Do you use Bluetooth with your iPhone? - Page 2

acosmichippo · 06-25-2009, 01:08 PM

Originally Posted by Europa

Which one do you use?

Pioneer 7000bt

macgirl · 06-25-2009, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by Europa

The problem is that some bluetooth devices use default passcodes that cannot be changed.

True, but my car kit has a designated code and the iPhone is not like that. Besides, even if someone could connect to your headset while it's connected to your iPhone, they couldn't get any data from it since the headset lacks the Bluetooth profiles to send data to another device, it can only pull. They'd need to pull data from your iPhone directly, and you'd need to enter a passcode for that to happen, and it's unlikely you'll accept a pairing request that you haven't initiated yourself.

Europa · 06-25-2009, 01:31 PM

Right, I wouldn't accept it.

I'm just concerned about what JoeT said in my other thread http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum...3gs-50119.html, and how they can possibly activate the iPhone mic and listen in when your not on the phone. Is that possible without a pairing request or at least seeing or hearing something on either the iPhone or the bluetooth speaker phone?

itsabouttime · 06-26-2009, 02:30 PM

I just ordered the Motorola S9-HD Stereo bluetooth headset from Amazon, Should get it next week, I'll follow up with my thoughts about it.

macgirl · 06-26-2009, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by Europa

Right, I wouldn't accept it.

I'm just concerned about what JoeT said in my other thread http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum...3gs-50119.html, and how they can possibly activate the iPhone mic and listen in when your not on the phone. Is that possible without a pairing request or at least seeing or hearing something on either the iPhone or the bluetooth speaker phone?

I wouldn't think this is possible on the iPhone. While someone could spoof your headset and possibly connect to your iPhone, audio is only routed to Bluetooth when you're on a call or listening to music through a Bluetooth accessory. Other than this, the iPhone's microphone isn't active, to my knowledge, so someone couldn't just listen in to you randomly when you're not on a call or listening to music.

Tim Harper · 06-26-2009, 02:51 PM

I don't use bluetooth and I don't plan on to at anytime. Earbuds work perfectly fine myself if I need to go hands free. I listen to a lot of music, so having another accessory on hand just doesn't seem practical to me. I am a minimalist at heart, so the less the better.

acosmichippo · 06-26-2009, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by Tim Harper

I don't use bluetooth and I don't plan on to at anytime. Earbuds work perfectly fine myself if I need to go hands free. I listen to a lot of music, so having another accessory on hand just doesn't seem practical to me. I am a minimalist at heart, so the less the better.

me too. that's why it's nice having it all built into your car.

Tim Harper · 06-26-2009, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by acosmichippo

me too. that's why it's nice having it all built into your car.

My 96 Monte Carlo is technologically disabled when it comes to that. If I could afford a new car, then I might make the upgrade. Sadly I can't even afford a used car at this moment. Job market is horrible where I am at, I am contemplating moving back to Chicago again.

Grrrrrrr!

Europa · 06-26-2009, 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by acosmichippo

Pioneer 7000bt

Does that have a mic and a speaker phone on the deck or does it route the call through the car speakers?

Does it have a changeable pairing code?

acosmichippo · 06-26-2009, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by Europa

Does that have a mic and a speaker phone on the deck or does it route the call through the car speakers?

Does it have a changeable pairing code?

The mic is routed to wherever you want it. I also has a USB plug that you can do the same thing with. Calls go through the speakers. And it does have a changeable pairing code.