iPhone + Bluetooth + Parrot CK3100 Built In Handsfree = Flaky Connection
I had a Parrot CK3100 handsfree bluetooth built into my car and it works right through the stereo speakers, mutes the radio when calls come in, etc. Previous to the iPhone, I was using a Treo 650 with it. Never a problem connecting or maintaining a connection. Now with the iPhone, I'd say it connects about 50% of the time - even though they are paired successfully. The only way to get it to connect is to unpair and repair. Also, I find that I can be on a call through the handsfree and it will just disconnect and drop. Any thoughts out there?
you would think. i spoke to a tech at parrot U.S. - he said they just got it on the 29th along with everyone else and are testing it to see what they may need to do for better compatibility. the other weird thing is every time I do manage to connect, the little wheel thing on the Parrot display spins forever trying to sync with the iPhone.
This is from the Parrot USA web site:
Parrot CK3100 Compatibility list Apple iPhone AT&T Phone Version Tested: 1.0 (1A543a) Bluetooth Features Caller identity Network level Battery level Automatic phonebook synchronization supported with this model: Phone contacts synchronized, with all numbers SIM contacts synchronized Bluetooth Profiles Handsfree Special Features GSM 1800 GSM 1900 GSM 850 GSM 900 Pairing Devices: * From the phone, select SETTINGS * Select GENERAL * Select BLUETOOTH * Select CK3100 * Enter PIN 1234
I also noted the Parrot softaware wizard does not support MAC.
unfortunately you are not the lone ranger. i get intermittant pairing with the motorola S9 bluetooth headset. it works great with the moto Q. with the moto Q you can do voice dialing, play the MP3 and use the phone --- hands free.
i wish the iphone would do this. i have yet to find any hands free system that connects via bluetooth that the iphone will let you control the phone functions and the ipod functions.
I had a problem with two Iphones and two different BMWs. Turning off the WiFi fixed the intermittent bluetooth connection. Apparently the WiFi "walks" on the bluetooth.
There seems to be a lot of people with Iphone bluetooth problems. Perhaps Apple should test the WiFi On/Off issue and comment.