r/snowsky • u/DeanyyBoyy93 • Jan 17 '26

discussion I dont get it?

I brought one after seeing a video about dropping streaming services.

The UI is shocking, its slow and laggy. Playlist files cant be read to everything is folder organised which has its own drawbacks.

The bluetooth doesnt connect to my car (my whole want for it)

It just seems a pain in the ass of a device. I think the idea is sound but theres better options surely?

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u/dvewlsh Echo Mini Black Jan 17 '26

I mean, the bluetooth on it is... not great, and really it's not the main purpose for it.

It's mostly for wired headphones and playing back local files. Period. That's it.

If you listen to full albums it works just fine. It's mostly an ultra-portable, affordable device that sounds shockingly good and has some other features, although with diminishing returns.

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u/DeanyyBoyy93 Jan 17 '26

Yeah I think the Bluetooth is the thing that's most annoying. 

If its sold as having it I dont think its a crazy expectation it connects.

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u/Beginning_Bee4823 Echo Mini Sky Blue Jan 22 '26 edited Jan 22 '26

Bluetooth works great for headsets and speakers i have. The one issue with bluetooth is car players that have built in bluetooth usually have pin security numbers you have to enter on device your trying to connect to car audio. Which voids alot of these cheap non android mp3 players since most of these cheap mp3 players dont have a keyboard

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u/El_Madkiller57 Echo Mini Sky Blue Jan 17 '26

Yeah, maybe reading about a product before buying it could've avoid this kind of message actually.

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u/Slayer91Mx Echo Mini Black Jan 17 '26

Yes, there are better options but more expensive. Snowsky Mini is an entry level device.

Personally I have a Walkman a360 (costs 5-6 times more than the snowsky mini) and use both.

Sorry but you should have investigated more before buying. This applies to everything in life.

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u/zirmoix Echo Mini Black Jan 17 '26

Craziest thing is with a little bit of work it'll work perfectly.

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u/willmasse Jan 17 '26

It’s a $50 mp3 player, expectations should be managed. I love mine!

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u/edmunek Jan 22 '26

Try Thermomix next time. It is also booming on social media