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Bluetooth Car Kit Compatibility - Phonebook Call? Parrot?

I've had my Touch Diamond for about 2 months now and love it - but it doesn't do phonebook calls in my current Alpine stereo with a bluetooth adapter. I'm not surprised really as it hardly works with any phones!
Anyway - I want a new car stereo, but I want one with Bluetooth built in.
I've been looking at Pioneer and Kenwood double DIN satnav systems, and was trying to decide between a Kenwood DNX-5220 or a Pioneer AVIC-F900BT.
Today I went to Halfords and tried them both out, but the Pioneer one seemed to be a restricted one as I couldn't do ANYTHING with it!
The Kenwood one paired and I could see my recent contacts, but I couldn't sync my phonebook or call from it. I've just looked up their compatiblity list online, and the Touch Diamond with 1.37 Firmware is listed as incompatible - although most other HTC devices ARE compatible.
The Pioneer AVIC-F900BT has a built in Parrot... but I can't find any compatibility list on either Pioneer or Parrot's websites.
Can anyone confirm whether a Parrot kit works with the Diamond and a phonebook call?
I'd also be interested in anyone who has a working bluetooth phonebook call config to let me know what type of handsfree they are using so I can consider it - although I'd prefer one thats built into a stereo.
Also - is there anything I need to do to the phone - except check the SIM ACCESS box in the bluetooth?
I'm currently using TLR3 firmware btw.
Many thanks - I need to get this sorted ASAP as its no use having to take my phone out of my pocket to dial all the time

p3eps said:
I've had my Touch Diamond for about 2 months now and love it - but it doesn't do phonebook calls in my current Alpine stereo with a bluetooth adapter. I'm not surprised really as it hardly works with any phones!
Anyway - I want a new car stereo, but I want one with Bluetooth built in.
I've been looking at Pioneer and Kenwood double DIN satnav systems, and was trying to decide between a Kenwood DNX-5220 or a Pioneer AVIC-F900BT.
Today I went to Halfords and tried them both out, but the Pioneer one seemed to be a restricted one as I couldn't do ANYTHING with it!
The Kenwood one paired and I could see my recent contacts, but I couldn't sync my phonebook or call from it. I've just looked up their compatiblity list online, and the Touch Diamond with 1.37 Firmware is listed as incompatible - although most other HTC devices ARE compatible.
The Pioneer AVIC-F900BT has a built in Parrot... but I can't find any compatibility list on either Pioneer or Parrot's websites.
Can anyone confirm whether a Parrot kit works with the Diamond and a phonebook call?
I'd also be interested in anyone who has a working bluetooth phonebook call config to let me know what type of handsfree they are using so I can consider it - although I'd prefer one thats built into a stereo.
Also - is there anything I need to do to the phone - except check the SIM ACCESS box in the bluetooth?
I'm currently using TLR3 firmware btw.
Many thanks - I need to get this sorted ASAP as its no use having to take my phone out of my pocket to dial all the time
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JVC head with bluetooth works with Diamond. I've it in my car.

halloj said:
JVC head with bluetooth works with Diamond. I've it in my car.
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Cool - thanks.
I'll have a look on the JVC site and see what they have to offer.
Which model is it?
I've also noticed that Parrot themselves do a car stereo with BT handsfree, iPod controls and a tuner (pretty much the same as the Alpine one I have, but not so pretty!).

p3eps said:
Cool - thanks.
I'll have a look on the JVC site and see what they have to offer.
Which model is it?
I've also noticed that Parrot themselves do a car stereo with BT handsfree, iPod controls and a tuner (pretty much the same as the Alpine one I have, but not so pretty!).
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KD-BT1. I don't know if Parrot has a new head, but the old head had a FM receiver with bad performance.
JVC has a new one KD-BT11 which you can reprogram for new phones but not all bluetooth features.

I have the parrot mk61oo works a treat, including bluetooth media streaming!!
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I have the parrot mk61oo works a treat, including bluetooth media streaming!!
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If you've it in the radio head you don't need any extra stuff. i.e. less stuff to steal.

perhaps, but IMHO I dont like the bluetooth enable head units. I think they all look pants.. This is connected to my 'stock' stereo, the controls are hidden from view, and the LCD is removed when I get out of the car. So it's easier to carry then a head unit....

