iPhone, Bluetooth

When I go to connect a device for Bluetooth capability, namely my car for handsfree talk and Bluetooth audio, it connects but the spinning icon still appears next to the word "devices," as though it's still searching for something even though it's already connected. Is this typical?

I forgot to mention that I'm talking about the iPhone 4 with Verizon.

I think so, I usually disregard. I've got several Bluetooth devices. Mostly mine are auto but occasionally I have to go to that menu.

iPhone, Play Music in a car

How can I play music from my iPhone music in my car? Is there any way? I have a 2007 Tav4 with blue tooth. I know that you iPhone experts can give me a tip.

My son plays his music via BlueTooth from his iPhone4 in his Dodge PickUp all the time. Have you tried that?

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I assume you have already paired the Bluetooth to the car for phone use. You may have to select the Bluetooth device although my car does it automatically. Select Aux on car stereo And that should do it. SWEET. Expect more battery drain due to Bluetooth.

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I just got a Bluetooth Sony car stereo installed yesterday and it is super sweet! No more wires other than to keep my iPhone charging when I drive.

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I would like to know about using bluetooth to listen to iPhone music....

Tell me about your Bluetooth Sony car stereo you mentioned:

(1) Which one is it?
(2) How did you decide on the one you have? Research?
(3) How does it work?
(4) Cost/where purchased?

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Sure. Here is the info!
1. Sony Xplod Model MEXBT2900 as I recall. Best Buy online shows it priced at $159.99 but in the store it was priced as clearance at $89.99. I also needed to buy a car kit and wiring kit that added another $50-60 to the cost. But they didn't have the car kit for my 4Runner at the store so I had to order it online.

2. I looked online at choices at Bestbuy.com searching for Bluetooth car stereo. There were several choices. So I next went to the store and looked at them all and it came down to cost. I couldn't pass up on a clearance deal like that. And I have to say I make a great decision. The Sony Xplod is amazing.

3. There is a BT button which you press and hold for 5 seconds. It then goes in search mode looking for my iPhone or should I say it becomes discoverable Bu my iPhone. Once I see Xplod show up as a BT device I then pair it just like you would do with a BT headset. Then be sure the source is set for BT Audio. Turn on some music from your iPhone and be sure it shows it is playing through the Bluetooth connection from the app. I believe it defaults to it automatically after the pairing is done and you leave your BT feature turned on. They auto-discover each other everytime you get in the car. Then if Ineant to make a call, the stereo automatically changes the source to bT Phone. It provides crystal clear sound for your phone call through your car audio. I even verified on the other end the person I am talking to can hear me good and they can.

After the call is over, the Sony automatically changes source back to BT Audio and the music recontinues where it left off.

4. See 1 above. For under $200 investment, I got it installed once I received the car kit. Their professional installation comes with a lifetime warranty and costs $49.99. That installation cost is part of my total $200 spent. The best Father's Day gift ever!!!

Good luck!

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You are assuming that the bluetooth in his car supports media and is not just for telephonics. I don't know one way or the other about the car in question.

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After market stereos like my new Sony Xplod supports both phone and stereo music via Bluetooth!

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Your car has to support the A2DPÂ Bluetooth protocol in order to wirelessly play music (or any audio) from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod. My Cadillac Escalade has Bluetooth but it doesn't support A2DP (GM has always been about 5 years behind the technology curve). Thus, phone - works great / wireless music - not so much (none). On the other hand, the Lincoln MKX rental I had about a year ago with Ford's SYNC system paired easily & worked great

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I would recommend then to remove the stock stereo and buy a Sony Xplod (or similar) that gives you the BT stereo feature. Keep the stock stereo like I will in case I ever sell my car. You can go back to Best Buy and they will swap it back and you keep your new stereo to put into the next vehicle!

The beauty with their professional installation service is the car and wiring kits you buy. It provides exact connectors your car uses so no cutting of original car wiring. That way its very easy for them to swap back in your original stock stereo. It took less than an hour for the installation.

