SMARTmini Bluetooth Handsfree Smartphones Blackberry
Those of you using FM transmitters are missing out: the sound from this thru the line-in is awesome!
I previously thought the encoding was bad on my phone, but with this, I get full bass, beautiful highs, and everything in between. Stereo sepration is much better compared to everything consumer FM I've seen. I'm using a HTC Mytouch 4G, but I don't think it matters -- the sound is generated from the adapter, not from the phone (currently using PowerAMP as the music player).
Plus, since this is small and can mount on a velcro pedestal (included), you can put it on your dash,steering column, or pillar, aimed at you -- the clarity becomes excellent compared to "normal handsfree units" (I've used Moto T505, Ford Sync, and a GoGroove FM unit, and nothing compares to this, mainly because the mic wasn't in the right place). Nobody knows I'm handsfree in my Toyota Tacoma.
I've never experienced audio feedback -- only a low hush when not connected or if in Privacy mode on the phone (Tacoma SR5 sound system; FM/CD player -- nothing special). The blue light is pretty bright in the dark... I fixed mine with a sharpie (so now it's dimmer, but I can still see if it's connected). Being able to see if it's connected helps me stop leaving my phone at home ;)
Luckily this has a weak BT receiver, so it goes out of range past 10 feet from your car (silly T505 would stay connected for almost 300 feet so if you didn't turn it off, you had a tough time answering a call if you weren't in the truck). Using A2DP to locate my car means I can usually see it when I get to the saved location.
Only drawbacks:
1. You only get one button. This means the phone has to be accessible for prev/next track, etc.
2. You have to turn the unit on when you get into your car.
So... GoGroove - If you're listening -- do the following and you can have my money again:
A. Same form factor (or a little wider), but add:
B. Buttons on left/right for prev/next track
C. Power the unit on when you see the USB plug power on (then it will turn on when I crank up the truck. Don't auto power off when power goes away-- keep it like now where it powers off if BT goes away (on the GoGroove FM unit, if I stall the truck, it blips the unit and bluetooth connection during the restart and my phone gets confused). DO NOT increase the Bluetooth range!
D. Flash the LEDs on incoming call-- and stop the default blinking (sometimes I like listening to the satellite radio; unless I can see my phone, I don't know if a call is coming in). Glow red for not connected, blue for connected. Flash on incoming or SMS.
E. When bluetooth drops out (if I put the phone in "privacy") - pure silence should be output instead of a low hush...
Reply if/when you've got a new model. Otherwise, I'd recommend this unit over any other "aftermarket BT connection" that I've seen. Pay the man and be very, very happy.
PS. I glued mine (hot glue - just a dot) to the pedestal. Now it doesn't turn around when I power it on/off, but I can still aim it using the velcro.
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I tried just about every bluetooth aux option out there and this is the only one that sounded amazing and was easy to use, connect etc. The other units either sounded terrible or there were difficult to connect to. The belkin was 2nd best in sound but didn't have as strong as a mic, the in cigarette lighter options out there are terrible for both sound quality, mic and background noise.
BalasHapusThe Gogroove SMARTmini AUX is just what I wanted. I have a Mercury mariner with an AUX input but no Bluetooth support. I was using a Bluetooth device to make and receive calls but could not stream music. TheSMARTmini fits perfectly in the AUX port and is a breeze to connect. Great product!
BalasHapusThose of you using FM transmitters are missing out: the sound from this thru the line-in is awesome!
BalasHapusI previously thought the encoding was bad on my phone, but with this, I get full bass, beautiful highs, and everything in between. Stereo sepration is much better compared to everything consumer FM I've seen. I'm using a HTC Mytouch 4G, but I don't think it matters -- the sound is generated from the adapter, not from the phone (currently using PowerAMP as the music player).
Plus, since this is small and can mount on a velcro pedestal (included), you can put it on your dash,steering column, or pillar, aimed at you -- the clarity becomes excellent compared to "normal handsfree units" (I've used Moto T505, Ford Sync, and a GoGroove FM unit, and nothing compares to this, mainly because the mic wasn't in the right place). Nobody knows I'm handsfree in my Toyota Tacoma.
