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FM-Transmitter

hi there, I'm looking for a good fm-transmitter to use with my hd2. I use a lot of different cars during the day due to work and the only car that has a line-in is my own. I can't change anything about those cars because they are not mine.
Now I need a fm-transmitter to use my hd2 in those cars. Who has one or had one and can recommend one. I read a lot about ****ty quality and bad reception, that's why I'm asking you guys. and the one limitation is that I don't want one to plug into the car-charger. the one I have my eye on is the Belkin TuneCast 2/3.
I hope you can help me chose a good one.

After some siginificant research, and some very disappointing results with cheap chinese FM transmitters, I bought my wife a Motorola T505, see here:
http://video.google.co.uk/videosear...orola+55+handsfee+fm&vid=-4588731908718964954
Very easy to set up and use, and the sound quality is very good. Battery life is also good although it can be connected to a car charger via it's mini usb (and we all have loads of them lying about now HTC have gone micro, right?). it's well made and just feels quality right out of the box.
All, in all, I'm very happy with the result, especially as it knocks the others for six costwise.

what i would like is something similar to this
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so that I can simply unplug it from my own car and straight into the works van and keep it charged with minimal fuss.
My friend has one like this for his ipod and it works great.
Has anyone seem anything similar? or is it too early for products like this to be released yet

I'm using http://www.chronos.com.tw/_products_0616/mp3/Car mp3-delux/Car mp3-delux.htm for 3 years, first with usb stick, later with WM phones.
Just need to switch usb mode on phone to "storage card/disk drive" and you get music from memery card + car charger.
Sound quality is as good as normal fm radio station. Worse than cd/mp3 car player, but usefull for multiple cars.

I am using this motorola motorokrt505 bluetooth fm transmitter it works seamlessly with LEO and Xperia X1 music and phone. It will answer calls and switch between songs in your play list, it will even start your HTC music player without going into the phones menu. Battery life on it is superb I charge it once a week and have never ran out of battery.
http://www.motorola.com/consumers/v...57bb110VgnVCM1000008406b00aRCRD&vgnextnoice=1

I ordered a Belkin Tunecast II and will report back soon. It's enough for my usage and it should do the trick, hope the quality is ok.

I have been using the Venturi Mini http://www.myventuri.com/overview.aspx for a while now with my iPhone and it works brilliantly - A2DP stereo bluetooth, a USB connector to enable you to charge your HD2 and it does handsfree calling.
I have been impressed with the sound quality (once you've found an FM channel that is free all the way from home to work). It connects to your phone reliably and simply - press any button when you get in the car and it pairs.
The only problem I have had with it is if you go out of range of it for a short period of time (If you leave for a long period it turns itself off) - when you return to your car it doesn't automatically pair. But you simply have to remove it briefly from the cigarette and push it back in

de5perate,
If I may ask a few questions:
1. Do you use the Venturi to charge your HD2? I believe it only delivers 500mA on the USB, and I'm not sure that's enough to charge the HD2. I wouldn't want to buy one only to find out that I can't charge my HD2.
2. Do you use your Venturi and HD2 for satnav as well? If so, are you happy with the combination?
3. Somebody told me that you could listen to your favourite radio station and when a call comes through, the radio automatically commutes to the Venturi frequency and you can take the call. Is this true?
Thank you very much.

I got the Jabra SP700 yesterday (£34 from Amazon). Only had one journey with it and a quick play, but it seems good so far. The FM transmitter seems nice and strong, and the speakerphone seems to work well.

got my tunecast II today and had the chance to test it with two standalone fm-radios and it seems to work fine, given you place it in a good position towards the antenna. will have a try tomorrow in my car at work, a new VW Passat. Hope it works there as well.

Adita said:
de5perate,
If I may ask a few questions:
1. Do you use the Venturi to charge your HD2? I believe it only delivers 500mA on the USB, and I'm not sure that's enough to charge the HD2. I wouldn't want to buy one only to find out that I can't charge my HD2.
2. Do you use your Venturi and HD2 for satnav as well? If so, are you happy with the combination?
3. Somebody told me that you could listen to your favourite radio station and when a call comes through, the radio automatically commutes to the Venturi frequency and you can take the call. Is this true?
Thank you very much.
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+1 for wanting to know this also. This looks like a good piece of kit.
Also what connection comes out of the unit to charge the HD2? USB?

