Non Skoda Bluetooth Kit

cj_uk · 26-07-2007, 20:44

Hi, can anyone recommend a good non skoda bluetooth kit for my nokia n95. I was originally gonna go for the Skoda kit (from Stu) but after reading problems with the phonebook I had to decline

I'm not fussed about a cradle as I've already got one, just need something as the handsfree kit thats built into it echos badly (on the caller end)

**roo** · 26-07-2007, 20:46

the official nokia one is ok, but you need to get an adapter for it to work with the radio.

Gyp · 26-07-2007, 20:46

I'm happy with my Parrots

Lummox · 26-07-2007, 20:51

My Parrot died, took it back and was told it was sleeping....

**VRStu** · 26-07-2007, 20:55

You can connect a Nokia without any additional adaptors. It'll be the same setup as I had with my SE one.

steviec · 26-07-2007, 21:04

I use the Parrot 3400GPS with my N95 & TomTom works a treat bar the Phonebook won't replicate. But voice dialling works.

Have a Brodit Holder and use the screen in Landscape for SatNav

Superted · 26-07-2007, 21:12

In my experience all Bluetooth kits suffer from connection/disconnection problems...that includes the OEM kit............so really it's up to you, do some research, and try and find the one that suits you best..........

Gyp · 26-07-2007, 21:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gyp

I'm happy with my Parrots

I've just been told that I'm not...

Apparently the one in the Octavia is wonderful, but the one in the Fabia's suffering from interference

PaulC · 26-07-2007, 21:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superted

In my experience all Bluetooth kits suffer from connection/disconnection problems...that includes the OEM kit............so really it's up to you, do some research, and try and find the one that suits you best..........

I too would agree with this however the parrot car kit in my Octy seems to have this problem but the one in my wifes Hyundai works every time, strange.

**VRStu** · 26-07-2007, 21:27

I didn't have connection issues with my SE kit nor do I with the OEM. I would wager that connection problems are phone compatibilty rather than the kit not being any good.

tomo2001 · 26-07-2007, 21:50

Nokia CK7W works fine for me

Superted · 26-07-2007, 22:00

Phone compatability is fine..............connection drops at times, all is not perfect in Bluetooth land...phones only require Bluetooth functionality, drop out is mostly network related. Think on, you are trying to connect wirelessly all round............

**mannyo** · 26-07-2007, 22:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomo2001

Nokia CK7W works fine for me

ditto

cj_uk · 27-07-2007, 08:03

Guys, many thanks for all your advice, much appreciated

swing · 27-07-2007, 09:03

Certainly with any form of Nokia smartphone, you are best to stick to Nokia or Parrot kits for the best chance of compatibility.

Ant. · 27-07-2007, 09:12

I've actually just ordered a Parrot CK3000 to use with my N95.

It was a choice between that or the Nokia CK-7W kit. It seems that people are having varying results with these two kits, there are lovers and haters of both. Made deciding what to get quite tricky.

Gyp · 27-07-2007, 09:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ant.

I've actually just ordered a Parrot CK3000 to use with my N95.

It was a choice between that or the Nokia CK-7W kit. It seems that people are having varying results with these two kits, there are lovers and haters of both. Made deciding what to get quite tricky.

I've got CK3000 Evos in both cars, and the only real downside is that you can't change the paired phone without taking the ignition key out, but more importantly, that you can't un-pair or delete voice tags; the only option is to completely reset it and start again.

I'm happy as at £52-odd delivered it's not too pricey, and I'm happy to only have about 3 contacts in my voice dial (no-one else is important enough to me that I feel the need to contact them regularly while driving) so putting them in again isn't a chore.

Ant. · 27-07-2007, 09:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gyp

I've got CK3000 Evos in both cars, and the only real downside is that you can't change the paired phone without taking the ignition key out, but more importantly, that you can't un-pair or delete voice tags; the only option is to completely reset it and start again.

I'm happy as at £52-odd delivered it's not too pricey, and I'm happy to only have about 3 contacts in my voice dial (no-one else is important enough to me that I feel the need to contact them regularly while driving) so putting them in again isn't a chore.

Thanks for the tips Gyp.

I'll only really be using it to receive calls, rather than make them, so I'll probably be in similar situation to you and only have a couple of people I'm likely to call whilst driving.

Gyp · 27-07-2007, 10:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ant.

Thanks for the tips Gyp.

I'll only really be using it to receive calls, rather than make them, so I'll probably be in similar situation to you and only have a couple of people I'm likely to call whilst driving.

Other thoughts; when recording the activation tags, say "telephone" rather than just "phone" as it false-triggers a lot less often.

Similarly, rather than recording "hang up" for the hang-up tag, say something like "bye bye", as it sounds a lot more natural to the person at the other end who will get to hear it.

