Right, anyone still interested in A2DP? - General Topics

HP's bluetoth headphone are out.
They're only compatible with certain HP models.
http://davesipaq.com/articles/iPAQ_HP_Bluetooth_headphones.html
http://www.pocketpcmag.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=12194
Can someone get the software to work on other Pocket PCs?

these are much better
Those are terrible! Check out the ones by Blueant and the ones from Bluetake, loads better. The bluetake ones provide a dongle that allow u to use it on almosy sny device because it provides A2DP (which our widcomm bluetooth stack doesn't) which is cool, because when Broadcom/Widcomm release version 4.0 we'll have A2DP and more and then wont need the dongle.

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sleepnow said:
Those are terrible! Check out the ones by Blueant and the ones from Bluetake, loads better. The bluetake ones provide a dongle that allow u to use it on almosy sny device because it provides A2DP (which our widcomm bluetooth stack doesn't) which is cool, because when Broadcom/Widcomm release version 4.0 we'll have A2DP and more and then wont need the dongle.
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The purpose of this topic is to encourage developers to develop A2DP for pocket PCs before the Widcomm release and not to promote the HP headphones.
When will Widcomm release version 4.0?

Anybody?

Could you please explain what is A2DP??

Duan said:
Could you please explain what is A2DP??
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Hey. Are you from Kenya?
A2DP is the bluetooth Advanced Audio Distribution Profile.
With it, you can stream CD quality sound from between bluetooth devices rather than the mono-telephone quality-sound you get through the common profiles.

Not from Kenya, but from South Africa, the country not the region.
This seems like a worth while endevour. It would be realy nice if we had the functionality on the XDAII and above...
I would actually just be happy if my BT works with the current profiles.

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FI,
Bluetake iPHONO bluetooth headphone does not come with a driver (or CD) because the driver is hard-coded into the dongle/headphone

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FI,
Bluetake iPHONO bluetooth headphone does not come with a driver (or CD) because the driver is hard-coded into the dongle/headphone
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Yeah. I like thoes headphones but am not interested in carrying the dongle.
I currently leace the house with phone and PDA. I look forward to leaving with PDA and headphones but without the dongle.

Apparently someone on the PocketPCThoughts forum was able to use the HP BT headset drivers with the BlueTake headset. He's using a 4700, but that's still a PPC that doesn't support the headset. Has anyone tried using the HP drivers?

surgicalsnack said:
Apparently someone on the PocketPCThoughts forum was able to use the HP BT headset drivers with the BlueTake headset. He's using a 4700, but that's still a PPC that doesn't support the headset. Has anyone tried using the HP drivers?
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Interesting.
I'd try it if I had the headset.

Yep, I really like the idea of stereo headphones with headset capabilities but the dongle is a deal-breaker for me. I will definitely try something like the bluetake headphones/headset when the A2DP profile is supported directly on the PocketPC.
Go developers, go!

cslaughtermd said:
Yep, I really like the idea of stereo headphones with headset capabilities but the dongle is a deal-breaker for me. I will definitely try something like the bluetake headphones/headset when the A2DP profile is supported directly on the PocketPC.
Go developers, go!
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The purpose of this thread is ti inform developers that the A2DP software is out there.
I've had no confirmation from the relevant developers to this effect.

Hey ! Wow !
Ok slightly off-topic, but this could be a really big thing for me. I work with the disabled, providing speech recognition technology for those unable to use a keyboard. We tried out a bluetooth headset solution about a year ago, but the sound quality wasn't good enough for the speech recognition to work well.
Some of these people are unable to use a wired headset for a variety of reasons (limb spasms etc). We eventually went for plantronics wireless headset, but I'd love to see another solution.
My questions are:
1) Will the A2DP profile work in either direction (ie can we get high quality sound from the headset to the PC)
2) Are there any headsets out there that do this ? (I had a look at the Bluetake site, but the dongle only seems to be sending sound out to the headset, not the other way)
3) If there aren't any headsets out there that do this, and I'm beginning to suspect there aren't, would anyone with more knowledge of the subject than me like to hazard a guess if there will be one in the future ?
Sorry, I know this isn't exactly XDA related, but an answer could make someone very happy.
Totallytechie.

