I have a KJAM and recently I purchased a stereo bluetooth headset from aircable.net. The headset supports A2DP and handsfree profiles. I paired the headset with my laptop in both modes and it works great either way.
However.... when I try to pair with my KJAM the dialog box searches and finds the "Stereo Headset" which is the name that shows up for the headphones and then it finds one service "Hands free". I click it and type in the pair code and then it drops back to the devices menu, but the headset link light never changes to connected.
Here's an observation I made about this particular headset, when I paired it to my friends Sony Ericsson cell phone, after you find the service and pair it, you have to then hit CONNECT before the headset will actually link up. It doesn't auto-connect like my Bluespoon AX headset. However, unlike my old HP h6315 which used the Widcomm stack and had a choice for CONNECT on the right click menu of each bluetooth device, I can't find a CONNECT option anywhere in the Microsoft Bluetooth stack menus.
Am I missing something? It seems like with my bluetooth GPS and with my Bluespoon AX that when I press the buttons on the devices they connect, but with this headset it requires the phone to initiate the connection which Microsoft seems to have excluded from their stack?
This is driving me nuts, I really wanted to use this headset with my KJAM... any assistance is GREATLY appreciated, I've been banging my head on this problem for a couple of weeks now.
NOTE: I realize this headset is an A2DP headset and that the Wizard doesn't currently support stereo over bluetooth, I am ONLY trying to pair the headset using the Handsfree profile, which works successfully when paired with my Bluespoon AX and the Aircable headphones pair via handsfree with my friends Sony Ericsson. It's only the two combined where I'm having the problem.
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is the "connect" button being hidde by the On Screen Keyboard after pairing the device?
Not that I am seeing. On my HP h6315 which used the Widcomm stack, when you were viewing the list of devices you could connect with, you tapnhold the device and select CONNECT as the first option on the menu. I can't see any way to do this in the Microsoft stack? Truly, I hope I'm just not very observant because this is really driving me crazy! I just want to pair this device as a bluetooth headset to take calls. Ugh.
this may sound a silly question, but have you tried to make a call from the phone whilst the headset is switched on?
the headset may then take the call, also if connected ok on the telephone display you will see a headset.
Yeah, I tried that, it works fine with my Bluespoon AX but not with this Aircable headset. That's actually why I think I need to find a connect option somehow.... when I paired my Bluespoon to my friends Sony Ericsson, I didn't need to hit connect in his bluetooth menu, when I called his voicemail it auto connected. But when I paired the aircable headset on his SE, it didn't auto connect the headset, I had to go back into Bluetooth connectivity and click CONNECT first. So I think this headset works a little different than most. It needs the phone to initate the connect, which Microsoft seems to have forgotten to include in their bluetooth drivers.
Paladin, you are not alone. I am experiencing the same problem with a similar headset from Sonorix (OBH 100). It would be great if someone could help us!
Many thanks
Chris
Hi All
I have just seen a post in this forum which suggests that the new t mobile rom fixes certain bluetooth issues re voice dialing (see: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=31012) - does anyone know whether the new rom fixes the problem which Paladin has raised in this thread?
Many thanks
Chris
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Sorry if you have already read this but I am still having a problem!!
I got the new Bluetake iphone mini stereo headphones for christmas and was hoping to use them with my MDA Pro (running the new O2 ROM).
I have them paired as a "Hands Free" device...
I know that I can't use the stereo features until the new A2DP patch come out (hopefully soon!), however what I want to be able to do is use voice command to initiate calls etc. However when I press the call/power or Play/Pause button all I hear is a beep from the headset and nothing hapens on the PDA...
However I can use the button to answer and hangup a call (as long as I answered it with the handset...) If I initiate the call on the MDA then I can't hangup with the headset...
Am I doing something wrong or does it sound like something is faulty??
Any advice?
Thanks
Andy.
