As Dan Costa has been editing Tim's and my iPhone review, I've been busy attaching every Bluetooth headset I can find to our iPhone. Want to know what works and what doesn't?
So far my recommendations - strictly in terms of iPhone compatibility - are the BlueAnt V12 headset and the BlueAnt Supertooth Light in-car speakerphone. The V12 had unusually clear connections and transferred caller ID information to its built in screen accurately. The Supertooth, meanwhile, fixed the iPhone's problem of having a too-quiet speakerphone by really pumping up the volume.
For full results with headsets and speakerphones, head to the jump. Check out all of our headset reviews on PCMag.com.
Garmin Nuvi 660 speakerphone/GPS: Pairing OK. Dialing OK. Speakerphone OK. BUT microphone is AWFUL - call sounded horribly noisy and muffled on other end. Also, Nuvi stalled while trying to transfer 1585 contact phone book.
Motorola H800: OK.
Plantronics Voyager 510: OK.
Plantronics Pulsar 590 (in mono mode): OK.
SoundID SM100: OK, but some background hiss.
Blueant V12: OK, and unusually loud and clear! Number, not name caller ID on headset screen.
Blueant Supertooth Light: OK
Motorola H9: OK, but very staticy
Samsung WEP200: OK, and loud
Have you tested any Bluetooth headsets? Add them here.
June 30, 2007 10:27 PM
I'm having trouble pairing my Motorola H700.
June 30, 2007 10:59 PM
Tried with the Jabra bt350 and works well
July 1, 2007 1:36 AM
Motorola DC800 NO
Sony Vaio 11.1 in screen NO
IPHONE'S BLUETOOTH IS A PIECE. DO NOT BUY BECAUSE OF THIS CRAP
July 1, 2007 11:44 AM
Howdy...
Just tried this with a bunch of reviewed stuff. Here's what worked:
Apple Hi-Fi - Worked
Harmon Kardon Go+Play - Worked
Klipsch iGroove - Worked
Altec Lansing speakers (3 kinds) - Worked
iSkin Celurian - Works
Pioneer AVIC-D3 Car Stereo - Works..
One more thing about the Pioneer Avic-D3....
iPod funcationality works, and can be controlled through the stereo head unit, but iPod videos DO NOT play. Just audio files. If you try to play a video file, it plays on the iPod and not on the stereo.
Looks like there's no 'video-out' functionality on the iPhone..
Best,
Ben
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July 1, 2007 3:43 PM
Cardo Scala-500 paired easily and works fine
July 1, 2007 9:01 PM
There is much to love about the iphone but I'm very disapointed that I am unable to play my ipod tunes through my Samsung stereo bluetooth headset. I did manage to get the Garmin 660 paired and working but am still surprised to find much of the bluetooth functions disabled or nonfunctional.
July 2, 2007 10:36 PM
I can pair my motorola HF850 bluetooth car kit to the Apple Iphone but I cant hear anything and the other people cant hear me!!!
July 3, 2007 7:38 AM
I paired it with my motorola h700..
It works good. :)
July 3, 2007 10:31 AM
Motorolla HS850 does not work with iphone.
July 3, 2007 7:32 PM
I just bought an Infiniti G35 Sport. I am unable to pair my iPhone with the car using bluetooth. I have tried my old Cingular 8525 and it paired with no problem. Can anyone offer me any assistance whatsoever in trying to get them to work together?
July 4, 2007 4:19 AM
Has anyone tried pairing with a bluetooth GPS receiver and is it fully working?
July 4, 2007 1:37 PM
Works great with the Parrot CK3100 (Hands Free Car Kit). No problems hooking up and the address book transferred over without any intervention from me.
With the iphone interface I can also easily transfer the call to my Bluetooth headset if I am about to get out of the car.
Parrot works much better with the iPhone than my older Blackberry.
July 5, 2007 3:13 PM
Does anyone know if the MOTOROKR S9 headphones will work with the iPhone? If not, which ones will. I would like something wireless to use to listen to tunes when walking.
Thanks!
July 5, 2007 10:16 PM
Motorola H500 is not pairing for me.
