Can the iPhone now play music through Bluetooth?

[Jay-P]

I want to know if I should get a bluetooth headset for my phone cause I think I heard that the new update made it so that music can now be played on a bluetooth headset, just wondering if someone could verify it with me.

[psylichon]

Yes, the 3G and 3GS support A2DP stereo music over bluetooth. The V1, for whatever reason, does not.

[Kuntry]

Yes, the 3G and 3GS support A2DP stereo music over bluetooth. The V1, for whatever reason, does not.
...Same reason it doesn't support MMS? :dft012:wink

[iphonewarrior]

The first gen is probably capable, it's just apple acting the way they always do... they want everyone to upgrade to the newest thing, they prevent the buyer from having these things, then pretty much force them to update.

[psylichon]

Well, does anyone know if A2DP actually requires a different bluetooth antenna configuration?

[iphonewarrior]

iPhone 3G Bluetooth 2.0 +

iPhone 3GS Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR

I couldn't find anything on the v1. So maybe it's the Bluetooth 2.0 thingy. I'll do a little more searching, but I still think it should work, as phones before the v1 were A2DP capable.

EDIT: if anyone doesn't know what 'EDR' stands for it's- Enhanced Data Rate

[Rip]

Be aware though of a couple of limitations (which I hope get fixed).

There is a delay in the processing of the audio which makes BT headsets no good for video.

Additionally, there is no volume control for the BT A2DP, so you'll need to ensure you have a headset that supports BT volume natively, rather than rely on adjusting it from the iPhone.

[iNinja]

Be aware though of a couple of limitations (which I hope get fixed).

There is a delay in the processing of the audio which makes BT headsets no good for video.

Additionally, there is no volume control for the BT A2DP, so you'll need to ensure you have a headset that supports BT volume natively, rather than rely on adjusting it from the iPhone.

Im able to control volume using my iphone. When i hit the volume buttons on the left, instead of the "volume" box showing, I see "Bluetooth Volume"

[Rip]

Which apps does it do that in?

I've never seen that. All i get is the option to use the speaker or the Bluetooth - no volume control.

[iNinja]

Which apps does it do that in?

I've never seen that. All i get is the option to use the speaker or the Bluetooth - no volume control.

When music is playing, from the ipod app. Just adjust the volume with the buttons on the side.. The pic below shows the screen but i can only find a pic when on the phone with bluetooth, not music, the screen looks the same though

http://asemerson.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/photo.jpg

[Rip]

I've never seen that. All I get is a small blue speaker icon in the bottom right. Tapping it allows me to select the output.

Maybe it's the bluetooth profile of my headset that's the problem. It's annoying as my headset doesn't have any volume controls.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2619/3987126374_af2629a9c4.jpg

I've just checked this on my 3GS (was using the 3G before) and it's the same, however, the sound delay on video seems to be gone with the 3GS. Or maybe it's the 3.1 that's fixed it.

I still need the volume control though.

[iNinja]

I've never seen that. All I get is a small blue speaker icon in the bottom right. Tapping it allows me to select the output.

Maybe it's the bluetooth profile of my headset that's the problem. It's annoying as my headset doesn't have any volume controls.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2619/3987126374_af2629a9c4.jpg

I've just checked this on my 3GS (was using the 3G before) and it's the same, however, the sound delay on video seems to be gone with the 3GS. Or maybe it's the 3.1 that's fixed it.

I still need the volume control though.

when playing music, cant you use the volume controls on the iPhone? When you press them does that not adjust the volume at all??

[iphonewarrior]

When paired to a bluetooth headset your volume controls will still work. Only on certain bluetooth headsets have volume control, but thats only volume for the headset itself, not the overall volume control i.e the iphone's

[gadgeTT]

For those who have noticed the nasty A/V sync issue when watching video and listening through BT stereo headphone - I think I found a consistent fix. Power on your BT headphones (already paired, natch), and start video playback. Pause video playback, switch audio from the BT headphones back to the iPhone, then back to the BT headset. Resume playback and A/V should not be synced. Works reliably for me.... hopefully for you as well!

[Rip]

when playing music, cant you use the volume controls on the iPhone? When you press them does that not adjust the volume at all??

No. I only see the volume controls when using the speaaker. They're disabled as soon as I connect my headset, or to my car, via bluetooth.