Does anyone know of an alarm clock that can play music with the GN kind of like the ihome products work the ipods. I know you can use the headphone jacks but that doesn't really connect the two systems so that when your alarm starts it will play music from your phone. It seems like android is popular enough that there would be a solution by now. Any ideas?
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I use the Philips Fidelio android dock. It's Bluetooth though (since there's no audio via USB, like an iphone). Put an NFC sticker on it and you can make BT turn on when you dock it
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Hopefully with ADK 2 we'll finally be seeing android accessories. The ADK 2 kit they were giving out at I/o this year was pretty cool for an alarm clock.
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Does any body have suggestions for a very good alarm clock docking station. iHome makes many, but of coarse these are for the iPhone/iTouch. Do we have any for our android phones?
My alarm clock dock is my pillow. Just leave the phone speaker face up, it's hard to hear if the speaker is face down haha
HaHaHaHaHaHa...... oh, you're serious. Sorry man didn't meen to laugh
Lol, if you're looking for some kind of actual dock like the kinds made for the iPods, you won't find it for the Captivate, as the headphone and microUSB jacks are at the top of the phone, and docking a phone upside down is just silly.
If you just want some type of speakers to boost your alarm clock in the morning and play music through, any desktop speakers with a 3.5mm headphone input jack will do.
Check this out. It says it's for the Fascinate, but the USB port is in the same location
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA08901H0570
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Check this out. It says it's for the Fascinate, but the USB port is in the same location
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA08901H0570
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Seen this. It can be purchaased on Samsung Captivate website. Look at the last pic on the NE site. It says Galaxy S on the box
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...Phones+Accessories-_-SAMSUNG-_-9SIA08901H0563
When you're running CM7 it automatically starts an app that displays the clock and alarm status as well as weather. I *think* there was a stock app that did something similar but not positive. If memory serves there is a 3.5mm jack on the rear for speakers/headphone but I haven't tried it. If it's important PM/remind me and I'll check.
tomween1 said:
Does any body have suggestions for a very good alarm clock docking station. iHome makes many, but of coarse these are for the iPhone/iTouch. Do we have any for our android phones?
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Search for Philips Android dock on Amazon. I can't post links yet. I've been waiting for something like this. Philips just released three models with an adjustable micro usb connector to fit all android phones. It uses an app to reorient the screen for the Captivate since it would be upside down otherwise. I've tried the app and it works. Thinking of getting one for Christmas.
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Search for Philips Android dock on Amazon. I can't post links yet. I've been waiting for something like this. Philips just released three models with an adjustable micro usb connector to fit all android phones. It uses an app to reorient the screen for the Captivate since it would be upside down otherwise. I've tried the app and it works. Thinking of getting one for Christmas.
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Now that my friend is what I'm looking for You knocked it outta the park.... Thank you.
For anyone else with interest
link > Philips Fidelio Systems
Samsung makes a Captivate desk dock, but it's been reported to have a low hum from the charger input. It's on ebay for less than I paid. It does require PC speakers like 2.1 for good sound but also has an open slot in the back for the speaker to echo out.
Does anyone still check this thread???
I accidentally stumbled on this thread looking for a socking station w/ speakers for my Samsung Captivate Glide. I'm hoping people still check this thread! I am curious about how the docking stations mentioned are holding up 5 months later, and which products are being used? I just got this phone a few weeks back and am dying for a dock! Also, which app works best to flip the screen so it's not upside down?? Thank you!
I recently just bought a car dock for my Galaxy Nexus and I was wondering if anyone knows where I can buy a bluetooth remote with media buttons. It doesn't have to be fancy, I just need the basic functions like play, stop, etc, to control my music while I'm driving. Something small would be nice too.
Currently using a wii remote in the mean time until I can find a better solution. It works good but carrying a wii remote around is rather silly. Looking for something that I can just leave in the car.
This wud be awesome
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So, I just purchased a Car Dock for my GN from expansys, arrived a few mins ago. Upon putting my phone on it, a notification saying "Car mode enabled" appears. There is no other changes though...
My question is, so what is car mode supposed to enable? So the Pogo Pins are just novelty?
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When Car mode is enabled, the default Car Home app is activated, and audio is routed through the dock. Sounds like you don't have a "Car Home" app installed though at the moment.
