I can't get my XV6800 to send sound to my new HP GW470AA stereo noise-reducing headphones. This is my first experience with BlueTooth. I made sure the phone was fully charged, then used the HP setup procedure, in which I temporarily turned ON the phone's pairing switch. The phone shows up in the list of recognized Bluetooth devices, where it is told to provide stereo sound. I've turned BlueTooth ON in both devices, as verified by the blue flashing LED on each. But sound continues to come through the 6800's built-in speaker. What have I overlooked? Is there a setting somewhere that tells the 6800 "Don't automatically switch sound to a Bluetooth device"? If so, where?
Is there a port setting I'm to set somewhere? No ports show up in the BlueTooth field that lists ports.
For what it's worth, I may have messed up during installation by specifying a short password when asked if I wanted to do so. I tried to repeat the install-and-pair process, to no avail. I can't seem to get the phone to forget the original pairing.
The phone works when connected via USB.
Help!
First, undo everything that you did to get back to square one.
Please realize that I don't know how your HP Stereo Bluetooth Headphones get put into pairing mode, but connection of a Bluetooth headset to a phone is initiated on the phone.
Go into Settings and select the "Connections" tab.
Tap on the Bluetooth icon and then go to the "Mode" tab
Tick the box that reads, "Turn on Bluetooth."
Now, go to the devices tab, put your headset/headphones into pairing mode, and tick on "Add new device..."
When you see your Bluetooth device show up, select it. You will be asked for a password.
The standard Bluetooth pairing password is simply four zeros (0000).
Select Connect and you should be done.
Good luck!
Rob Smith
I tried to follow your advice, Rob, but I had no luck:
rasmith3530 said:
First, undo everything that you did to get back to square one.
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How? I couldn't find anywhere where I could delete or undo the "HP headphones" that I had already "paired" (or thought I had paired).
Please realize that I don't know how your HP Stereo Bluetooth Headphones get put into pairing mode, but connection of a Bluetooth headset to a phone is initiated on the phone.
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The instructions cover pairing with Windows XP and Vista...but not with a portable device!
Go into Settings and select the "Connections" tab.
Tap on the Bluetooth icon and then go to the "Mode" tab
Tick the box that reads, "Turn on Bluetooth."
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Shouldn't I also select, "Make this device visible to other devices"? I did so.
Now, go to the devices tab, put your headset/headphones into pairing mode,
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On my phones, that means that not only must the Bluetooth switch be turned ON, but a second switch, too, used just for pairing. When I turn on the second switch, the phones' bluetooth LED flashes more quickly.
and tick on "Add new device..."
When you see your Bluetooth device show up, select it. You will be asked for a password.
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Nothing new shows up; just the pre-existing "HP headphone," the name I had given it.
The standard BlueTooth pairing password is simply four zeros (0000).
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Unbelievable. How are 99 percent of users supposed to know this? I don't recall whether I was prompted for this the first time around. If I was, and put in nothing or something else (1234), what I be seeing "HP headphones" in the list of available devices? If I wasn't, does this suggest I never got far enough?
Select Connect and you should be done.
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I've never seen the Connect option.
My best hope, it seems, would be to undo my first attemptl. But how?
1. Go into Bluetooth Connections in Settings, select your device by holding down the stylus on its name. A menu will pop up, and one of the choices will be "Delete." Select that one!
2. Although I cannot guarantee it, I am guessing that pairing your HP Bluetooth headphones to the phone is pretty much like pairing any Bluetooth headset with a phone. Of course, the thing that makes me curious is why you want to pair "headphones" to a phone rather than a "headset?" For a phone, you'd probably be better off with something like Motorola's HT820 that allow you to not only listen to audio files, but also allow communication, which is after all, the main reason for having a "phone!"
3. No, you do not need to make the device visible to other devices. That setting is for when you want to pair your device with a computer to perform a Bluetooth ActiveSync.
4. Yeah, you'll want to crank on both switches to put your headphones into pairing mode. The phone's LED flashes more quickly because it is "seeing" the headphones.
