Bluetooth

williab · 08-23-2007, 02:29 PM

Just picked up my 2007 blue Prius pkg 3 - so far so good - even was able to pair my phone to the Bluetooth - even was able to put in 3 numbers in the phone book - however, neither the dealer nor myself can figure out how to voice activate calling without using the screen or speed dial - possible??????? will need snow tires in my area, anyone have preferences ???????? - I have enjoyed the chat for 2 weeks now and all of you helped me make the decision to go for it - thanks and I am looking forward to future chats

Ichabod · 08-23-2007, 02:55 PM

Voice dialing is a little silly.. you have to record a spoken name for each contact you want to be able to voice dial, and then use the "Dial by name" voice command.

It's in the manual, so that should help you along, but it's a little clunky, especially when some phones (like mine) have better voice recognition built in that can't be accessed through the car's BT.

williab · 08-23-2007, 10:08 PM

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Voice dialing is a little silly.. you have to record a spoken name for each contact you want to be able to voice dial, and then use the "Dial by name" voice command.

It's in the manual, so that should help you along, but it's a little clunky, especially when some phones (like mine) have better voice recognition built in that can't be accessed through the car's BT.

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You are right, does seem a little silly - read the manual - like russian to me - I am not good with tech - so, if you cannot use the touchscreens while driving, how do you make a call ????

qbee42 · 08-24-2007, 08:36 AM

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You are right, does seem a little silly - read the manual - like russian to me - I am not good with tech - so, if you cannot use the touchscreens while driving, how do you make a call ????
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The other poster just told you: use the "dial-by-name" command. You push the voice command button on the steering wheel and Jill will prompt you. Say "dial-by-name". She will prompt you to say the contact's name, which is the name that you previously recorded for that contact. Say that name, which will activate the corresponding phone book entry. Press the off-hook button on the steering wheel to dial.

Tom

mgipe · 08-24-2007, 02:42 PM

You can also "dial by number" if you want to call someone who is not already entered into the address book.

Bill Merchant · 08-27-2007, 01:19 AM

If you add numbers from the phone book to the three pages of speed-dial numbers, you can dial those numbers with one touch while the car is moving. When in motion, the number disappears but the name remains visible. If you need to have more than three pages of speed-dial numbers, record some names so you can Dial By Name.

Winston · 08-31-2007, 12:35 PM

Another way of dialing is to just dial from your phone keypad.

jarrett_gorin · 09-10-2007, 04:10 PM

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Another way of dialing is to just dial from your phone keypad.
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Yes. Exactly what I am forced to do on many occasions. Using your voice to "dial by number" takes about 5 times as long as dialing the keypad, and as a result, it distracts you from devoting your attention 100% to driving for 5 times as long. So, I just use the tiny keys on my BlackBerry 8800 which I have mounted in a sturdy easy-to-reach location next to my MFD using a Panavise In-Dash bracket and Pro-Clip device holder.

Of course, it would be MUCH safer to be able to punch in numbers via the HUGE buttons on the MFD. But Toyota, in their infinite wisdom, decided to grey those out, obviously, to keep us safe

Is it apparent that I think this particular "safety" feature of the Prius is idiotic? To clear up any gray area, yes, I do think this is idiotic.

PearlDriver · 09-11-2007, 06:31 AM

I've tried voice dialing and the phone adds zeroes and ignors me. I've tried speaking slower, faster, louder: but to no avail.

Someday I'll take the time to program my Prius memory but until I've got some time I'll be happy with receiving calls and speed dialing my actual phone.

The Bluetooth interface does need work.

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08-23-2007, 02:29 PM	#1
williab Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 18 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Just picked up my 2007 blue Prius pkg 3 - so far so good - even was able to pair my phone to the Bluetooth - even was able to put in 3 numbers in the phone book - however, neither the dealer nor myself can figure out how to voice activate calling without using the screen or speed dial - possible??????? will need snow tires in my area, anyone have preferences ???????? - I have enjoyed the chat for 2 weeks now and all of you helped me make the decision to go for it - thanks and I am looking forward to future chats

08-23-2007, 02:55 PM	#2
Ichabod Artist In Residence Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newton, MA Posts: 1,606 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 6	Voice dialing is a little silly.. you have to record a spoken name for each contact you want to be able to voice dial, and then use the "Dial by name" voice command. It's in the manual, so that should help you along, but it's a little clunky, especially when some phones (like mine) have better voice recognition built in that can't be accessed through the car's BT.

08-24-2007, 02:42 PM	#5
mgipe Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 50 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	You can also "dial by number" if you want to call someone who is not already entered into the address book.

08-27-2007, 01:19 AM	#6
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 3,925 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 6 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 47	If you add numbers from the phone book to the three pages of speed-dial numbers, you can dial those numbers with one touch while the car is moving. When in motion, the number disappears but the name remains visible. If you need to have more than three pages of speed-dial numbers, record some names so you can Dial By Name.

08-31-2007, 12:35 PM	#7
Winston Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, California Posts: 526 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Another way of dialing is to just dial from your phone keypad.

09-11-2007, 06:31 AM	#9
PearlDriver Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 54 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I've tried voice dialing and the phone adds zeroes and ignors me. I've tried speaking slower, faster, louder: but to no avail. Someday I'll take the time to program my Prius memory but until I've got some time I'll be happy with receiving calls and speed dialing my actual phone. The Bluetooth interface does need work.