| Alexandra242628 |
I just got a Motorola H500 for my Motorola Slvr and can't figut out what I am doing. I have questions:
1. Is the bluetooth function on the phone supposed to come up all of the time when you power up/shut down?
2. If so, shouldn't I just have to power on the earpiece and it should work?
3. Seems like I am doing something wrong. 1/2 the time I can't power up the earpiece and have to go to the "bluetooth" menu and do a search for the unit. Sometimes they sync and sometimes they don't. I don't think this should be this hard to do. |
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| jcantanixon |
No, bluetooth has to be turned on. If you shut the phone off and then turn it back on, bluetooth is not automatically enabled. In most cases, you only want BT enabled if you're going to be using it...otherwise you're wasting the phone battery.
Once you have the two devices sync'd then you just have to power on BT on your phone and power on your headset and they should reconnect. It may not always happen immediately, but it should only take a few seconds. You can also hit the button on the headset to trigger the voice commands and that will get it to start talking to the phone if it hasn't done so already.
Hope that helps. BT is still a little clumsy, but once you get the hang of it, it's fine. |
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| john802 |
| I use the shortcut feature to turn on/off the bluetooth on my razr for 2 different devices(HS850 & BMW bluetooth) w/ no problem. |
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| SRSEN1999 |
| It's a waste of $ to get BT. |
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| rocky |
I had a V551 until a few weeks ago when it crapped out on me.
1: It is possible to set the phone to look for bluetooth headsets etc automatically when it turns on. You'll have to follow the menus-remember it wont always work took several attempts with mine
2: If your phone is on and not found its headset it will stop looking, but turning the headset on will flip the phones bluetooth on.
Motorola phones have poor volume on the headpiece it that starts happening to you, take it back for a replacement. |
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| gymeni |
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Originally posted by SRSEN1999
It's a waste of $ to get BT.
Why do you say that? I plan on getting a Bluetooth phone soon... |
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| Alexandra242628 |
I would hardly call it a waste, almost a necessity. I am unable to use a "wired" headset on my most recent phone. Only bluetooth.
I am slowly figuring out the basics and it seems to be working better. I called the motorola helpline and they were able to help me reset the earpiece as well as my phone. I am only using it when I am on the phone for extended times during the day (a.m. ride/p.m ride and that is about it) because it is not very easy to turn on and off and I don't want to walk around with that in my ear all day. |
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| ramirami |
| I have bluetooth on all the time on my phone... so when I turn on the earpeace it automaticay registers... yes its a waste of a bit of the battery but its not like I am living in a woods without a charger.... I charge every few days... |
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| ecsw |
Bluetooth on the phone DOES NOT need to be turn on everytime u turn on the phone. If you set BT to turn on all the time, once u start the phone, it will turn on as well.
Yes, it does drain a bit battery, but not that much. With all the phones I had with BT on all the time, usually they drain battery few hours for standby over 2~3 days. A lot of newer phones will have BT in standby saving batteries when not in use. BT was designed with low power comsumption in in mind.
If your BT on the phone is on all the time and the headset is paired properly, once the power is turn on on the headset, it does the connection automatically. Like Moto HS850... when you flip the boom mic is closed, it's power off. Once you flip it open, it powers up and it's ready to use. It's also like my Bluetooth Parrot CK3100, everytime I start up my Pilot, it will connect to my phone automatically. :)
Is bluetooth waste of money? hmmmm.... it used to be. a BT headset used to be close to $200US. But with Moto promoting all the BT headset, a lot of them are free or for a very cheap price. I wouldn't say it's a waste of money anymore. :D Some Logitech BT are like $20US or so only. It's worth a try.
But integrate BT into the car is the ultimate solution imo. ;) |
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| Alexandra242628 |
| My earpiece cost $30...my boss got one of the $150 and he can't tell the difference. It is a small price to pay...better than 1) crashing from dialing/pressing buttons and 2) the kink in my neck and corresponding ortho visits for holding the phone between my neck and my shoulder because I am trying to drive. |
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| malmon |
It's so much better than the wired headset for obvious reasons, more so when driving.
