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[Q] looking to buy bluetooth headphones right now, but have a few quick questions

bottomline i want to buy bluetooth stereo headset for music listening, i was considering buying the mw600 right now at the store, however here is my main concern. I want the headset to work with my laptop also, i understand you'd need some type of a2dp software for the OS to get it work.
basically would that be a problem if i bought mw600 and wanted to stream all audio from my pc? i am willing to buy a 3.5mm audio transmitter if i have to and if doing so would that be a problem also with how mw600 works, should i be looking at this model and if not which(i like the price on mw600)
i know my phone works with mw600 but i want to stream audio from pc/laptop, look forward to the responses need to get something today before the stores close.

Motorola S305 Bluetooth Stereo Headset from Amazon...$35...Have bought 3...People see mines and want the same. Dont know about the PC thing though.

i'm intrested in earbuds and not to mention the mw600 has the ability to swap headphones due to it's 3.5mm jack. the question is getting it to work for pc, thats my main goal.

delinquentator said:
i'm intrested in earbuds and not to mention the mw600 has the ability to swap headphones due to it's 3.5mm jack. the question is getting it to work for pc, thats my main goal.
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according to Sony's website it will work:
"Connect to two wireless devices simultaneously, allowing access to the music files in your computer, PDA or other Bluetooth™-equipped devices."
taken from:
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/accessories/overview/mw600#view=features
btw those look really nice...where were you gonna buy them?
I cant seem to find them local.

i'm in nyc so there are a couple of places around here, i believe price is 45 and i hear very good reviews bout it.
So my last question is, with this i can be able to stream any audio that is played on my laptop to the headphones right? it's not going to be limited to windows media player or something like that. Winamp can work yea? gaming audio anything?

Galaxy Nexus to iPod accesories

I have no clue what section this question would belong in. Mods, feel free to move this if there is a better place for it.
I haven't used my iPod since getting my first android, three androids ago. I do however have an iPod dock connected to my AV receiver at home, and a dock connector wired into my car. Has anyone figured out a way to use iPod accessories with their android? Ideally I wish I had the programming knowledge to emulate the iPod and have all the controls functional but that is way beyond what I'm capable of. I was thinking of getting a female dock connector and connecting a micro usb and 3.5mm audio jack so I could both charge and output audio through it. Also, what comes out of the MHL/USB on the Galaxy? Could I get analog audio from it so I would just have one usb cable to connect to charge and listen? Thoughts?

Come on... no one?

It -may- charge w/ the dock to micro usb adapter. That's pretty much it.
You won't get audio out of it, nor data more than likely (even power is up-in-the-air) simply because the system doesn't have the software to work with the connections made available w/ that adapter.
Edit: Also, you probably should've posted this in Q&A.

It would be pretty difficult to do something like that and would probably require building a device that would sit between the iPod dock and the Android phone.
It might be possible to do something like this. As long as your dock uses analog audio instead of usb audio like my car radio uses.
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So you are saying you think it's looking to see if an ipod is connected before it looks for the audio coming out of it? I was under the assumption it was always ready for it since I need to first manually switch to the ipod input on the stereo... hmmm...

t0ny7 said:
It would be pretty difficult to do something like that and would probably require building a device that would sit between the iPod dock and the Android phone.
It might be possible to do something like this. As long as your dock uses analog audio instead of usb audio like my car radio uses.
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Nice. That's exactly what I was thinking of doing.

Well that link was encouraging enough that at least someone has gotten this to work. I went ahead and ordered a female dock connector from here http://aloaudio.com/30-female-dock-connector-with-wire-board.html. At worst I'm out $14.35. I'll update the thread with what I find out.

The dock connector arrived today. I haven't messed around with the one in my car but I did test the one on my AV receiver. Things I've learned:
1) If the receiver is on, there is a steady 4.9 volts available to charge my Galaxy.
2) There is some sort of check to see if an ipod is connected before it will switch to listen for audio on the input pins. I can actually hear a click of a relay when I connect my ipod that I do not hear with the wire connected.
3) I placed the ipod in the dock to get it to switch. I then I wired a headphone cable to the audio in pins of the dock. To my surprise I could play music from my Galaxy just fine.
If I could just figure out what it is looking for to know whether or not an ipod is connected, this should work just fine.

I just want to update this thread. I finally got around to messing with this again (yes 4 months later).
I have it working perfectly for audio in my car! As long as pins 1 & 2 are shorted it switches the head unit into iPod mode and audio gets sent to the speakers. Pins 2, 3, 4 are Ground, Right, and Left audio. I would record a video of it working but the only thing I have is my GN and I can't use it to play music and record video.
I gave up on my home theater receiver. There's power there to charge it but I can't figure out how to fool it to listen for the audio.