July 6, 2007 3:03 AM
whats the PIN for H700? 0000 doesnt work :(
July 6, 2007 5:54 PM
How do you get the iPhone to pair successfully with the Garmin Nuvi 660? My two devices "see" each other but then I can't progress beyond that because of the iPhone's keypad and the way it works. Can't type in the passkey. Is there a workaround? Thanks!
July 7, 2007 5:15 PM
I can not pair with Acura HandFree link..
July 7, 2007 5:51 PM
Paired iPhone with Acura TL HandsFree Link successsfully using BT
July 7, 2007 8:06 PM
Plantronics 340 not pairing
July 10, 2007 3:00 AM
I am unable to pair my iPhone with Audi Q7 using bluetooth. Can anyone help me trying to get it to work?
July 10, 2007 1:50 PM
My Motorola H500 paired, but audio was very distorted.
July 11, 2007 12:33 PM
Hi, also have a problem with the PIN for an H700 (0000 doesn't seem to work). Anyone who's gotten this working, was there another trick?
July 12, 2007 3:59 PM
Does the iphone work with Jawbone headset?
July 12, 2007 7:59 PM
Did get the motorola H700 to pair. The keys were:
- The usual for getting into pairing mode - hold the button down until the blue/purple light is continuously on, then open the mike arm.
- If the light then goes off or starts blinking, it may mean the battery isn't fully charged. Continuing now results in the failure of the '0000' password to be accepted (looks like the headpiece really drops back out of pairing mode after the mike arm is opened, if it isn't fully charged). So fully charging was the real key.
July 17, 2007 11:13 PM
the jawbone works with the iphone. the only problem that im getting is that after 1-2 hours of inactivity the connection drops. sometimes the jawbone turns off and when i tried to repair agian i have to go through the whole process of the pin # etc. i dunno if its the apple bluetooth or the jawbone. doing further test.
July 18, 2007 5:57 PM
I understand that the iphone's bluetooth is only for headset functionality as of now. But I have a Samsung WEP200 headset which seems to be pairing with iphone but it doesn't connect. When I press the connect in iphone, it still searches for devices but never connects to the headset. I tried to connect it in one of my friend's iphone and it does the samething. The headset works fine with my old phone NOKIA N80. So can any one help me in this regard?
July 18, 2007 7:17 PM
I bought the Plantronics Pulsar 590A. Its a stereo bluetooth headset works perfect with just about everything Laptop, Phone, Xbox, MP3 players its very easy to switch to. i got it like 100 bucks below Plantronics retail price here: http://www.twacomm.com/catalog/model_590A.htm
July 19, 2007 5:37 AM
Tried Motorola S9, it can be paired with iPhone but no audio when playing iPod function. The audio-in is distored during phone call and the mic is not working. It may have something to do with the A2DP feature not supported by the iPhone?
July 20, 2007 7:18 AM
I am having trouble with new iskin cereulean headsets. Can pair and is discovered by iphone, but in ipod mode, music only plays through the iphone's speaker and not the headset. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks. JSK
July 21, 2007 3:26 AM
I can pair the iPhone with the hands-free system in my Audi A3 (with navigation system), but the link is unstable and usually breaks after about 5 or 10 minutes.
July 21, 2007 9:28 PM
The Motorola HS850 DOES WORK. I paired mine with no problem!
A commenter above was wrong. To Bob S. : just because you can't get something to work doesn't mean it doesn't work. Your lack of technical prowess may needlessly cost people money. I'm sure glad I didn't trust you blindly at your word. Be thorough or don't post anything.
July 23, 2007 2:38 AM
The Motorola HS850 does work! However, rather then being smart alec and talking about technical prowess, a short instruction is much more appreciated here:
Put the iPhone into pairing mode (Settings, General, Bluetooth) - Hold the phone butten (middle big one) on the HS850 until the light goes to a steady blue. Then QUICKLY unfold the mike. 0000 > the rest is self explanatory. However, does not seem to work with the iPod portion of the iPhone. Who'd need that anyway.
July 24, 2007 1:58 AM
anyone try pairing with the JVC KD-AVX33? my iphone can find it but when it tries to pair it simply says it cannot .