Well, you're not supposed to be able to put a car home app in the Galaxy Nexus...
I was hoping that something would happen with the car dock... I guess this is a Google fail?
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Can't you simply download any car home app that you choose from the play store? I haven't seen one that is built into the nexus.
I just got mine also and when I put the phone in it does absolutely nothing. It does show that it's charging But I can't get anything else to work.
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Well, you're not supposed to be able to put a car home app in the Galaxy Nexus...
I was hoping that something would happen with the car dock... I guess this is a Google fail?
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lblack99 said:
Can't you simply download any car home app that you choose from the play store? I haven't seen one that is built into the nexus.
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Yes, just install any Car Home app of your choice from the Play Store. I use CarHome Ultra myself.
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Well, you're not supposed to be able to put a car home app in the Galaxy Nexus...
I was hoping that something would happen with the car dock... I guess this is a Google fail?
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How is a Google fail. If you don't have a car home app installed, it's rather silly to expect it to do anything.
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Well, you're not supposed to be able to put a car home app in the Galaxy Nexus...
I was hoping that something would happen with the car dock... I guess this is a Google fail?
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What do you mean you are not supposed to?
Here are the apks you need to install: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26700624&postcount=932
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Galaxy Nexus is supposed to be Google's flagship phone and the pogo pin was supposed to enable something in the phone, even on stock without the user needing to download anything extra like what the nexus one is able to do.
The Galaxy Nexus however apparently is not able to do anything different regardless of when you purchase a car dock with pogo pins or not. The user still have to get a "Car Home" app from the marketplace.
So, why did I buy an official car dock instead of just getting a better dock that cost cheaper and works with multiple devices?
Do you get what I mean?
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Galaxy Nexus is supposed to be Google's flagship phone and the pogo pin was supposed to enable something in the phone, even on stock without the user needing to download anything extra like what the nexus one is able to do.
The Galaxy Nexus however apparently is not able to do anything different regardless of when you purchase a car dock with pogo pins or not. The user still have to get a "Car Home" app from the marketplace.
So, why did I buy an official car dock instead of just getting a better dock that cost cheaper and works with multiple devices?
Do you get what I mean?
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Well sort of. But I don't understand why it is an issue to install Google's Car Home. The files I posted are ones I ripped from the Nexus One ROM, so you have the same functionality as the N1.
When you insert the GNex into the dock, it launched Car Home, exactly like the N1...
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Galaxy Nexus is supposed to be Google's flagship phone and the pogo pin was supposed to enable something in the phone, even on stock without the user needing to download anything extra like what the nexus one is able to do. The Galaxy Nexus however apparently is not able to do anything different regardless of when you purchase a car dock with pogo pins or not. The user still have to get a "Car Home" app from the marketplace.
So, why did I buy an official car dock instead of just getting a better dock that cost cheaper and works with multiple devices?
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That's not exactly what's going on. As another poster noted, "Car Mode" on the phone does a couple of things when you insert the phone into the POGO dock.
- The phone does into landscape (no big deal I know)
- The phone activates a digital audio stream (spdif) through the pogo pins which the car dock changes into analog via a digital/analog board in the dock. This enables you to use the line out with a 3.5mm jack while only needing the 3 pogo pins connected
- The phone triggers whatever default "car dock app" you have installed. There isn't an OEM one at this time preinstalled, but from my experience those usually suck anyway compared to the market offerings. There are free car dock market apps out there, but CarHome Ultra is by far the best, in my opinion.
- The phone charges at AC speed via the included adapter. This is enough to not lose power even when the screen is on, running navigation, and using an audio player all at the same time.
The dock is far from a google fail, in my opinion.
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- The phone does into landscape (no big deal I know)
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This depends on the orientation that you have. If you have it portrait, it stays portrait. So basically this is not what the dock does.
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- The phone activates a digital audio stream (spdif) through the pogo pins which the car dock changes into analog via a digital/analog board in the dock. This enables you to use the line out with a 3.5mm jack while only needing the 3 pogo pins connected
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Yup.
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- The phone triggers whatever default "car dock app" you have installed. There isn't an OEM one at this time preinstalled, but from my experience those usually suck anyway compared to the market offerings. There are free car dock market apps out there, but CarHome Ultra is by far the best, in my opinion.