Do these parrot kits work with Alpine/HTC windows mobile? cheers,

I've just installed the Kenwood BT-8041U, which I bought from Halfords. I'm using the latest Dutty's 2.5 rom and I can view my phonebook, call history and initiate calls from the stereo with no problems. Also I can stream music via Bluetooth.
The stereo also allows iPod connectivity which works fine. The only gripe I have with this unit is that it can be a bit fiddly i use. The left hand control knob can be a right pain in the ass to use if going over a bumpy or uneven road but it's something that i've got used too.
The sound of the calls, both for me and the at the other end of the line is good. The stereo comes with a wired mic that i've stuck on the steering wheel column and also a remote control to dial numbers etc. Once the phone is paired there is nothing else to fiddle around with. Whenever I get in and out of the car it just pairs with the phone and works.
After I got my head around the fiddly control and the illogical mapping of the buttons I've ended up pretty impressed by this head unit.

I have a similar problem:
my stereo is Alpine IDA-X100 with Bluetooth KIT KCE-BT300.
My Diamond works great with this KIT, but I can't access to my contacts from my HTC. Once I touched all options in bluetooth and my Alpine showed my diamond phone-book (this happened only 1 time).
So I know for sure that it works, but I don't understand the exact configuration......

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.

[Q] bluetooth and ics are enimies- dam I gave up- apple u win

I am really about to throw this phone out the window as it really has pissed me off for a long time.
The story goes like this i was on GB listening to music thru Bluetooth on my car stereo and everything was fine, after the ICS upgrade of which i tried all the roms available from stock to custom rom, and the latest Alliance rom, I started to face a weird problem my phone reboots with any ics rom whether stock or custom rom, it reboots after about 30 minutes while listening to music on my sony car stereo only.
What drove me more crazy I noticed my sg2 also has the same problem, so i checked the sg2 site and boy if you type in the sg2 q+a forum ( ics bluetooth ) you will find 4 pages that complain about that issue.
I am fuming now, as it also only happens with my sony car stereo and not with my bluetooth headset ( philips ). Dam Dam, so shall I go back to dam SLOW GB just to solve this grap.
And why exactly after 30 minutes this dam reboot happens with my sony car stereo when playing music over bluetooth
And for gods sake which controls the sound coming out of the device via bluetooth is it the kernel or the modem, AAHHHHHHHHHHH i am about to throw this out the window!!
WHAT IS CAUSING THIS FOR GODS SAKE, dam I miss my iphone

Strenge problem...
same with me..

well i am sure some will blame for the problem

no problem with Bluetooth and ICS here, listen to music on Bluetooth headphones all day every day at work without issues!
on Paranoid Android of that helps...

hykhleif said:
I am really about to throw this phone out the window as it really has pissed me off for a long time.
The story goes like this i was on GB listening to music thru Bluetooth on my car stereo and everything was fine, after the ICS upgrade of which i tried all the roms available from stock to custom rom, and the latest Alliance rom, I started to face a weird problem my phone reboots with any ics rom whether stock or custom rom, it reboots after about 30 minutes while listening to music on my sony car stereo only.
What drove me more crazy I noticed my sg2 also has the same problem, so i checked the sg2 site and boy if you type in the sg2 q+a forum ( ics bluetooth ) you will find 4 pages that complain about that issue.
I am fuming now, as it also only happens with my sony car stereo and not with my bluetooth headset ( philips ). Dam Dam, so shall I go back to dam SLOW GB just to solve this grap.
And why exactly after 30 minutes this dam reboot happens with my sony car stereo when playing music over bluetooth
And for gods sake which controls the sound coming out of the device via bluetooth is it the kernel or the modem, AAHHHHHHHHHHH i am about to throw this out the window!!
WHAT IS CAUSING THIS FOR GODS SAKE, dam I miss my iphone
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have you tried setting the visibility to never time out? in ics, after turning the bluetooth on, tap on the note and press menu, you'll have choice how long the phone can be visible to other devices.
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I'm on Criskelo's ICS ROM, and I use Bluetooth with it extensively.
Take today for example, I was at the gym, using a BT heart rate monitor, BT headphones, and my phone was also connected to my MotoACTV sports watch, all simultaneously and flawlessly.
When I left and got into my car, my phone automatically connected to my BT head unit, and Spotify continued to play from where I left off (beta Spotify client for ICS is so much better than the regular one!).
I also happily tether my Transformer Prime to my phone via BT.
All in all, Bluetooth and ICS has been a great success for me.
Regards,
Dave
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i will do that and report tomorrow when i drive, although i don't get how that has to do anything with the random reboot after listening to music via bluetooth in my car only,
On the other hand i don't have random reboot on my Philips headsets even if i listen to music for hours quite weird.
do u think it might be wifi related as I have wifi on when i drive and modem on, so do u think its a bug with wifi that causes these reboots when it is in the car and it is on but not in use