Y not just buy the ipod to universal Bluetooth adapter? That way the phone doesn't even have to be docked? Sprint sells it

I've been using this to play music through my old ipod fm transmitter, works great.
http://www.amazon.com/Grom-Audio-iPhone-converter-regular/dp/B00545WG4O

jjlyons said:
I've been using this to play music through my old ipod fm transmitter, works great.
http://www.amazon.com/Grom-Audio-iPhone-converter-regular/dp/B00545WG4O
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I may have to buy one of those for my Klipsch iFi speakers. I was thinking about getting the official dock from Expansys, running this audio cable to the iPod input, and adding some other stuff via NFC tag to make the setup sort of like Ford Sync in my car.

[Q]iPAQ bluetooth keyboard working with Galaxy Nexus?
Hi everybody:
I had a iPAQ BT foldable keyboard (SPP, no HID), and I wish it works on my Galaxy Nexus for daily use (when playing games, or typing with Chinese input methods).
I've tried some apps, and keyPro Demo works, but it gave me a new IME which only support English input. I wondered if anybody here give me some help. Thanks all!!

hey guys, I know this thread is a little outdated but there is another option to get audio and charging from the 30-pin apple connection. I personally haven't tried this but it looks like it could work:
http://www.amazon.com/CableJive-doc...UTF8&qid=1342110636&sr=8-2&keywords=dock+boss

I own an Audi Q5 and it can stream music from either iPod, USB or 3.5'' mm jack using a Media Link Cable. It sounds nice, but your device has be locked in the glove box!! So i decided to get this device from amazon - "http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0087XSV08/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01". It streams music to your receiver via Bluetooth. I love this solution because i almost always use Google Map for my GPS navigation.
It works great because i have a Bose Sounddock with an iPod jack too.

1cewolf said:
I may have to buy one of those for my Klipsch iFi speakers. I was thinking about getting the official dock from Expansys, running this audio cable to the iPod input, and adding some other stuff via NFC tag to make the setup sort of like Ford Sync in my car.
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I'm a little late to this party but I too am looking for a solution to convert my Klipsch iFi into a Bluetooth dock so we can use our Evo LTE's on it. I have a 1st gen iPod Nano on it but 2gb of music (the 4gb one we had died) just isn't getting it done. I also want the ability to run internet radio stations and playlists and what not. I bought about the cheapest iPod Bluetooth adapter available on eBay and was disappointed that it did not work. The LED on top wouldn't even light up to indicate it was getting power. They seller sent me another one and unfortunately it also does not work. The seller assured me that he tests every single one that is sent (uh huh, I believe you) so it would appear as though this particular adapter will not work. As soon as I can get a refund I will start going up the list as far as price goes. Just wonder if you were ever able to find a solution for your iFi to save me the effort of order several different adapters until I find one that works. I don't see why this one didn't work as the iFi should work just like every other iPod dock on the market as far as how it interfaces with the iPod/adapter.
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inspiron41 said:
I own an Audi Q5 and it can stream music from either iPod, USB or 3.5'' mm jack using a Media Link Cable. It sounds nice, but your device has be locked in the glove box!! So i decided to get this device from amazon - "http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0087XSV08/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01". It streams music to your receiver via Bluetooth. I love this solution because i almost always use Google Map for my GPS navigation.
It works great because i have a Bose Sounddock with an iPod jack too.
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This adapter you linked to looks exactly like the adapter I got from eBay but I only paid $15.99 w/free shipping. If anyone else is interested in trying out one of these types of adapters I would check eBay first. While mine didn't work for my iFi specifically the seller has good feedback so I would imagine it works for most. My issue is probably Klipsch iFi specific. I plan to order a different version from another seller for a few bucks more and can report back my findings if it works or not as another option but I wouldn't spend $40 for what looks exactly like what I paid $16 shipped for.

[Q] ION earphones w/ mic

Ok so I saw this from the Xperia S board
Splinter153 said:
Hi Guys
So after painstakingly reading through every message in this thread to ensure I do not paste a duplicate answer, I can inform you I have found the true problem regarding headphones.
Straight from the words of a Sony technician:
The cause of the incompatibility: Sony Xperia S supply 2V (Volts) purely from an energy consumption perspective. The microphone in the boundled Sony Mobile headset is Electret microphones that only require a 2V feed. For other suppliers (e.g. IPhones headsets) they can use MEMS microphones that require a minimum of 2,7V.
In order for fully compatibility, Sony smartphones need to supply a minimum of 2,7V. This requires a feature/HW change.
A feature/HW change has been submitted to be implemented in coming products.
So moral of the story is, Sony screwed us all...
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Does this mean I can't use a mic similar to my X10? I tried using them earlier and I now know they dont work with my ION because Sony went with the CTIA format. So what do you guys use for a mic? I'm wanting to use a mic similar to the one that came with the X10, by that I mean I want to be able to plug in any earphones I want with the mic since earphones eventually break with one side not working. Thanks.

