Hello. Yes, I know I should upgrade. However, I'm an old fart and I absolutely love this phone. It's perfect for me and it feels wonderful to use.
I am on Android 10, latest security patches, completely stock. Pixel 2 XL.
I cannot figure out how to get my phone to automatically answer a call when I am connected to Bluetooth. I have Googled, I have searched this forum.
Can anyone help? Thanks.
It's in the google voice settings
Edmontonchef said:
It's in the google voice settings
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I don't think those settings will do what he wants. I have a Bluetooth Plantronics headset and hearing aids that connect with Bluetooth. For both I have to tap a button on the device to answer. The Plantronics headset will answer if it is off my ear and I put it up to my ear, but that is a setting in the headset, not the phone.
JimSmith94 said:
I don't think those settings will do what he wants. I have a Bluetooth Plantronics headset and hearing aids that connect with Bluetooth. For both I have to tap a button on the device to answer. The Plantronics headset will answer if it is off my ear and I put it up to my ear, but that is a setting in the headset, not the phone.
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I just got a chance to look, and unfortunately no, the setting isn't there. I connect to an FM transmitter in my car, and still need to reach over and slide to answer when someone calls. I just want it to automatically answer so I don't need to touch the phone. When I use my ear buds that would be nice as well.
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Hi there.
I need a bluetooth headset with LCD display (for call info) that rings on incoming calls not only on the earpiece but also "externally"; I often have my P3300 on the craddle while being working in another room, so I'm not wearing the earpiece.
Of course, if I'm going to buy a new headset, I thought of going "stereo".
I took a look at a few makers (Motorola, Sonyericsson) but none states clearly if the headset rings.
Anyone has suggestions?
Thanks.
You should be able to accomplish this with any headset. If you set Speaker DWORD at
HKCU\ControlPanel\SoundCategories\Ring0 to 1 it should play out the speaker instead of the paired BT headset.
You can also look at using JETWare BT Extension which will add a lot of functionality to the MS BT stack.
h4waii said:
You should be able to accomplish this with any headset. If you set Speaker DWORD at
HKCU\ControlPanel\SoundCategories\Ring0 to 1 it should play out the speaker instead of the paired BT headset.
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He's looking to actually have the BT headset itself ring as opposed to the phone, since he may be in a different room.
To the OP: I don't know of any BT headsets that support loud external ringing, as I would suppose that could be damaging to you ears if you happened to be wearing the headset at the time. However, some BT headsets can vibrate, so I would look into those. Alternatively, if you don't mind their aesthetics, you could look into a bluetooth info accessory, such as a watch or bracelet. Those act as a middle man btwn the phone and headset, and alert you of incoming calls.
sonus said:
However, some BT headsets can vibrate, so I would look into those.
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Not to hijack this thread, but can you point me in the direction of a a2dp device that vibrates? I have been looking for ages.
To the OP: the i-tech clip d-radio could be what you are looking for.
the Jabra BT8010 is very close...it vibrates instead of rings, though, and has an LCD display that will show caller info.
The catch is you have to download the software separately, and manually input the entries into the headset itself, and it can only hold 30 entries.
Anything not in the headset's address book will just display as the number, not the name of the person calling.
http://www.jabra.com/bt8010
Thabks all for the excellent suggestions.
I-tech Clip-D looks like the ideal candidate!
i'm using the itech r35 headset which emits 2 beeps when a call comes through. if you want it on silent mode, there's a setting that mutes the buzzer and the light flashes 2 times instead. it's also a2dp so i simply remove the single ear jack and plug in the stereo cans i have
cheers
After reading the searched posts for hours, I thought I'd post and ask for an update.
Is anyone able to use their bluetooth headset to answer skype calls on their tablet by pushing the button on the headset?
If so, can you please state which headset you're using?
thanks
Messing around with a Voyager Pro+ BT headset, the earpiece transmits sound from skype and my music, but as for microphone, skype still tries to use the tablet mic instead of the headset mic. BTmono seems to solve that problem, but it's still not possible to answer calls with the call button on the headset. When I push it, it hangs up on an incoming call and tries to dial my google voice number and asks me which program I want to use, giving me the option of Skype and data calling. If I choose data, it says "not supported". Anyone know of an app that will let me change the headset button configuration to answer an incoming skype call, instead of the current function, which is to dial my google voice number, for whatever reason?
I have the same problem. Skype works great with BT headsets in Windows but the Android version does not even seem to have an options menu where one can select the sound input and output. Skype still works fine using the Tab microphone and speakers but if you want to have a more private conversation, you will have to plug in a wired headset.
I find it hard to believe that Skype would overlook this feature in Android so maybe there is another reason that BT is not supported.
Bob
skype works with my bluetooth headset and galaxy tab - likely your headset needs to conform to some spec (v2.1)
dsafety said:
I have the same problem. Skype works great with BT headsets in Windows but the Android version does not even seem to have an options menu where one can select the sound input and output. Skype still works fine using the Tab microphone and speakers but if you want to have a more private conversation, you will have to plug in a wired headset.
I find it hard to believe that Skype would overlook this feature in Android so maybe there is another reason that BT is not supported.
Bob
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animatechnica said:
skype works with my bluetooth headset and galaxy tab - likely your headset needs to conform to some spec (v2.1)
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That may be it. The headset is a Samsung model WEP490. Any idea how I find out if this unit is compatible?
animatechnica said:
skype works with my bluetooth headset and galaxy tab - likely your headset needs to conform to some spec (v2.1)
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Which bt headset are you using, animatechnica?
