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Wizard and bluetooth headset pairing troubles

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

TOMTOM instructions on hands-free

Can enyone tell me if it is possible and how??
I have a Parrot 3100 and works fine for calls but can't put it saying nothing that comes from TOMTOM.
I have a friend that one time he heard the tomtom on a head-set.
But only one time and never more.
He doesn't know how!
Can enyone help me?

seem to recall people saying it works if
gps is connected first and then headset

You need a bluetooth headset with AD2P proflie. The standard hards free profile will only route calls to the headset. That said, if you press the voice dial button on your headset when an instruction is being read out, you will hear it in the headset (once only) - probably what the friend experienced.

Hi. I use a piece of software with my standard bt handsfree.
Chartcross Bluetooth Audio Router
The sound quality isn't stunning, but it lets all sounds that usually come from the inbuilt speaker to go through the handsfree instead

Tryed Chartcross Bluetooth Audio Router on my Trinity WM6 using hands free car kit (Delta System)... When activated it switches off the car speakers (like when calls arrive) but sounds still are on the speaker of pda...
Do you thing it will be necessary a reg tweak?
THX

No idea sorry. I only got my Trinity 2 days ago. I was using a prophet before which worked fine with it. I'll let you know if i do find anything though

IN MY HAND-FREE car kit my tomtom turned off the radio and instructions in car speakers.
right now that doesn't happen.
Infortunately i've tried so many roms i don't know i used at that time, and how make car speakers work again. Any help?

Problem with bluetooth handsfree

Hi,
I have a Vodafone P3600 which I had unlocked and flashed to test both HTC WM5 and Faman WM6 3.3 and 3.4. I have a problem using it with my Parrot CK3100, and it's the following: devices pair perfectly, but when I leave my car and then return, most of times P3600 does not connect with handsfree. Sometimes, it does connect, but after a long time. This occurs with any OS version I have tested.
A problem with CK3100 is discarded because I have flashed it with latest software version, and it was tested with a HP RW6815.
I tried disabling power saving, setting bluetooth as discoverable, installing Jetware, but nothing made it work as it should.
I'm near to sell my P3600 and buy a new HTC Touch only to solve this problem, because I need much a handsfree working in my car.
Can any of you give a hint of what the problem could be?
Thanks.

I forgot to say that if I power on my HTC, it always connect to the Parrot. But when it's in standby sometimes connects and others no.

I have an SonyEricsson HBH-DS200 and this works unfortunately with the P3600 also in a from you described way. I tryed AWE and PDAVIET and also AX3L ROMs.
Other points and problems with BT HandsFree are:
1.) A litle icon to show that the BT HansFree is connected will be showed in the status only after the first paaring. After that, nothing shows you, that the BT HansFree is connected (and therefor can be used) or not.
2.) After a phone call the BT HandsFree will be disconnected.That meanns, that I can not hear the phone ring in the earpice. I only hear it from the P3600. I have 2 choises after that:
a.) If I push te Answer button on the P3600, the voice is on the P3600.
b.) If I push the Answer button on the BT HansFree then the voice is on the BT HansFree (but it will be disconnected after the call).
3.) The volume can not be changed if I use the BT HandsFree. That means, the volume slide bar can be moved/changed, but this has no effect to the volume in the BT HansFree.
In my opinion if the paaring is done and the BT HandsFree is switched on it should be always:
- connected
- an icon in the status line appear
- the voice in the BT HandsFree - independent if the answer button is pushed on the phone or on the BT HandsFree
For me is the BT HandsFree very imortant, and I am a litle bit disappointed, that a device for 500 Eur works that buggy with a technology that is almost 10 year old.

Jabra BT8040 Review

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?

Parrot Hands-Free

Hi Folk
Ive had a quick search and not found anyone with the same issue.... might be cos the phone is new out.
I have a parrot bluetooth hands-free kit in the car and since changing from the iphone to the DHD i cannot use the call pickup button to call out like i would nomally do in the iphone.
Is there something i need to do or is this function not availble on this phone? Im new to the android software so ive probably missed the obvious.
Thanks in advance
Muzzy

A also have a parrot BT kit ( Mki-9000) but I don't have such issue. I can play music via a2dp, and also I can make calls and everything works fine.
The only issue I have is when i want to answer an incoming call - if I answer through the phone ( by pressing the green button) the sound is not forwarded to the BT kit. I don't have such issues with my Nokia.
I can't test right now what will happen if I answer through the BT kit because my Steering Wheel remote control is out of power.
To resolve your problem try to search the parrot website's forum also check for the latest firmware updates for your device. In the past I have similar issue with HTC3300 but after firmware update it was fixed.

The issue I have (mki9200) is that A2DP seems to be on permantly, so when listening to my ipod through the parrot, if I have satnav on, then the directions come through the parrot kit. If a new email or txt comes in, the notification comes through the parrot. With my old Omnia, I could deactivate the Headset profile (A2DP) and keep the Hands Free profile when I was connected to my parrot.
Can this be done on the DHD.
(ignore my footer - can't seem to change this at the moment)

jazzymc said:
... The only issue I have is when i want to answer an incoming call - if I answer through the phone ( by pressing the green button) the sound is not forwarded to the BT kit. I don't have such issues with my Nokia.
I can't test right now what will happen if I answer through the BT kit because my Steering Wheel remote control is out of power. ...
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Check out ... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834983&page=3 .... my post #22. Should answer your *problem*. I had the same thing when switching from Nokia to HTC .... But if you check a couple of posts later I've also found that I can use the phone to initiate a call and the sound *does* go to the Bt device ....
Dave