August 7, 2007 8:18 AM
A note on the Motorola 850... My friend and I each have one and successfully paored and use it. What I had found was that I needed to press the multi-function button FIRT, then dial the number. Dialing the number alone didn't activate the speaker (although it showed it as the audio option.) Hey, whatever works!
August 10, 2007 5:50 AM
A comment for the person who tried to play videos from the iPhone/iPod through the screen, i have the same system in my car, you have to buy a specific Video cable, available in the Camera/Camcorder section of most electronics retailers (i got mine at best buy for about $20) the regular connection does not support video, ask your local installer to tell you which cable they recommend. But i bought a Dynex at best buy, which is the equivalent of buying a store brand item. It works great! Hope that helps.
Also, has anyone had trouble syncing their iPhone via bluetooth to a macbook? I dont know why either one wont find the other. Or a Motorola H500? Same thing happening. Please email me if youve had these problems and figured out why its happening!
August 10, 2007 5:59 AM
I answered my own question... anyone else having trouble pairing the H500 (which seemes only to be me) go to this website. Espeacially if you dont know where your instruction manual is! http://www.wmexperts.com/reviews/bluetooth_headsets/review_motorola_h500_bluetooth.html
August 10, 2007 1:05 PM
For those with the Motorola HF850 I was able to pair the iPhone to the car kit however I was only able to hear my calls some of the time. I read in another borard that it helps to turn off your WiFi and this worked for me. Hopefully this would help others.
August 10, 2007 1:06 PM
For those with the Motorola HF850 I was able to pair the iPhone to the car kit however I was only able to hear my calls some of the time. I read in another borard I read that it helps to turn off your WiFi and this worked for me. Hopefully this would help others.
August 19, 2007 9:38 AM
My Jabra 250 doesn't work well with iPhone. There is signficiant static, pops and drop-outs even at close (hand-held) range. It did pair with iPhone effortlessly though. With the exception of outdoors in wind, the Jabra 250 worked exeptionally well with my past two Windows smartphones (Audiovox 5600 and Cingular 3125).
August 21, 2007 3:33 PM
Thank you, Sherman!! I had trouble getting my HS850 to pair, but I was able to manage it after reading your instructions :)
August 29, 2007 4:21 AM
I'm able to pair to the new 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350; audio playback is great; the microphone is not so good; problem: I can't upload my contacts to the car...
August 29, 2007 12:53 PM
Ben,
You said the iPhone works with the AVIC D3. Are you talking about through the iPod interface? If so, what happens to incomming calls while listening to music through the D3? Can you receive calls? Also, do you know if iPhone works with the Bluetooth interface on the D3? Thanks so much!!!
---Original---
Posted by: Ben Freedman
July 1, 2007 11:44 AM
Howdy...
Just tried this with a bunch of reviewed stuff. Here's what worked:
Apple Hi-Fi - Worked
Harmon Kardon Go+Play - Worked
Klipsch iGroove - Worked
Altec Lansing speakers (3 kinds) - Worked
iSkin Celurian - Works
Pioneer AVIC-D3 Car Stereo - Works..
One more thing about the Pioneer Avic-D3....
iPod funcationality works, and can be controlled through the stereo head unit, but iPod videos DO NOT play. Just audio files. If you try to play a video file, it plays on the iPod and not on the stereo.
Looks like there's no 'video-out' functionality on the iPhone..
Best,
Ben
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August 30, 2007 8:44 PM
I have been unable to pair the iPhone with an old Sony HBH-30 headset. Has anyone had any luck with this?
September 1, 2007 8:32 PM
Thanks Sherman for the detailed instructions on pairing the Motorola 850 headset. Mine is paired and happy with my iphone. yea!
September 11, 2007 6:59 PM
Motorola H500, works fine in phone mode. If/when it pairs, you should be able to select the bluetooth when you make a call. Also the ringer works with incoming calls. The ipod and videos do not play through the headset. Only through the speaker at this time.
Email me if you find a way to make the music work with this headset, I havent yet.
September 24, 2007 10:31 AM
My Motorola H500 paired up just fine thanks to Mandi. The link she posted includes the instructions on pairing (holding the talk button for 6-8 secs and putting in the pin of 0000). Talk quality is the same as what it was on my Razr, which is not great, but is fine for my limited usage.
