How can I disable phone calls via my car's speakers (connected via blue tooth)

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How can I disable phone calls via my car's speakers (connected via blue tooth)

Hi all,

My new car is blue tooth compatible. I am also looking into buying a hands free set (because of some limitations with my car's bluetooth tech). Anyway, I want to be able to stream music, play ipod, hear navigation instructions etc through the car speakers. But I do not want to get the phone calls routed to the car speakers! Ideally, I would like to be able to select, when a call comes in, if I want it on car speakers or if I want to take the call privately. Iphone 6. I do not want to have to disconnect bluetooth and reconnect. Any suggestions?

MacBook Air, OS X Yosemite (10.10.1), Audi Q5 without Navigation

Posted on Jan 26, 2015 12:14 PM

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Answer 1

Jan 26, 2015 12:39 PM in response to Aarpy

You don't have to disconnect/reconnect, when there is an incoming call answer it first if needed, then tap the speaker/bluetooth button, choose your headset, and then you should be able to talk hands free.

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Jan 26, 2015 12:49 PM in response to chattphotos

Thank you for replying. I am not sure I understand. Lets say I am driving alone in the car, I can speak over the car speakers. But if I am driving with my kids in the car, I dont always want them to hear the other end of the conversation or for them to hear my kids in the background: atleast very clearly, though sometimes its okay. So I want to be able to switch between talking through the car speakers: hands free or talking just through the phone: as in phone to my ear. Please clarify if thats what you explained to me above..thank you!

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Styna

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Jan 26, 2015 1:22 PM in response to Aarpy

I think if you answer the incoming call with the button on your Bluetooth, the call should route to your Bluetooth.

If you answer the phone with the button on your car, the call will route through your car's speaker.

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Answer 4

Jan 26, 2015 2:21 PM in response to Aarpy

Styna has simplified the process. Answer on Bluetooth and your call will go there accordingly, same with the car, answer on the car button and your call will go there. (Tap the bluetooth button as needed to route the call to the appropriate device while on a call)

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Aarpy Author

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Jan 28, 2015 1:01 PM in response to chattphotos

Thank you both. I had to try it out before I posted. Its so simple am a bit embarrassed I even asked. After switching from my blackberry, I was surprised I could not do things I would have thought would be no brainers with iphone . Then iphone became a strange creature to me.

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Aarpy Author

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Jan 28, 2015 1:04 PM in response to Styna

Thank you!

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