Does anybody know of any CD players that will work with a bluetooth phone. I dont want to fit a handsfree car kit, however don't mide changing the stero.

 

Not yet, no, but I reckon it's only a question of time. Kenwood has launched a GSM "module" as an add-on for this year's range... With that interface already there it would be trivial for them to make it a bluetooth module.

 

Blaupunkt showed a concept at IFA last week. V. good idea.

 

if your phone has infrared and java capabilities, and your headunit allows remotes, surely you could write a program that will allow you to use your phone as a remote...?

 

"Possibly".

It depends upon the exact controller chip in the phone as some IR controllers aren't set up for the exact signalling needed for remote control.

In Java you will be struggling as you won't be able to access the hardware at a low enough level to send the right pulses etc.

 

i only say this cos i know a few ppl who use the phones as remotes for their tvs.... i assume the design principle must be the same for HI FIs and headunits...

 

oh cool, if they can do that then there's no reason why they can't control the car units

Any links?

 

no likns im affraid, the guys all seem to have the 3650 or whatever it is... the weird bubble type phone... i've got the 8910i and want the application just confuse ppl when i say im texting, but really changin channels n s£"t!!!

 

If you're worry is about drilling holes, etc - there are a couple of Bluetooth phone kits available. The Parrot CK3000 (£117) is a good one. Plugs in between wiring loom and ead unit (using ISO connectors) - run microphone cable up the A-pillar and a little remote control onto dashboard. Works a treat - mutes head unit (if head unit has the facility) and sound comes through car speakers.

Ian

 

Im not sure if this helps but

The SE P800 can do the change channel thing with the PSI Remote ... It has lots of options in it ...

 

Overheard somebody saying that Sony have bought out a single cd / radio player with Bluetooth capability built in. I have checked out the Sony Web site but can't find anything.

Has anybody heard about this or any other mfg who are doing something similar. Have heard about the Parrot unit, but have had mixed review, so I was hoping this would be a better solution.

Simon

 

Just been reading about the Parrot kit - it looks brilliant! Stereo muting, sound through the speakers and voice recognition to dial the phone numbers! That's about as handsfree as you can get! Definitely want one for my SPV.

By the way, if one of the "mixed reviews" you'd heard was that you might get poor line quality or interference, it seems that they are designed to have the microphone mounted on the headlining by the rear-view mirror as mounting them on the A-pillar might not be the best place.