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On its face, your suggestion sounds logical, & for most, would be the way to go - but - in the Escalade the factory Bluetooth is in one module that also houses the OnStar, the XM receiver is another module, & the main head incorporates the factory navigation & two DVD drives (one for the nav data disk & one for CD's or movie DVD's. Anything's possible, but needless to say, aftermarket in an Escalade "ain't easy" & is usually left to those that like for you hear their bass thumping two blocks away. Anyway, it's a lease & the whole issue will be moot in a couple of years. Hopefully GM will come into the 21st century by then - otherwise, look out Ford, here I come :-) Your observations about Best Buy are very interesting. I've often wondered how competent their car audio installers were. Thanks for the input.

BTW - to keep this "on-topic" for iPhones - for those without A2DP Bluetooth, there are aftermarket modules that integrate into you stock sound system & plug into your iDevice to allow you to listen and control it thru your factory head unit. I'm currently using the PA20-GM from www.usaspec.com. Their units are available from them or thru Amazon & several other online sources.

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I can second the BB stereo installers. They did a fantastic job installing my BT Pioneer deck last year. Loving the BT audio. Especially the kids. They can pass the iPhone around to play songs with no cord issues. I also like watching movies / Netflix while waiting on appointments and the audio coming through the stereo. All without the annoying hiss and whatnot you get from FM transmitters.

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Thanks. After seeing this thread I tried to use my iPhone through bluetooth on my Lexus 2007. Didn't work :-(. I must not have the A2DP support. So not only GM is behind the times!!

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Does your car have a mini-jack port for audio input, some cars have this capability and can be connected with a stereo cable from you iphone or ipod touch to play music, using the AUX setting on your stereo. This is true of one of my cars, in fact the port on one car is on the console between the seats, and is in the glove compartment on another car.

You might check your owner's manual or one of the car forums and ask the question there as well.

iPhone Bluetooth, Hands free texting

Indiana is joining the no text ban as of July 1. I applaud this action. What I would like to find is a text message voice app to use with my bluetooth. Has anyone found an app that allows you to read and create text messages?

There is a voice-to-text service, Dial2Do, which will allow you to use your iPhone (or any other telephone) to call a number and voice command it to create texts, emails, calendar reminders and other things.

You need to register at http://www.dial2do.com and then register the telephone numbers of the device with which you wish to access the service. If you take advantage of the Jott user's special offer by June 30, 2011 at http://www.dial2do.com/jott you can obtain your first year of service for $35 (regularly fifty dollars a year.)

There is a free trial, but it is extremely limited in functionality (no emails, or texts. only reminders which can give you some idea of the accuracy of transcription, but not how all the options function.)

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What people don't realize is that texting and phone conversations are the problem, hands-free or not. It is the distraction from driving that is the problem.

If you are going to text or have a phone conversation, safely pull over, turn off the engine, then text or make the phone call.

And people wonder why legislators want to put cell phone blockers in vehicles.

They don't need new or more laws or gadgets. There is already a law on the books in all 50 states, it is called inattentive driving. They just have to enforce it.

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I've asked this question and have never gotten an asnwer...does that mean @ traffic lights also?

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In New Mexico it includes sitting at a traffic light. Reasoning being that you'll miss when the light turns green and you could potentially cause an accident with the people behind you or make them mad and start a road rage incident.

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Thank you for your response. I've posted this same question in various forums at least a dozen times, and this is the first response!

Now back to regularly scheduled programming.dragon dictation is pretty good for just speaking. I've used it but you still have to do some 'finger interaction' in choosing the recipient but it is much less than straight typing.

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I use dragon. It works but takes time to get right

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"I use dragon. It works but takes time to get right" AND that takes your attention away from driving.

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I've switched from Dragon to Vlingo. Vlingo is as close to hands free texting, email and search that I've come across for the iPhone. And, it's free. Vlingo is working on a completely handsfree version.

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FYI, Vlingo is a nice app (the BB version was very good)... but the free version is limited in features. For example, you can compose, but you can't actually send a text or email. It also has adds. I think the full version is $4,99, not sure. It is a well designed program though and likely worth the cost if you'll have heavy use.

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You are right Vlingo was very useful on Blackberry. I had forgotten about it.

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I paid for the full version $9.99 after using Vlingo on my friend's Android.

Below is a YouTube link to a quick comparison between Dragon and Vlingo. Vlingo also has their own channel on YouTube.

http://m.youtube.com/#/profile?user=vlingovoice&v=vaVitdIO5h4&view=videos

Hands-on You Tube vids are a great way to compare apps.

I have found Vlingo to be the best "mostly" hands free all-in-one app to date.

