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Stream a2dp to more then 1 headphone

does anyone know if streaming to more then 1 BT headset at the same time is possible ? IF so, how will they be paired to the Phone and do they have to be the same brand Model ?
Thanks in advance for your inputs

Sorry, only one bluetooth device can be active at a time. There's another consequence to this: you can't be listening to your bluetooth headset and expect your bluetooth GPS to connect either.

so no such thing as having you and your wife listening to the same music while jogging in the park... very sad
Yet thanks for your input

Sleuth255 said:
Sorry, only one bluetooth device can be active at a time. There's another consequence to this: you can't be listening to your bluetooth headset and expect your bluetooth GPS to connect either.
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Not so; I'm doing both at this very moment, listening to MP3s over A2DP and getting GPS data. The Wizard seems to be keeping up pretty well in spite of its slow processor; I've only had a couple of short dropouts on the audio.

hmmm... couldn't get mine to work. Your GPS is bluetooth? I also can't get my car handsfree to work when I'm listening to mp3s using my HP A2DP headphones.

If this is the case then the Microsoft Bluetooth stack sucks. Bluetooth is ABLE to connect up to 7 devices. In other words, when in A2DP mode, you SHOULD be able to share the sound with up to 7 clients. And if you only have one client to send sound to, then you SHOULD be able to connect to 6 different Bluetooth devices that do different things (e.g. GPS, keyboard, printer etc)
If the MS stack can't do that 7-to-7 kind of sharing, then it's a crap stack.

Eugenia said:
If the MS stack can't do that 7-to-7 kind of sharing, then it's a crap stack.
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Good point... But how would i know if it can or can't do such thing. how do you pair 2 headphones to one phone... how would that work. You pair one you loose the other ? not sure...

**HELP!** Problem with SE DS980 Music Streaming

Hi guys,
I have experienced a nagging issue with my SonyEricsson DS980 bluetooth headset paired with the Dopod 838Pro (Official WM6 3.54.707.3 ROM).
Here goes: Cyberon Voice Command, A2DP and AVRCP works flawlessly but once a call is initiated, thereafter during or after the call, the DS980 disconnects itself and I have trouble reconnecting it again. Had to soft-reset to get it working.
I have done several hard resets and also tried A2DPfix, HTweaksC and also Jetware Bluetooth Extension 1.3.1, but to no avail...
Can someone help?
Or can any registry hack / software help?

You have to pair your device as hands-free and high quality audio too(and disable standard audio for hands-free if you use multiple devices).

nezz said:
You have to pair your device as hands-free and high quality audio too(and disable standard audio for hands-free if you use multiple devices).
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I have paired my device as hands-free and high quality audio already and the headset is paired solely to my PDA only (no multiple devices)...
Any other recommended solutions?
I'm desperate...

If you have it connected as handsfree and you see the headset icon it should work.

nezz said:
If you have it connected as handsfree and you see the headset icon it should work.
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Problem is I can see the icon and it is connected perfectly but the problem still happens!

Bluetooth - connect Stereo Audio + Hands-free together(?)

I have the following problem when connecting the HD2 with bluetooth to my car stereo:
The car stereo is capable of BT-phone (Hands-free) as well as BT-audio (Stereo Audio) connection. The connections are made automatically (connections are set and authorized) indicated with two different symbols indicating each connection.
The following occurs:
A. When connecting the HD2 for the FIRST time to this stereo, both BT-phone and BT-audio do connect automatically. This can be monitored by the two symbols on the car stereo, and also in the bluetooth connection monitor on HD2.. both Stereo Audio and Hands-free are connected, indicated by the green arrows.
B. When connecting the HD2 again (so anytime but first time), ONLY BT-phone does connect automatically!
The BT-audio connection I can connect when I need to, but this can be done only manually in the bluetooth settings on the HD2 by ticking the Stereo Audio entry.
In case B it makes no change if I check or uncheck the "Connect seperately to Bluetooth hands-free and stereo audio services" checkbox in the connection properties on the HD2. Makes no difference.
Also, a normal stereo bluetooth headset connects both BT-phone and BT-audio at all times,
So for the car I would like to also have Stereo Audio connect automatically too (like Hands-free). For the HD2 I have tried several ROMs and several soft/hard resets to make sure it is a problem which always occurs..
Why does the car stereo only connect both services the first time the connection is made, and afterwards only the phone handsfree service?