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I believe it only delivers 500mA on the USB, and I'm not sure that's enough to charge the HD2.
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the HD2 charges from a PC USB connection, there's an option to disable it when sync'[d, so it must do. USB only provides 500ma, so it should be charge, although it might be a little slower than from a mains charger.

The Answer is late, but could be useful for other users
Adita said:
1. Do you use the Venturi to charge your HD2? I believe it only delivers 500mA on the USB, and I'm not sure that's enough to charge the HD2. I wouldn't want to buy one only to find out that I can't charge my HD2.
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It charges HD2 without any problems.
2. Do you use your Venturi and HD2 for satnav as well? If so, are you happy with the combination?
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I use it with Tomtom, works just fine.
3. Somebody told me that you could listen to your favourite radio station and when a call comes through, the radio automatically commutes to the Venturi frequency and you can take the call. Is this true?
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This is true and when your call is finished it automatically plays music back again
The only problem is the backround noise being too loud. It is hissing.
Anyone know how to fix that? I would really appreciate your help.

music from hd2 to car stereo........how ?

hey guys, i've recently started a new job which involves a lot of driving, listening to the radio all the time gets quiet dull so my question is.....is there a way to listen to music stored on my phone through the car stereo at all....?. please tell me theres a way.....
cheers.

Hey mate! Yes there is a way to play music to your radio; if your radio supports "AUX" or "Bluetooth".
A cheap way though is this:
You need this to plug in your HD2 with the radio:
It's a cord that has 3,5mm Jack on both sides.
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A radio with AUX support:
There are some cheap Branded or Chinese radios that support this feature.
I personally have a JVC with "Aux" feature in my VW.
If your radio don't have "AUX" support then i am out of ideas!

Firstly, congrats on the new job
If the job involves lots of driving like mine does, then chances are the company will pay for a bluetooth hands free kit, as if they expect you to talk while on the road they cannot expect you to always pull over, and certainly can't expect you to drive whilst holding the phone (£60 fine and 3 points doesn't go down well).
I've got a Jabra SP700 which is great, clips to the sun visor, uses the same USB connector as the HD2 to charge, and has a built in FM transmitter.
People hear me clearly, and they sound loud and clear to me.
Has a long battery life in use and on standby.
When someone calls it reads out the phone number, but other models will actually transmit the number using RDS so you'll get it up on the head unit.

Dude he want's to listen music from his HD2 on the car radio.
He don't need any Jabra stuff! lol

arkatis said:
Dude he want's to listen music from his HD2 on the car radio.
He don't need any Jabra stuff! lol
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It's an option, and a bloody good one as driving in the UK whilst using your phone without handsfree can lead you to 3 points on your licence (increases your insurance premium in many cases) and a £60 fine. Plus many head units don't have an aux in, so FM transmitter is the only way.
Many businesses need drivers with clean licences for their corporate insurance so points can mean unemployment.
That's another important point (not normally an issue if the company provides the car and insurance), make sure you have business use on your insurance, most come with social/domestic/commuting to your usual place of work, and will add business use for no extra charge (or just an admin fee).
Here's a decent purchase for £11 if you're going to be driving a lot with the HD2. Windscreen mount that doesn't wobble, screen protectors, rubber bump cases (clear and black), stylus, charger, leather case.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310314688415

Great choice dude!

That spring loaded 3.5mm jack you posted definitely would be perfect where the head's got an aux socket.