I actually had an oportunity to try out the voice levels and sound is awful! I also tried to connect it to my SE T610 and it refused and it did the same when I tried to connect it to my Toshiba M200 tablet PC as in both cases it never asked for the passkey...
I am begining to think that they must be faulty??
But becuase I have never had a BT headset before so I'm not sure if I am doing something stupid!
Andy
I have managed to try a SE BT headset with my MDA Pro and it did work and activate voice command. So it would seem that the headset is faulty. Does anyone have any ideas before I send it back?
Andy
Please!! Is there anyone here who can comment on whether they think these are broken or if I am just incompetent!
If they are broken then I need to send them back really soon...
FWIW, my Jabra BT330 and the SE HBH-662 just need a single quick click to activate the voice dial, but these Plantronics Pulsar 590A things I just got (which are fandabidosi by the way!) need a prolonged press to do the same.
Have you tried keeping your finger on the button for a while?
Ferg.
andykemp said:
Sorry if you have already read this but I am still having a problem!!
I got the new Bluetake iphone mini stereo headphones for christmas and was hoping to use them with my MDA Pro (running the new O2 ROM).
I have them paired as a "Hands Free" device...
I know that I can't use the stereo features until the new A2DP patch come out (hopefully soon!), however what I want to be able to do is use voice command to initiate calls etc. However when I press the call/power or Play/Pause button all I hear is a beep from the headset and nothing hapens on the PDA...
However I can use the button to answer and hangup a call (as long as I answered it with the handset...) If I initiate the call on the MDA then I can't hangup with the headset...
Am I doing something wrong or does it sound like something is faulty??
Any advice?
Thanks
Andy.
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Just looked at the instructions for the bluetake i-phone (bt450rx),
(got them myself for xmas)
and it does not say that you can connect to the phone for voice control,
however you should be able to hang up from the headset.
i have got the k-jam (wizard) and can dial from the k-jam and hangup from the headset.
voice control may not be available because the new bluetooth stereo headset's are ready for AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile).
the older bluetake headset bt420rx can be used for voice control but do not have AVRCP function.
I hope i am wrong, but it may be the answer you have not been looking for.
Hmm... That sounds bad...
I only have a few days left to return it and don't know whether to get a replacement or to go for a different headset?
i like the idea of being able to play/pause/f-foward/rewind via the headset(when bt v2 upgrade is available), because music playback is more important to me than voice dial.
of course if you can send it back, then perhaps just wait until bt v2 is available, and then buy a headset for the uses you require it for.(wish there was an emotion with cross eyes) LOL
I know what you mean but I would still be able to use voice command!!
Does anyone else have the 450Rx and a universal and could test it for me?
if you do prove me wrong (and i hope you do) please let me know.
answering this problem further,
the bluetake i-phono mini headset cannot be used for voice command,
however the motorola ht820 can be used for voice control.
Had similar issues with my headset (not the same type). In the end, I had enable secure mode on the universal, pair the devices, select serial port and then immediately initiate the voice dial, otherwise it didn't work.
Gareth
I decided to play it safe and returned it back to Expansys for a refund. When someone else gets a set of stereo headphones and A2DP is out... and crucially they can confirm it works! Then I'll buy a new one!
Cheers
Andy
one good thing with motorola ht820 is that they can be used with a detatchable cable, so whilst i'm using them bluetooth for the phone side, i can still hear good quality music.
also i know from trying them with my wife's qtek s110 that you can control windows media player as well.
you may have already tried this, but just in case you haven't,
install and run the three files for either "bt off", "bt on", or "bt toggle",
this will switch all audio to the bt headset or away,
of course quality is not good, but at least no cables.
ps. if the headset is switch off and you put bt on, you will get an on screen error message.
aliendad said:
one good thing with motorola ht820 is that they can be used with a detatchable cable, so whilst i'm using them bluetooth for the phone side, i can still hear good quality music.
also i know from trying them with my wife's qtek s110 that you can control windows media player as well.