htc12345 said:
I have the following problem when connecting the HD2 with bluetooth to my car stereo:
The car stereo is capable of BT-phone (Hands-free) as well as BT-audio (Stereo Audio) connection. The connections are made automatically (connections are set and authorized) indicated with two different symbols indicating each connection.
The following occurs:
A. When connecting the HD2 for the FIRST time to this stereo, both BT-phone and BT-audio do connect automatically. This can be monitored by the two symbols on the car stereo, and also in the bluetooth connection monitor on HD2.. both Stereo Audio and Hands-free are connected, indicated by the green arrows.
B. When connecting the HD2 again (so anytime but first time), ONLY BT-phone does connect automatically!
The BT-audio connection I can connect when I need to, but this can be done only manually in the bluetooth settings on the HD2 by ticking the Stereo Audio entry.
In case B it makes no change if I check or uncheck the "Connect seperately to Bluetooth hands-free and stereo audio services" checkbox in the connection properties on the HD2. Makes no difference.
Also, a normal stereo bluetooth headset connects both BT-phone and BT-audio at all times,
So for the car I would like to also have Stereo Audio connect automatically too (like Hands-free). For the HD2 I have tried several ROMs and several soft/hard resets to make sure it is a problem which always occurs..
Why does the car stereo only connect both services the first time the connection is made, and afterwards only the phone handsfree service?
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i have exactly the same problem! any suggestions on this would be appreciated

+1
using fiscon mobile.
at the same time i have quality issues (no bass or low sampling rate). but i guess this is a fiscon problem? it was the same with my previous i-phone.

Audio quality is fine here. Is the connection issue a Windows Mobile bug?

htc12345 said:
Audio quality is fine here. Is the connection issue a Windows Mobile bug?
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on a fiscon? are you using a fiscon as well?

I don't know if this is helpful, however I have an IO Play system in my car and it connects automatically everytime for both handsfree and audio streaming.

Works fine for me with my Lidl (!) Silvercrest car stereo. But for me the HD2 has to be playing audio/music for the Bluetooth streaming to work.

FYI - my car stereo is an Eclipse 3200

Have the same issue with A2DP Bluetooth headphones/handsfree.
While the device recognised it as Bluetooth stereo and handsfree and on a first connection both connections are active in device profile, on any other connections only handsfree connects authomatically. And I need to mannually connect stereo in Bluetooth manager :/

Same here :S
Every time i connect my Nokia BT Headphones " Hands free" connects automatically and "Stereo audio" not

I also have exactly the same problem. only BT-Phone connects, not BT-Audio.
I have a Sony headunit. Seen as I guess we all have different headunits in our cars, it must be an issue with the HD2 not the stereo.

archvile77 said:
on a fiscon? are you using a fiscon as well?
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I have a Sony car stereo.

Same here except in my case I have a cheapy Tevion (Aldi) headunit. This is a real pain in the neck if you stop and turn off the engine of the car because then I have to reconnect BT Audio again

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think this also happens with A2DP stereo headsets with combined audio+HF.. Don't know why though..
Had this problem with my HTC Diamond, and now with my HD2.. Search for "A2DP Toggle"..

It defintiely happens with some A2DP headsets - I have a Sony headset and it happens on that. You have to manually connect A2DP profile each time.
We need an A2DP toggle for the HD2 Widcomm stack ...
Mark

I have a Sony headset which connects both BT Audio and BT Phone together, and a Sony Car stereo which connects only BT Phone.