Getting audio to your car
If your car stereo doesn't have Aux inputs or Bluetooth there are still a few ways to get audio from your phone.
1. A portable FM wireless transmitter (Quality isn't that great)
2. You can get an adapter box that plugs into the antenna jack on the back of your stereo and transmits the audio as a FM signal. Most automotive stores seem to have fairly cheap ones and they are better quality than the wireless FM transmitter. I've one in my Echo that i picked up for only $15 Australian.
3. You can get an adapter that plugs into the CD input port on the back of many stereos and then your phone shows up as a 'CD player'. I used to have one in my old car from GROM (gromaudio.com). It worked very well as an Aux input. They now have more models but they seem to have better intergration with iPhones

I would also like to try it with the "double aux port"
So i need to run my music app and the music is directly available over my radio? o0

If your car HU has USB support, then make sure your HD2 loads USB mass storgae when it detects a usb cable. Then you can use your HU to change folders/tracks and not touch the HD2 at all.

thanks for all the replys guys but it looks like im screwed. the stereo has no aux and im not too sure the company would be too happy for me to start ripping it out to add things in the back of it......gutted. i might have to go down the fm jabra or whatever it is route, how bad can i expect the sound to be...?. i've seen this but dunno....any thoughts..?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jabra-Cruiser-Bluetooth-Visor-Car/dp/B002RHOZ4G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1308769036&sr=8-1

Does the stereo have a cassette deck? You can get an adapter for it. Just search e-bay for cassette adapter.

thebranded said:
If your car HU has USB support, then make sure your HD2 loads USB mass storgae when it detects a usb cable. Then you can use your HU to change folders/tracks and not touch the HD2 at all.
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i have it...............
think it,s the best way
get your power, best quality and could make all what you need to do with ur Phone.

rogem_kk said:
Does the stereo have a cassette deck? You can get an adapter for it. Just search e-bay for cassette adapter.
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I thought of the same thing and I was surprised that this suggestion only came in the 2nd page. Well it's probably because new cars don't use cassette players any more, but I still think there a lots of cars with them.
Good luck and let us know which option did you choose.

donwhann said:
thanks for all the replys guys but it looks like im screwed. the stereo has no aux and im not too sure the company would be too happy for me to start ripping it out to add things in the back of it......gutted. i might have to go down the fm jabra or whatever it is route, how bad can i expect the sound to be...?. i've seen this but dunno....any thoughts..?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jabra-Cruiser-Bluetooth-Visor-Car/dp/B002RHOZ4G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1308769036&sr=8-1
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Looks good to me, has more control over the HD2 than my one does in that you should be able to use the buttons on the Cruiser to pause/play/next/last etc. It may actually read out the names from your address book too rather than just the numbers like mine does. And it's cheaper than mine

why didn`t you use an usb, it`s easyer as with the htc

[Q] Galaxy tab OEM car dock detailed pics request ECS-V980BEG / ECS-V980BEGSTA

Hi everyone...
So, I have a request. Can someone take some good pics of the OEM car dock swivel components? I was thinking about buying to modify it and integrate it to my jeep on the dash, but I want to make sure it has all the components i would need and that they would work.
(i really dont want to suction cup / windshield mount. - it does not look right and blocks view on a wrangler... So im going to make a custom bracket to host infront of the vents. see attachment)
Im very curious about the mounting and swivel plate. is it independent from the arm assembly? Looking here: http://www.mp3car.com/worklogs/147525-2009-altima-dash-mount-android-tablet-pc-6.html This image in particular:
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...would lead me to believe it does indeed operate independent.
If anyone has it, would you kindly post some pictures of the tightening wheel and plate components disassembled?

Did you get any joy on this?
Does the car dock have it's own 3.5 audio out port (there's conflicting information around on this).

pinsb said:
Did you get any joy on this?
Does the car dock have it's own 3.5 audio out port (there's conflicting information around on this).
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i have the same dock and it dosent have its own 3.5 jack

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i have the same dock and it dosent have its own 3.5 jack
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Thanks
So hacking a standard desk dock may be a better play and doing a custom mount of some description.....
I want to feed the audio up to my ICE system.
On a related note does anyone know if there's 'selective' audio routing.....
i.e. Music and Nav audio to stereo via 3.5 jack and phones to bluetooth headset.