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Do they come with this cable as standard?
EDIT: Did a search, and they do.... might just buy them now and sell my Sony EX-71's.... would they we at least the same in terms of sound quality? It's the thing people talk about least with these devices!
So lemme see if I got this right.... even before I get A2DP installed on my Exec, I can listen to perfect music using the cable, and also use the hphones as a bluetooth headset as well? Will the music still pause etc when a call comes in?
Just bought a pair of HT820's on Ebay there.... £38, not too bad. Should get about £25-30 for two pairs of existing headphones, so well please.
Has anyone tried to pair the new ROM with any inbuilt in vehicle systems, I tried to use this with my Audi, and the device pairs OK and connects but then after an outgoing call is ended the Voice dial software starts up and wants me record a voice tag...most wierd.
On incoming calls the device complains that the "phone is busy we can not record" before routing the audio to the speaker of the device and not the hansdfree.
Just wondering if anyone else had seen similar issues with this or any other type of BT car kit?
Tried it with my Wizard and don't see any issues!
BLUETOOTH STACK
BLUETOOTH STACK IS HORRIBLE.... I have problem with my headset (jabra bt 800, no caller id, sometimes bluetooth off, ...) and with bluetooth mouse (thinkoutside, the pointer is slowly and i can control the pointer). I don't understand how a 1000 € phone has this problem.
I know its not a factory fit piece of kit, but mine has worked flawlessly with my Parrot CK3300 on handsfree and GPS
with my Pioneer DEH-P70BT don't work
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I have partial fix if you have c6a6 (mine is june 2005 made) 2006 MY.
All the people here will clamor to say that it works with this and works with that - but what they dont know is that most of the aftermarket kits will do headset profile, not handsfree profile.
What fix i dont have is BT switching itself off - have used Buzz cab - but doesnt work.
If I donot allow my Jasjar to sleep - it works flawlessly (but drains out in 12 hrs)
And why the fxxx this site has gone horrible? Somebody said that all pics are now port 81? Who in the right mind will do that?
Moderator - most of the offices firewalls have port 81 blocked - mine is too (we are proxied)
If you want this site to be somewhat useful - the icons should be on port 80
Latest rom fixed bluetooth switching itself off
yes i have the same problem with parrot ck3100 , it´s a problem with sincronicing contacts...
where the fix on Buzz.
Regards.
I'm still experiencing the BT shutdown by itself occasionally. During the last few days, at least 5 times it shuts down unexpectedly.
in my experience only when enlaced with ck3100
BT switching off is not fixed.
I can replicate this problem - if I remove any power saving - BT worlks. If I put pwer saving at 3 mins - exactly after 3mins - BT icon is removed from my Audi. Same in my BMW.
If I get a call, 30 seconds in a call - BT is switched on and call is transferred back onto the the car. But the call comes onto the phone and I have to pick phone raditional way - not by car.
Sorry for you but my jasjar with latest italian rom does not turn bluetooth off. Tested working with my headset handling incoming and outgoing calls, for more than 60 houres. With original rom did not last more than 4 houres.
Tailazoom - May I have to repeat my post as above?
"most of the people say it works - but they donot know they are using headset profile - not handsfree"
Your BT is headset - the original poster with Audi (and all cars) is talking about handsfree profile.
Just for info - Headset profile - only audio (PCM'd) Handsfree - raw audio - all digital - untouched by phone audio electronics - and then shaped by DSP of car kit.
And Parrot etc which people use here are resorting to headset profile.
How can i use Handsfree ?¿?¿
Thanks
I 'm not sure it's the same problem or not but the BT blue lid will continue to blink indicating that BT is working, but incoming calls doesn't ring in the earpiece some time ... more over, with the headset icon on the phone pad, but when I dial a number it doesn't send the voice to the earpiece as well till I press the earpice button to force it to search for the device signal ... and all this will happen randomly without any pattern.
is it the same problem ?
