I am looking to install my Nexus 7 in the dash of my truck to replace my Entune system. However, I have run into a problem that I can't figure out.
Here's the scenario. I'm on my phone and want to switch to the installed Nexus for audio being pushed into the truck stereo system via bluetooth (still on the call going thru the phone itself). The 3GN7 would end up being nothing more than a headset but I can't find a way to get it to work.
I installed the MoDaCo Rom recently to test the tethering ability... still no dice. I've tried this on both an S3 and iPhone 4S.
wi11iamedward said:
I am looking to install my Nexus 7 in the dash of my truck to replace my Entune system. However, I have run into a problem that I can't figure out.
Here's the scenario. I'm on my phone and want to switch to the installed Nexus for audio being pushed into the truck stereo system via bluetooth (still on the call going thru the phone itself). The 3GN7 would end up being nothing more than a headset but I can't find a way to get it to work.
I installed the MoDaCo Rom recently to test the tethering ability... still no dice. I've tried this on both an S3 and iPhone 4S.
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Am I understanding correctly that you want your phone to connect by Bluetooth to the car for calls but not audio, and your Nexus 7 to the car for audio? So your system would auto switch between them depending on which you need?
I know you can disable the audio side of the phone's Bluetooth profile so it doesn't conflict with the tablet trying to connect for the same, but on my Galaxy Nexus that setting had trouble sticking between uses.
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cmstlist said:
Am I understanding correctly that you want your phone to connect by Bluetooth to the car for calls but not audio, and your Nexus 7 to the car for audio? So your system would auto switch between them depending on which you need?
I know you can disable the audio side of the phone's Bluetooth profile so it doesn't conflict with the tablet trying to connect for the same, but on my Galaxy Nexus that setting had trouble sticking between uses.
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My Nexus 7 would be docked and that dock would be wired directly into the car stereo. The phone would connect to the tablet via bluetooth, it's audio would pass through to the stereo.
Ah. I don't think Android has implemented any sort of Bluetooth audio receiver functionality.
Also keep in mind the N7 has no audio input via the headphone jack. So even if it could function as a BT audio receiver for the phone, it would have no way to receive hardwired audio input to pass back to the phone (aside from its built in mic).
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cmstlist said:
Ah. I don't think Android has implemented any sort of Bluetooth audio receiver functionality.
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Not that I could find either. I wonder if there is a hardware hack I can perform downstream of the dock and before the audio amp that would act as an audio controller of sorts. Basically allow hardwired audio thru unless it finds a bluetooth signal sending audio (phone call); and reverts once complete (call ending).
To my knowledge all cars with Entune have their own Bluetooth receiver capabilities for calls and audio... is this not sufficient for your needs?
cmstlist said:
To my knowledge all cars with Entune have their own Bluetooth receiver capabilities for calls and audio... is this not sufficient for your needs?
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Removing Entune itself is what I'm after. When you look at annual cost of the service, usability of the system, etc... this is a high priced bluetooth receiver with junk built all around it. Replacing Entune with a Nexus 7 would be a much better solution... as long as I can get this one issue resolved.
wi11iamedward said:
Removing Entune itself is what I'm after. When you look at annual cost of the service, usability of the system, etc... this is a high priced bluetooth receiver with junk built all around it. Replacing Entune with a Nexus 7 would be a much better solution... as long as I can get this one issue resolved.
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I don't think you will find the N7 to be a satisfactory replacement, then. You'd be much better off finding a solution that lets you still use the Bluetooth receiver that's built into the car.
I have a JVC headunit in my car & my truck. I have the N7 send audio via bluetooth & my GNex connects to it as a phone only (Set it in the bluetooth settings to do phone only). I use Tablet Talk to allow me to answer the call via the N7's screen instead of hunting for my phone. Bluetooth audio works for me since i am listening to podcasts at 1.4x speed, so audio quality has been good enough.