pinsb said:
Thanks
So hacking a standard desk dock may be a better play and doing a custom mount of some description.....
I want to feed the audio up to my ICE system.
On a related note does anyone know if there's 'selective' audio routing.....
i.e. Music and Nav audio to stereo via 3.5 jack and phones to bluetooth headset.
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Yes hacking up the current mount would be cheaper than buying ram mount components. and smaller profile. I switched to a galaxy tab 8.9 so im not longer looking into this one...
As for your audio question, Im not sure what an ICE system is... but, the galaxy tab 7 does support a2dp. So you can have satelite nav software, and music outputting to something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/BlackBerry-60...RN18/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1318624547&sr=8-4
Picture is almost actual size.
It connects to your radio's line in. Powered by 5v usb. Sounds very clear in my experience. I cant tell the difference between CD and this. Less wires hanging from your tab.
I have not read if it supports multiple paired devices.
Hopefully that answers your question.

Sorry ICE is 'In Car Entertainment', currently I have a DAB headunit with built in amp that has a Line in, what I was thinking of doing was feeding the 3.5 output on the Desktop Dock (after I've taken it apart) up to the line in on the headunit (I can never remember if 3.5 output works as an input to Line In?).
I'm looking at using a RAM-HOL-TAB2 and custom mounting a disassembled Desktop Dock to it. The nice thing about this is they have a quick release so I can move it to other places if I need to.
I was thinking more of software routing on the TAB, i.e. All audio would go out to the Headunit except when the phone rings the audio would mute and the phone call would route to the Bluetooth headset.

pinsb said:
Sorry ICE is 'In Car Entertainment', currently I have a DAB headunit with built in amp that has a Line in, what I was thinking of doing was feeding the 3.5 output on the Desktop Dock (after I've taken it apart) up to the line in on the headunit (I can never remember if 3.5 output works as an input to Line In?).
I'm looking at using a RAM-HOL-TAB2 and custom mounting a disassembled Desktop Dock to it. The nice thing about this is they have a quick release so I can move it to other places if I need to.
I was thinking more of software routing on the TAB, i.e. All audio would go out to the Headunit except when the phone rings the audio would mute and the phone call would route to the Bluetooth headset.
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RAM-HOL-TAB2 looks rather interesteing.
What's DAB?
As for call routing to phone while everything else plays it is possible.
I have a cobra CB unit in my jeep that does bluetooth. All my music gets routed to the black berry bluetooth receiver, and any calls get routed to the CB unit. It should be no different for a bluetooth head set / mic i wouldn't think. All I had to do was pair the the devices and it set it self up.
If a call comes in, the music stops, and I answer the call through the cobra CB - call plays through CB (not stereo system) and I talk through CB mic.

S4 works with app2radio!

Use app2radio and turn your car touch-screen in-dash navigton/radio into a touch screen for your phone!
Ok, so I researched this, bought the parts, set it up in my car..... and can verify this works with our S4.
Pioneer makes a multi-touch head unit to install in your car. The creator of the app called arliborator created a program for your phone (that replaces the Pioneer program) that allows your phone to hdmi out your screen on the in-dash display. Additionally the app allows it so that when you press (or pinch/multi-touch) the in-dash display in your car, it controls your phone!
So now I can control my phone from the dash and have my phone display on the dash
Great for: google maps, movies, pandora tuned-in radio. The other thing I can do is have in-dash obd readings from my car (I have a bluetooth obd reader installed in my car). So I can see my mph, mpg, rpms, as well as check and clear fault codes..... all from my dash!
The head unit a rear view camera hookup. It uses the radio's gps which is faster lock than our phones (and it doesn't use phone batteries.
There's so much more too that this does. Check out this video to see what I'm talking about:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJW4V7U8k6E
I picked this head unit up (app2radio or sph-da100) for $269 refurbished!

I have an older head unit:
http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-AVH-P4300DVD-In-Dash-Double-DIN-Receiver/dp/B004HW6F7Y
Will this work with that unit?
I am considering changing that out anyways, as it needs an additional module for the backup camera and the current generation ZR1 doesn't come with one.