foxmeister said:
I'm on Criskelo's ICS ROM, and I use Bluetooth with it extensively.
Take today for example, I was at the gym, using a BT heart rate monitor, BT headphones, and my phone was also connected to my MotoACTV sports watch, all simultaneously and flawlessly.
When I left and got into my car, my phone automatically connected to my BT head unit, and Spotify continued to play from where I left off (beta Spotify client for ICS is so much better than the regular one!).
I also happily tether my Transformer Prime to my phone via BT.
All in all, Bluetooth and ICS has been a great success for me.
Regards,
Dave
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which criskelo rom r u using, and u mean in ur car u are using ur BT car stereo right?
If yes, then I am sure that smasung ics BT is not compatible with certain BT car stereos

hykhleif said:
which criskelo rom r u using, and u mean in ur car u are using ur BT car stereo right?
If yes, then I am sure that smasung ics BT is not compatible with certain BT car stereos
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I'm running stock ics (german ota), rooted now with a safe kernel (speedmod). BT with my stock FordSync system works flawlessly, and did when on the risky stock kernel, too. Not sure that helps, though it might weed out something for you.

ayongkot said:
have you tried setting the visibility to never time out? in ics, after turning the bluetooth on, tap on the note and press menu, you'll have choice how long the phone can be visible to other devices.
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setting the visibility to never time out this did not, again after 30 minutes a reboot happened in the car while listening to music over my sony stereo bluetooth. Dam its driving me nuts.

One thing that I can say is, Sony bluetooth has never been good to my Galaxy Note. It's probably just the way it is...
I have MW600, keeps on freezing. My friend also report problems on his bluetooth headset that prompt him to change.
So, there's a probability that because it is "Sony" the reason why the problem is there.

ampentium2 said:
One thing that I can say is, Sony bluetooth has never been good to my Galaxy Note. It's probably just the way it is...
I have MW600, keeps on freezing. My friend also report problems on his bluetooth headset that prompt him to change.
So, there's a probability that because it is "Sony" the reason why the problem is there.
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I'm on my second set of MW600s, and both have worked flawlessly with the Note.
Regards,
Dave
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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....

Smartwatch With Bluetooth Headphones?

Hi
I was just wondering if this, or any other smartwatch, can be used in conjunction with bluetooth headphones? Or can only one bluetooth device be connected to phone at the same time?
This could prove to be a massive dealbreaker for me.
Cheers for any info

Good question as I have a set of Motorola Bluetooth headphones.
Ian B

I could swear that I read somewhere someone has a note 3 paired with a gear and using some Bluetooth headphones. I believe they claim they can user the controls on either the headphones and watch to make and receive calls. So, could use the watch to answer and would be using the Bluetooth headset for the mic and speaker.
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I have been only able to connect my bt headset for music while the gear is set to phone audio. I really wish there was a way to disable that.
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I mean it doesn't really make much sense to not have that. Would be ideal being able to see who is ringing via the watch but speaking and listening via the headset.
That IMO is what it's all about. Not many people are wanting to talk into their watch and listen via a loudspeaker

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I mean it doesn't really make much sense to not have that. Would be ideal being able to see who is ringing via the watch but speaking and listening via the headset.
That IMO is what it's all about. Not many people are wanting to talk into their watch and listen via a loudspeaker
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That is not possible except if you have a Note 3 or a Note 2 with the leaked 4.3 from Samsung
I have a Note 8 3g with I use as main phone-tablet during working days, 4.2.2, and acquired a gear. Everything (more or less....) was working except the handling of the bluetooth headset. It maybe related some software piece from Samusung included on the official 4.3.
I have seen the update on 4.3 plan and my device looks not included until maybe end of the year or early next January.... uff, sami, you are loosing a customer.
Finally, after test with 2 diferent gears, I have decided to acquire a sony smartwatch sw2 which works like a charm with the note 8 3g. You can imagine for me, using the tablet 8" as phone, that no possible without a bluetooth headset. The other option was to talk through the watch and it looks stupid and no possible to have confidentiality in the calls.....

fade2black101 said:
Hi
I was just wondering if this, or any other smartwatch, can be used in conjunction with bluetooth headphones? Or can only one bluetooth device be connected to phone at the same time?
This could prove to be a massive dealbreaker for me.
Cheers for any info
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I used my LG Tones+ headset to pair up while my watch was also paired. It does work, but I had to press a button on my headset to let it know to go to that device. By pressing the headset button while in the call, the watch picked up the phone call first, then I pressed a button on my Tones headset to get it over to that. By answering the the Tones headset, it goes straight there.

alprazolam said:
I used my LG Tones+ headset to pair up while my watch was also paired. It does work, but I had to press a button on my headset to let it know to go to that device. By pressing the headset button while in the call, the watch picked up the phone call first, then I pressed a button on my Tones headset to get it over to that. By answering the the Tones headset, it goes straight there.
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What phone and android version do you have?