Miguel - Handsfree kits are pretty costly. Eg - Nokia CARK101 (200$?)
Compare that with headsets which are 50$ a pop. All cars coming out of Europe have built in kits. So, if you have a european car - you are in luck. But all these cars are built with EXACT BT spec. So, you get some phone which doesnot stick to spec - weird things happen.
Parrot kits donot have proper handsfree implementations - they go more for compatibilty - and therefore 99% of parrot users are actually headset+ some rudimentary noise and echo shaping.
Headset profiles are useless in cars becasue there is no DSP - and therefore the other party will hear the echo. In Handsfree - the other party wont even know you are talking with your phone in your bag!!
BIS - The blue LED has no connection(thats what i think) with BT. If BT turns itself off, the LED will continue to blink - so its a useless LED.
I had the same problem that you are describing - that voice is not transferred - I guess this is common thing with MS software - its highly unpredictable.
how can i do to don´t sincronice contacts with parrot ?¿?
Regards
BT800 hands-free?
Hi, I have posted some problems I'm having between the new rom upgrade from i-mate and my Jabra BT800.
As far as I can understand from these posts my Jabra should be detected as a Headset, right? When just upgraded my XDA and tried to connect the Jabra to it I found weird it said the jabra was Hands-free because I always thought it was Headset.
Maybe I'm wrong with all I'm saying but could this be the source of my problem?
Look my post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=248516#248516 .
Thanks.
Tri...
Updating radio rom will have no effect. BT is actaully done by sw and radio is used to send raw data.
All headset and handsfree are detected as Hands Free Service - so it should not be a problem
Your problem - you can see it as - when BT is not sending voice - refresh the services in your Jabra connection - you will magically see that HandsFree is deselected. This is magic of Windows - its forgets !!!
You can replicate this problem.
Hi folks
I've got my self a pair of HP Bluetooth headphones (very nice btw!) but every time I want to use them, I have to turn on bluetooth, go into bluetooth devices, press and hold the bluetooth headphones and select "set as wireless stereo".
My question is, is there anyway of getting my phone to automatically pair with my bluetooth headphones? Rather than having to go into the bluetooth settings everytime?
Or even put a shortcut on the today page would be easier enough?
Thanks
I was having the same question, but people sais that it is not a good idea to keep your device recoverable from other devices all the time from security point of view. So, i refused from this idea
mixmasterollie said:
Hi folks
I've got my self a pair of HP Bluetooth headphones (very nice btw!) but every time I want to use them, I have to turn on bluetooth, go into bluetooth devices, press and hold the bluetooth headphones and select "set as wireless stereo".
My question is, is there anyway of getting my phone to automatically pair with my bluetooth headphones? Rather than having to go into the bluetooth settings everytime?
Or even put a shortcut on the today page would be easier enough?
Thanks
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I found out that if you create a shortcut (.lnk) with notepad and put this in it:
23#ctlpnl cplmain.cpl,23,1
You can get right to the bluetooth devices screen. I haven't seen how to pair something automatically though. hopefully one of the bluetooth guru's here can figure that out.
Thanks Jizzay1
Start -> link -> Tap+hold -> connected
Alot better than comms manager -> bluetooth settings -> devices -> tap+hold -> connected
Maybe someone will find a way to press a link and connect straight away, but this way I can live with in the mean time
Obviously different to bluetooth headsets. I use a Nokia HDW-3 and it connects everytime, my bluetooth is not set to discoverable either
I'm not sure why you guys have to re-pair your headsets. I never have. If bluetooth and the headset are on then I can make calls through it.
icemantwilight said:
I'm not sure why you guys have to re-pair your headsets. I never have. If bluetooth and the headset are on then I can make calls through it.
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I'm having this problem with my STEREO BT headset, and it sounds like mixmasterollie is too, but it seems like the people that don't have this problem are using normal mono headsets. Please correct me if i'm wrong.
I'll have a mono headset to test tomorrow to see if my 8125 will pair with it automatically.