Several specials on BT headset, Scala 500 at compusa and Nokia at Bestbuy. Both for $9.99 each. :D |
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| Sunday Rider |
I don't know much about blue tooth, but my son uses his phone a lot, and I am worried about the effects of all those waves going through his head (I know there are many views on this), I would like to be cautious.
Will blue tooth reduce these waves, or do you replace the cell phone radio waves with blue tooth ones?
Thanks |
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| jay |
quote:
Originally posted by Sunday Rider
I don't know much about blue tooth, but my son uses his phone a lot, and I am worried about the effects of all those waves going through his head (I know there are many views on this), I would like to be cautious.
Will blue tooth reduce these waves, or do you replace the cell phone radio waves with blue tooth ones?
Thanks
My first reaction with a bluetooth headset and leaving the phone in the case on my belt was "Great, now I can get brain AND stomach cancer." :8: |
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| ramirami |
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Originally posted by jay
My first reaction with a bluetooth headset and leaving the phone in the case on my belt was "Great, now I can get brain AND stomach cancer." :8:
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| Sunday Rider |
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Originally posted by jay
My first reaction with a bluetooth headset and leaving the phone in the case on my belt was "Great, now I can get brain AND stomach cancer." :8:
I am not feeling any comfort here:( |
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| rockman19762001 |
| If your tooth is blue you really need to see a dentist! |
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| ecsw |
quote:
Originally posted by Sunday Rider
I don't know much about blue tooth, but my son uses his phone a lot, and I am worried about the effects of all those waves going through his head (I know there are many views on this), I would like to be cautious.
Will blue tooth reduce these waves, or do you replace the cell phone radio waves with blue tooth ones?
Thanks
Normal cellphone has lower frequency both on CDMA or GSM. GSM is running 850/900/1800/1900. CDMA I believe is on 1800/900.
Bluetooth is on 2.4Ghz same as WiFi (b/g) and many wireless phone we use at home.
In radio, lower frequency has higher penetration rate but shorter distance. Higher frequency has lower penetration rate but goes further distance. That's also why North American prefer higher frequency.
Now, back to BT. Instead of attaching a lower frequency phone right next to your brain, you put a high frequency(low penetration) device that transimit rather low powered wave compare to cell phone can do, you get much less radio wave into your brain.
Also, a cell phone needs to reach maximum 20 miles for the transmission tower vs bluetooth headset can only reach 30 ft away. You can image the power that is coming out from a cell phone is much greater than a BT headset.
There are many studies shows BT headphone are actually better than attaching your phone right next to your brain.
http://www.businessweek.com/technol...050427_5651.htm |
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| ramirami |
quote:
Originally posted by rockman19762001
If your tooth is blue you really need to see a dentist!
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| Sunday Rider |
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Originally posted by rockman19762001
If your tooth is blue you really need to see a dentist!
If I go once in blue moon, will it be a white tooth when the dentist sees it?:D |
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| Sunday Rider |
quote:
Originally posted by ecsw
Normal cellphone has lower frequency both on CDMA or GSM. GSM is running 850/900/1800/1900. CDMA I believe is on 1800/900.
Bluetooth is on 2.4Ghz same as WiFi (b/g) and many wireless phone we use at home.
In radio, lower frequency has higher penetration rate but shorter distance. Higher frequency has lower penetration rate but goes further distance. That's also why North American prefer higher frequency.
Now, back to BT. Instead of attaching a lower frequency phone right next to your brain, you put a high frequency(low penetration) device that transimit rather low powered wave compare to cell phone can do, you get much less radio wave into your brain.
Also, a cell phone needs to reach maximum 20 miles for the transmission tower vs bluetooth headset can only reach 30 ft away. You can image the power that is coming out from a cell phone is much greater than a BT headset.
There are many studies shows BT headphone are actually better than attaching your phone right next to your brain.
http://www.businessweek.com/technol...050427_5651.htm
Thanks ecsw. Have to sift through the jokers to get a straight answer. I can't hundle this.:2: |
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| ecsw |
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Originally posted by Sunday Rider
Thanks ecsw. Have to sift through the jokers to get a straight answer. I can't hundle this.:2:
:o I found myself too serious sometimes. :p |
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