My questions are:
1) Will the A2DP profile work in either direction (ie can we get high quality sound from the headset to the PC)
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If it doesn't, I'm sure the software can be modified to do it.
2) Are there any headsets out there that do this ? (I had a look at the Bluetake site, but the dongle only seems to be sending sound out to the headset, not the other way)
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Is mono sound not good enough for voice recognition?
3) If there aren't any headsets out there that do this, and I'm beginning to suspect there aren't, would anyone with more knowledge of the subject than me like to hazard a guess if there will be one in the future ?
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I don't know for a fact but there's probably somebody working on this.

If it doesn't, I'm sure the software can be modified to do it.
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Hmmm. Not by me, sadly.
Is mono sound not good enough for voice recognition?
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I got the impression (not sure where) that the difference between normal headset sound and A2DP sound quality was approximately the difference between 8KHz & 16KHz sampling; the better the sound quality, the better the accuracy of speech recognition.
I don't know for a fact but there's probably somebody working on this
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I kind of get the impression it's not a mature technology. It may be that I have to wait for it to mature. Alternatively this may be a niche market, in which case I need to find out who's working in the niche.

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ATT Fuze - A2DP only headset working!

HTC has been great enough to provide me with a pre-release ATT FUZE. I have tried many Bluetooth headsets with out much success. The only headset I have been able to get to work is the Jabra BT8010 which is A2DP. Jawbone, Moto H15, H12, and a few others had no sound when answering a call. I have not found a Thread on this so I believe im alone.
Can anyone suggest where to look in the registry or any other solutions to look at?
Also any help on getting voice command to announce over Bluetooth would be great.
Thanks!
garymedina said:
HTC has been great enough to provide me with a pre-release ATT FUZE. I have tried many Bluetooth headsets with out much success. The only headset I have been able to get to work is the Jabra BT8010 which is A2DP. Jawbone, Moto H15, H12, and a few others had no sound when answering a call. I have not found a Thread on this so I believe im alone.
Can anyone suggest where to look in the registry or any other solutions to look at?
Also any help on getting voice command to announce over Bluetooth would be great.
Thanks!
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Nice! I own a BT8010 already for my 8525.

Navigation turn by turn voice to bluetooth?

