All, as there's a lot of questions coming in to iBOLT's customer service, and on forums about connecting the sound to the car-stereo speakers, using aux-out, playing music while a phone call is coming in etc. I figured we can start a new thread dedicated to all the variables involved. I'll try to make a summary below of functionality. If you have not seen the video or images of this product you can do so on www.ibolt.co/ibpf-33307
First, the iBOLT S III Dock solves the problem reported by many users that when they insert an aux-cable from the headset jack their Bluetooth device does not work properly. Since our Dock takes the Aux-out through the microUSB it works differently and from our testing, and end-user reports, the Bluetooth works fine.
Below is a run down on different options how to connect the Galaxy S3 Dock to car-stereo speakers for playing music and sound from all Apps.
BLUETOOTH OPTIONS: Please note that when using any Bluetooth hands-free device (headset, portable, built-in from car-manufacturer etc) with the Galaxy S3 you can choose if the connected device is to be used for phone calls only, for audio streaming or both. This depends on which Bluetooth profile your device is using. See attached screen shot for an example of the S III UI. This is from a Bluetooth U-connect system used in Chrysler cars (although they should all be the same).
1. Car-stereo systems featuring A2DP:
If your car is equipped with a Bluetooth hands-free system it may allow you to to stream audio (in addition to hands-free functionality) but only if your system features the A2DP (Advance Audio Distribution Profile). If it does have A2DP profile you will have the option during the pairing process to select the "Media Audio" in addition to "Call Audio" (see attached screen shot). If this is the case, the Aux-cable that's included with the Dock will not be used as Audio Streaming over Bluetooth is the preferred choice if your system is set up for it. In this scenario, simply hide the aux-out cable end or tuck in under the car seat or center console.
2. Typical car-stereo/Bluetooth systems:
If your car-stereo does NOT allow you to choose the "Media Audio" this means that your system is designed with the so called "Hands-free Profile", thus it is only able to be used for hands-free calling. For this scenario the aux-out cable from the iBOLT Dock should be plugged in to the 3.5 mm aux-in on the car-stereo, usually located in the center console or in-between the front seats. When you play music (or GPS Navigation sound) from your Dock to the car-stereo speakers and a phone call is made or coming in the Aux sound will automatically mute and start again once the phone call has ended. The sound quality when using the aux-out 9ft cable has been reported to be very good. Some users have indicated that the base is even better when using BT A2DP Audio Streaming, versus aux cable. This sounds very logical.
3. Cars without integrated Bluetooth:
If your car does NOT have a 3.5 mm aux-in jack but features a cassette player there's plenty of "cassette-to-3.5 aux" options to buy. Search at your preferred electronic retailer for the solution that is right for you. Once inserted the iBOLT Dock can be used for playing music through the car stereo as if played through the cassette player but at lower quality.
4. Cars with CD player only, no BT, no cassette player:
For cars that has neither 3.5 mm Aux-in, nor a cassette player there's some FM transmitters that features a 3.5 mm aux-in or with Bluetooth A2DP connectivity, allowing a way of connecting the Dock to the car stereo. We have very limited knowledge of this option as it has not been tested by us but theoretically it should work. Any feedback which models work well would be much appreciated!
There's more options and more variables but the above should provide a basic run-down. As there's many knowledgeable users on this forum, clarifications or comments are always appreciated. Connecting the phone's music to the car-stereo is something of high interest to a lot of people.
Our concept with the iBOLT S III Dock was to make the first (?) phone holder truly designed for placement on the left side of the steering wheel. Run the 9ft cable down the door seal and under the drivers carpet and/or seat up to the center console where power and aux-in is usually located. With the phone on the left side it is "out of the way" as far as blocking the view and more importantly, it is within finger tip reach for answering call or switching application. If you have not tried the application "CarHome Ultra" we recommend you do so as it's free for 30 days. Having a good "car panel" in combination with the right Dock placement, and the aux/BT set up as described here is very cool. The S III will become a integral part of the driving experience!
