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Can anyone recommend a Bluetooth hands-free kit
« on: 10 June 2019, 20:15:32 »
We have a Bluetooth cradle thing wired into our Mondeo. It's useful for holding the phone when charging and using a phone as a Sat Nav but the Bluetooth calling is epically bad. You have to press and hold a difficult to reach button for about 2s to answer a call and the microphone is rubbish.

It won't even pair properly with my new phone. It sort of pairs but doesn't work - brilliant. (Lizzie I feel your pain!)

What I want for this car is something that plugs in the lighter socket that will pair nicely with a couple of phones and provides decent call quality. Ideally it'll have a USB charge socket on it, not be too big and not be expensive.

There are lots of this sort of thing on the web but does anyone personally have one they recommend that costs less than say £50.

Thanks
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Re: Can anyone recommend a Bluetooth hands-free kit
« Reply #1 on: 10 June 2019, 20:29:18 »
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Re: Can anyone recommend a Bluetooth hands-free kit
« Reply #2 on: 10 June 2019, 20:40:19 »
This is the one I have and it works very well, with even an FM link for playing iTunes music through the car speakers.
https://www.halfords.com/technology/bluetooth-car-kits/bluetooth-car-kits/jabra-freeway-bluetooth-visor-speaker

It even pairs without any problems (!!!  ::) ::) ;D)

You just have to ensure your phone's sound volume is fully adjusted for the Bluetooth link  ;)
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Re: Can anyone recommend a Bluetooth hands-free kit
« Reply #3 on: 10 June 2019, 20:45:30 »
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 10 June 2019, 20:40:19
This is the one I have and it works very well, with even an FM link for playing iTunes music through the car speakers.
https://www.halfords.com/technology/bluetooth-car-kits/bluetooth-car-kits/jabra-freeway-bluetooth-visor-speaker

It even pairs without any problems (!!!  ::) ::) ;D)

You just have to ensure your phone's sound volume is fully adjusted for the Bluetooth link  ;)

Looks very nice but it's only really for the odd phone call that comes in when I'm driving so I don't think I really want to spend quite that much.
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Re: Can anyone recommend a Bluetooth hands-free kit
« Reply #4 on: 10 June 2019, 20:46:51 »
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 June 2019, 20:29:18
how about something like this
Nextbase In-Car DAB DAB350 £28.75 save £101.24 (77% OFF)

Looks like a huge bargain. I was hoping to avoid too much wiring but perhaps that's unavoidable.
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Re: Can anyone recommend a Bluetooth hands-free kit
« Reply #5 on: 10 June 2019, 20:50:36 »
Audi MMI works perfectly, seamlessly, and simply....  :)
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Re: Can anyone recommend a Bluetooth hands-free kit
« Reply #6 on: 10 June 2019, 20:51:33 »
Quote from: JasonH on 10 June 2019, 20:45:30
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 10 June 2019, 20:40:19
This is the one I have and it works very well, with even an FM link for playing iTunes music through the car speakers.
https://www.halfords.com/technology/bluetooth-car-kits/bluetooth-car-kits/jabra-freeway-bluetooth-visor-speaker

It even pairs without any problems (!!!  ::) ::) ;D)

You just have to ensure your phone's sound volume is fully adjusted for the Bluetooth link  ;)

Looks very nice but it's only really for the odd phone call that comes in when I'm driving so I don't think I really want to spend quite that much.

I do not have many calls at all, but it is a good system when I do. When talking about price, is 6 points on your licence and a £200 fine ok when you are caught using your phone because the Bluetooth link failed and "you just had to take that call; I do not usually do it officer!" :D ;)
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Re: Can anyone recommend a Bluetooth hands-free kit
« Reply #7 on: 10 June 2019, 20:55:50 »
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 10 June 2019, 20:51:33
Quote from: JasonH on 10 June 2019, 20:45:30
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 10 June 2019, 20:40:19
This is the one I have and it works very well, with even an FM link for playing iTunes music through the car speakers.
https://www.halfords.com/technology/bluetooth-car-kits/bluetooth-car-kits/jabra-freeway-bluetooth-visor-speaker

It even pairs without any problems (!!!  ::) ::) ;D)

You just have to ensure your phone's sound volume is fully adjusted for the Bluetooth link  ;)

Looks very nice but it's only really for the odd phone call that comes in when I'm driving so I don't think I really want to spend quite that much.

I do not have many calls at all, but it is a good system when I do. When talking about price, is 6 points on your licence and a £200 fine ok when you are caught using your phone because the Bluetooth link failed and "you just had to take that call; I do not usually do it officer!" :D ;)

It's OK almost all road policing seems to be done by speed cameras these days ;)

Seriously if the hands-free isn't connected I just let the call go to voicemail but I find it really annoying to have missed the call.
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Re: Can anyone recommend a Bluetooth hands-free kit
« Reply #8 on: 10 June 2019, 20:56:44 »
Quote from: Entwood on 10 June 2019, 20:50:36
Audi MMI works perfectly, seamlessly, and simply....  :)

Yes but unfortunately you have to live with an Audi and the stigma that goes with it!!!!! ;D
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Re: Can anyone recommend a Bluetooth hands-free kit
« Reply #9 on: 10 June 2019, 21:06:48 »
Second hand parrot kit from ebay might be the answer ?
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Re: Can anyone recommend a Bluetooth hands-free kit
« Reply #10 on: 10 June 2019, 21:08:09 »
Quote from: JasonH on 10 June 2019, 20:56:44
Quote from: Entwood on 10 June 2019, 20:50:36
Audi MMI works perfectly, seamlessly, and simply....  :)

Yes but unfortunately you have to live with an Audi and the stigma that goes with it!!!!! ;D

Over 6 weeks now and I'm finding it very easy to live with, a very enjoyable place to be, and I know nothing of any stigma ....  and if there is.. I'll happily ignore it !!!  :)  :)
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Re: Can anyone recommend a Bluetooth hands-free kit
« Reply #11 on: 10 June 2019, 21:22:49 »
Quote from: Entwood on 10 June 2019, 20:50:36
Audi MMI works perfectly, seamlessly, and simply....  :)

Likewise the Comand in my ML  :y

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Re: Can anyone recommend a Bluetooth hands-free kit
« Reply #12 on: 10 June 2019, 21:24:11 »
Quote from: Migv6 on 10 June 2019, 21:06:48
Second hand parrot kit from ebay might be the answer ?
A new one is hardly expensive ::)
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Re: Can anyone recommend a Bluetooth hands-free kit
« Reply #13 on: 10 June 2019, 21:26:52 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 June 2019, 21:24:11
Quote from: Migv6 on 10 June 2019, 21:06:48
Second hand parrot kit from ebay might be the answer ?
A new one is hardly expensive ::)

£50.00

https://www.parrot.com/uk/car-kits/parrot-minikit

Just a little less than an Audi MMI    :)  :)
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Re: Can anyone recommend a Bluetooth hands-free kit
« Reply #14 on: 10 June 2019, 21:34:15 »
I do have a little gizmo in my Smart that came from Costco, it's name escapes me though, clips to the visor that works well and will stream music too.
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