October 4, 2007 12:11 PM
I was able to pair up the Motorola HS820 with the iPhone after reading the instructions (that helps ;)). I hadn't paired my phone since I did it with my last phone which was long ago so I forgot there was a special procedure.
Documentation is here http://www.usersmanualguide.com/motorola/accessories/hs820
I made one call and it works. No extensive testing. Sound was decent.
October 9, 2007 11:39 AM
I will admit I know little about code or working of a computer, but my adult son does. It is amazing what he has done to his I-phone, the added applications are staggering.
I understand Apple wanted the phone to be exclusive to AT&T however why they are against individuals using the device for its full capabilities. The thing is a small computer in your hand. It would seem in their interest to market the full potential of the device.
October 14, 2007 6:39 PM
yes, iphone does pair with motorola hs820. I just did it
October 21, 2007 2:05 PM
Phone says that My bluetooth headset jabra BT135 is paired but also says Now discoverable and tries to do the next step without success(what is the next step). Also the blue light of the jabra headset is not on.
November 15, 2007 3:11 PM
Plantronics 340 Bluetooth headset will pair with the iPhone with no problems.
Just make sure that the headset is in pairing mode so the iPhone will discover it.
November 17, 2007 12:56 PM
was able to pair the iPhone with the Nokia BH-800 bluetooth headset.Sounded great!
sounded better than from the E65
November 25, 2007 6:01 PM
I read an earlier review saying the motorola HS850 would not work with the iphone this is not true i have a HS850 headset and it works great they must not have paired it right
MOTOROLA HS850 WORKS!!!
December 11, 2007 8:32 PM
Eggzakt we have just purchased a ski helmet with the S805 and we can't get the Iphone speaker to turn off of the phone....can you help? any other tricks to pairing the S805 and Iphone?
December 15, 2007 7:28 AM
I just purchased the iphone and can't pair it with the Motorola H700. Will it work or should I get a new headset? What is best?
December 29, 2007 11:39 PM
Works great with my 2007 BMW and 2008 BMW both with iDrive and navigation. Full address book available for making calls and good hands free call handling. Cannot use addresses in navigation. No iPod over bluetooth. However, the BMW USB/iPod connection works great and shows all playlists, songs, etc. on car screen. Phone works while connected to USB interface.
January 11, 2008 12:26 PM
I also have an iPhone and a motorola s9 "motorkr" and although I can pair then I can't listen to music on it. Official sites say it should work stores too. Anyone know how to?
January 12, 2008 10:31 PM
cheap jabra bt2040 works with iphone runs on single AAAA battery
January 13, 2008 1:25 AM
i have paired the iphone with Pioneer avic-s2 gps but no audio...anybody else have this problem or worked out a fix?
January 15, 2008 11:19 AM
has anyone tried playing music from the iphone on an Acura Musiclink? I cannot get it to work in my 2007 tsx
January 18, 2008 2:02 AM
You're all so helpful! Couldn't get my Motorola HS580 to pair with my iPhone, but I knew there must be a way. I came here, and got the instructions I needed to make it work right away. I have yet to find a problem that wasn't answered on one of these forums. Thanks for posting, everybody.
January 18, 2008 9:48 PM
When I try to pair the Iphone to my jabra bt2040 all the person on the other line hears is a lot of load static maybe not even static but a loud noise...any body offer any help?
Thanks alot,
Randy
February 8, 2008 11:48 PM
Does anyone know if the iphone works with the "new titanium Argard M10 Bluetooth Wireless Headset?"
February 15, 2008 7:00 AM
I have a Peugeot 207 Feline, bluetooth headset works fine with iPhone, N95 and W900i, but I can't connect any mobile phone with my iPhone via bluetooth though.
February 26, 2008 7:34 PM
Couldn't get jabra bt135 to pair, tried many times. The jabra is working because i paired it with another phone, no problem.
March 13, 2008 6:07 AM
Hi guys
i have a problem with the bluetooth connectivity. i can not pair pioneer btu D55 with my iphone. i get to registering but the iphone will not accept the code i enter and it is the correct code i am sure because i have paired sony erickson w800 and other mobile phones a thousand times. What can i do?? please help!!!!!!!!