And you're able to answer calls with the headset button?
animatechnica said:
skype works with my bluetooth headset and galaxy tab - likely your headset needs to conform to some spec (v2.1)
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You've already been asked twice. Please answer. Which specification do you mean?
I love this phone so far, but one issue has me wanting to send it back to tmobile. My car comes with a Bluetooth stereo, and I have it paired with my m8. The problem is with the phone's OS and Bluetooth prioritization.
When I place a call, a window pops-up and asks what audio method I want to use. It is unnecessary, but I could live with that.
When a call comes in, it always defaults to the phone's internal speaker. I have to take it out of my pocket and manually select Bluetooth audio. Sometimes it doesn't even switch over after it is selected.
Is there a way to make it always default to Bluetooth audio when connected? It is driving me crazy!
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I love this phone so far, but one issue has me wanting to send it back to tmobile. My car comes with a Bluetooth stereo, and I have it paired with my m8. The problem is with the phone's OS and Bluetooth prioritization.
When I place a call, a window pops-up and asks what audio method I want to use. It is unnecessary, but I could live with that.
When a call comes in, it always defaults to the phone's internal speaker. I have to take it out of my pocket and manually select Bluetooth audio. Sometimes it doesn't even switch over after it is selected.
Is there a way to make it always default to Bluetooth audio when connected? It is driving me crazy!
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When I answer with my car's Talk button it is always output through Bluetooth.
rquinn19 said:
When I answer with my car's Talk button it is always output through Bluetooth.
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same here...
maybe your car's bt stereo is not the best? or not compatible?
I have a kenwood dnx-7280bt and it works fine
Why is there no way to change the audio path? When I'm navigating, I like to hear the voice from my phone. As long as my moto 360 is connected to my phone, the audio is routed to the watch which has no speaker so I hear nothing. This is kinda ridiculous to me that I can't change this like on other Bluetooth devices. I have to disconnect my watch to navigate bc of it.
Am I missing something or can this be fixed in a future update?
EDIT: Fixed! This issue has been fixed by someone. Maybe it was an update to Google maps? I used navigation yesterday and audio came through my phone as all as notifications on my watch. Very cool!
You don't get a voice but should feel a vibration when turn approaches.
Ian B
Mr Ian B said:
You don't get a voice but should feel a vibration when turn approaches.
Ian B
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Yeah I do, I just prefer to hear the voice and how many lanes turn and all that additional information the voice gives. I can look at the phone and it will tell me but I just prefer the voice. I also found out it will still work if I connect to my car stereo and the audio will come out of the stereo while it does the directions on the watch, so that's my best work around at the moment
Had the same issue yesterday. It was a major disappointment to say the least. Totally disconnected it from the phone which makes the watch almost useless to me
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So, while navigating there's no turn-by-turn voice?
That's not good!
Mr Ian B said:
You don't get a voice but should feel a vibration when turn approaches.
Ian B
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I get voice too through my car stereo and on my phone along with the vibrations on my watch.
johnomaz said:
I get voice too through my car stereo and on my phone along with the vibrations on my watch.
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Did you also got voice through the stereo with no 360?...
Let's say, only with navigation from your cell...
Thanks...
SanD-82 said:
Did you also got voice through the stereo with no 360?...
Let's say, only with navigation from your cell...
Thanks...
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Yeah you will
johnomaz said:
I get voice too through my car stereo and on my phone along with the vibrations on my watch.
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Yeah me too in my gf's car but my car doesn't have Bluetooth so I have to completely disconnect from my watch if I want voice when navigating in my car
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Did you also got voice through the stereo with no 360?...
Let's say, only with navigation from your cell...
Thanks...
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Ya, I use navigation all the time when I'm out of my normal areas of driving. Always comes through my car stereo via bluetooth.
To get the voice to come through on the phone make sure Car Mode is disabled. If it is enabled it will try and send audio through whatever bluetooth connection it has. ...I think
I don't have my watch yet, but try going to the bluetooth settings on the phone and select the watch. If you have a "Media audio" profile with a check mark, try unchecking that. That should reroute that audio to the phone.
Will know for sure Tuesday when I get my 360!
illb456 said:
I don't have my watch yet, but try going to the bluetooth settings on the phone and select the watch. If you have a "Media audio" profile with a check mark, try unchecking that. That should reroute that audio to the phone.
Will know for sure Tuesday when I get my 360!
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There are no options like this for the moto 360
Raceit said:
To get the voice to come through on the phone make sure Car Mode is disabled. If it is enabled it will try and send audio through whatever bluetooth connection it has. ...I think
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I've never used any sort of car mode
Hey guys, I dunno if someone important at moto or google saw this thread or its just complete coincidence but this issue appears to have been fixed! I used navigation yesterday and the voice came through on my phone as well as my watch buzzing me with the notifications as well! Very cool
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Did you also got voice through the stereo with no 360?...
Let's say, only with navigation from your cell...
Thanks...
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Of course. With music streaming, the music would get quiet and the nav would be loud. I've used nav on my phone for ages.
Sorry, new XDA app is still trash. I can't figure out how to get to the general questions and answers part.
Anyways how do I get my speaker phone back? I see the Google dialer has been changed.
The phone "button" is a selector/dropdown. You probably have bluetooth headset so you should have 3 selections, phone, speaker, and headset.
GL!
cmh714 said:
The phone "button" is a selector/dropdown. You probably have bluetooth headset so you should have 3 selections, phone, speaker, and headset.
GL!
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Thank you