Anyone else have speaker problems when the phone is laid on its back? I read one review that the sound is severely muffled. Thanks!
1019883
That is true. With this case on, the back cannot be resting flat on a surface if you want decent sound. You'll get the best sound if the speaker is directed toward you, but that means the screen is facing away.Another reason not to choose this one: the frame is susceptible to breaking at the charge and speaker ports (ask me how I know!).
1019884
The speaker does lose about 40% in volume when laying flat. But that's because of the phone's speaker design, not due to the case. The same problem exist whether a case is used or not.
1019885
Yes, the rubber back is higher than the speaker so the sound gets sealed in when laid flat.
1019886
so far ive had no problems with the speakers. plus why would you play the phone on its back when using the speakers?
1019887
Indeed the sound is muffled. The case looks and feels very nice. The 3 design flaws to the case (earphone opening, Microusb port opening, and the speaker muffling) might be something one can live it. If you like plugging in your phone to your car via aux cord to the headphone jack then you might want to consider another case since it most likely won't fit. HDMI output cord will also not fit.
1019888
I don't have any issues with hearing my phone when it's laid on its back with or without the case
1479665
Mine does that when I get out of range or mess with the buttons too quickly on the speaker. Just turn the speaker off and turn it back on I use the s3
574668
On speaker phone ppl say they can hear themselves talking. But I don't use speaker phone much. And that's the only problem I have ever had! And yea the buttons work great, the case is really tight fit so it's like the phone doesn't even have a screen protector on it! The home button works fine for me.
1682544
My experience is that the noise is not normal. I haven't had any issues with the speaker at all.
501502
I had this problem. The person on the other end of my call always complained of hearing a delay/echo when speaking. I turned off noise suppression (settings&gt;networks tab&gt;call&gt;noise suppression) and poof, no more complaints. I had had this phone for only a couple days at that point so I'm not sure if it was really something to do with the case, or just something quirky with the phone.
1459489
It can sound like it is muffled when using the speaker on your iPhone 5s when in lifeproof case, but what I do is that I turn phone around to hear it louder from back of phone or lay it face down as this seems to give the speaker a louder volume for you to hear from.
956333
I have never had a problem w/mine, it works wonderfully and has a great sound. I am wondering if your speaker is defective, and you need to return for an exchange? I am a trucker, my team mate and I both use it, in the truck and in the rest rooms while showering, and have never had a problem w/sound quality or reception. Either your speaker or the cable you are using to connect may be defective?
1044196
I don't recall it happening to me, but keep i4 volume on medium and control higher volume with phone. ..I usually turn volume down on the phone before disconnecting or powering off!
920571
Check all the ports and stuff. Mine works fine. Something could be plugging the microphone hole. (Bottom left edge/corner) obviously don't cut it out it wouldn't be waterproof but if it's just something clogging it. Also. It could just be a problem with the phone itself. That happened to my friend. Either replace or fix the phone or spend 8 bucks and hope it's the case.
1291188
People can hear you. It's just that it comes out muffled sometimes. I think it's because the cover is so tight on the phone.So what I do is undo the bottom clip. Once I do that people can hear me clearly. Then when ur done close the clip and it continues to protect your phone.
1076239
It cannot be fixed. You are placing the handset into the speaker of the iPhone. That means all sounds will then be sent to the handset. The best solution is to unplug the handset until you need to make a call and then plug it back in.
122470
My father-in-law had one of these phones. We talk with him often without any noise. This probably is caused by some local interference. Try using it in a different location.
537117
Talking on the phone I can hear clearly but I do not know how well they can hear me. So far I haven't had problems. Things like speaker and ringing is quieter(as expected) but I've put mine under water, been around drywall dust and hasn't leaked into the case to the phone
990459
Just received - how do you work this? I've tried on 2 calls and both could barely hear me... I am not sure if I have it plugged in correctly. Advice? Thank you!
1724083
I have a cordless phone and cell phone and have used both in the same location as the speakers. Nothing has happened to either phones reception or sound. Also have not had any issue with sound from the speakers. I mute the speakers when using either phone where the speakers are. When using the phones and not in the chair where speakers are, I do not mute the speakers and have no issues with phone or speaker use. Others use phones in the same room and no issues. Have not noted any issues at my Father-in-law's, who also has the speakers, when cordless and cell phones are used. So no issues and nothing happens as all devices continue to work normally.
110445
My sound is pretty loud. To pump up the volume u have to hold the button down. Mine is so loud that my so in his room is begging me to turn it down. I don't understand what happened with yours. I have no problems at all with mine. And guess what!! My phone volume is turned to half way and my speaker is still loud. I never turn my up all the way up. The speaker just takes off with its loudness. Love it�
914497
This has happened to me also. Make sure the speaker is charged and press the button labeled "M" to reingage the speaker. It's a pain when it happens but I haven't had it happen much.