Nope. Won't work. No appradio mode or HDMI in on the deck.
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Looking forward to testing this out. I have the AppRadio2 in my car and truck. Been using it with an HTC EVO 4g LTE but the Bluetooth is buggy on it. Moving over to the S4 after using HTC devices since the original Touch.
Phone should be at home when I get in tonight. Looking forward to a better phone, navigation and Pandora using the S4 over the EVO.... Also using ARLiberator and Car Home Ultra. Great combo on this radio.

Using a touch screen interface in a moving car is a losing proposition unless one is in a funeral procession.
Also, it means the screen is too low and too close to the driver for a safe viewing angle. There is a reason most OEM have gone to a control device for the screen.
It you need to, check out the Cadillac Cue system, or an older Lexus with touchscreen. Fail when the vehicle is moving.

I had the App2Radio installed & it was ONLY useful with the ARLiberator app. The problem is, horrible audio disconnection every 15 seconds, screens blurring repeatedly. It was enough after 3 days installed that I decided to return it. I had high hopes for it as years ago, I had ALWAYS wished for a dash "dumb terminal" that I could control my phone with.
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I've since installed the Parrot Asteroid Smart (Android 2.3.7) & rooted it & haven't been more satisfied. As it stands, I've got my radar detector, ODBII bluetooth module, and cell phone all connected thru my PAS via bluetooth simultaneously & it works near flawlessly. I have some automation (on my phone & PAS) I'm wanting to setup (Tasker) & it'll be perfect (automatically enable BT tethering, etc).
(Now I'm able to just about keep my phone completely turned off, don't need to run Escort Live on the phone anymore)

Wish this worked for my Cadillac CTS Nav screen. That would be pro.

No luck for me..... I have an AppRadio2 in both my cars. Used it a LOT while traveling for Pandora and Google Maps and worked decent enough with my HTC EVO 4G LTE. Can't get it to connect at all on this S4. Bluetooth pairs fine but when I plug in the MHL cable (using Pioneer Android kit) it will not see the phone. Neither unit will.

cahiatt said:
No luck for me..... I have an AppRadio2 in both my cars. Used it a LOT while traveling for Pandora and Google Maps and worked decent enough with my HTC EVO 4G LTE. Can't get it to connect at all on this S4. Bluetooth pairs fine but when I plug in the MHL cable (using Pioneer Android kit) it will not see the phone. Neither unit will.
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You need a mhl 3.0 adapter for it to work. I had to buy one when I went from my note to my s4.

euphoric28 said:
You need a mhl 3.0 adapter for it to work. I had to buy one when I went from my note to my s4.
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That worked. Picked up an adapter for a Galaxy S3 at the Samsung "store" at the local Best Buy. Worked perfectly. I just wish the cable was a little longer on the adapter. I had mine originally setup with the adapter in a coin pocket below the shifter. My phone would rest snugly in the cup holder and the cable would reach it perfectly. The cable on the Samsung adapter is may 3" long. Way too short to be useful.
Now if I can figure out how to get the screen from blanking when I close the flip cover when in car mode....

Bluetooth headset incompatibility

I am trying to use a bluetooth headset having paired the gear. It looks impossible: the gear forces to have connected the audio in calls that disconnect the headset I want to use.
is there any way to have both devices running at the same time but use only as headset the normal device and not the audio in the gear?

I am able to pair both the gear and bluetooth headset with the note 3. I'll try my S4 to confirm.
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The S4 is able to pair both at the same time as well. Initially I had to unpair the gear and then pair the headset, then repair the gear.
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I am trying to use a bluetooth headset having paired the gear. It looks impossible: the gear forces to have connected the audio in calls that disconnect the headset I want to use.
is there any way to have both devices running at the same time but use only as headset the normal device and not the audio in the gear?
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My car system managed to take BT calls while using my Gear.
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how to do
I see, you connect gear as device for audio call and the bluetooth as media.
I am doing the same but finally, having both devices connected at the same time, how to redirect the audio of the call to the bluetooth...