5. See item number 1 above. It should not be in the list anymore. You should only see "Add new device..." unless you have previously paired other devices. In my list, in addition to "Add..." I see Motorola HT820 and Motorola H12, the two headsets that I have paired. You might see something similar.
6. The pairing code is generally written in the instruction sheet that comes with your Bluetooth accessory. As I stated, it is generally four zeros, but that doesn't prevent a manufacturer from using something different, so check the documentation that came with your device.
7. As I said, undo by following what I wrote in item 1 above.
Good Luck!
Rob
Rob,
Thanks again. I was able to delete the existing instance, using your instructions. I was prompted for the passcode, and entered 0000, the passcode for Vista. This password turned out to be incorrect, so I'll go hunt down the directions for XP; I recall that it differed.
It works!!! Can't thank you enough.
Glad I could help.
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Has anyone figured out a quicker way to turn on A2DP BT connection? It takes way too many clicks and very difficult to do with finger. The best solution is a one-finger-click icon in HTC Today. Moreover, how can I create a shortcut to wireless manager? It's not one of the application listed on the list.
saint168 said:
Has anyone figured out a quicker way to turn on A2DP BT connection? It takes way too many clicks and very difficult to do with finger. The best solution is a one-finger-click icon in HTC Today. Moreover, how can I create a shortcut to wireless manager? It's not one of the application listed on the list.
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This is a today screen plug-in that makes it very simple.
http://www.teksoftco.com/index.php?section=freeware
It also accepts command line input without any today screen plug-in.
http://www.teksoftco.com/forum/view...&start=0&sid=d3a5b66ef3286da12120d6ad0992e781
Surur
i dont really know what you mean, once i paired mine they just work? do you mean turning bluetooth on and off?
fusi said:
i dont really know what you mean, once i paired mine they just work? do you mean turning bluetooth on and off?
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Here is what I need to do when I want to listen to music through my BT stereo headset
1. Click on the Wireless Manager icon on HTCHomePlugin.
2. Click on Settings
3. Select Bluetooth
4. Click and Hold on the name of my BT headset (with stylus)
5. Select "Set as Wireless Stereo"
6. Start Windows Media Player and so on.......
Not exactly fast and easy.
surur said:
This is a today screen plug-in that makes it very simple.
http://www.teksoftco.com/index.php?section=freeware
It also accepts command line input without any today screen plug-in.
http://www.teksoftco.com/forum/view...&start=0&sid=d3a5b66ef3286da12120d6ad0992e781
Surur
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Perfect! Exactly what I'm looking for.
Thank you
on my Sony BT30Qs I just have to press the play button on the earpiece and it will connect
markmc said:
on my Sony BT30Qs I just have to press the play button on the earpiece and it will connect
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Must be the bluetooth implementation on the device - yours sounds nice. I purchased some Musicfan A2DP speakers recently and I also have to go throught the laborious process mentioned above.
My Procedure -
1. Comm Manager and turn on Bluetooth
2. turn on my headset
3. start Windows Media Player
Now - if I leave Bluetooth on all the time (which I have started to do since the threads on 'the battery lasts longer with bluetooth on and no headset on' then that simply leaves the last two options - not sure how to get more simple than that on my TILT.
Bill
Hi,
My phone has windows 6.
In my car I have the JVC KW-AVX810 with KS-BTA200 Bluetooth kit.
I have no problem pairing the 2 devices together and manually dialing.
The problem is, Every time the devices connect for the first time, I get a windows prompt in phone, with Title “Confirm contact list transfer”. and inside the window it reads “Device JVC is asking for your contacts. Do you want to allow access?” Yes/No.
How can I prevent this prompt, and make it always yes?
Thanks.
Edit/Delete Message
Try Blue Parrot
In my area it's illegal to talk while driving now texting is included. I tried different speaker bluetooth kits. Get the Blue Parrot product! Easy to set up; almost completely hands-free. Return your unit now.