Finally, we strongly recommend connecting the Galaxy S III phone to a Bluetooth device for hands-free calling, regardless which option is used to connect to the car-stereo speakers for listening to music/app sound. To use the S III phone as a "speaker phone" while in the Dock works fine with regards to the driver hearing the other party. However, the party on the other end often hear an echo, a lot of background noise or the driver sound "faint" or like "in a tunnel". This is because virtually no Smartphone (including S III) is designed with a dedicated DSP (Digital Signal Processor) chip for cancelling background noise and echo when used for hands-free speaking. Smartphones don't have full duplex either when in speaker mode, which essentially means the microphone is at least partially shut down while the other party speak. The conversation is therefore similar to using a "walkie-talkie", where only one party can speak effectively at a time. Summary: connect your S III phone to a Bluetooth device from a respected brand manufacturer unless you're holding the phone to the ear when driving (bad idea!) or using a old fashioned wired headset.
I hope this long intro helps setting the stage for a good discussion about the best way to have the ultimate hands-free experience when driving!
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I am doing some nice commute at the moment (170 mile round trip) every other day and have loaded some podcasts onto my nice Touch HD phone. At the moment I have one 3.5mm jacked headphone bud in one ear to the listen to them with the bluetooth earpiece in the other for the phonecalls I get.
The HD will stop the music when a call comes in on the headphone side but I would like to get a BT solution to listen to the podcasts and still answer the phone and talk without having wires everywhere!
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Looks like I am being a div! I couldn't see anything on the SD9 site which mentioned a microphone!
So, any recommendations for bluetooth headsets!!
Regards
Most bluetooth "stereo" headset can function with both headset probile and music profile.
I myself is using iTech Clip Radio. I have it connected using music profile for listening to stereo music most of the time. When call comes in, it will switch to headset mode automatically and ring in the earpieces. You can answer call by pressing a button on the clip.
The good thing about this and why it is popular because its earpieces can be disconnect from the clip. You can replace it with any 3.5mm standard earpiece. The mic is built-in to the clip.
The bad, it is not completely wire-less as Motorola HS820. You still need wire from the clip to the earpiece. The included earpiece has shorter cable, but still annoying sometimes.
Not sure if it is availble in your region. iTech bluetooth stereo headset is very popular in South East Asia region.
I've recently got a Tritton AX BlueStream:
http://www.trittontechnologies.com/products/TRIBH102.html
It's similar to the iTech clip in functionality, but the main reason I went for it is that it charges over mini-USB so you only need to carry one charger cable...
It's also £20 off here: http://www.cooleststuff.co.uk/WsProduct.asp?sessid=160913654720&CWDCSID=3770&BPID=4602
BT STEREO is GREAT .. but newer ROMs lock it to WMP
I have the i-tech r35 clip and love it. What is nice is that is has PREV Play/Spot and REV D-pad. With Tcpmp these can be programed. I don't go backwards so I set the "prev" key to skip 10 seconds... that way I can speed through the commercials and anouncements of the podcasts.
Unfortunately since I flashed a newer ROM, anythime I press any button on the CLIP the Audiomanager is launched. I want to use COREplayer. Anyone know how to disable AudioManager form automatically coming up? Thanks!!
I propose You the set Bluetooth sony ericsson DS-220. You have the possibility of connecting to him any receivers. The very good solution.
Try Motorola HT820. I use it on my Wizard and have't noticed any problem.
I use the sony DRBT21G. they include a built in battery have a microphone. links very well with windows mobile with a audio players and with the phone software. it rings through the headphones also. they are extremely comfortable. tbh I think they are a perfect solution. my favourite gadget when it comes to my diamond. well apart from the diamond itself.
aaron
Jaybird JB-200
I just posted this http://www.jaybirdgear.com/ in another thread and same as I said there just havent been able to suck up and lay out the cash yet. However, just about every review of them says they fit the bill very nicely.
Rod
Bluetooh would be the best feature for this particular reason....yay!
maybe you should try out the Plantronics Pulsar (590A or 590E)
its a stereo headset using either bluetooth or a 3,5mm plug. but using a cable you can only listen to music...
the 590A comes with a small bluetooth sending unit so use with every mp3 player with a 3,5mm port
i'm using mine with my htc kaiser on the go, battery lasts for about 12 hours. theres also a charging cable for usb ports, a cradle, a wall plug and a carrying case with included.
The soundquality is very very good in stereo mode, if you receive a call, it stops the music and switches the bluetooth profile to handsfree device.
You can controll your music player on your touch hd and also activate voice dial etc.
it's even better to use it at home with the pc and skype best combination
Having trouble trying to figure out how to stream music to my Jabra Stone bluetooth headset. Any suggestions? Also having problems with my audio dropping in an out during a phone call; looks like the headset will disconnect in the middle of a conversation and then randomly re-connect again. Rooted running Myn RLS5.
Thanks.
For the streaming: To my knowledge, unless the headset declares to your phone that it has BT A2DP profile (aka, headphones/stereo audio), it won't work for anything other than voice commands and calls (aka, Handsfree or Headset profile).
Disconnecting: Put your phone on the same side of your body as the headset. If you're outside, it'll probably cut in and out due to ambient RF interfering. Believe it or not, your body has enough water in it to block the relatively weak BT radio.
drmacinyasha said:
For the streaming: To my knowledge, unless the headset declares to your phone that it has BT A2DP profile (aka, headphones/stereo audio), it won't work for anything other than voice commands and calls (aka, Handsfree or Headset profile).
Disconnecting: Put your phone on the same side of your body as the headset. If you're outside, it'll probably cut in and out due to ambient RF interfering. Believe it or not, your body has enough water in it to block the relatively weak BT radio.
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Jabra Stone Product features:
An entirely NEW SHAPE for headsets
Also available in white
Portable charging unit (doubles as carrying case)
Dual Mic. With Noise BlackoutTM Extreme
Touch volume control & Ergonomic Design
MultiuseTM - connect to two devices at the same time
StatusDisplayTM - check battery level and Bluetooth® status at a glance
Enjoy your tunes – stream music from A2DP enabled phones
It streamed music fine to my previous iPhone but not finding an easy way to stream music to it via the EVO. Navigation does work thru the headset if I have it connected but that's it.
lostsoul77 said:
Jabra Stone Product features:
An entirely NEW SHAPE for headsets
Also available in white
Portable charging unit (doubles as carrying case)
Dual Mic. With Noise BlackoutTM Extreme
Touch volume control & Ergonomic Design
MultiuseTM - connect to two devices at the same time
StatusDisplayTM - check battery level and Bluetooth® status at a glance
Enjoy your tunes – stream music from A2DP enabled phones
It streamed music fine to my previous iPhone but not finding an easy way to stream music to it via the EVO. Navigation does work thru the headset if I have it connected but that's it.
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When I look under bluetooth settings/bluetooth devices it shows:
Jabra STONE
Connected to phone and media audio
surprisingly....its now working at least using powerAMP, I'll try a few more apps such as Pandora and Youtube...only thing I did is re-charge the headset.
lostsoul77 said:
surprisingly....its now working at least using powerAMP, I'll try a few more apps such as Pandora and Youtube...only thing I did is re-charge the headset.
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Odd. Might be that the Sense music player just doesn't like it for some reason. I have had zero issues with A2DP-capable devices on CM6 or 7.
Hi.
I've seen it written a bit that audio suffers when playing through bluetooth, though I don't fully understand the technical reasons for this.
I read that the OEM car dock will use bluetooth to connect the phone to the dock, which will then send the audio to the radio via the plugged in audio cable.
So will that setup cause the audio to suffer? How would that compare to playing audio from my phone to the car's built-in bluetooth hands-free system?
If it the same, then I guess I wouldn't necessarily need to get the Samsung OEM car dock for it's pogo pin features (for audio, anyway), since I could simply use the car's hands-free system for audio. In that case, I guess I would just need a dock that can provide power. Does that analysis hold up? Are there any docks that provide power without having to plug-in the micro USB port?
While I wait for my One X to arrive, can anyone provide some in-car advice? I'd like to do the following:
Connect audio to in-car stereo via 3.5mm socket in glove box
Control pause/play via some kind of Bluetooth or in-line remote
Wired or Bluetooth mic for calls
Use my current universal dashboard mount
I have a 2005 Mondeo which is not Bluetooth equipped. In any event, what I've heard about others' experiences streaming stereo audio over Bluetooth kind of puts me off.
Does anyone know of anything that fits the above bill? I'm not going to be initiating calls while on the move, but for incoming calls, I'd like my current music/podcast to stop playing while the call is answered, with call audio coming from the car speakers and a separate (visor-mounted?) microphone. I've read about this device in another thread, but it doesn't look ideal and isn't available yet.
I've always previously used a Bluetooth stereo headset (not great sound quality), so I'm completely green with this kind of setup. My company's usual supplier wanted me to have some awful non-stereo Parrot car kit. I think I can do better than that.
Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
Answering my own post here - it looks like the Belkin CarAudio Connect with BlueTooth (F4U037tt) would do the job. Anyone tried one of these?
http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=525857
Check out Jabra2
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May be it helps you,,,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27005060&postcount=22
Hello Everyone,
We here at iBOLT would love to find out what percentage of Samsung Galaxy S4 users are listening to streaming music from their handset while in the car. As your S4 has access to great music Apps like Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, Slacker etc. it would be great to find out what percentage are driving a car equipped with car-stereo that features Bluetooth Audio Streaming (so called "A2DP" profile). If not, what kind of speaker do you have set up?
Don't have a car, but when I ride my motorbike I use the S4A to listen to music through my bluetooth headset in my helmet.
And if I were to buy a car, the ability to pair it with my phone (also for a2dp) is definitely important.
I stream both Internet content and content stored on my device. The content isn't what's important. What's important is the ability to stream the content through bluetooth to the radio.
my car has a Galaxy Tab 2 7" in my dash board so most of my music is played right off the 16GB MicroSD Card in the tablet, but when I do want to stream from my Subsonic server at home I do it through my phone. I do have a BT Headset (Samsung HS3000) which supports A2DP wired into my car speakers, but from my phone the volume is super low for some reason, so I usually just plug my phone into the 3.5mm headset plug I have also hooked up in my car.
I just use simple wired headphones because my bluetooth set fell off my head and shattered to tiny bits on the floor it's funny cause it still works but there's no way to get it back together again. I only use play music at the moment. I'd rather not stream because it bites into my data plan with sharp pointy teeth. That crap leaves marks!
Well I use my Plantronics Bluetooth headsets while I am in the car or on my bike...the music quality is superb and it just makes me to enjoy the track with driving though and its quite easy to answer the calls even so I just love my headsets they are pretty awesome one to use.....
I like listen to streaming music while driving, cause it can make me sober when drive.:laugh:
mainly using deezer for streaming with 3,5mm jack !
I do.
Connecting phone (headphone connector) to car audio system by cable.
Mainly using xiialive
d8389 said:
I do.
Connecting phone (headphone connector) to car audio system by cable.
Mainly using xiialive
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you are using the all new bluetooth cable, right? [emoji16]
i do, with alpine UTE-72BT
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you are using the all new bluetooth cable, right? [emoji16]
i do, with alpine UTE-72BT
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3.5 connector. Not bluetooth.
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my car has a Galaxy Tab 2 7" in my dash board so most of my music is played right off the 16GB MicroSD Card in the tablet, but when I do want to stream from my Subsonic server at home I do it through my phone. I do have a BT Headset (Samsung HS3000) which supports A2DP wired into my car speakers, but from my phone the volume is super low for some reason, so I usually just plug my phone into the 3.5mm headset plug I have also hooked up in my car.
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Is your car stereo a kenwood? I used to be an installer and a lot of kenwood bluetooth models have a default setting to play bluetooth audio through only one speaker. This had me stumped for a while, but what you need to do to change it is to put it in the "standby" source, and then access "detailed settings" and look for a setting I believe is labeled bluetooth HF audio or something, enter that setting and you can change it from "front/front only" to "all". It took a while for me to finally find it because you need to be on the standby source and access the settings. You'd think to be able to change it while in the bluetooth source. Hope that solves your issue.