As iunderstood for the phone calls my STEREO headset is pairing automatically, but not for music
Jizzay1 said:
I'm having this problem with my STEREO BT headset, and it sounds like mixmasterollie is too, but it seems like the people that don't have this problem are using normal mono headsets. Please correct me if i'm wrong.
I'll have a mono headset to test tomorrow to see if my 8125 will pair with it automatically.
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I just tried my friend's over the ear plantronics 510 mono headset and it pairs automatically once i turned on bluetooth on my phone and on the headset. My 8125 doesn't say anything on the screen once it's been paired, but it works.
Sounds like i just have to live with manually pairing my IOGEAR stereo headset.
Try playing with the "action" button on the headset. On mine, the volume up button has a dot on it. I turn on the BT, turn on the headset, wait a couple seconds and hit the volume up button twice. It automatically goes into wireless stereo when I do that. Boy, was I happy when I discovered that!
No such luck I'm afraid, my HP BT Headphones don't auto-pair, no matter what buttons I press on the headset
I think wireless stereo and hands free act differently, whereas the hands free ones connect automatically but the headphones only option doesn't.
Shame really!
I, like many others with a Kaiser, was sick and tired of the terrible Bluetooth quality on this phone. I have gone through 3 other BT headsets before landing on the Jabra 8040
1. Samsung WEP-410 (it was so-so)
2. The Jawbone (terrible fit and terrible volume but less static than 655)
3. Plantronics Discovery 655 (wow this thing snap crackled and popped to no end)
Main Review:
This headset is simply amazing.
I had the problem of static and crackle all the time in my previous headsets and it was so annoying. I did a lot of research before landing on a new headset called the Jabra 8040. I kid you not, this is the best BT set I have ever used. It sounds even better than the Jawbone. No crackle or static. I can leave it in my bedroom and walk to my kitchen with no problems. It has built in DSP, Shock Protection, and A2DP. Yep it has an audio profile setting. Now, of course a stereo BT headset is going to sound better, but this is still pretty cool and I have found myself using it a lot when grocery shopping. Just remember, if you buy this, it has a protective clear cover over the speaker. You need to take the ear bud off and remove the clear cover sticker. If you don't, it will sound terrible.
This headset has been Tested on Alex's v4 Ultra Clean ATT and Q-Mobile 1.2. I am not sure if Alex has the BT Fix in his rom and I know Q does. Either way it worked great on these 2 roms. I will post the BT Hot Fix below just incase anyone who reads this review has not tried it. It has been reported to help with dropped calls and some static and crackle.
Features:
- Auto pairing
- Answer / End call
- Voice dial
- Last-number redial
- Reject call
- Call hold / Call wait
- Mute
- Play music
- Quiet mode (turns light off after 1 minute)
Pros:
- Very nice look and build quality. Very small.
- Fits in ear very snug (Comes with 6 extra ear buds)
- No need for an ear hook. I tested this by head banging while running up and down the stairs.
- Wonderful sound quality. If you're sick of your BT headset always crackling and popping, definitely get this.
- Being able to set my phone down and walk around the house while on a voice call is so nice. It has up to a 33 foot range.
- A2DP Profile
- MultiPoint connects up to 8 devices - 2 at any one time
- Bluetooth 2.0
- Edit: I forgot to mention the battery life is rated at 6 hours talk time. 200 hours standby.
Cons:
- I'd like it if the ear bud went all the way inside. Kinda like Sony's ear buds.
- Even though it is just Single Ear A2DP, I think a tad more bass would have been nice (Or the Sony style ear buds would also correct this)
- Louder than the Jawbone, but some still may feel it could be even louder. (I don't, though)
- The price is a little steep. I paid 79.99 at my local AT&T store.
Rating: 9.0 out of 10
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Thank you for this great review
Jabra 620s
I am very satisfied with these, especially after tweaking the bluetooth on the HTC TyTN II with KaiserTweaks!