I'm always hoping IOS will catch up to Droid in this respect.

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In CA yes as well. The reasoning is that you are behind the wheel. Makes it straight across the board.

Of course, shaving, eating and plucking eye brows are never given citations. But that is a different argument for a different time :)

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While I agree with you about texting, I'll pull over to make my Bluetooth voice call when you and everyone else remain silent while driving.

Texting while driving is illegal. Hands free phone calls are not.

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HeyTell is a good app for this purpose. It does not transcribe, but if you keep the app open, all you do is hit the big button, talk and it sends the voice message to the contact (to their copy of HeyTell). Then when they reply, it will automatically play back.

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I love HeyTell! I use it at work with my iPhone compatible noise canceling headphones to talk back and forth with my guys at work. It's great!

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I can 2nd the HeyTell app. My friend got me to using it last week and now several of my friends and coworkers have it.

Its a great app. I think the audio is a bit low but its still a good app.

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Talking on a phone and having a conversation in a car are not the same. When you are in a car together you share the same sights and sounds which makes it much easier for the driver to respond to an emergency situation than when someone keeps talking via phone.

That said, it is a bad idea to have an intense conversation while driving even if both parties are riding together. I've seen cars weave all over, change lanes indiscriminately, fail to stop for pedestrians etc. And nine times out of ten the drivers are either on the phone or having a too lively conversation with passengers. And these days it's mainly folks on the phone.

Please drivers, concentrate on the road—especially on busy city streets and highways. Don't endanger yourself or others unnecessarily. just because it's legal doesn't make it a good idea. "Safety First" may be an old slogan, but it's still a good one.

Bluetooth stereo

Has anyone tried the plantronics backbeat 903+? The utube review shows you cannot change iPod volume from iPod screen but did not say if you could change via side up down buttons and volume control on earpiece tiny joystick. That's really the only sticking point for me to try one.

Other recommendations welcome as well. I bought a motorola s10-hd which hurts my ear and it will be going back to wal mart. Stereo and mic required with whatever I get.

I use the backbeat with my iPhone4 from time to time. I don't recall having problems adjusting the volume via the buttons on the side of the phone.

The volume control on the headphones themselves definitely works. The same control also will jump to the next track or back up a track, if held, as noted on the control. The Backbeat handles phone calls well, also. My only gripe with it is the fact that the stock ear tips don't work all that well for me, coming out of my ears if I don't get them just right. If I used it a lot, I would probably spring for custom ear molds.

Also, I noticed on today's "hotsheet" from eCost.com that they have the Backbeat for $27.99. I bought two from them, and had no problems.

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I don´t know if it was asked here before....

I would like to know if the IPhone turns off the WiFi and/or the 3G/Edge when it goes to sleep?

Some people say yes others say no...

Tethering 4g iPhone to MacBook

Apple iPhone - Tethering 4g iPhone to MacBook

As I write this I am using my iPhone as the tethering devise to my MacBook. (Via USB cable).

However I would like to tether via Bluetooth. I have not been able to figure this out. Has anyone tried? If so would you be so kind as to share how it is done.

iPhone Bluetooth
I believe at this time it is wired or nothing.

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So how did you manage to tether via USB pls

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Go to your "settings" on your phone, then go to "Networking" the 4th button down is "Internet Tethering" Just plug your phone in like you are going to sink with iTunes. You may want to set iTunes so that you do not loose time sinking every time you Tether.

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Don't plug in the USB. Turn on feathering and a prompt will come up saying tether by usb or Bluetooth. Select Bluetooth then on the computer set up a tethered Bluetooth connection and away it works. I can't tell you how to set up on computer as it depends on what operating system you are using plus in the case of windows it varies depending on what make and model.

jabra issue

Apple iPhone - jabra issue

I have a Jabra BT530, and when I answer a call by tapping answer on my iphone it switches to the phone, and I have to manually switch back to the bluetooth.

If I answer by using the button on the bluetooth, then it works fine. When I make a call on the phone it also works fine. Any ideas if there's a way to change this behavior so I can answer a call on the phone and it stays connected to the bluetooth? I have an iphone 4 with ios 4.2.

iPhone bluetooth
the same on my iphone 3G

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Another bug, my iphone 4 and SH-HD head set does the same.

