is it easy to control your music player with this armband?
1885102
Yes, the volume buttons on the side aren't as easy, but I have no problems with anything else. It's a great armband for running I can have a key or a goo no problem!
1885103
It is easy to swipe, etc. But there is more glare. I'm sure with time the plastic will scratch. But for now it works OK.
1885104
Eh... not really. I personally have to stop and take the thing off. I usually can't see the screen if I'm running in sunlight, and I have to wear it with the screen on the outside of my arm (as opposed to the side closer to my body) to prevent it rubbing in my elbow crease or against my chest. This means I can't see it without loosening it and turning it towards me. It's still probably the most durable and functional armband I've come across. I have reached the conclusion that there's just not a perfect one out there.
1885105
It's not as easy as some other arm bands I've used. The home button for the iPhone 5 falls slightly below the frame of the armband and the plastic is quite thick (good for protecting against rain though).
1683209
Yes you just have to set up a play list in advance, or jump around your music to find what you want. I have different play lists for different activities.
883809
Yes. I have a touch screen iPod that I use and I don't have to take the gloves off to change songs or increase the volume
1460139
Yes, I use the arm band for the MP3 player for bike riding and it works great for hands free operation. I tossed the cover in the trash as it is junk. Just open the clip on the MP3 player and slide underneath the arm band.
561821
The fit is adjustable so you can make it fit just the way you like it. It doesn't compress any controls on the key pad or power. It is easy also to make changes on the keypad to volume or change the song. You won't be disappointed with this armband. I too have gone through a few and this is the only one that has worked.
1777099
when its on aux no but it controlles everything else. the only way it could control the ipod or iphone if it was pluged in USB.
254235
Navigating through the music files is simple for me. However, this mp3 player is a touchscreen, so it depends if the elderly person's hands quiver too much.
2042249
If you have the app on your phone or MP3 player, yes. I had no problem playing my music apps through this transmitter.
2264068
No real problems with any buttons but it can stall a bit with buttons for music which I think is an issue with the playlist and if continuous play is enabled on the iPhone.
2261442
It does have the ability to control music with the button. I haven't tried to control Siri with the button.
882607
not much.. tried with poweramp and I got FC when using phone controls. it works fine with ipod players.
210858
Yes and no. I got my car stereo awhile ago and at the time had a few different devices I needed to control (cd changer, satellite receiver Ipod, etc) I could control with it. But these days I keep it simple... my phone as an mp3 player or with Pandora connected via Bluetooth. The remote will work as a controller in that regard, but I am not sure it will work controlling any other devices. But since getting a replacement controller to replace the original one would have run 39 - 50 bucks.... I decided to take a chance with this one at under $10. It does what I need it to do and much less Rusk money wise. Hope this helps. Yes and no. I got my car stereo awhile ago and at the time had a few different devices I needed to control (cd changer, satellite receiver Ipod, etc) I could control with it. But these days I keep it simple... my phone as an mp3 player or with Pandora connected via Bluetooth. The remote will work as a controller in that regard, but I am not sure it will work controlling any other devices. But since getting a replacement controller to replace the original one would have run 39 - 50 bucks.... I decided to take a chance with this one at under $10. It does what I need it to do and much less... » Read More Yes and no. I got my car stereo awhile ago and at the time had a few different devices I needed to control (cd changer, satellite receiver Ipod, etc) I could control with it. But these days I keep it simple... my phone as an mp3 player or with Pandora connected via Bluetooth. The remote will work as a controller in that regard, but I am not sure it will work controlling any other devices. But since getting a replacement controller to replace the original one would have run 39 - 50 bucks.... I decided to take a chance with this one at under $10. It does what I need it to do and much less Rusk money wise. Hope this helps. « Show Less
1295068
I haven't used it at a gym but I bought a cheap mp3 armband at Five Below and it fits in there. One of the reasons I wanted this radio is because its small.
518056
Not as responsive as a rotory knob hesitates from time to time to change volume and songs
1032554
Yes, easily. That's how I prefer to use it, actually. It has push button activation.
1944281
I've had no issues with mine, the armband does what it advertises. I'd recommend it if you want it for working out or running. The side buttons all work when depressed too.
1089833
Yes the headphone jack is accessible while in the armband, but changing the volume settings and the music settings is difficult, according to my boyfriend. I suggest using headphones that have the button settings on the cord when you want to use the armband while working out.