Bluetooth Phone

stuka1 · 03-23-2006, 05:56 PM

I have a 2006 Prius and want to upgrade my cell phone to Bluetooth capability. I am a Verizon user. I went to the Verizon store to see what options I had. Verizon said that they have no Bluetooth phones which are compatible with the Prius. (Verizon has LG, and Motorola models) When I called my Toyota dealership in San Diego, they researched the problem and called me back saying that they couldn't find any Verizon phone which was compatible with the Prius. I called another San Diego dealer and they said they could not help me. Does anyone know if LG or Motorola makes a phone which is compatible with the Prius??

ceric · 03-23-2006, 06:10 PM

While I am a Cingular customer, based on what I read, any cell phones (of Verizon) made by SE (Sony/Ericsson) and Moto should have Bluetooth function that works with Prius. The main difference of Verizon from Cingular is that the OBEX protocol have been blocked, meaning no file transfer profile is possible with Verizon phones. Therefore, you can't transfer phone contacts, MP3 files, ring tones, etc. thru Bluetooth (which is possible with Cingular phones). However, since the '06 Prius allow owners to enter phone contacts manually, this is less a problem than for '04 or '05 owners.

aaf709 · 03-23-2006, 06:10 PM

OK, let's get on the same page. There are several Verizon phones (like the e815 that I have) that work with the Prius. The problem is that OBEX (and especially OOP) has been disabled on Verizon phones (except one, but I forget the model). This is required to send the phonebook to the Prius.

If the phonebook is the main concern, you have a couple of options. You can change carriers, you can get a cheap BT phone off of eBay (non Verizon) to send the phonebook or you can use a laptop (with BT & Outlook Express) to send the phonebook. Since you have a 2006, though, you can enter them manually.

stuka1 · 03-23-2006, 06:24 PM

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Originally posted by aaf709@Mar 23 2006, 03:10 PM
OK, let's get on the same page. There are several Verizon phones (like the e815 that I have) that work with the Prius. The problem is that OBEX (and especially OOP) has been disabled on Verizon phones (except one, but I forget the model). This is required to send the phonebook to the Prius.

If the phonebook is the main concern, you have a couple of options. You can change carriers, you can get a cheap BT phone off of eBay (non Verizon) to send the phonebook or you can use a laptop (with BT & Outlook Express) to send the phonebook. Since you have a 2006, though, you can enter them manually.

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stuka1 · 03-23-2006, 06:31 PM

As you can tell, I am technologically challenged! Thanks to both Ceric and aaf709!! I'll pick one up today! Appreciate the help!!

Big Al5 · 03-24-2006, 05:37 PM

While we are on the Bluetooth topic; I have a question. I have a 2005 Prius so i am at the mercy of the upload for the phonebook. I have nicely uploaded all my numbers but things like "home voicemail" uses pause between number sequences. I have not been able to get my RAZR V3 to upload a valid sequence to allow the pause and PIN for the mailbox. Anyone know what pause character may work? I used P, Pause from the # key, and Pause from the option button; nothing works. I am on Cingular. All the sequences work fine from the phone.

Al who is very puzzled

jrfaris · 03-24-2006, 11:53 PM

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Originally posted by Big Al5@Mar 24 2006, 02:37 PM
While we are on the Bluetooth topic; I have a question. I have a 2005 Prius so i am at the mercy of the upload for the phonebook. I have nicely uploaded all my numbers but things like "home voicemail" uses pause between number sequences. I have not been able to get my RAZR V3 to upload a valid sequence to allow the pause and PIN for the mailbox. Anyone know what pause character may work? I used P, Pause from the # key, and Pause from the option button; nothing works. I am on Cingular. All the sequences work fine from the phone.

Al who is very puzzled

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I don't believe there is a way to transfer any non numeric character on the 04-05 Nav system. It's been my experience that any other character causes the transfer to fail. Hence, there is no way to put pauses in numbers in the phone book.

hdrygas · 03-25-2006, 12:25 AM

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Originally posted by jrfaris@Mar 24 2006, 08:53 PM
I don't believe there is a way to transfer any non numeric character on the 04-05 Nav system. It's been my experience that any other character causes the transfer to fail. Hence, there is no way to put pauses in numbers in the phone book.

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That is a big 10-4 and Amen. Even a space charter will do you in. Nothing but numbers for the phone number field! Deviate and you die.

TJandGENESIS · 03-25-2006, 03:54 AM

I have the TREO 700w which has Verizon, and a 05 Prius. I am glad that I have my old Motorola Phone, so I have no problem with the upload of the phone book.

