Do you use Bluetooth with your iPhone?

[Europa]

I just got the BlueAnt Supertooth 3 for my car and was wondering how many of you are using bluetooth with your iPhones. All types of bluetooth devices are included in this poll.

[acosmichippo]

Yep. Got a hands-free head unit in my car. It's awesome.

[macgirl]

Absolutely. I have a built-in Bluetooth kit in my car. I have a Jawbone headset but I find that I rarely use it since I don't need it in my car. I have been thinking about getting a set of stereo headphones to make working out while listening to music a little less dangerous (I've yanked iPods off the treadmill by accidentally snagging the headphone cord ).

[jerni]

I only use it with the bluetooth that came built in my car. I'm looking for bluetooth headphones with a mic any suggestions?

[Europa]

Do you guys leave bluetooth turned on 24/7 or only when you need it? I wish there was a toggle to turn off discovery (of unpaired devices) on the iPhone.

[macgirl]

Originally Posted by Europa

Do you guys leave bluetooth turned on 24/7 or only when you need it? I wish there was a toggle to turn off discovery (of unpaired devices) on the iPhone.

I leave it on 24/7. I used to try to turn it on and off when getting in and out of my car, but that was just too much of a hassle. I'll turn it off when I'm on vacation or know I won't be driving my car for several days or something.

[Europa]

Ok, thanks. I'll probably do the same then.
Is the bluetooth car kit you use always on as well or just when the car is on?
I was worried about security more than battery life, but I guess iPhones are pretty secure.

Why do they always have to be searching for new devices though? It seems like they should be able to pair with one device and then give you the option to stop discovery of new devices until you want enable that option.

[Europa]

Originally Posted by acosmichippo

Yep. Got a hands-free head unit in my car. It's awesome.

Which one do you use?

[macgirl]

Originally Posted by Europa

Ok, thanks. I'll probably do the same then.
Is the bluetooth car kit you use always on as well or just when the car is on?
I was worried about security more than battery life, but I guess iPhones are pretty secure.

Why do they always have to be searching for new devices though? It seems like they should be able to pair with one device and then give you the option to stop discovery of new devices until you want enable that option.

The car kit is always on when the car is on. Since it requires a passcode to pair with it, I'm not too worried about security.

I don't think the iPhone's Bluetooth is always in discoverable mode – I think it leaves this mode (and still stays on) a few minutes after you leave the Bluetooth settings menu. Bluetooth has been enabled on my 3GS for a little while today but my computer can't find it unless I go into the Bluetooth settings menu and see that "Now Discoverable" message.

[Europa]

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