If possible, use fullnames as this makes it easier for the voice recognition; mine confuses "fat *******" (my car-sharer) with "dad" (my err dad). Overall, "telephone..... my father" would be a lot more reliable than the more natural "phone... dad"

Have fun

Ant. · 27-07-2007, 14:27

Cheers for those tips too! Its just been delivered so will be installing it after I come back from holiday!

justdoit · 27-07-2007, 19:15

Bit late but the SE clip on sunvisor bluetooths are great, work well with any SE phone and even better with a N95 for some reason. They do about 2 weeks between charges and the latest version has caller id on it too. Mine is a HCB 100 unsure of the model number of the newer one but at under £50 off eBay either are a bargain compared to installed units.

Edit: Just checked, the newer model is a HCB 120

26-07-2007, 20:44	#1
cj_uk Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chatham, Kent Posts: 117 Members Car: L&K 2.0 TDI Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Non Skoda Bluetooth Kit Hi, can anyone recommend a good non skoda bluetooth kit for my nokia n95. I was originally gonna go for the Skoda kit (from Stu) but after reading problems with the phonebook I had to decline I'm not fussed about a cradle as I've already got one, just need something as the handsfree kit thats built into it echos badly (on the caller end)

26-07-2007, 20:46	#3
Gyp Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Glos. Posts: 350 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Non Skoda Bluetooth Kit I'm happy with my Parrots __________________ -- Gyp 03 Octavia 1.9TDi Elegange Estate + cruise, towbar, Parrot and anti-jack 54 Fabia 1.2 12V Classic Hatch + cruise, momo strut brace, sunglass holder, Parrot, mp3 and anti-jack

26-07-2007, 20:51	#4
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,456 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 753 Times in 633 Posts	Re: Non Skoda Bluetooth Kit My Parrot died, took it back and was told it was sleeping.... __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

26-07-2007, 20:55	#5
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,847 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Non Skoda Bluetooth Kit You can connect a Nokia without any additional adaptors. It'll be the same setup as I had with my SE one. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

26-07-2007, 21:04	#6
steviec Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 753 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 FSI Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Non Skoda Bluetooth Kit I use the Parrot 3400GPS with my N95 & TomTom works a treat bar the Phonebook won't replicate. But voice dialling works. Have a Brodit Holder and use the screen in Landscape for SatNav __________________ Cheers Steve Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0T FSI - Black Magic, 18" Alloys, Dual Zone Climate Control, Jumbo Box, Rear Electric Windows, Xenon Headlights, MaxiDot, Light Assist, Front & Rear Parking Sensors, Rain Sensing Wipers & Dipping Rear View Mirror. Pentagon SupaGlass in Midnight, Parrot 3400LS GPS Bluetooth Car Kit.

26-07-2007, 21:12	#7
Superted Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Posts: 428 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Non Skoda Bluetooth Kit In my experience all Bluetooth kits suffer from connection/disconnection problems...that includes the OEM kit............so really it's up to you, do some research, and try and find the one that suits you best.......... __________________ cheeRS:

26-07-2007, 21:27	#10
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,847 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Non Skoda Bluetooth Kit I didn't have connection issues with my SE kit nor do I with the OEM. I would wager that connection problems are phone compatibilty rather than the kit not being any good. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

26-07-2007, 21:50	#11
tomo2001 Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sheffield Posts: 347 Members Car: Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD Elegance Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Non Skoda Bluetooth Kit Nokia CK7W works fine for me

26-07-2007, 22:00	#12
Superted Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Posts: 428 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Non Skoda Bluetooth Kit Phone compatability is fine..............connection drops at times, all is not perfect in Bluetooth land...phones only require Bluetooth functionality, drop out is mostly network related. Think on, you are trying to connect wirelessly all round............ __________________ cheeRS:

27-07-2007, 08:03	#14
cj_uk Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chatham, Kent Posts: 117 Members Car: L&K 2.0 TDI Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Non Skoda Bluetooth Kit Guys, many thanks for all your advice, much appreciated

27-07-2007, 09:03	#15
swing Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 196 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Non Skoda Bluetooth Kit Certainly with any form of Nokia smartphone, you are best to stick to Nokia or Parrot kits for the best chance of compatibility.

27-07-2007, 09:12	#16
Ant. Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tonbridge, Kent Posts: 549 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 72 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Non Skoda Bluetooth Kit I've actually just ordered a Parrot CK3000 to use with my N95. It was a choice between that or the Nokia CK-7W kit. It seems that people are having varying results with these two kits, there are lovers and haters of both. Made deciding what to get quite tricky. __________________ Ant Diamond Silver Octavia vRS

27-07-2007, 14:27	#20
Ant. Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tonbridge, Kent Posts: 549 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 72 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Non Skoda Bluetooth Kit Cheers for those tips too! Its just been delivered so will be installing it after I come back from holiday! __________________ Ant Diamond Silver Octavia vRS

27-07-2007, 19:15	#21
justdoit Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: yorkshire Posts: 231 Members Car: 2005 Octy II 4x4 TDi Estate Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Non Skoda Bluetooth Kit Bit late but the SE clip on sunvisor bluetooths are great, work well with any SE phone and even better with a N95 for some reason. They do about 2 weeks between charges and the latest version has caller id on it too. Mine is a HCB 100 unsure of the model number of the newer one but at under £50 off eBay either are a bargain compared to installed units. Edit: Just checked, the newer model is a HCB 120

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