I've never experienced audio feedback -- only a low hush when not connected or if in Privacy mode on the phone (Tacoma SR5 sound system; FM/CD player -- nothing special). The blue light is pretty bright in the dark... I fixed mine with a sharpie (so now it's dimmer, but I can still see if it's connected). Being able to see if it's connected helps me stop leaving my phone at home ;)
Luckily this has a weak BT receiver, so it goes out of range past 10 feet from your car (silly T505 would stay connected for almost 300 feet so if you didn't turn it off, you had a tough time answering a call if you weren't in the truck). Using A2DP to locate my car means I can usually see it when I get to the saved location.
Only drawbacks:
1. You only get one button. This means the phone has to be accessible for prev/next track, etc.
2. You have to turn the unit on when you get into your car.
So... GoGroove - If you're listening -- do the following and you can have my money again:
A. Same form factor (or a little wider), but add:
B. Buttons on left/right for prev/next track
C. Power the unit on when you see the USB plug power on (then it will turn on when I crank up the truck. Don't auto power off when power goes away-- keep it like now where it powers off if BT goes away (on the GoGroove FM unit, if I stall the truck, it blips the unit and bluetooth connection during the restart and my phone gets confused). DO NOT increase the Bluetooth range!
D. Flash the LEDs on incoming call-- and stop the default blinking (sometimes I like listening to the satellite radio; unless I can see my phone, I don't know if a call is coming in). Glow red for not connected, blue for connected. Flash on incoming or SMS.
E. When bluetooth drops out (if I put the phone in "privacy") - pure silence should be output instead of a low hush...
Reply if/when you've got a new model. Otherwise, I'd recommend this unit over any other "aftermarket BT connection" that I've seen. Pay the man and be very, very happy.
PS. I glued mine (hot glue - just a dot) to the pedestal. Now it doesn't turn around when I power it on/off, but I can still aim it using the velcro.
I fitted this microphone on to the dashboard of my smart car convertible. The smart has a USB connect and aux input in the glove box. So I can connect the charging cable and audio cable at the same time and run the cables behind the rev counter and clock so it looks tidy. It connects to my iphone 5 and the sound is perfect. Booth the audio from people calling and my voice to them, even with the roof down.
BalasHapusThis is a seriously good product and an amazing price, to top it off I ordered it the day before on prime and the following evening the product was in my hands.
So 5 starts on quality and ease of use. Seems very sturdy as well and the fact I don't need to remove it to charge it in my car is a massive bonus.
Compare to my previous "Bluetooth AUX" device(Mo--rmouth II), this one worked perfectly!!
BalasHapus1. Music quality is as good as using a line.
2. It can still be using when charging (my previous one will shout down when charging).
If you are looking for a Bluetooth AUX device, buy this one!!
BalasHapusgood fit and quality. I item works well and arrived quickly. good sound quality, but not quite as good as a hard line
BalasHapusI have previously owned a similar item by the GOgroove company, the Blue Gate reciever, I saw this device and decided to purchase it because of the microphone. Ended up giving the Blue Gate to a friend. I have an older car that has an auxiliary port, but no fancy built in bluetooth like the newer model cars are all coming with. Sound clarity is as good as the Blue Gate, I assume they use the same technology, just a different appearance and with the added functionality of the microphone (the reason why I ditched the Blue Gate). I am able to keep my iPod Touch plugged in to charge and in the cup holder, select a favorite play list, set it to shuffle, and go! I also use it with my cell phone so that I can listen to MLB at Bat and listen to my baseball games while on the road, or at home. The hands free feature of this device is pretty good. The people I have called havn't complained of not being able to hear me, and the calls on my end seem crisp and clear. The package contained some velcro and tape to attach the microphone part to your dashboard, there is a few extras included as well in case you mess up or change your mind about where to mount it. Overall, for the money I would say it is great. Highly recommended.
BalasHapusI bought 2. One for my Acura TL which has bluetooth but the darn thing is dead. It costs $200 just for part to replace the bluetooth unit. Another one is for my Infiniti with has bluetooth handfree but no A2DP. Both unit work flawlessly. Great sound quality. Easy to use just like using a bluetooth headset. Battery can be charged while it's working. I'm planning to to a permanent install to hide all the wires in both cars this weekend.
BalasHapusPros: Install was very simple. Pairs quickly with my Moto Razr. Voice quality is better than other products I have used (others can hear me clearly and no echo or distortion). Music and calls sound good through the car stereo system.
BalasHapusCons: Non standard charging cable; 4 connector 3.5mm instead of micro USB.
Overall: Good product and highly recommend it if you want bluetooth for music streaming and calls and if your car has an aux input.
Update: The unit does auto shut off after a few minutes of non use. Originally I thought it did not.