I have the exact same issue with my JVC car head unit, should be able to connect to use as hands-free and stream music, but neither will retain a connection. I can't connect and pair the devices with the '000' (or whatever I choose) BT pairing code. My previous mobile worked perfectly and auto-connected as it should every time.
I submitted it as a support request on HTC (UK) site, here is my response:
Thank you for your enquiry.
The Bluetooth accessory you have mentioned may not be fully compatible with the HTC handset so may have limited features to be used with the device. For example you maybe able to pair it but other faults may occur. Please keep an eye on our website for any future updates such as Bluetooth patches and ROM upgrades. We cannot confirm if and when these may or may not become available.
As a test, you maybe able to delete all Bluetooth partnerships/devices from your handset and start the pairing process again.
Is it working now?
As an alternative solution please see compatible and recommended Bluetooth accessories in the Buy section of our website below:
(Link to 'HD2 Bluetooth Accessories' page of their website)
Please let us know how you get on and we will assist you further if and when required as a matter of urgency.
Best regards,
Mat
HTC
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Not the response I wanted, and when I have followed up on this reply I got the same copy/pasted text response! Upon following up on that reply I think they gave up on me as I haven't got a reply this time!
Basically, they want me to go out and spend another couple of hundred £ on more equipment to achieve my hands-free (without an earpiece) requirement, even though I already have the equipment but can't make it connect!!

nniicckkss said:
Not the response I wanted, and when I have followed up on this reply I got the same copy/pasted text response! Upon following up on that reply I think they gave up on me as I haven't got a reply this time!
Basically, they want me to go out and spend another couple of hundred £ on more equipment to achieve my hands-free (without an earpiece) requirement, even though I already have the equipment but can't make it connect!!
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HTC is getting better and better at standard responses. However there are also helpful and knowledgeable people on the other side of the communication line.
Approved bluetooth says nothing, as if they will try to test every bluetooth device in the world, even sold prior to the birth of the HD2... right.
However the problem is perhaps more WinMo related and not only HD2. But I have only the HD2 to test with..
AND WHILE WRITING... I see that also sony stereo headset is connected as BT Phone... guess we need a small tool to connect bluetooth easily.

I think its a combination of the software in the Bluetooth device and the host. My Sony headset would also require manual A2DP connection with my previous phone - an Eten. As others have posted here other Sony headsets will pair with the HD2 automatically for A2DP.
Mark

I can also confirm this "bug". Can't get my A2DP device (BCK-08) to connect (itself) as BT Stereo. Everytime reconnects automatically in HF mode. That really sucks.
Olioaglio

Bluetooth headset and a2dp at the same time?

Has anyone been able to get their Nexus to connect to their bluetooth headset, and also stream music to another device without skipping? I like to stream music while driving but I need the headset too.

It is working for me, at the moment my n1 is connected to my bluetooth headset and streaming music to my laptop via a2dp. no skipping. PC is showing up as connected to media audio and headset is showing up as connected to phone audio.
I paired and connected the bluetooth headset first, then the pc. once i connected the pc, the headset disconnected, but was still paired. I then reconnected the headset and the pc remained connected.
I would make a call to test, but it is a bit late here.

spaceman_spliff said:
It is working for me, at the moment my n1 is connected to my bluetooth headset and streaming music to my laptop via a2dp. no skipping. PC is showing up as connected to media audio and headset is showing up as connected to phone audio.
I paired and connected the bluetooth headset first, then the pc. once i connected the pc, the headset disconnected, but was still paired. I then reconnected the headset and the pc remained connected.
I would make a call to test, but it is a bit late here.
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Thanks for the reply. When I do nearly the same process for my car I notice that it streams Pandora without any skips. The skips only occur when I play MP3s and even then it only happens once every 10 seconds or so.
Maybe it has to do with how often the headset and phone "refresh" with each other. I have a Blueant Z9, what headset were you using?