I tried to use google navigation with my Jawbone bluetooth headset and the voice of the lady that gives you turn by turn directions are coming out of the phone speaker, not through my headset.
is there a setting I'm missing to get it to come through the headset instead of the phone speaker?
I checked in the google navigation and found nothing, nor in the settings > wireless & network > bluetooth...
Thanks in advance.
can anyone help me out with this?
thanks.
Has to be a stereo headset
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CyberBlaster said:
Has to be a stereo headset
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oh... well that's not very convenient...
that also explains why music don't go to my headset either... huh.
you know, actually, that's kind of stupid now I think about it.
who the heck at HTC decide on that? I mean, who drives with a stereo bluetooth headset on? it's illegal!
speaker on our phones aren't that loud to begin with. having the turn by turn direction come trough on the headset would have been beneficial...
go figure.
I hope they add an option so this is possible on the update(if we ever get it).
anyway, thank you very much for the info.
use the program : Super BT froyo trail from the market
abo3bdo said:
use the program : Super BT froyo trail from the market
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thanks man. I'll try it out.
That's how they all work, not HTC'S fault
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CyberBlaster said:
That's how they all work, not HTC'S fault
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yeah, I just realized that...
stupid if you ask me. who the heck drives around with a stereo headset...
I mean sure, I guess it's fine to work with a handsfree carkit and/or patched through your bluetooth enabled car stereo but if you have your window down while driving, it's still hard to hear.
they need to come up with an option on the phone setting for either stereo or mono bluetooth connectivity.
CyberBlaster said:
Has to be a stereo headset
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Well thats not actually true. Make sure your next Bluetooth has Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP). It doesnt have to be stereo, it can be monural, mine is. All of mine are actually.‎ If it has A2DP it it will say it on the box. A lot of jawbones have that feature but i've noticed it buggy with the sensation. When a headset has A2DP, when it connects to the phone it connects as phone audio and media audio. With the sensation for me, on multiple jawbones (jawbone and jambox) it only connects both audio sources when it initially pairs. The next time it connects it only connects as phone audio. I have to unpair the jawbone then pair it again and media audio will work. I've updated the firmware on both of my jawbones and it didn't help. Maybe a fix is comin, who knows. Doesnt look like TmoUS is gonna get one any time soon
OP What model jawbone do you have? If it has A2DP then unpair it and re-pair it, it should work then.
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nugzo said:
Well thats not actually true. Make sure your next Bluetooth has Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP). It doesnt have to be stereo, it can be monural, mine is. All of mine are actually.‎ If it has A2DP it it will say it on the box. A lot of jawbones have that feature but i've noticed it buggy with the sensation. When a headset has A2DP, when it connects to the phone it connects as phone audio and media audio. With the sensation for me, on multiple jawbones (jawbone and jambox) it only connects both audio sources when it initially pairs. The next time it connects it only connects as phone audio. I have to unpair the jawbone then pair it again and media audio will work. I've updated the firmware on both of my jawbones and it didn't help. Maybe a fix is comin, who knows. Doesnt look like TmoUS is gonna get one any time soon
OP What model jawbone do you have? If it has A2DP then unpair it and re-pair it, it should work then.
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hey, thank you for the info.
that just solved it right there. A2DP...
I own a Jawbone 2. I don't think this unit has A2DP.
I guess it's time to upgrade to a new headset.
hate to give it up though... I really like how it looks, hangs on the ear(fits my ear perfect, can't even tell sometimes I have it on), and sounds.
guess I'm off to shop for either a new Jawbone(if they fit my ear right) or a new brand altogether.
anyway, thanks again.
Plain and simple your bluetooth has to support media playing thru it

[Q] Evo3d streaming music to Kenwood kdc-x895 headunit

Recently bought the Kenwood X895 headunit for my car. I can successfully pair the phone to the headunit, it downloads my phone book fine. But I cant get the head unit or phone, not sure which, to recognize that I can stream music. It will only let me make phone calls (and all that functions fine).
Any suggestions for how I get it to pair as a music player? Ive tried all I can think of short of calling kenwood and talking to a trained monkey.....
I've heard that not all decks can stream music through blue tooth. Some only do phone calls over Bluetooth. Are you sure the deck is capable of doing this?
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your HU doesnt have A2DP support.
i too am a victim of them, i purchased a BT900 and it doesnt have A2DP either. Kenwood claims that there is not enough support for it and so they wont add it to the devices even though they are capable of the technology. a simple update would provide it.
That's what my next headunit will be capable of, people need to vote with their wallets when it comes to stuff like this, or send them well written assertive letters.
Well thanks for the input guys. The research I read said people were able to do it but maybe I misunderstood them using the headphone jack or something. Ill have to keep digging and harrass Kenwood to come out with a bluetooth update to allow a2dp.
oh don't worry they just released there 2012 line at ces.. If not there entire BT built in line now supports A2DP support. Fricken BS!!!! I already sent in a customer complaint and feedback. Also been spamming there FB and twitter. Its complete and utter Non-sense. My brothers 3 year old kenwood deck supports fricken A2DP but my x995 wont support it. STUPID and all there decks are capable of updates with firmware they just add the profile and its done. I think what it comes down to is they don't want to license it out for the models.
PIONEER AVH3300BT here..I too was burned by phone calls only over Bluetooth. No big deal though since Bluetooth quality sucks when streaming
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a2dp supports up to 768kbps, the codec used with most is 378kbps. that is far above most players and mp3s, unless your pushing flac/alac/wav you won't notice a loss in quality
There are adapters to enable bluetooth a2dp playback through you're headunit, I myself have tunelink adapter which is great, works flawlessly
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noneed2aim said:
There are adapters to enable bluetooth a2dp playback through you're headunit, I myself have tunelink adapter which is great, works flawlessly
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What model of tunelink? I would be interested in getting this if Kenwood isnt coming up with a firmware update any time soon, depending on the price of course. And what headunit are you using it with?
And unless Im misunderstanding the amazon listing, you connect to the tunelink with bluetooth and it streams over fm to the radio? so the streaming to fm is still the weak link...
Kenwood 3.90 Bluetooth Update
Different type question. Has anyone gotten the headunit to successfully update to the 3.90 software.
I have been trying to use my laptop unsuccessfully. My laptop is a Toshiba win 7 64 bit.
When I load the native drivers from toshiba it also loads its own bluetooth utility
I can connect to the headunit and according to kenwood the update should be done as an object push. When I attempt to do this it tells me file send transfer failed.
If I try to use their utility from the website it tells me no bluetooth device found.
Any assistance with this would be greatly appreciated.
Not sure if there are specific procedures com ports or whatever.
Ric