Ok well its good to know it can work.. I will wait until my Note II gets updated and see if the agent smartwatch/gear 2 have to offer before I decide.
In no rush but I'll probably get a smartwatch at some point. I just don't want it to affect usage of my bluebuds x bluetooth earphones.

On my N3 I have both a Gear and my car stereo blue toothed at the same time. All works fine.
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beginner said:
What phone and android version do you have?
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Verizon Note 3 with stock 4.3.
stang9779 said:
On my N3 I have both a Gear and my car stereo blue toothed at the same time. All works fine.
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This. I forgot about this. I have Ford Sync and it works fine as well. I answer texts using S Voice on my watch and still make phone calls over Sync.

I am using the Gear in combination with a Note 3 and a Pair of Sony MDR-1RBT's and they work flawlessly. The Gear doesn't interfere with Bluetooth Audio on the phone.

fade2black101 said:
I mean it doesn't really make much sense to not have that. Would be ideal being able to see who is ringing via the watch but speaking and listening via the headset.
That IMO is what it's all about. Not many people are wanting to talk into their watch and listen via a loudspeaker
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Hi,
IF this is the case why spend a fortune on the gear and not make use of its potential? Why not purchase the new Sony 11? That would give you the notifications you require plus the ability to use a BT head set?
Just a thought.

Ryland Johnson said:
Hi,
IF this is the case why spend a fortune on the gear and not make use of its potential? Why not purchase the new Sony 11? That would give you the notifications you require plus the ability to use a BT head set?
Just a thought.
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I don't think its very feasible for the vast majority of people to use the watch as a loudspeaker/phone for privacy issues + annoying everyone else.
I wasn't planning on getting the gear anyway as I don't think it's a good buy. (Given its price). I plan to wait until the gear 2 or agent smartwatch arrive. It would also be nice to also be able to use it see change tracks, view album art/info for music too while listening to music through bluetooth earphones too.
In essence, I don't agree that being forced to speak to the watch on loudspeaker in front of everyone is using the watch to its potential. I find this more a massive drawback than a positive. Being able to use my earphones to listen is, IMO, the full potential.
Hopefully this will be the case with all these watches, as it is the most logical.

It works for me now. The gear and my BT works now since I got back on to MI9 firmware
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sliblue said:
I am using the Gear in combination with a Note 3 and a Pair of Sony MDR-1RBT's and they work flawlessly. The Gear doesn't interfere with Bluetooth Audio on the phone.
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Hey There - I have the Sony SW 2, but was thinking of selling it to get the Gear, my question is how do you pair both the smartwatch and bluetooth to work simultaneously (to have the ability to use the watch to screen calls, and the headset to answer calls)?
Thanks

Teczguru said:
Hey There - I have the Sony SW 2, but was thinking of selling it to get the Gear, my question is how do you pair both the smartwatch and bluetooth to work simultaneously (to have the ability to use the watch to screen calls, and the headset to answer calls)?
Thanks
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I use the set of NOTE3 + MW600 + Gear - so far it works fine.
However - I have MW1 headset and .... it does not work with NOTE 3 - each time You start the phone call it is necessary to manually activate "headset" on the phone!

alprazolam said:
Verizon Note 3 with stock 4.3.
This. I forgot about this. I have Ford Sync and it works fine as well. I answer texts using S Voice on my watch and still make phone calls over Sync.
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What year sync do you have? I have a 2009 Sync and mine disconnects Sync from phone audio whenever I try to make a call. Reconnecting works for 5 seconds then disconnects. Even after disconnecting the gear from bluetooth, sync is still doing this now.

I am wondering if i can use the Galaxy S as a standalone after pairing it with my N4. I would like to use a bluetooth headset paired with the watch so i don't have to use the speaker mode. IS that possible? Has anyone tried this?

On GV09 the BT headset works
fade2black101 said:
Hi
I was just wondering if this, or any other smartwatch, can be used in conjunction with bluetooth headphones? Or can only one bluetooth device be connected to phone at the same time?
This could prove to be a massive dealbreaker for me.
Cheers for any info
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On the chinese GV09s / (U8 ?) phone, you can successfully connect a BT headset directly
In BT dialer, you can select 'new device' and next put your BT headset in pairing.
The BT headset can be used for 'local music', (SIM) direct phone, radio etcetera. It works nice