Besides, if you're listening to MP3s, the audio for Bluetooth might still be good enough.
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So here's what I wanna do -
I want to use the galaxy 7.7 (preferred this model just because its the only galaxy with call function) instead of the stock head unit in my car. I was thinking of going completely wireless and streaming the audio to my car amp via a bluetooth receiver. But what would happen when I receive a call? the sound will be streamed to my amp, but what happens with the audio in / microphone ?
Would it be enough to speak straight to the tab's microphone? will the microphone be enabled at all?
The other option, which i prefer less is to run wires to my amp rather than using a bluetooth receiver, and via bluetooth connect to a hands free car kit (but this means I would have to plug in the audio each time as I wont leave the tab in my car ever)...
Any suggestions on how to get this done?
PS is there any hack available to use the call function on the galaxy tab 10.1?
Thanks!!
Unless you have some sort of amplifier that received power and signal wirelessly, you're going to need some kind of line output converter to get audio out of the gtab 7.7 and into your amp. What you're talking about doing, if I'm understanding you correctly simply can not be done.
Work well with audio cable ^^ tested calling or streaming from 7.7
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Josvaz said:
Work well with audio cable ^^
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well, using an audio cable to extract the audio would be along the lines of a line output converter, like I said before
what the OP is talking about is having something that's completely wireless, that will act as a source unit and interface with his amplifier ... wirelessly. Simply just won't work that way.
I have considered doing this (just ordered a GT 6800) but see now that there are android head units starting to come out. Still, you can always use bluetooth to connect the GT to your sound system. It will have good stereo sound and also have the mic input.
Here's my set up: Tab 7.0 plus wifi only but I use a hotspot on the road. I'm using cables to connect audio but thought about bluetooth, but I think you get better sound with cables maybe not! why buy a head unit $800.00 that doesn't give you a 1/4 of the functionality you get with the Tab.
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i use bluetooth for my audio because i like the way i can use my steering wheel controls to do next/previous track on the tablet.
The audio is fine for me, but current bluetooth still not as good audio-wise as a real cable. If you use a cable and power the tablet at the same time you may get a hum - if so, put a PAC SN1 to reduce the ground-loop interference.
Bandzdaddy - It looks like Torque app, am i right? I use that as well because my turbo car didn't come with a boost gauge and Torque let's me have a virtual one!
xda thread w/my setup: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1623411
To set this up, I'm using my Nexus 4 with stock software and connecting in my car to a JVC KD-X50BT (link below). It has worked flawlessly with my Droid RAZR and Galaxy Nexus, but I can't get it to work correctly with my Nexus 4.
I can connect without a problem, both phone and media on my Nexus 4. It has no problems making and receiving phone calls, but when I try to stream Google Music the sound comes out of the phone's speaker instead of the car speakers. If I go into the Bluetooth settings on the Nexus it says I'm connected to phone and media.
Is anyone else having these issues? Any ideas on how to fix?
Thanks!!
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-13fwtYSR6gL/p_105KDX50BT/JVC-KD-X50BT.html
I had a similar issue where I could not even pair my phone. I cleared all devices from my receiver and was able to pair my phone. I know your situation is a little different but it is worth a shot resetting the receiver.
asl9622 said:
I had a similar issue where I could not even pair my phone. I cleared all devices from my receiver and was able to pair my phone. I know your situation is a little different but it is worth a shot resetting the receiver.
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Good tip...I'll try that.
Thanks!
Have had no issues connecting just audio quality is ... blah over Bluetooth it seems here.
Anyone else?
On my GNex BT was always having problems connecting audio with my car - taking several attempts sometimes (real ballache if I stalled!). On the N4 connect first time, every time. The quality sounds better too (higher data rate possibly).
TonyHoyle said:
On my GNex BT was always having problems connecting audio with my car - taking several attempts sometimes (real ballache if I stalled!). On the N4 connect first time, every time. The quality sounds better too (higher data rate possibly).