Money back!
Finally I confirm it cant work with a normal bluetooth headset. This is fundamental for me.
I am using with n5100 and n7000. Maybe is a bluetooth version problem.
It is obvious than gear screen quality is amazing. But for the rest including notifications communications and so on smartwatch 2 from sony is centurys ahead. Im my case the camera is not important...

beginnner said:
Finally I confirm it cant work with a normal bluetooth headset. This is fundamental for me.
I am using with n5100 and n7000. Maybe is a bluetooth version problem.
It is obvious than gear screen quality is amazing. But for the rest including notifications communications and so on smartwatch 2 from sony is centurys ahead. Im my case the camera is not important...
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Wait untill you see the second update to 4.3. Yoyu would wish you had this device

beginnner said:
Finally I confirm it cant work with a normal bluetooth headset. This is fundamental for me.
I am using with n5100 and n7000. Maybe is a bluetooth version problem.
It is obvious than gear screen quality is amazing. But for the rest including notifications communications and so on smartwatch 2 from sony is centurys ahead. Im my case the camera is not important...
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Good luck with the Sony 11, I think you may well be eating your words on this one. Still, give it a try.:good:
Even though my Gear is not to my entire satisfaction It is a far more advanced watch than the Sony 11 and I have a preference for Sony. products.
:highfive:

Ryland Johnson said:
Good luck with the Sony 11, I think you may well be eating your words on this one. Still, give it a try.:good:
Even though my Gear is not to my entire satisfaction It is a far more advanced watch than the Sony 11 and I have a preference for Sony. products.
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I am a Samsung Fan: I own note 1, s1, s3, tab 8,9, note 10,1, note 8.
Could you explain with facts why is Samsung technically more advanced? I own an mw150 for a long time and it works like a charm. Now is time to change due the screen is broken.
Due some problems with Samsung mktg telling you lies about certain products, this time I will assure 100% on present capabilities each device. Except the ugly aspect and the screen bad quality, rest of the funcionality I claim are included and working in Sony. Again I am not interested in the camera.

beginnner said:
I see, you connect gear as device for audio call and the bluetooth as media.
I am doing the same but finally, having both devices connected at the same time, how to redirect the audio of the call to the bluetooth...
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I am wondering if you have to accept the call from the Note 3 to divert the call to the BT headset. In my car I have a button to accept calls, which what I used. I will test tomorrow once I charge a spare BT headset.

jah said:
I am wondering if you have to accept the call from the Note 3 to divert the call to the BT headset. In my car I have a button to accept calls, which what I used. I will test tomorrow once I charge a spare BT headset.
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I have found that the watch, the phone, and the headset all ring. When I answer with the phone the audio goes there, when I answer with the watch the audio goes there, when you answer with the headset (which is what I do) the audio goes there. In short, what ever device you answer with is where the audio goes. Hope this helps
Gear Head

gshaw1967 said:
I have found that the watch, the phone, and the headset all ring. When I answer with the phone the audio goes there, when I answer with the watch the audio goes there, when you answer with the headset (which is what I do) the audio goes there. In short, what ever device you answer with is where the audio goes. Hope this helps
Gear Head
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Could you describe how are connected the gear and the bluetooth please? I mean as audio, music or both?
Are you using with a real compatible device, I mean note 3 or as me with other one?
Thanks. I am really interested to have gear running.

jah said:
I am wondering if you have to accept the call from the Note 3 to divert the call to the BT headset. In my car I have a button to accept calls, which what I used. I will test tomorrow once I charge a spare BT headset.
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When you have the N3 connected to your car using multipoint (more than one BT device) the car takes priority over the Gear. My N3 BT connection to my car controls audio playback, phone calls (initiated and received) using the car's controls, and S Voice on the N3 will pause audio to send text messages et.al. which couldn't be done when using A2DP previously. The only issue I've found with the Gear as it applies to BT is if the phone's got its mic open (EG: S Voice "listening") the Gear will display an error "microphone in use, try again." Other than that it's pretty much flawless BT wise.