Have you tried calling JVC's customer care? They might be able to help you more on your stereo then anyone here would.
JVC
G_Fresh said:
Have you tried calling JVC's customer care? They might be able to help you more on your stereo then anyone here would.
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I don't think it has to do with JVC, it is a windows security prompt (it is on the phone, not the stereo).
Any device would invoke that prompt, when trying to get a hold of the contact list.
I can not pair my BT head set i-Tech R35 Clip to my new TD2, i get to the enter password part but they do not pair off. I have put the BT head set in to pairing mode.
Does anyone have any advise to get me paired off.
Thanx and regards
Chris
Pairing BT
there is two places you can pair your topaz with a BT headset.
1) link in comm manager over BT, not the switch part at the far right, but the bar where it says bluetooth. it'll take you to a screen where you can pair a headset.
2) in settings in the conection tab under bluetooth (or comm manager, BT and advanced), which is a multi tab that shows you the deviced paired, connected allow you to be discoverable the ports you created etc...
my point is for headset i have had problems conecting thru the advanced menu (2) but it worked thru the Comm conection, i don't even have to enter the key, it seems like it tryes 1234 0000... so i recommend going to the option 1, and there pairing your headset.
the other thing i noticed is when you pair a device, if you got the wrong key on the first atempt even if you enter the right one after it will not pair, so the solution is pressing back refresh and connect again and then enter the right key.
at least it worked for me
cheers
Timothy
Thanx for your guide, unfortunately it still will not connect. either option 1 or 2. I tried entering the pass code 0000 but it fails to connect and says the pass code was incorrect. If i try the option of no pass code it says it has connected, however the BT headset does not respond with hte usual 5 x flashes of the LED.
I still can not get connected :-(
My phone wouldn't recognize my new Plantronics Discovery 925 headset. I tried pairing with a samsung headset too, it wouldn't recognize that either. But my phone recognizes other phones and works fine. Please help.
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My phone wouldn't recognize my new Plantronics Discovery 925 headset. I tried pairing with a samsung headset too, it wouldn't recognize that either. But my phone recognizes other phones and works fine. Please help.
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First and foremost, what ROM are you running? Are you on stock? Rooted? What modifications have you made, as those are the most likely culprits.
If the answer to all the above questions (save for stock) are no then I perhaps asking Plantronics or google about your phone/headset might work better as its likely that one or the other is defective.
I bought the phone only a week back and I have not made any changes to it. In fact my friend and I got our phones together. His phone is not recognizing the headset too. But my headset works fine with other phones of any make.
I have and use that specific headset on my Nexus S. And it works and pairs right away. Have you tried resetting the bluetooth before pairing?
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I have and use that specific headset on my Nexus S. And it works and pairs right away. Have you tried resetting the bluetooth before pairing?
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Did you do anything particular before connecting your headset or did it just show up on the devices list?
Resetting the bluetooth as in switching on and off? Yes, I did.
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My phone wouldn't recognize my new Plantronics Discovery 925 headset. I tried pairing with a samsung headset too, it wouldn't recognize that either. But my phone recognizes other phones and works fine. Please help.
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Got the same, running great. make sure both are in pairing mode...
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Got the same, running great. make sure both are in pairing mode...
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Sorry, I dont understand. How do i set the headset to pairing mode? Please explain.
Folks, I finally managed to pair my headset with the phone. It is working fine now. Here is what I was doing wrong. I was trying to pair my device with the phone by just switching on the device and scanning for devices on my phone. When I try to scan, the device would not show up on the list.
This is because, the device was not in pairing mode. In the Plantronics Discovery 925, you need to switch off the device, power it on back by holding the power button and keep holding it until it flashes red and blue. This is when the device gets into pairing mode and it shows up on the phone's list. All this has to be done while the phone's bluetooth is ON and it is scanning for devices.
Hope this might help someone. My thanks to all those who cared to reply.