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How exactly do you do Music over bluetooth? My car will only pair as an "Audio Device", and will connect to my Nexus 4 for phone calls, contacts, and recent call history. Is there an option to enable the device as a "Media Device" hidden somewhere in the Nexus 4 settings?
Another quick, related question... Has anybody gotten Audio through the USB port? Over MTP? (Besides you people with Ford Sync)
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problem solved:
http://www.amazon.com/GOgroove-BlueGate-Wireless-Bluetooth-Headphones/dp/B00727FE5U/
collin5022 said:
How exactly do you do Music over bluetooth? My car will only pair as an "Audio Device", and will connect to my Nexus 4 for phone calls, contacts, and recent call history. Is there an option to enable the device as a "Media Device" hidden somewhere in the Nexus 4 settings?
Another quick, related question... Has anybody gotten Audio through the USB port? Over MTP? (Besides you people with Ford Sync)
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problem solved:
http://www.amazon.com/GOgroove-BlueGate-Wireless-Bluetooth-Headphones/dp/B00727FE5U/
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Most cars, other than the latest model year or two, for whatever reason don't support BT music streaming. Even high end cars. My buddy just picked up a 2010 Mercedes S550, and the BT won't support music streaming. A complete joke for a $105k car in my opinion.
Do yourself a favor and get a decent aftermarket solution.
Gogroove BlueGate
If I purchase this device (http://www.amazon.com/GOgroove-BlueGate-Wireless-Bluetooth-Headphones/dp/B00727FE5U/), will the Nexus 4 stream its Bluetooth to that? Or is the Nexus 4 non-compatible? I've seen in other places that the Nexus 4 will not transmit audio over bluetooth. Is this true? :'(
Attached, a screenshot from Bluetooth Settings. Under "Profiles", Phone audio has been selected for a Bluetooth Headset. Will this device show as a "Media device" Profile?
Thanks for your help guys. Let's figure this out together.
collin5022 said:
If I purchase this device (http://www.amazon.com/GOgroove-BlueGate-Wireless-Bluetooth-Headphones/dp/B00727FE5U/), will the Nexus 4 stream its Bluetooth to that? Or is the Nexus 4 non-compatible? I've seen in other places that the Nexus 4 will not transmit audio over bluetooth. Is this true? :'(
Attached, a screenshot from Bluetooth Settings. Under "Profiles", Phone audio has been selected for a Bluetooth Headset. Will this device show as a "Media device" Profile?
Thanks for your help guys. Let's figure this out together.
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I don't see why that wouldn't work. But honestly...instead of spending $26 on an adapter...why not spend $75 more and put in a new head unit? It will make your stereo sound better, provide much more flexibility for different types of media, and its not all that expensive or hard to install.
Below is the screen shots from mine. I did get it working by deleting my phone out of the head unit and reconnecting.
rehughe said:
I don't see why that wouldn't work. But honestly...instead of spending $26 on an adapter...why not spend $75 more and put in a new head unit? It will make your stereo sound better, provide much more flexibility for different types of media, and its not all that expensive or hard to install.
Below is the screen shots from mine. I did get it working by deleting my phone out of the head unit and reconnecting.
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Thanks dude, this is the exact confirmation I was looking for. I have some experience replacing head units from my Grand Cherokee, but it's a liiiiittle more complex in a BMW, haha. Classic car, stereo system is good enough not to tamper with it. That adaptor should work wonders for me. Thanks for your advice tho!
OP. When using Google music if you want to play via Bluetooth you have to press the "beam" icon on the top action bar.
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My N4 pairs up but it has crappy sound quality for music and no meta-data for songs that usually show up on the head unit (Toyota Tacoma). My old Samsung Infuse with CM10 PA 4.1.2 streamed music with meta data flawlessly so I know it's possible!
My next step is to see if I can roll back my Nexus 4 to Android 4.1.2 until hopefully a newer version has less Bluetooth issues...
