Need a Bluetooth adapter for a non Bluetooth phone.

Steve Goldenberg · 01-13-2004, 04:54 PM

Need a Bluetooth adapter (handset only, I think) so that my non Bluetooth LG 510 cell phone will connect with the Prius system at least for the basic handset (mic & speakers) profile.
I had one in my hand at CES and it did connect my phone to a "standard" Bluetooth headset. It was a small prototype that had a small jack that plugged right into the phone. They wouldn't give or sell it to me but something like it should be available somewhere.

David · 01-13-2004, 10:56 PM

I have a non-bluetooth Kyocera 7135 Smartphone that I really like. I bought the Jabra headset for non-bluetooth phones to see if I could make it work in my Prius. I could get the Jabra headset to work just fine but could not get the Prius to recognise the Jabra. Folks on the Kyocera site said it couldn't be made to work with the bluetooth in the Prius because the phone wasn't setup to fully work with bluetooth. No one on the Yahoo site had any successful suggestions. My advice- buy a bluetooth phone.

Good luck.

**efusco** · 01-13-2004, 11:29 PM

David's right, it won't work that way. There are two (maybe more) components to the Bluetooth thing, a handsfree and something else, the thing for the headset just requires one, the thing for the Prius requires both. You'll either have to suffer without bluetooth (I didn't find that an acceptable option) or by a bluetooth phone....be aware that several carries have no bluetooth phones....I had to switch from Altell to T-mobil for mine.

htmlspinnr · 01-14-2004, 12:08 AM

The phone/device must support the hands free profile, and to do address book transfers, should also support object push protocol. The former differs from what the Jabber provides. The Jabber is simply wireless sound. The hands free protocol also allows for dialing, and other basic data exchange like caller ID, signal strength, etc.

-Rick

David · 01-14-2004, 10:26 AM

So, if my Kyocera 7135 has the hands free profile, it may be possible to find a bluetooth adaptor that might work? The only bluetooth adaptors I can find in my town are the Jabra and I don't want to mail order one that I will most likely return. Any suggestions for brands other than Jabra for non-bluetooth phones would be great.

Thanx

**Danny** · 01-14-2004, 10:44 AM

David -

In case some of us know some deals on some new Bluetooth phones, who's your carrier and what kind of contract are you in (length)?

David · 01-14-2004, 11:16 AM

Danny,
Its not as simple as simply getting a BT phone. The Kyocera 7135 is a combo PDA and great phone with speakerphone. To replace I would have to buy a new PDA and a BT phone with speakerphone. I waited much longer for the Kyocera smartphone concept in a workable format than I did for the Prius and am loath to change. Until someone comes out with a PDA BT phone its worth it to me to just continue to enjoy the Prius and my phone in their unconnected state. Its also not a matter of money or contract obligations - its form factor and convenience.

Wireless life is further complicated in the fact I live and work on an island with very poor cell phone reception. The best reception by far for me is with Verizon and Verizon doesn't have a BT phone.

All that being said, I'm watching for new smart phones and researching BT adaptors. Thanks for your thoughts.

**Danny** · 01-14-2004, 11:21 AM

Gotcha - that does make it a bit more complicated.

And I'm sure we all feel so sorry for you living on an island and all :cussing: :guns:

01-13-2004, 04:54 PM	#1
Steve Goldenberg Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Aspen, CO Posts: 126 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Need a Bluetooth adapter for a non Bluetooth phone. Need a Bluetooth adapter (handset only, I think) so that my non Bluetooth LG 510 cell phone will connect with the Prius system at least for the basic handset (mic & speakers) profile. I had one in my hand at CES and it did connect my phone to a "standard" Bluetooth headset. It was a small prototype that had a small jack that plugged right into the phone. They wouldn't give or sell it to me but something like it should be available somewhere.

01-14-2004, 10:44 AM	#6
Danny Admin/Founder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 4,547 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 26 Times in 8 Posts TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 23	David - In case some of us know some deals on some new Bluetooth phones, who's your carrier and what kind of contract are you in (length)? __________________ PriusChat Offers Discounts on: Extended Warranty - $990 : Pre-Paid Maintenance - $875 : HeatShield SunShades : BT Tech Stiffening Plate : All other Prius Accessories

01-14-2004, 11:21 AM	#8
Danny Admin/Founder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 4,547 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 26 Times in 8 Posts TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 23	Gotcha - that does make it a bit more complicated. And I'm sure we all feel so sorry for you living on an island and all :cussing: :guns: __________________ PriusChat Offers Discounts on: Extended Warranty - $990 : Pre-Paid Maintenance - $875 : HeatShield SunShades : BT Tech Stiffening Plate : All other Prius Accessories

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01-13-2004, 10:56 PM	#2
David Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Vero Beach, Florida Posts: 144 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I have a non-bluetooth Kyocera 7135 Smartphone that I really like. I bought the Jabra headset for non-bluetooth phones to see if I could make it work in my Prius. I could get the Jabra headset to work just fine but could not get the Prius to recognise the Jabra. Folks on the Kyocera site said it couldn't be made to work with the bluetooth in the Prius because the phone wasn't setup to fully work with bluetooth. No one on the Yahoo site had any successful suggestions. My advice- buy a bluetooth phone. Good luck.

01-13-2004, 11:29 PM	#3
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 14,023 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 23	David's right, it won't work that way. There are two (maybe more) components to the Bluetooth thing, a handsfree and something else, the thing for the headset just requires one, the thing for the Prius requires both. You'll either have to suffer without bluetooth (I didn't find that an acceptable option) or by a bluetooth phone....be aware that several carries have no bluetooth phones....I had to switch from Altell to T-mobil for mine.

01-14-2004, 12:08 AM	#4
htmlspinnr Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Surprise, AZ (Phoenix) Posts: 1,304 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Pioneer #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	The phone/device must support the hands free profile, and to do address book transfers, should also support object push protocol. The former differs from what the Jabber provides. The Jabber is simply wireless sound. The hands free protocol also allows for dialing, and other basic data exchange like caller ID, signal strength, etc. -Rick

01-14-2004, 10:26 AM	#5
David Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Vero Beach, Florida Posts: 144 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	So, if my Kyocera 7135 has the hands free profile, it may be possible to find a bluetooth adaptor that might work? The only bluetooth adaptors I can find in my town are the Jabra and I don't want to mail order one that I will most likely return. Any suggestions for brands other than Jabra for non-bluetooth phones would be great. Thanx

01-14-2004, 11:16 AM	#7
David Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Vero Beach, Florida Posts: 144 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Danny, Its not as simple as simply getting a BT phone. The Kyocera 7135 is a combo PDA and great phone with speakerphone. To replace I would have to buy a new PDA and a BT phone with speakerphone. I waited much longer for the Kyocera smartphone concept in a workable format than I did for the Prius and am loath to change. Until someone comes out with a PDA BT phone its worth it to me to just continue to enjoy the Prius and my phone in their unconnected state. Its also not a matter of money or contract obligations - its form factor and convenience. Wireless life is further complicated in the fact I live and work on an island with very poor cell phone reception. The best reception by far for me is with Verizon and Verizon doesn't have a BT phone. All that being said, I'm watching for new smart phones and researching BT adaptors. Thanks for your thoughts.