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I have the Motorola HK202 and it does not suffer that problem on my iPhone 4 iOS 4.2. So maybe it is just certain brands. Is yours Bluetooth 1.1 or 2.0 spec?

Transmission choppy between wireless headset and iPhone4

Apple iPhone - Transmission choppy between wireless headset and iPhone4

I have a iPhone 4 and use Motorola S9 wireless headsets when I work out. This morning the transmission was choppy. Songs would drop out and come back on and it seemed to be exaggerated as I moved around. Is there a way to fix this transmission issue?

iPhone Bluetooth
I have had similar issues with my iPhone 4 and Jawbone ICON. Sometimes everything is fine, and sometimes choppy. I didn't know if it was a problem with the phone or the ICON, but if you are having the same problem with another brand of earpiece, it appears it could the the phone. Maybe a future update
will address this.

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I use a Sony wireless headset and it gets choppy when used together with Nike+.

The receiver of the Bluetooth headset is on the right piece, so I transferred the iPhone on the right arm. Problem solved.

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That has happened to me when I'm out and about. *I* always felt the BT was getting interrupted by someone else's BT. Seems to happen a lot with bluetooth sets I have used. So I have my motorockers SR9 for around the house and use wired headsets while out and about.

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I have a S9-HD headset and the same thing happens.

I talked to Apple, and this is what they said. It works.

Opening settings, general, bluetooth, Motorola S9, and forget the device.
then turn off the bluetooth.
Then turn off the iPhone.
Turn on the iPhone
turn of the bluetooth.
re-syn the headset.

Works..

I've tried to just reboot, nope. I've tried to just re-syn, nope. I've tired to just turn off bluetooth and back on, nope.

So until there is a fix, this is what you have to do.

I happen about once a week for me. Both firmware 4.1 and 4.2.1 do the same thing.

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I have the same problem with my Plantronics. The only cure I found was to turn off 3G and WiFi.

Stereo bluetooth headset recommend?

Apple iPhone - stereo bluetooth headset recommend?

I am looking for a recommedation for a real good stereo bluetooth heaedset for my new iPhone4. I want to listen to music from itunes with a wireless bluetooth AND be able to talk on the phone (and be alerted when a phone call comes in). My local AT&T store man says I need a stereo bluetooth headset for this.

iPhone Bluetooth
Normally I go for Plantronics but they have discontinued the A855
"affordable" ($40) model that I have two of so I have this $36 Samsung in my
Amazon Cart for XMAS Gifts:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002UIERFE/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=A1N0DQBAIYZ5IN

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I'm a big jawbone fan...

Linking Iphone 4 to Subaru Forester 2011

Apple iPhone Bluetooth - Linking Iphone 4 to Subaru Forester 2011

Just purchased a 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Turbo with a navigation system. How do I:
1. Download my address book into the navigation/phone system
2. Play my music through the system

iPhone Bluetooth
You would need to referenced your car manual - look for Bluetooth pairing & set up, it would need to support Handsfree for phone, A2DP for playing music, and PBAP (Phone Book Access Protocol)

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4.2 and AIR PRINT work over WiFi

Apple iPhone - 4.2 and AIR PRINT work over WiFi

Does AIR PRINT work over WiFi or BLUETOOTH? I can't get it to identify my printer under BLUETOOTH

iPhone WiFi WiFi and the printer has to be shared on a Mac that is turned on and running OS X 10.6.5 with Printer Sharing turned on.

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I have MAC O.S. 10.6.5., I enabled PRINTER SHARING.. yet when I try to use the option in iOS 4.2., the Printer Options window pop up, I select, SELECT PRINTER it looks for my printer, but still get the "no printer found" message

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You have to share you printer also - two different things, "Printer Sharing" is in the Sharing pane in System Preferences, then in the Printers pane click on your printer and click "Share this Printer" or "Share on Network" something like that.

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enabled BOTH options and still nada :(

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Something tells me I'm going to run into the same thing when I get home and start monkeying around with Air Print.

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What they DIDN'T publicize is that AirPrint only works for 10 HP printers at the moment, with a few more to follow.

If you want to print to ANY printer, buy AirSharePro. Great app, anyway, because it does all kinds of stuff - and prints to any printer on a WiFi network.