I haven't done a search yet, does anyone know if this is possible since it shipped with 4.2?
I haven't been able to get either of my Bluetooth headsets to work with my N7. But before anyone asks, yes, I have searched the forum for answers but there doesn't seem to be any consensus on how to solve the problems.
I have the stock 4.2.2 ROM, unlocked and rooted. Bluetooth sees and connects with both of my headsets, each of which work with my Mint 14 desktop, but the only sound I get is an occasional clicking noise. Pretty much as if all of the audio is being clipped. Also, once a headset connects, I do lose sound from the internal speakers, as expected. But disconnecting the Bluetooth doesn't get it back. I have to reboot to get sound back.
My question is this: Is my problem due to the N7 having compatibility problems with some headsets or is this a universal problem. IOW, does anyone have a Bluetooth headset connected where both the mic and earphone work? And with all or most apps? I'm primarily concerned with having something to work with MagicJack.
I use my bluetooth headphones to listen to music. I just tried using Google Now with it (I put my finger on the normal mic so I would know which mic it was using) and It seems to work okay. Idk if it is the headphone or the connection but it took me two tried to get it to play music.
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I use my bluetooth headphones to listen to music. I just tried using Google Now with it (I put my finger on the normal mic so I would know which mic it was using) and It seems to work okay. Idk if it is the headphone or the connection but it took me two tried to get it to play music.
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I just oredered a new headset off eBay that claims to work with the N7. We shall see.:fingers-crossed:
I'd like to know which Bluetooth headsets are known to work and on what models of N7 (grouper or tilapia).
If I understand correctly, an N7 wifi-only (grouper), will only respond to Bluetooth headset button presses and voice input if you modify the bool.xml file in framework-res.apk? Can anyone confirm that any Bluetooth headset will work (button presses and voice input) on grouper without that mod?
I've used my Bluetooth headset with my tablet without any tinkering, i didn't do much with it but it easily played/paused and changed tracks in Google Music. I've got Kinivo BTH220 headphones (yes they're cheap and are probably knockoffs. These had more details than the Artics or any other lookalikes and they work well enough for my needs) and a rooted stock N7. Oh and if your headsets giving you trouble check the pairing type under bluetooth settings. My phone has a habit of sometimes only pairing phone audio not media audio.
-Ara
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My Sony DR-BT22 headset has always worked great with the Nexus 7 providing I do not use the Wi-Fi at the same time. I am using a custom ROM but they worked fine with the std one.
All the headset controls work as well, pause. volume, rewind, skip etc.
But I have never needed to use the mic.
There is an issue when using both BT and Wi-Fi together. Either popping and stuttering BT or greatly reduced Wi-Fi speeds and erratic connection.
I posted about it here, but got no response....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2212049
lewmur said:
I haven't been able to get either of my Bluetooth headsets to work with my N7. But before anyone asks, yes, I have searched the forum for answers but there doesn't seem to be any consensus on how to solve the problems.
I have the stock 4.2.2 ROM, unlocked and rooted. Bluetooth sees and connects with both of my headsets, each of which work with my Mint 14 desktop, but the only sound I get is an occasional clicking noise. Pretty much as if all of the audio is being clipped. Also, once a headset connects, I do lose sound from the internal speakers, as expected. But disconnecting the Bluetooth doesn't get it back. I have to reboot to get sound back.
My question is this: Is my problem due to the N7 having compatibility problems with some headsets or is this a universal problem. IOW, does anyone have a Bluetooth headset connected where both the mic and earphone work? And with all or most apps? I'm primarily concerned with having something to work with MagicJack.
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I'm using a set of Motorola s10 Bluetooth headphones on my nexus 7.
I'm currently on the paranoid android Rom.
They work great out of the box.
All buttons work, I haven't tried voice commands though.
One thing to look for is some headsets will only pair to one device at a time.
In order to pair them with another device you have to factory reset them.