Hands free kits

Are any of the Bluetooth handsfree car kits any good? I just tried the Motorola Roadster 2 and it is totally crap. Tinny, staticty, basically unable to be heard or understood on the other end.
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Are any of the Bluetooth handsfree car kits any good? I just tried the Motorola Roadster 2 and it is totally crap. Tinny, staticty, basically unable to be heard or understood on the other end.
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what kind of car?
bimmerd00d said:
what kind of car?
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2011 Toyota Tundra
gpo1956 said:
2011 Toyota Tundra
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I've got the GROM-IPD3 in my '04 Volvo S60R. I added the bluetooth addition and use A2DP to stream audio. Alternatively you could use the 3.5mm jack, it has an adapter for it. I also use it to charge the phone. The GROM-USB is more for iphone users, as it will allow you to view the song text on th radio. They claim this doesn't work in Android yet, but will be enabled soon via Bluetooth with our devices since they're AVRCP 1.4+. The bluetooth addition also comes with a microphone so you can place calls over it as well. Works pretty well honestly.
http://www.gromaudio.com/store/all-toy.html
Anyone else have any experience?
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[Q] Any way to pair bluetooth phone to tablet to answre calls?

I decided to just keep my simcard on my tab and was wondering if there was any way we can pair our bluetooth phone to the tab to answer calls? I've been just using the speakerphone for now.
Would be nice if we could use a bluetooth phone to answer calls from the tablet.
The only option we have so far is either a bluetooth handsfree device or a pocket talker ( Samsung HM5000 Pen Type Bluetooth 3.0 Headset).
Are you asking about Bluetooth earphones or a Bluetooth - enabled cordless phone? Certainly the earphones will work. If it's a phone you're asking about, and I guess it will depend on whether that phone has unusual requirements.
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Are you asking about Bluetooth earphones or a Bluetooth - enabled cordless phone? Certainly the earphones will work. If it's a phone you're asking about, and I guess it will depend on whether that phone has unusual requirements.
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I am referring to a bluetooth capable mobile phones.
example: Using a Galaxy S3 to answer calls from the tablet.
vbx said:
I am referring to a bluetooth capable mobile phones.
example: Using a Galaxy S3 to answer calls from the tablet.
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I don't know whether there is a way to do this. But I don't think so.
Check this out..... it may interest you since it relates to your question..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2117900
good luck and let us know if you go that route...
Check out this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=844605&page=2
I'm also watching out for this function. The Phone Link app mentioned is very near the function we want but the development stopped since 2011.

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