take both out, it will be similar to pressing the stop button, that is, there will be complete silence.

We make this option active through the Bluetooth settings. Next, click on the name of the headphones themselves. Then we turn on the ear auto-detection mode. If the elements are not used, the tracks will begin to play through the speakers of the iOS gadget.

When the element detection function is disabled on the machine, all tracks will be played through headphones. And this will happen regardless of whether the accessories are in the ears or not.

AirPods Control Methods

The main tasks are solved using A irpods S iri. The assistant is called by knocking on any element for the 2nd time.

Siri can do anything. Examples of commands that are given through an assistant, that is, with just one voice:

playback of selected music tracks;
increasing the volume (the assistant adjusts this parameter - you can not only increase it, but also decrease it);
pausing track playback;
receiving information about the battery charge level (how to check - just give a command by voice);
information on how the user can get home and much more.

Among the shortcomings, we note the inability to manually turn on the next song, change the sound volume level, and more. All these functions are successfully implemented in wired headphones.

Even if the network is turned off, the user will not be able to contact Siri and give a command. Perhaps in the future the Apple company will take into account the shortcomings and add new ways to control AirPods via Siri.

How to answer a call on AirPods?

If the user receives a call while listening to music tracks, Siri announces the call. The answer is possible through the 2nd tap on the top of any earphone.

So that the user can make calls, the developer equipped each element with a microphone. Its default settings are set to auto mode. In other words, each of them can be used as a microphone. When there is one element in operation, it is the one that will perform these functions.

In the Bluetooth settings of your Apple device, in the Bluetooth section, you can always force the option to always be right or left. When certain settings are applied, the accessory will act as a microphone even when taken out of the ear.

Controlling AirPods remotely

Unlike simple headphones with wires, these ones follow the shape of the auricle. Therefore they are very convenient. The speakers are designed in such a way that the loss of sound quality is minimal. But the power, on the contrary, is at its peak.

The accessory is equipped with a microphone and a built-in remote control. Thanks to the latter, you can control the headphones remotely - turn down or turn up the volume, answer a call with a single touch, and more.

Controlling AirPods via remote control

Main functions:

Start playback or pause. Click once on the button element in the middle to play or pause the track. To resume the process, do the same.
Skip to next track. Click the button in the middle 2 times.
Return to the previous composition. Very quickly click on the button in the center.
Flash forward. Press quickly 2 times and hold the element in the center.
Rewind. Everything is the same, but only requires a triple click.
Answer a call or end a conversation. Performed by pressing the central element once.
Reject the call. Press and hold the element in the center for about 2-3 seconds, then release. The successful outcome of the operation will be indicated by 2 short beeps.
Switch to an incoming call or a call on hold. You need to click on the central element. And to return to the first call, press again.
The same as in the previous step, but ending the current call. You need to press and hold the element in the center for about 2-3 seconds, and then release. 2 short beeps will be heard again.
Working with Siri. Click and hold the center element to launch the assistant. Afterwards you can ask him any questions. For example, ask to set a timer for a few seconds. Or find out what's playing in cinemas today. Voice activation of airplane mode, Bluetooth, universal access and many other options. The assistant perfectly recognizes natural speech. Therefore, there is no need to memorize strict commands, as well as memorizing key phrases.

Now you know how to control your headphones and how to connect the accessory to your iPhone. You don’t need any buttons for this – the elements connect independently. It's easy to give commands. With one gesture you can adjust the volume. All you have to do is tell Siri “turn up the volume,” and the headphones increase it.

There is often no need to charge the accessory – and this is another definite plus of the product. You can charge it from the case, which will provide several cycles and allow you to work without additional recharging for up to a day.

None external application No need to install for AirPods. The phone automatically recognizes the accessory. In order for the device to answer calls, a control panel is used. It is possible not to interrupt the conversation during other activities, for example, video shooting.