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Re: Audi A4 Bluetooth Compatibility Issues [10hazguy]
by g_mcfly
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Jun 21, 2007 (10:54 am)
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Replying to: 10hazguy (Apr 28, 2007 2:24 pm)
The problem isn't your car - it works fine. The problem is your phone. North American phone manufacturers aren't very good at aligning with world standards - in my opinion it's a combination of ego as well as incompetence. I have a Nokia 6230i and it works perfectly well with this model. I'm not sure if Verizon provides a GSM-based service, but if it does then just get rid of your phone. You can find great devices on CNET - if I may recommend get the Nokia N95 - it is light-years better than anything from Motorola, RIM or even the iPhone (and that's an understatement). If your service is not GSM - switch. One more point, remember your wireless provider and your phone are two distinct entities - keep them separate. Wireless consumers are being continually abused by being sold incompatible devices as part of a long term commitment (CDMA and PCS technology enables this type behaviour more so than GSM). Other markets - especially Europe - have far more developed not to mention cheaper wireless products (both devices and services) as a result of this simple paradigm.
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Re: Audi A4 Bluetooth Compatibility Issues [10hazguy]
by joegreen63
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Jul 04, 2007 (4:24 am)
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Replying to: 10hazguy (Apr 28, 2007 2:24 pm)
so far I have no issue connecting to my KRAZR PHONE - OK 100 PERCENT OF THE TIME. still trying to figure out how to use the voice commands - any help would be appreciated - I have the 07 a4 cab
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Parrot CK3000 EVO in '04 A4 Cabriolet
by kflanigan
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Sep 13, 2007 (5:59 pm)
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I'm looking at installing a Parrot CK3000 Evolution in my '04 cabriolet. I HAVE the Bose Symphony II audio system installed and found an install piece on AudiWorld but it acknowledged that the Bose system was another cat altogether. Anybody have any experience with this or other aftermarket BT interface?
KevinF
Minnetonka, MN
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Samsung Blast
by dk123
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Sep 18, 2007 (8:16 am)
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I just bought an Audi A4 with Bluetooth; hence, I need a Bluetooth phone now. However, I don't want to break my T-Mobile contract so I am thinking about buying the Samsung Blast (T-729). Has anyone had luck connecting the Blast to their car? Thanks.
Also, if anyone with a T-Mobile phone could reply with information on their phone, would be great.
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Re: Samsung Blast [dk123]
by kflanigan
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Sep 18, 2007 (2:25 pm)
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Replying to: dk123 (Sep 18, 2007 8:16 am)
I have T-Mobile and have been quite happy with it. I'm in the same boat as you (see post #7 above). I like t-mobiles international setup, which I use occasionally with a Motorola PEBL phone (probably discontinued).
Good luck with your setup.
KevinF
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Re: Samsung Blast [kflanigan]
by joegreen63
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Sep 18, 2007 (6:29 pm)
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Replying to: kflanigan (Sep 18, 2007 2:25 pm)
I have the motorola Krzr which work perfectly.
On another note
I have the 07 A4 cab - gas mileage is terrible no where near the 20/30 they state. Has anyone had this issue.
they checked it out on the computer and no issues showed up
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Re: Audi A4 Bluetooth Compatibility Issues [10hazguy]
by lugh
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Sep 30, 2007 (9:09 am)
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Replying to: 10hazguy (Apr 28, 2007 2:24 pm)
I work for Audi, and I also know a fair bit about bluetooth. The problem is not with your car, but rather the manufacturer of your device. Bluetooth is nothing more than a networking standard with a few established services like Hands Free and Dial up networking and such. Loading the contacts from your phone and pushing calls and SMS is done by opening a bluetooth COM port to the phone and sending it software commands. In most cases, what are called AT commands. For instance, AT+CHUP is the command that in most devices ends a call. Unfortunately, these commands are by no means standardized, and some manufacturers have a proprietary command set that they refuse to release, calling it a "trade secret." Verizon is in my experience the worst. I learned all of this while building a pc for my car to obtain similar functionality as an OEM navigation unit with the added benefit of having a huge hard disk to fill with music and video. I had a Verizon phone at the start of this project, and I couldn't get any response from any AT commands pushed to the phone. I spoke to verizon support and went as far as their executive offices before I found out that Verizon cripples the bluetooth functionality of their devices at the hardware level. Rather, this is done by the device manufacturer at Verizon's request. They do this to prevent file sharing between phones over bluetooth so that people are forced to send pictures over their network.
In short, Audi is not to blame, rather it's the cell phone manufacturers for not standardizing a command set so that more functional interfaces can be built.
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Re: Audi A4 Bluetooth Compatibility Issues [lugh]
by 10hazguy
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Sep 30, 2007 (9:27 am)
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Replying to: lugh (Sep 30, 2007 9:09 am)
While I appreciate your detailed response, it misses the point.
Verizon is the nation's largest network. Yes, they are under pressure to enable more Bluetooth profiles. And, yes, they also should be criticized for failing to serve their customers properly. However, that does not excuse Audi's failures to properly inform customers BEFORE they buy a car about the limitiations. Audi should do a better job of working with Verizon and finding out what Bluetooth protocols will be supported and creating and updating a list of pbones that will work with its various models.
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Re: Audi A4 Bluetooth Compatibility Issues [10hazguy]
by lugh
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Sep 30, 2007 (9:44 am)
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Replying to: 10hazguy (Sep 30, 2007 9:27 am)
Audi does inform the consumer. Perhaps your salesman didn't encourage you to test the interface with your phone?
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Audi A4 Bluetooth Compatibility Issues
by chenoyboy
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Oct 20, 2007 (5:48 pm)
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I have a A4 cab quattro greatest car 3rd cab this is the best 2003 2005 now 2007 my problem is this bluetooth works great on all functions great volume connects every time but the people don't hear me I have to yell into the mirror and look stupid while driving by the way this is with the top up I have been back to the dealer many times this is the only problem they can't turn up the microphone my phone is a samsung a900 works great with the car I have to turn the speaker volume down it's so loud I wish I can transfer this to the microphone help if you have any thanks
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