Bluetooth Carkits - Team-BHP

Raja · 23rd April 2007, 10:22

I see that Team-BHP member Viper deals in Parrot Bluetooth carkits. What is their compatibility like with Nokia phones and also other brand handsets? Are there any features that don't work?

Has anyone installed an Nokia Bluetooth carkit? What are their prices and who installed the kit.

Thanks

navin · 23rd April 2007, 10:38

Best PM Viper for references.

ankur · 23rd April 2007, 14:58

I tried various car kits, most work just fine though individual phones show different info on some kits (battery, signal etc). If that is not something of a priority, i highly recommend the Sony HCB-700, not easy to find but the best looking and works great. I use that in one of my cars.

cheers.

gunbir · 23rd April 2007, 19:54

I second Ankur on the Sony Ericsson kit, we recently used it in Autopsyche's car and it rocks. Highly Recommended. I have also seen Parrot kits in use and they work very well too.

theMAG · 23rd April 2007, 22:48

Vikram_D's got a terrific Pioneer Bluetooth HU, but then again everything in his car is terrific. PM him for details

Raja · 24th April 2007, 01:50

Thanks for all the advice. I have heard good things about the Sony Ericsson kit, but most of my phones are Nokia. I don't want to loose features like voice dialing etc...

I am leaning towards either a Nokia kit, Parrot kit or a head unit with built in phone. I have seen on Blaupunkt site they do a HU with bluetooth carkit. Any other recommendations from other brands officially available in India with warranty?

Thanks

tadukuttan · 24th April 2007, 03:13

I use this Amazon.com: Jabra SP100 Bluetooth Speakerphone: Cell Phones & Service

But if I were to pick one today, I would pick one which integrates into the Headunit so that the music mutes automagically. This one does not do that. And this works well with all phone brands I have tried.

aah78 · 24th April 2007, 05:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raja

Parrot Bluetooth carkits.

the Parrot carkits are popular in the US and from what i understand some of them are DIY jobs. i know that a few people do use them in their Land Rovers - from another forum i surf.

Raja · 24th April 2007, 20:51

Any opinions on the Blaupunkt Hamberg with built in bluetooth phone? How much are they? Any other brands?

Is it better to go for HU with phone or a seperate carkit (especially costs wise)?

viper · 24th April 2007, 21:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raja

I am leaning towards either a Nokia kit, Parrot kit or a head unit with built in phone. I have seen on Blaupunkt site they do a HU with bluetooth carkit. Any other recommendations from other brands officially available in India with warranty?

Thanks

Hi Raja,

Check out this product Parrot - RHYTHM N'BLUE
and see this link for the other Parrot models sold in India.
Viper Performance India | Performance Products ...

Regards,

viper

23rd April 2007, 10:22	#1 (permalink)
Raja BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 206	Bluetooth Carkits I see that Team-BHP member Viper deals in Parrot Bluetooth carkits. What is their compatibility like with Nokia phones and also other brand handsets? Are there any features that don't work? Has anyone installed an Nokia Bluetooth carkit? What are their prices and who installed the kit. Thanks

23rd April 2007, 10:38	#2 (permalink)
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 12,576	Best PM Viper for references. __________________ Scixelsyd Etinu

23rd April 2007, 19:54	#4 (permalink)
gunbir Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,368 Infractions: 0/1 (4)	I second Ankur on the Sony Ericsson kit, we recently used it in Autopsyche's car and it rocks. Highly Recommended. I have also seen Parrot kits in use and they work very well too. __________________ Often imitated, never duplicated!

23rd April 2007, 22:48	#5 (permalink)
theMAG Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 3,884 View My Garage	Vikram_D's got a terrific Pioneer Bluetooth HU, but then again everything in his car is terrific. PM him for details __________________ If you lose your temper, you’ve lost the argument

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23rd April 2007, 14:58	#3 (permalink)
ankur BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 161	I tried various car kits, most work just fine though individual phones show different info on some kits (battery, signal etc). If that is not something of a priority, i highly recommend the Sony HCB-700, not easy to find but the best looking and works great. I use that in one of my cars. cheers.

24th April 2007, 01:50	#6 (permalink)
Raja BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 206	Thanks for all the advice. I have heard good things about the Sony Ericsson kit, but most of my phones are Nokia. I don't want to loose features like voice dialing etc... I am leaning towards either a Nokia kit, Parrot kit or a head unit with built in phone. I have seen on Blaupunkt site they do a HU with bluetooth carkit. Any other recommendations from other brands officially available in India with warranty? Thanks

24th April 2007, 03:13	#7 (permalink)
tadukuttan BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 177	I use this Amazon.com: Jabra SP100 Bluetooth Speakerphone: Cell Phones & Service But if I were to pick one today, I would pick one which integrates into the Headunit so that the music mutes automagically. This one does not do that. And this works well with all phone brands I have tried.

24th April 2007, 20:51	#9 (permalink)
Raja BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 206	Any opinions on the Blaupunkt Hamberg with built in bluetooth phone? How much are they? Any other brands? Is it better to go for HU with phone or a seperate carkit (especially costs wise)?