AT&T is offering a $30 mail-in rebate on the 8040. Go to their website to print off the rebate form. Offer is good on purchases between 11/4/07 and 1/19/08.
Thanks for the review. I went ahead and bought the 8040. Great headset. Just one question... Do you have an issue re-connecting the headset after switching it off or re-charging? I cannot seem to do it. I need to delete the pairing and pair it again. Not too sure what is the issue.
Solved the problem. I realised that I had needed to "reset" the headset to wipe off the original pairing, delete the pairing info on the Kaiser and repair again as if starting from scratch. Now it works perfect. Love the 8040!
Xenohan said:
Solved the problem. I realised that I had needed to "reset" the headset to wipe off the original pairing, delete the pairing info on the Kaiser and repair again as if starting from scratch. Now it works perfect. Love the 8040!
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I'm glad you like it
I must concur....this is a great headset for Kaiser.
I've tried a few others, but I am truly pleased with the performance of this little headset. Amazing range for such a small headset and pairs instantly. Sounds quality is great as well. I definitely recommend the BT8040.
One problem with the Jabra 8040
I have been using this headset for the past week and love it more than any other. I've had Plantronics, Southwing, Motorola, and Jawbone. The only problem that has came up is when the Jabra 8040 is in stereo headset mode, call waiting cannot heared on the phone or BT. The screen will show a call coming in but no sound notification. I am running Alex's 6.1 Home Open Beta. This is happening on 2 of my friends ppc's also running the same ROM. From what I understand it's happening with all stereo headsets running WM6. Clarity has not been any different than the Jawbone. I would definately recommend it to anyone. I get a solid 5-6 hours of streaming music and voice calls. Volume is great with WM6.1.
Thanks ericc191 for the excellent review. I'm thinking about picking one up and you answered my questions except for one...can anyone confirm the BT8040 works with M$ Voice Command 1.6? Specifically, I would like to initiate VC with the button on the BT8040 like I can with my JX10.
i would like to know if it works with voice command too
AL
VC 1.6 with Jabra BT8040
I am using the Voice Command 1.6 with this headset and have not been able to initiate VC from the headset. It does interupt music and annnounces the message which can be annoying if you text alot, but nice to have if your hands are tied up. Checking the "only during free time" box did not change the announcement function. Other than that, not being able to initiate from the headset is probably my only complaint. I believe this feature worked on my Jawbone before I sold it, but don't remember. Still would recommend to anyone and has great volume. Hope this helps!!! If anyone has a fix, please help.
New2tilt said:
I am using the Voice Command 1.6 with this headset and have not been able to initiate VC from the headset. It does interupt music and annnounces the message which can be annoying if you text alot, but nice to have if your hands are tied up. Checking the "only during free time" box did not change the announcement function. Other than that, not being able to initiate from the headset is probably my only complaint. I believe this feature worked on my Jawbone before I sold it, but don't remember. Still would recommend to anyone and has great volume. Hope this helps!!! If anyone has a fix, please help.
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I've had no problems initiating VC from the headset. Just hold down the button on the headset for a couple of seconds. VC should start up. If that does not work, delete and re-pair the headset and try again. This may fix it.
Also, wait for the second tone before releasing the button, then wait for the MSVC "ding".
Thanks everyone...I'm going to pick one up tonight.
New2tilt...if you have the stock Tilt ROM with Cyberon VSD (thx jakirkla), have you tried the registry hacks here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=998205&postcount=9
I couldn't use my JX10 to initiate VC until I applied these changes. Now it works like charm.
Fitipaldi1 said:
Thanks everyone...I'm going to pick one up tonight.
New2tilt, have you tried the registry hacks here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=998205&postcount=9
I couldn't use my JX10 to initiate VC until I applied these changes. Now it works like charm.
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No registry hacks needed. Worked out of the box for me. Has worked with several different ROMS too, just make sure that Cyberon VSD is not installed. It can conflict with it.