That's great you figured it out.
but here's for future reference:
Plantronics Discovery 925 (Pairing)
Pairing the Plantronics Discovery 925 to Your Cell Phone
1.Put your phone into pairing mode
This can usually be accomplished by going under settings in your menu and selecting Bluetooth. Follow the prompts to "find a new device." If you are having problems, refer to your phone's user guide.
2.Put your Discovery 925 into pairing mode
Start with your headset off. Press and hold the call button until the indicator flashes red and blue.
3.Select the headset in your phone's Bluetooth device menu and enter in universal key
Your phone may or may not ask you to enter in a key code. If it does, the code is always four zeros: 0000
4.You are paired up!
That is a rather ridiculous process, with my motorola I just have to flip the mic boom open and it works.
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That is a rather ridiculous process, with my motorola I just have to flip the mic boom open and it works.
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It's probably straightforward for some brands, not with others. My Jabra BT3030 still needs passcode entry for the initial pairing. After that, just turning it on pairs it with the unit.
kenvan19 said:
That is a rather ridiculous process, with my motorola I just have to flip the mic boom open and it works.
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Uh what? They're talking about the pairing process, you're talking about the connection process. Every bluetooth device every created in the history of mankind has to go through a pairing process. After the initial pairing, they all connect to each other automatically, your motorola is no different.
I'm having trouble pairing my ZAGGkeys Flex Bluetooth keyboard with my HTC First. Let me start by saying that I can pair the keyboard to my Nexus 10 and my Sony Xperia Mini Pro without any problems.
This is what happens with the HTC First: the phone recognizes the keyboard correctly; I select "pair" and a window pops up showing a 4-digit PIN to be entered in the keyboard. I type the code on the ZAGGkeys and press 'ENTER.' The pop-up window disappears but the label on the phone doesn't say "Connected" like in my other devices. What's more: the keyboard status LED still flashes (which means it is still waiting to be paired).
Has anyone experienced this behavior with this or another Bluetooth keyboard?
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I'm having trouble pairing my ZAGGkeys Flex Bluetooth keyboard with my HTC First. Let me start by saying that I can pair the keyboard to my Nexus 10 and my Sony Xperia Mini Pro without any problems.
This is what happens with the HTC First: the phone recognizes the keyboard correctly; I select "pair" and a window pops up showing a 4-digit PIN to be entered in the keyboard. I type the code on the ZAGGkeys and press 'ENTER.' The pop-up window disappears but the label on the phone doesn't say "Connected" like in my other devices. What's more: the keyboard status LED still flashes (which means it is still waiting to be paired).
Has anyone experienced this behavior with this or another Bluetooth keyboard?
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set the HTC can be found
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set the HTC can be found
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Thanks for your reply. Yes, it is understood that the HTC First is first set to discoverable (otherwise, it won't generate the PIN number). There seems to be a problem in the detachment part of the Bluetooth pairing sequence.
I contacted HTC and they blamed ZAGG. I just contacted ZAGG... (guess who they are going to blame?)
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Thanks for your reply. Yes, it is understood that the HTC First is first set to discoverable (otherwise, it won't generate the PIN number). There seems to be a problem in the detachment part of the Bluetooth pairing sequence.
I contacted HTC and they blamed ZAGG. I just contacted ZAGG... (guess who they are going to blame?)
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I am unable to pair my first to ANYTHING. As a matter of fact I can't even transfer pictures from my gallery via BT, it doesn't give me the option
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I am unable to pair my first to ANYTHING. As a matter of fact I can't even transfer pictures from my gallery via BT, it doesn't give me the option
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yes, I read some place that the gallery app in the HTC First doesn't have the Bluetooth transfer option. Their recommendation was to install the "Bluetooth File Transfer" app on the phone (as well as on the receiving phone). I did just that and I had no problems transferring files.
Good luck!
Yea, exactly there is no option of sending files from Bluetooth...
U have to install 3rd party app to start the port n start listening to incoming n outgoing file packets..
That would do the job..
P.S. : how stupid would b that to keep bluetooh hardware, but no Bluetooth software support..
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