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OS 3.0 bluetooth question

Did they mention anything about being able to use a bluetooth headset w/ built-in microphone?

I was able to pair the bluetooth headset that I have but I cannot get my touch to recognize the microphone in it.

Powerbook G4, Mac OS X (10.4.11), Mac, PC, and Linux user

Posted on Jun 17, 2009 11:20 AM

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Jun 17, 2009 1:21 PM in response to Zach C.

Having Bluetooth problems too. I turned on 3 different Bluetooth devices to see if the Touch could see them and it just keeps "Searching..." I was able to use my cellphone and my laptop to see the Touch. When I tried pairing from either one, the Touch responded and gave a menu to add the device passcode and then the Touch will list them as a device but listed them as "Not Connected". My main reason for upgrading to 3.0 was to be able to use a Bluetooth headset with the Skype app to make calls. Hope this can be resolved.

Jun 17, 2009 8:35 PM in response to andyman11

I have the same problem with my ipod touch 2G running 3.0 OS, which won't pair with my H700 headset. The H700 will pair with my MacBookPro and it works fine for input and output, and the ipod touch will pair with the MacBookPro but then only gives a "not connected." I wonder if these are functions that will be "unlocked" for another 10 dollars at some point....Oh, well, at least the google maps street view has been enabled, which is cool.

Jun 17, 2009 9:51 PM in response to Zach C.

The iPod Touch uses a Bluetooth Profile called "A2DP". A2DP is for Stereo Audio output to allow a device to send high quality, stereo audio signals to a receiving device, eg: Headphones. Stereo headphones often come with a microphone built in to be used with phones, however to use this, the other device needs to support a Bluetooth profile made for audio input, either Headset (HSP), Hands-Free (HFP) and Audio/Video Remote Control (AVRCP) profiles. The iPod Touch doesn't support HSP, HFP or AVRCP and thus doesn't allow you to use your headset as a microphone.

Basically, the bluetooth in your iPod is a one-way street. Sorry guys, I'm disappointed too 😟

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As for pairing your device, try putting your device into discoverable/visible mode (the non-iPod device). Most headphones just need you to hold down the power button a couple seconds longer. This will allow your iPod to see the device.

Good luck!

OS 3.0 bluetooth question

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