The TREO works, albeit with out the auto answering function that the Motorola has.

Oh, and you can't see how many 'bars' your signal has on the screen.

hdrygas · 03-25-2006, 07:33 PM

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Originally posted by TJandGENESIS@Mar 25 2006, 12:54 AM
I have the TREO 700w which has Verizon, and a 05 Prius. I am glad that I have my old Motorola Phone, so I have no problem with the upload of the phone book.

The TREO works, albeit with out the auto answering function that the Motorola has.

Oh, and you can't see how many 'bars' your signal has on the screen.

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I get the bars on the Prius screen with my 650. Do you have the most recent system software or is this a Microsoft issue?

03-23-2006, 05:56 PM	#1
stuka1 Pete Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 3 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I have a 2006 Prius and want to upgrade my cell phone to Bluetooth capability. I am a Verizon user. I went to the Verizon store to see what options I had. Verizon said that they have no Bluetooth phones which are compatible with the Prius. (Verizon has LG, and Motorola models) When I called my Toyota dealership in San Diego, they researched the problem and called me back saying that they couldn't find any Verizon phone which was compatible with the Prius. I called another San Diego dealer and they said they could not help me. Does anyone know if LG or Motorola makes a phone which is compatible with the Prius?? __________________ Pete

03-23-2006, 06:10 PM	#2
ceric Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 812 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	While I am a Cingular customer, based on what I read, any cell phones (of Verizon) made by SE (Sony/Ericsson) and Moto should have Bluetooth function that works with Prius. The main difference of Verizon from Cingular is that the OBEX protocol have been blocked, meaning no file transfer profile is possible with Verizon phones. Therefore, you can't transfer phone contacts, MP3 files, ring tones, etc. thru Bluetooth (which is possible with Cingular phones). However, since the '06 Prius allow owners to enter phone contacts manually, this is less a problem than for '04 or '05 owners. __________________ 2005' Tideland Prius (Dec, 2004) Life time MPG = 45+ Mods Done: body-side moldings, wood dash kit, rear bumper applique, ultrasound backup sensors, backup camera, signal mirrors, BT stiffening plate, 205/60R15 tires, leather-trim interior, all-weather mats, shark-fin antenna Mods Planned: 16" or 17" light-alloy wheels, front strut-tower brace

03-23-2006, 06:10 PM	#3
aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,838 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	OK, let's get on the same page. There are several Verizon phones (like the e815 that I have) that work with the Prius. The problem is that OBEX (and especially OOP) has been disabled on Verizon phones (except one, but I forget the model). This is required to send the phonebook to the Prius. If the phonebook is the main concern, you have a couple of options. You can change carriers, you can get a cheap BT phone off of eBay (non Verizon) to send the phonebook or you can use a laptop (with BT & Outlook Express) to send the phonebook. Since you have a 2006, though, you can enter them manually. __________________ "Blue Belle" Seaside Pearl Purchased April 16, 2005 MODS: Wheelskin Steering Wheel Cover, GT Seat Covers, DashTopper Dash Cover, MFD Sun Hood, Pioneer AirWare XM radio, DICE Silverline iPod Integration, BT Override, Goodyear ComforTreds, Coastal Tech's Auto-Lock kit, NAV Enhancement kit & EV mod

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stuka1 Pete Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 3 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	As you can tell, I am technologically challenged! Thanks to both Ceric and aaf709!! I'll pick one up today! Appreciate the help!!

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Big Al5 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Columbus, NJ Posts: 12 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	While we are on the Bluetooth topic; I have a question. I have a 2005 Prius so i am at the mercy of the upload for the phonebook. I have nicely uploaded all my numbers but things like "home voicemail" uses pause between number sequences. I have not been able to get my RAZR V3 to upload a valid sequence to allow the pause and PIN for the mailbox. Anyone know what pause character may work? I used P, Pause from the # key, and Pause from the option button; nothing works. I am on Cingular. All the sequences work fine from the phone. Al who is very puzzled

03-25-2006, 03:54 AM	#9
TJandGENESIS Are We Having Fun Yet? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ★Lewisville, part of the Metroplex, Dallas, in the Republic of Texas★ Posts: 4,661 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 15	I have the TREO 700w which has Verizon, and a 05 Prius. I am glad that I have my old Motorola Phone, so I have no problem with the upload of the phone book. The TREO works, albeit with out the auto answering function that the Motorola has. Oh, and you can't see how many 'bars' your signal has on the screen.