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Yeah, I realize... I was just kinda hoping a little that the information that I've heard so far was wrong, as in google hid something inside the phone's system that would activate something that would make the phone awesome...
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- The phone charges at AC speed via the included adapter. This is enough to not lose power even when the screen is on, running navigation, and using an audio player all at the same time.
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You can do this using "Fast Charge" from AOKP ^^
One other thing the dock does is it forces the phone to "Keep Awake"
I guess I'm just pretty disappointed after all the hype that there might be a secret feature to it. The dock is pretty nice regardless.
Oh well~
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I guess I'm just pretty disappointed after all the hype that there might be a secret feature to it. The dock is pretty nice regardless.
Oh well~
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I was disappointed too. I thought the dock would unlock a secret feature so it would make me breakfast while I drive to work and dinner on the way home.
At least it charges my phone at an AC rate without needing to connect a wire everytime I get in the car.
Well, that helps although I think Google should direct the user to get a car home app. It was preinstalled with Gingerbread, I think..
I was thinking that when you get the car dock a secret would show up or something. I installed the one from Nexus One.
Thanks for the clarification.
Unless Im missing something, is there not a way to plug the S3 into the USB port on the radio and charge it and play music right through the USB like an iphone? When I had my iphone I could just plug it right into my stereo and it would charge and play music. When I tried the AUX on the iphone it did not sound half as good as when using USB directly, so I assume the S3 is the same and want to use the USB if at all possible in a dock would be great. Of all the things they claim Samsung "copied" the iphone on, this is the one they should have. Its the only thing I miss or like better about the iphone than the S3 so far...
At the moment my plan B is to get a dock to charge it and then have to get something like a Samsung HS3000 as well, but even with Apt-x I cant see this being as clear and loud as using the USB
This forum moves WAYYY too fast...
Android will have this in Jelly Bean (4.1)... Android Open Accessory Protocol 2.0 supports audio out.
Alternatively, there is a specific Galaxy S3 feature: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754102 that works in car mode...
The OEM Infuse car dock will also do this too. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1669567
it will probably be possible awhile after jb realese
yup.. the infuse car dock does it
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Yeah, I I've been using the infuse dock for the audio out, but at least for me, I get tons of engine noise.
I switched to using tune link over BT and that sounds really good.
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Beemer533 said:
Yeah, I I've been using the infuse dock for the audio out, but at least for me, I get tons of engine noise.
I switched to using tune link over BT and that sounds really good.
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Ya the infuse dock doesnt use true usb connection, I dont think its possible to do this at all yet is the issue. I also dont like that I would have to take the case off the phone to use the dock so its looking more like I will have to get a dock that will fit with case on, use regular charger, then just use BT and deal with it...I hope JB will let you use the USB like the iphone at some point.But maybe the new apt-x is better than I know as Ive not used it.
I have a 2nd gen iPod Touch that i just cant stand any more and I have a JBL OnBeat that I can play my OgEvo through. With no way to charge it becomes a problem. Is there any android docks out there besides the Philips ones? With android being out for some time now why is there not a market for docks that are android specific? Please dont link me to some hack and slash job that somebody modded an iDock to work with android.
Thanks
Probably because the phones are all different shapes and sizes so no manufacturer wants to waste money on making them..
It could be done though.. with the right plastic inserts... kinda like a modular design type thing..
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Wordlywisewiz said:
Probably because the phones are all different shapes and sizes so no manufacturer wants to waste money on making them..
It could be done though.. with the right plastic inserts... kinda like a modular design type thing..
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wouldnt need any plastic inserts, the part that would hold the phone would just need to be spring loaded and able to turn 90 degrees to support phones with the charger on the side not the bottom. I figured out a way to hack and slash the JBL unit i have as it has a usb port on the rear and a 3mm audio in on the rear. Just would rather buy a unit for android.
http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/11/13/gdock-speaker-dock-made-for-samsung-galaxy-devices/
Android really does need a good dock..
Would be a great kick starter project..
But I believe wireless charging plus NFC and Bluetooth dock would be much simpler for all devices to be able to use in the future..
So just lay your device anywhere on the surface it starts charging and NFC pairs the 2 via Bluetooth and plays music
Nexus dock Google common do it!
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http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/11/13/gdock-speaker-dock-made-for-samsung-galaxy-devices/
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looks like a great dock, Ill add it to my christmas wish list.