Do you get in coming call announcements throught the bluetooth headset?
Not getting incoming call announcements?
I bought the 8040 yesterday, and have it paired with my T-Mobile Dash (HTC Excalibur) and am not getting any incoming call announcements like I did with my old headsets. I get the generic ringtone, but no Voice Command announcement.
Anyone else having this problem? I need the number or contact announced when people call...
BTW - Voice Command works fine when calling out, all I do is hold the button until I hear the beep.
stpgod said:
I bought the 8040 yesterday, and have it paired with my T-Mobile Dash (HTC Excalibur) and am not getting any incoming call announcements like I did with my old headsets. I get the generic ringtone, but no Voice Command announcement.
Anyone else having this problem? I need the number or contact announced when people call...
BTW - Voice Command works fine when calling out, all I do is hold the button until I hear the beep.
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Try turning off A2DP... that works for me.
//Nik
How?
Thanks Nik, what do you mean by "disable A2DP"? How do I do that?
I have been reading many threads on getting the "stereo audio" connection to auto connect fot BT Stereo headsets. It seems that when you pair it the first time, both "Hands Free" and "Stereo Audio" are working. When you disconect your headset and reconnect it again, only "Hands Free" connects.
I have tried A2DP toggle and A2DPSwitch, but they dont seem to work on the HD2. A2DP toggle did work when I had my old Samsung Omnia i900, so I can assume that its something to do with the HTC Phone Bluetooth stack
Each time I want to use the BT Stereo headset, I need to go to settings/menu/all settings/Bluetooth/590Plantronics and expand + and select "Stereo Audio". They then connect.
What I would like to do is until there is a fix for this, to reduce the number of taps, is create a shortcut to the Bluetooth Control Panel that shows the 590Plantronics device.
Is this possible?
Thanks Chris
Just make a shortcut to Windows\BTManager.exe and add it as a quicklink.
hi,
i have a jabra 3030 and a motorola s705 and both are reconnecting (handsfree and stereo audio) properly, when i turn them of and on again. when i go out of range (eg. forgot the mobile in teh car), when i come back the handsfree connects direct, and the setereo audio after i press the play button once. maybe this works for you also.
regards mad
I installed AutoA2DP on my phone and ever since, whenever I turn on my headset, it always connects as both stereo bluetooth and headset. I haven't tried it on an HD2 but you should definitely try it out.
I found the .cab of AutoA2DP awhile ago but forgot where I found the download link. In any case, I have attached it for your convenience.
D.W
Hi kilrah, thanks for your advice! That cuts out a few blinkin clix now and will do as a work around till this fiasco is solved, lol
I also noticed something very bizzare, and it is confirming my suspicions that HTC is in cahootz with MS or Widcomm or both, lol.
I tried using auto a2dp as suggested by GurWu, leaving the a2dp.ini file as wmplayer.exe. I then deleted the Plantronics from the system, re-paired them and what should spring to life after turning on the cans? You guessed it..WMP all paired up with HF and Stereo Audio. Turned off the headsets, turned them back on again and sure enough, WMP launches and plays thru the headsets.
All good, except I wont use WMP as it STILL doesnt have an EQ (Not getting in to why one needs an EQ or not here, lol)
No problems, I thought, Ill just set the a2dp.ini to pocketplayer.exe (my preferred player) turned on the headsets and.......nothing....no pocket player came to life.
Doing a manual launch of PP revealed that the headsets were only paired as HF, so back to my original problem.
Renamed a2dp.ini back to wmplayer.exe and it all works as it should....mmmmmm...does this wreak of a MS/HTC/Widcomm ploy? LoL
PS @ mad: When you said press the play button, were you referring to the play button on the software of your chosen media player or a hardware button as I dont have a play button on my HD2
PPS: Got a reply bacl from a2dp toggle author, says that it only supports M$ BT stack :-(
Cheers Chris