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Not true, those 10 HP printers will work without a Mac on - all other printers have to be shared through a Mac to work through Airprint. Yes I know some of you don't have it working yet and I don't know why but I have been using Airprint for 2 months without an HP printer via shared printers on iMac and yesterday on a MB Air both running 10.6.5

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10.6.5 final or an earlier developer build that still included the Airprint drivers?

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Developer build but installing the final didn't remove them - I must have missed the 'notice' that they didn't include the Airprint Drivers from the final release (makes no sense as there was never an issue with it).

From what I have gathered, if you only have the final 10.6.5 installed you only have the HP Support, if you install the "removed" drivers it does work fine but you do have to download the drivers from non-apple sources.

BlueTooth Headsets

Apple iPhone - BlueTooth Headsets

What headset do you have or recommend?

I have been through many over the years including The Jawbone and just have not gotten continued quality on any. The audio usually is very bad, and or they dont fit nicely in the ear.

iphone bluetooth headset
Get a custom earpiece from averysound.com. I've been through 3 generations of Jawbone's with great success.

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I bought the bang and olofsen wired headpiece. The sound is fabulous - transports of ecstacy Worth every penny of the $200 it costs.

They also make a Bluetooth version which I hear is sweet too.

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I have Blue Ant T1, it lets you listen to music/podcasts/audio books via bluetooth. Works great.

iPhone blue tooth

Apple - iPhone blue tooth

I'm picking up my new car today & it has sync so I can answer phone calls thru my car sound system. Does this mean the iPod function on the iphone will work wirelessly also? I'm getting Sirius radio for a few months. I looked but didn't find an app for schedules. Is there one out there?

iPhone blue tooth
No, iPod doesn't work that way but there are some applications using which you can stream via bluetooth.

I use FM transmitter to play songs from the iPhone.

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Doesn't Ford Sync have an iPod cable? (I know it's from Microsoft, but still...) Or at least the stereo have an aux-in jack?

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It has a USB cable, can read anything from a flash/thumb drive to an iPod to a large external hard drive. My Acura also has a USB cable but I think I only used it to test as it also has Bluetooth A2DP so as soon as I turn on the car it pairs with my phone and I can play audio, if I make or receive a phone call it pauses and lets me answer or decline.

The advantage Ford Sync has is that you can pair multiple devices (up to 8 I think) so those of us who have two phones or a phone and an iPad and/or passengers can pair their devices to listen to content, etc.

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Yes you should be able to play your music wirelessly as well. When setting it up there should be that option. To play music wirelessly. I know on my ford fusion it was.

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My Honda Civic has a USB socket where you can plug the iPhone cable into and then it recognizes it as an iPod. Then I can control my music from the car's controls, not on the iPod app where it says something like "Accessory in use" or something. And it charges the phone. So it's cool.

Phone sound quality

Apple iPhone - Sound quality

A week and a half ago I got the iPhone 4. While talking on the phone using a bluetooth or directly into the phone, there is quite a bit of static. I don't know if my phone is defective or if this is just part of the iPhone experience.

How is the phone sound quality for you?

New iPhone
Sound is perfect on mine - could be an AT&T problem or iPhone problem, try doing a reset and trying phone with and without speakerphone then try bluetooth again if all 3 of them the same 'static' then make an appointment at the Apple Store...

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There should be no static on the phone at all. With cheaper bluetooth's there might be static.

Bluetooth Recommendations for iPhone 3GS?

Apple iPhone - Bluetooth Recommendations for iPhone 3GS?

I have an old, inexpensive bluetooth that I bought over two years ago when I bought my Palm Treo. It's a Brio, and I would really like to get a nicer one for my iPhone 3GS. What do y'all recommend and/or detest? Why or why not?

iPhone bluetooth
Buy a Jawbone ICON. It's the best.

Get at Best Buy, AT&T Store or Apple Store.

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I second the Jawbone ICON recommendation. Also, if you Google it, you can find it for about half retail.

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Third the jawbone recommendation.

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Absolutely no complaints with my Jawbone Icon! I've had ever iteration of Jawbone, they keep getting better and better for me.

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If you use your phone in the car a lot, I'd highly recommend the BlueAnt Supertooth III visor speakerphone. It downloads the iPhone's address book, announces callers by voice, and more. It has excellent noise cancellation tech also.

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Jawbone ICON!!! The best that is out there!