I'm using a Plantronics Explorer 233. Nothing fancy, I bought it a year ago for $30.

I haven't been able to run my factory handsfree (BMW) and a separate A2DP to work perfectly. Music always skips. If I turn Wifi off, it's an improvement, but still skips.
Also, my handsfree is pretty aggressive. Even if I disconnect it, it'll reconnect on its own. Only way to disable it is if I unpair it.

streaming music over BT and A2DP

i seem to get handsfree phone only when i connect the omnia 7 to my FMT300 BT handsfree car kit. I cannot stream music !
the FMT300 works fine with my BB Torch and HTC Desire
is this to normal?

Handsfree Device is the only Bluetooth profile supported by WP7 currently.

thx for your reply, and what a big disappointment.
so why do they post it in the specs if it doesnt work ?
http://www.samsung.com/nl/consumer/...dex.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&tab=specification
very misleading !

Sjengie said:
thx for your reply, and what a big disappointment.
so why do they post it in the specs if it doesnt work ?
http://www.samsung.com/nl/consumer/...dex.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&tab=specification
very misleading !
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Disappointing! I remember WinMo 6.x had pretty much every Bluetooth profile under the sun! I'm going to try it with my BT headphones... see if anything happens.

CreepinJesus said:
Disappointing! I remember WinMo 6.x had pretty much every Bluetooth profile under the sun! I'm going to try it with my BT headphones... see if anything happens.
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Done! I turned on Bluetooth and my headpones appeared instantly (as "headset"). Connected fine. I can play music through my Bluetooth headphones - tried using a marketplace sample as I don't store music on my phone.

@CreepinJesus,
thx for giving this a try, this made me give it a go at my older Parrot PMK5800 kit and guess what, the Omnia 7 was happy to pair and play music with this kit.
"can't have it all" i guess, but at least it proves a2dp over bt could work
cheers

Perhaps it only allows music playack over headphone devices and not hands-free kits? I don't have a hands-free thing to test it with.

I've been able to play music through A2DP to my Sony Ericcson MW600 headset no problem. A2DP is definitely supported by Windows Phone 7.
There is however, an issue with video. Video sound still comes out of the phone speaker, and is not sent over Bluetooth. It's an issue with WP7, not the phone and hopefully will be fixed in an update.

I can stream music over my Motorola T505 car speakerphone just fine

Enclosed the reply from the supplier (Technaxx):
"The music stereo streaming depends on the mobile phone functions.
Check if your mobile phone can be connected with the transmitter over the A2DP protocol.
(Some phones need to be connected with 2 separate BT profiles: BT Headset and A2DP)"
no clue what this all means.
As far as I can see the Omnia does not allow for any settings, right?
it just connects and one hopes it works
this apposed to my BB Torch where i can set different kinds of connections, the Omnia has no settings at all.

A2DP is the profile it needs to use for music. I think your headset is connecting only with the headset profile, so it cann't play music.
I'm not sure if you can set profiles... If you can, somehow, you need to set your headset to use A2DP, then you will be able to play music through it.

Thx for your reply.
The thing is the "headset" is an FM carkit and A2DP works fine when i connect any of my other phones (Palm Pre, Palm Plus, BB Torch and HTC Desire). In all these cases i get both handsfree phone and music streaming. No special settings needed. These phones also all allow me to change the type of connection from within the phone afterwards.
None of that when i connect the Omnia 7. Al i get is handsfree phone calls (a handsfree connected confirmation window pops up). No other connections ...
So i really think it is an Omnia 7 "absence of settings" compatibility problem. There are no settings available in the phone.
I am using my BB Torch at the moment also because market is not available in the Netherlands ...... not much fun with this phone

dont know what happened but i gave it another try today and now it seems to be working.
unbelievable ...
the thing is you still do not get to see the profiles that have been set but it works ..
thanks everybody for the support ...