March 13, 2008 7:57 AM
cant get my iphone pair with pioneer btu d55. tried many times. the pioneer works. i tried it a lot of times with other mobile phones. the iphone finds the pioneer, and pioneer finds iphone. when i try to register the phone i am asked to enter the code which i know that works but iphone says that the pin is incorrect.what do i do?
March 16, 2008 12:31 AM
I was able to link the HS850 with no issues. It works well with the iPhone. I really like the fact that you can choose to answer a call with phone even when the HS850 is linked.
March 31, 2008 12:19 PM
Motorola HS850 pairs with iPhone very well. In addition to Sherman's comment on July 23, 2007, users can find the instructions on pages 16 and 17 of the MotoManual that is packaged with the headset. The Motorola web site has the manual: http://tinyurl.com/yqol8f
I think the problem with applying these instructions to the iPhone is that step 2 should be inverted to step 1. It is best to set the iPhone Bluetooth mode on and get ready to pair, then hold down the multifunction button on the headset and begin the wait for the light, boom, and code entry. I think the quickness of opening the boom after the light is on is the key to the iPhone's recognition.
By the way, I just got a new HS850 at buy.com for half of what I paid for it new a year ago at Radio Shack. That might mean an update is coming out, but we needed a second one for a new iPhone in the family and I grabbed one.
I have been quite pleased with the HS850, much better than using the speakerphone on iPhone. I am often told the speakerphone on iPhone has terrible sound quality on the other end of the call.
April 20, 2008 11:42 AM
i tried with my samsung wep 200 and it isn't working can anybody help please!!!!! :(
April 22, 2008 9:36 PM
Works fine with my plantronics explorer 220
April 25, 2008 4:14 PM
Thanks to this string of posts, I tried my old Motorola H500 and discovered it will pair and work fine with the iPhone 1.4.1 firmware
May 7, 2008 7:25 AM
i paire my iphone 1.14 with a movon mk20,
no problem
June 7, 2008 9:46 AM
If you have disconnect problem on your bluetooth devices, usually breaks after about 5 or 10 minutes, The problem should be caused by the iphone power management, which will break the BT connection after the screen turned off. Try to install 'Insomnia' and enable it, your BT headset would be worked perfectly.
Remember enable 'Insomnia' everytime after rebooting your iphone.
June 9, 2008 7:01 PM
Movon MK20 A drawback I have discovered is that incoming calls display the number even though the name is in your phonebook. I have been unable to discover if the Name can be displayed instead.
June 12, 2008 6:13 PM
Paired the Motorola H12 with Iphone. Seems to work well enough with the exception that the Ipod plays through the speakers! :( Anybody know a fix for this or just part of it............??
June 26, 2008 3:30 AM
Thank you SHERMAN! You completely saved me with the HS850. I would have never figured the pairing out without your instruction. You're the king!
June 27, 2008 12:22 PM
What about iphone and bluetooth compatible car radios? Panasonic for instance has a great system. Has anyone looked at that ??
July 8, 2008 4:04 PM
H500 can pair and listen to iPod on iPhone now with little trick. First call 611, put it on hold(make sure your headset connected to the call) then press home button on iPhone, go to iPod, play your songs and listen. Good luck
July 13, 2008 1:38 PM
Jabra BT135 works
July 15, 2008 2:59 AM
Am having JVC KD-AVX33 receiver and iPhone and able to pair them using bluetooth, and it works good. The problem is, AVX33 is not able to recognise iphone when connected thru USB port. It just says USB not recognised.
Is there any workaround or iphone is just not compatible?
On the other hand its able to recognise and play audio files from ipod.
July 24, 2008 5:01 PM
I just got the new iphone and it does not work very well w my hf850. i does not always connect. is there a way to always leave it connected to the hf while in the car?
July 30, 2008 2:57 PM
I want to be able to use my bluetooth GPS reciever + iphone gen 1 to run the nice iphone G3 GPS aps ! Surely it's just a case of passing 2 numbers (long+lat) to iphone!!
July 31, 2008 10:20 AM
Does anyone know if you can pair the iphone to another cellphone to bluetooth ringtones, etc.