I'll check the ones I have. I have a set I got from my dell streak and the ones from my xperia s.
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thanks because I use google hangouts with friends but the ion isn't exactly loud, even with xloud on

May not be exactly what you're looking for but I use Skullcandy Ink'd earbuds with the mic.
http://www.skullcandy.com/shop/headphones/earphones-and-earbuds/inkd
I've used these for probably the last 2 years, great sound quality, full refund too if they stop working, only thing I've had happen to mine were one of the buds stops working. Pretty durable for the price, I've only broken 1 pair from skateboarding/biking. Also most stores will carry them for $15 instead of $25 like listed on the site.

Tried the generic ones I got with my Dell Streak and they worked....gotta find my Xperia S headphones to try.

I think you should try out the Sony LiveSound Hi-Fi Headset, it cost a little bit of money but it sounds awesome! Comes with an in-line mic with built-in remote.
I personally use the Sony MW600 Stereo Bluetooth Headset, no wires extending to your phone in your pocket. just a short earbud wire that wraps around your neck. you can also disconnect the supplied wire and use a 3mm wire to plug into a stereo or your car's aux so you're completely hands free and the sound comes out of car's speakers.
Both of these are available on the Sony mobile online store, probably sold cheaper on amazon.

so the ION does support earphone's with mic and you guys have all tried out the mic ? sry for this question, I got my phone from best buy and so it didn't come with the earphones. Instead I've been using my earphones from my X10 and with the ION using the new standard and with the quote from my first post I was thinking that the ION didn't support the mic in earphone combo

I used the HTC buds that come with some of there WP7 devices. Worked like a charm.
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so the ION does support earphone's with mic and you guys have all tried out the mic ? sry for this question, I got my phone from best buy and so it didn't come with the earphones. Instead I've been using my earphones from my X10 and with the ION using the new standard and with the quote from my first post I was thinking that the ION didn't support the mic in earphone combo
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Yeah it works with earbyds with inline mics just have to find one that has the new setup.
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xxolvrdrmxx said:
I think you should try out the Sony LiveSound Hi-Fi Headset, it cost a little bit of money but it sounds awesome! Comes with an in-line mic with built-in remote.
I personally use the Sony MW600 Stereo Bluetooth Headset, no wires extending to your phone in your pocket. just a short earbud wire that wraps around your neck. you can also disconnect the supplied wire and use a 3mm wire to plug into a stereo or your car's aux so you're completely hands free and the sound comes out of car's speakers.
Both of these are available on the Sony mobile online store, probably sold cheaper on amazon.
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From what I read, the LiveSound headset doesn't fully work on the 2012 Xperia phones. There's another pair called Smart headset that are fully compatible with the ion. They're basically the same set other than that.
I just ordered the MW600 headset, the design reminded me alot of the old Sony MiniDisc Walkman remotes. Seems really slick.

I have the Smart wireless headset pro MW1. They work great and the audio quality is awesome for music and calls.

I just didn't want to buy a pair that the ion wouldn't support, but I'll have to look and see which to get. I wan't the skullcandy ink'd 2 pair but idk if they'll work. time for some more research

Bluetooth Audio 'hub'??

Hi
Does anyone know of such a thing as a Bluetooth audio hub?
I want to connect my GNex to my existing car stereo via bluetooth, I guess plugged in to the stereo via line input.
It needs to route both audio from media files (podcast) and calls. I assume that it would therefore need a mic for calls.
But in addition to this, I have my music collection on a separate mp3 player (also with bluetooth). So ideally, I'd like both devices to be able to connect, to listen to music from one device but have calls interrupt it from another.
Does such a thing even exist?
At the moment I have a line cable from my GNex to the stereo and a crappy bluetooth visor kit. I have to swap the line cable from my phone to my mp3 if I want to change what I'm listening to. It's far from ideal, and the GNex doesn't even fit in it's holder when I'm listening, thanks to the headphone socket being on the bottom of the device.

i have the jabra sp700, it works via BT to the jabra, then FM to stereo. the fm modulations gets a lot of static because i live in a high radio traffic area and the sound seems quieter than via aux input.
i made a custom aux input for my car and i have been using that lately, sound is much better, more clear.
you may get better results if you used something that goes from BT to wired output to plug into your aux input.