My particular headphones allow you to pair with one device for phone calls and a second device for music only.
But beyond that they require a factory reset to pair with anything else.
So if you already have them paired to your desktop you may need to reset them before pairing to your nexus.
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firefly6240 said:
I'm using a set of Motorola s10 Bluetooth headphones on my nexus 7.
I'm currently on the paranoid android Rom.
They work great out of the box.
All buttons work, I haven't tried voice commands though.
One thing to look for is some headsets will only pair to one device at a time.
In order to pair them with another device you have to factory reset them.
My particular headphones allow you to pair with one device for phone calls and a second device for music only.
But beyond that they require a factory reset to pair with anything else.
So if you already have them paired to your desktop you may need to reset them before pairing to your nexus.
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I have the same and they work. There was an issue with WiFi and Bluetooth at the same time. Try disabling WiFi and see if you have any better luck.
If you do, the only way I've found that corrects this is to go back to stock 4.1, relock, update to 4.2 normally, then unlock, flash cwm, and go back to your 4.2 custom rom. Nothing else worked.
I had troubles with Bluetooth headphones and controllers when using WiFi yet they paired and worked perfectly on my sons stock 4.2 N7.
After going back to stock and reflashing the same rom/kernel combo, it magically started working. Try that.
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I have a nexus 7 mouted in my car, and i have a Motorola razr maxx mounted.
My nexus is connected to the car stereo with a mini jack for playing music etc.
Is there any way to transfer all sound from my phone to my nexus?
Before i got my nexus, i connected my phone with the mini jack to car stereo, and it acted as a handsfree. Thats why i need this
No, I don't think you can stream from one device to another like that without a Wifi connection. I think there are apps that will allow your 2 devices to connect to each other, but again, you would need to be on a network for it to work.
Tablet talk can be used to control phone calls and messages from it tablet , but it doesn't send voice to it speakers , you will need to use a Bluetooth speakerphone .
Or you can install a jvc x50bt and have phone audio to our car
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No, I don't think you can stream from one device to another like that without a Wifi connection. I think there are apps that will allow your 2 devices to connect to each other, but again, you would need to be on a network for it to work.
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How can I do this with WiFi?
An app that would let me remote control spotify android to android could also to the trick I think
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I'm working on a DIY project that requires the audio bluetooth have higher power (wattage) to drive the speakers. Regular bluetooth "headset" (voice & audio) adapters just don't have much power in them.
A work-around could be to have two different Bluetooth adapters working at the same time. One would be for microphone only (voice). The second would be an amplifier for the audio.
Now unfortunately, I can't just hook up an amplifier in-line with a normal Bluetooth headset adapter because that would nullify the full-duplex capability.
So my question to you guys is, is Android capable of connecting to two different Bluetooth adapters at the same time? One for microphone and one for speakers, and have them work together without hiccups?
I know it can do two separate for phone and media. But the device will kick the media Bluetooth aside for the higher priority of the phone. Can you some how use an otg cable to Bluetooth adapter as another option?
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I know it can do two separate for phone and media. But the device will kick the media Bluetooth aside for the higher priority of the phone. Can you some how use an otg cable to Bluetooth adapter as another option?
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From what you're saying, it sounds like when a phone call comes in, the mic will work. But the phone will no longer send the audio (phone audio in this case) to the speakers using the media bluetooth connection.
Bummer. And I am afraid you might be right.
No, cords are not allowed at all.
This is for a helmet setup.
Thanks for the heads up.
It does
CZ Eddie said:
From what you're saying, it sounds like when a phone call comes in, the mic will work. But the phone will no longer send the audio (phone audio in this case) to the speakers using the media bluetooth connection.
Bummer. And I am afraid you might be right.
No, cords are not allowed at all.
This is for a helmet setup.
Thanks for the heads up.
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Yes, this does work. I use my Anker BT to talk and my Mercedes BT for Audio at the same time. This works really well (ROM is stock 4.3)