August 2, 2008 9:18 AM
answered my own question... anyone else having trouble pairing the H500 (which seemes only to be me) go to this website. Espeacially if you dont know where your instruction manual is! http://www.wmexperts.com/reviews/bluetooth_headsets/review_motorola_h500_bluetooth.htm
this worked first time....thanks buddy!!
August 18, 2008 5:55 PM
cheap jabra bt2040 works with iphone runs on single AAAA battery
I cannot get mine to connect with my iPhone. Was there any trick for you getting it to work?
August 23, 2008 1:12 PM
The Motorola H300 my husband just picked up at a yard sale ($1) seems to work just fine. Runs on a AAA battery. Details about making them talk are here:
http://www.motorola.com/mdirect/manuals/QG-H300_9495A08A.pdf
August 30, 2008 8:57 AM
My old Motorola H700 headset works no problem.
But...2007 Aspen uconnect will pair but not hook into the phone. I've had it set up for several weeks. Out of the blue it has connected twice and then not connected again. Anyone know what's up?
September 5, 2008 5:31 AM
guyz i bought a new iphone but i wonder how i can work with the bluetooth i tried both 2 iphones and still for te 2 of te iphone doesnt work te bluetooth it keeps saying research
September 5, 2008 11:55 PM
I have a Garmin 680 and Pairing the iPhone with it ORGINALLY worked with Apple's 1.0 Software, however when they updated the iPhone software to 2.0, the Nuvi will only pair to it, but all functions no longer work. They just show they are linked and will transfer the phone book - thats it. No Dial, no incoming or out going - nada!
The Nuvi 680 originally worked well and had a good microphone and speaker. I called Apple and they said that Garmin would have to update their software to match it.
:(
-Chloe
December 9, 2008 11:36 PM
I just ordered the Mini H5 maaaan I really hope it works :/
December 15, 2008 11:25 PM
Motorola H605 works well with iphone (3G)
December 16, 2008 3:00 PM
Can you receive phone calls from another phone onto your unlocked cracked iphone ? .. meaning that I have two mobile phones one is an LG rumor (with bluetooth) the other (Iphone! ) I'm trying to send calls from the lg to the iphone! thanx
December 23, 2008 3:23 AM
Does anyone know if/how to get a Nokia BH 602 to pair with a 2G iPhone? I've been unsuccessful so far.
December 25, 2008 4:56 PM
Would you all stop talking about headsets. People have some genuine issues and no one is helping them. There is more to Bluetooth than headsets
January 19, 2009 12:23 PM
how can i send songs from my iphone,can i do if yes plz let me know.Thanks
March 5, 2009 4:59 PM
The iphone bluetooth is headset only for phone calls only... no data push... no music... no anything like that and as we've seen very hit and miss on what device works with it.
March 29, 2009 10:53 PM
Motorola H700 works with iPhone 2G. Make sure headset is fully charged, make sure silver fin is closed, hold down silver button with the phone symbol on it until purple light is on continue to hold down, flip open silver fin then go to, Settings on your iPhone, General, Bluetooth, turn Bluetooth on if it isn't on, then Motorola H700 will appear, touch in the area where it says Motorola H700 and it pairs. I didn't need a code. S
April 13, 2009 11:23 PM
motorola h 820 is compatible to i phone 3 g?
July 28, 2009 8:52 PM
Sony DR-BT101 stereo headset OK Great sound. back/forward song selection control..no responce.
Rocketfish™ Mobile - RF-MAB2 High-Definition Stereo Bluetooth Headphones OK Same great sound but same issue with Next/Back control.
July 31, 2009 2:23 PM
paired w/ Nokia headset HS-26W even though using it (possibly any bluetooth headset?) defies any logic :(have to choose which device to use as microphone / speaker prior to be able to answer a call...): what a pain in...
September 8, 2009 12:04 AM
The Motorola HS810 works.
September 16, 2009 7:54 PM
Anybody know (for sure) if teh iPhone 3G with OS 3.0 can sync the address book (contacts) via bluetooth? I have it paired to my Infiniti G37 and calls work great, but when I tell the car to download the addressbook, it says go to the phone & "send the address book" then enter the code. How do you "send the address book" from the iPhone 3G via bluetooth? Anybody? Beuler? Thanks!