I am using this http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=525857. Works wonderful. But for 2 Devices, i think the new HTC Connect works for what you want.

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you may get better results i you used something that goes from BT to wired output to plug into your aux input.
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That's exactly what I'm looking for, though I guess it'd also need a mic built in.
I've used an FM transmitter before, but as you say the need to keep retuning is a problem. Plus, the need to plug it into the bottom of my GNex means it's not an option because of the cradle, which hides the output.
The Belkin thing looks good, but what I don't get is why an FM receiver costs about £20, a basic BT headset or visor set costs about £20 but something in between (i.e. a BT receiver with wired output) costs £80??

phatdub said:
I am using this http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=525857. Works wonderful. But for 2 Devices, i think the new HTC Connect works for what you want.
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I've just ordered one of those Been using a cheap BT -> aux thing i got off ebay a while ago but it doesn't have a mic so decided to get the Belkin.

bmdixon said:
I've just ordered one of those Been using a cheap BT -> aux thing i got off ebay a while ago but it doesn't have a mic so decided to get the Belkin.
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It works good, sometimes you will find hitting the button twice to resume music does not work. NO biggie either toggle Bluetooth on\off or manually hit play on the GNex. For some reason though, it will re pair but not resume music, calls always work as normal over Bluetooth.

Does it work with two devices? I guess not? (i.e. music from one, calls from another?)

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Does it work with two devices? I guess not? (i.e. music from one, calls from another?)
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I swear i saw a device that does that. Ill keep looking. Nokia maybe....
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I swear i saw a device that does that. Ill keep looking. Nokia maybe....
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Nokia Stereo Bluetooth Headset BH-221
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1692169
In the thread they stated that the BH-214 supported dual devices, not sure if they got the the 221 to do the same.
From the thread ;
As for a dual connection, the 214 supports it, which I didn't realize until having my EVO be the primary media device on the 214/221 (unchecking the "Connect to Phone" option under EVO's BT Settings) & making the Nexus the primary phone device (unchecking the "Connect to Media" option). Since I don't have any cell service on the EVO, I can't verify that it'd connect to the phone anyway, but I know I can get my Nexus to connect to both phone/media if the EVO BT isn't on or near.

I'm pretty sure this one doesn't handle 2 devices at once, but if you're looking for something with a built in microphone and is very unobtrusive you might consider the BlueTrip Aux. I've been using it for about a month and it has worked well for me.

The Nokia ones look perfect! Is the mic part of the little clip unit? Guess so...

TomTom MKI9200 here. Two phones synced and supports A2DP. Works well with GNex 4.1. Supports USB mass storage, SD card and regular line in too.
No idea about standalone MP3 player via BT. Does anyone still use them?
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The product you are looking for is this :
Kensington Bluetooth LiquidAUX
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kensington-LiquidAUX-Bluetooth-For-Phone/dp/B0011UIX2K
or
Griffin BlueTrip
http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-Techn...1748219&sr=8-11&keywords=kensington+bluetooth
I have the Kensington one, works perfect. It adds bluetooth handsfree/streaming to any car that has a aux in. No need for batteries.

[Q] Record audio through micro usb???

I'll try to be brief... I run sound booth at my church and we record the sermon on a laptop via the phono jack on the soundboard, but I already use my phone for some of the music and audio files. I'm trying to streamline and use as few devices as possible. Is it possible to record the sermon on my phone via phono jack ---> 3.5 mm -----> micro usb ?
I've been searching this and have found apps that will allow you to record from usb microphone and what not but not sure if micro usb to 3.5 mm will allow audio input (or if it's only good for audio output) to the sgs3...
Any Help would be awesome.
Thanks.

Nobody??

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Nobody??
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Actually I am trying to do the exact same thing for our church. And here is what I have found out. You can record to a cell phone using the 3.5mm TRRS plug if you have a splitter. Like this one http://amzn.com/B004SP0WAQ or search amazon for MUYHSMFF 3.5mm 4-Pin to 2x 3-Pin 3.5mm Headset Splitter Adapter. Using this should work, but I haven't tried it. I just ordered my cable form Amazon today.
Also, you can check this out...https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=316369108422890 The developer of the app RecForge Pro sent this to me when I asked him the question.
Im trying to do all this on an OG Evo4G, so I will let you know if it works out.
and so far, I havent found a solution to record via micro-usb. I would imagine it would need some sort of converter because the line out of the board is typically an analog signal and it would have to be converted to a digital signal for the usb. That is why the splitter option should be just a plug and play. Analog to Analog.
I'll Let you know.
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Im trying to do all this on an OG Evo4G, .
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Ohh, and I also own a Galaxy S3 .. and I will try it out on that as well.:good: