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Apple Bluetooth 1.5 supports headsets, printers

updated 11:55 am EST, Thu February 5, 2004

Bluetooth 1.5 update

Apple today released Bluetooth 1.5 for Mac OS X, which provides support for Bluetooth enabled headsets and printers: "Headsets must support the Bluetooth headset profile and printers must support the Bluetooth HCRP profile. In order to configure and use a Bluetooth headset, the Bluetooth module must have the latest Bluetooth firmware from the application version 1.0.2 or later." It is available via the Mac OS X Software Update Control Panel.

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02/05, 12:08pm | report spam | close Reply |
OK..Now?

We have been waiting for this. Now, ...can you:

Use a bluetooth headset for iChat, IPphone, iListen, or any audio unit application?

What about telephony?

Can it switch interchangably with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone?

Can you simultaniously connect the headset to both cell phone and Mac OS X for recording?

????

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02/05, 12:14pm | report spam | close Reply |
it's time to get BT

I want my internal BT module on my MDD... how can I order one?

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02/05, 12:18pm | report spam | close Reply |
Re: OK..Now?

Sounds like you better get crackin' on testing out your questions.

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Some Answers...

I am currently using my Jabra FreeSpeak with my PBG4 17". I works with any audio source as far as I can tell. You have to pair it in the Bluetooth Preference Pane and then select the headset in the sound Preference Pane. You will have to select it for both input and output if you want to use both. I have used it with iChat and it works GREAT!

It cannot be used at the same time as it is paired with a phone. The headset can only be paired to one device as far as I can tell. When it is paired and connected to the PB it disconnects from the phone. Great Update overall!

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02/05, 01:30pm | report spam | close Reply |
hmm...not working

I ran the firmware updater on my PowerBook 12", as well as the 1.5 update. I can pair my Jabra BT200 successfully, but it says not connected. I go into the sound preferences and it's not there.

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02/05, 01:35pm | report spam | close Reply |
fixed crash

Before, if you tried to send a file to a device, an dthe file existed already in that location, watch as teh application crashes(of cours eOSX stays alive so just relaunch the application) and now its fixed! Now it checks to see that the target directory conntains your file. RIght one apple. RIGHT ON. as winhoes users battle daily c*** viruses and buggy junk from M$, you mac users really do get a treat out of your flawless computers. and my g4 too :)

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SE HBH-65 usable?

What about Sony Ericsson HBH-65?

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Sony Ericsson HBH 15...

....works perfect!
PB with build in BT and G5 with D-Link Adapter.
I can use the headset with iTunes...instead of wired headphones!
Perfect job Apple!

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Re: Sony Ericsson...

Cool. What's the sound quality like? Does it depend entirely on the headset, or is there a Bluetooth-imposed limitation? I get the feeling most or all of those headsets are designed with telephony and speech recognition in mind, rather than listening to music (?).

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Quality...

...OK - don't expect too much! Sound quality is like listening via the phone and of course "mono".
;-)

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secret logo/product!!!

Has anyone else see the logo, that looks like a Apple cellular? It is bundles within the package. Check it out!

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secret logo/product!!!

It is bundles within the package. Check it out! It look like a celluar but with an Apple logo on the screen. Cool, if Apple was to release an Apple mobile.

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If it's not working...

...you need to pair via the Bluetooth Setup Assistant, not the System Preference Panel. If you pair via System Preferences, it pairs, but does not get added as an option in Sound Input/Output options.

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15" albook/firmware/bt20

no dice. Ran the BT firmware update on my 15" superdrive albook (10.3.2, all system updates) and I am able to pair with my Jabra FreeSpeak BT200 (which works fine with my nokia 3650) but I am having the same problem as the person above with the 12" powerbook. Sigh.

Also, I notice that the BT prefpane's 'devices' list the services as 'headset, hands-free unit', but don't always show that it's connected properly:

Bluetooth setup assistant didn't recognize the headset at all, I had to do it from the prefpane. When I turn the headset on, its name turns bold and it jumps to the top of the list (I have four other devices paired, none of which are on) and it says Connected: Yes, but then it immediately jumps back down, not connected, unbolded, bottom of the list. Grr!

When I pair it initially it 'stays connected' (according to what the pref pane says) but if I turn the headset off the indicator doesn't change right away, so I don't put much stock in it... I have to click to another tab, then back, before it updates.

Of course, I don't see anything new as an I/O device in the sound panel. Maybe a good old reboot will help matters... :)

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I take it back

The hint right above mine (5:55 pm) worked; it's weird, as before when I ran the Bluetooth setup updater I did see 'printers' but not 'headsets' in the list, so I'd picked 'other device'. Now upon re-running Bluetooth setup assistant, I can pair it, use it with iChat AV, etc...

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02/05, 07:33pm | report spam | close Reply |
Thanks for all the input.

Getting ready to purchase a new ( something ) and this info all helps.

Can anyone get it to start a Applescript upon detection ( proximity actions ) with a Bluetooth headset? ( Like Sailing's iClicker or Romeo )??/

Good question?

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How about SpeakerPhone!

Would it be possible with BT to use the connection to set up a speakerphone function.

Pair the phone with a mac, hear the conversation through the speakers or even record conversations!!

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Romeo is free BUT...

Sailing Clicker is nice, the first version IMHO was easier to use and version to made all the more confusing and to top that off people where wanting to charge for the simple applescripts to an already paid for application. Sailing, should post more scripts for free and make an easier interface for busienss people to use versus programmers wanting to control VNC..

I had clicker (v1) set to see my phone upon entering the room, turn off the screen saver, welcome me back with Veronica voice, and tell me how many unread emails that I had and then run isync. This was very nice, upon installing version 2 lost my script and had problems since. Part of the problem is now I just can't be bothed to fix it up again, which is NOT a fault of clicker, but it could be easier to set-up. It would be smart if he had two versions, one for business users, simply based on proximity settings, and one for the geeks that want thier mac to be complete controlled by their mobile phone. Don't care about controlling my Mac via a stupid mobile... just want my Mac to do X,Y, and Z upon entering a room. The first time I enter the room on a calendar day, it does everything, and every time there after it does say just X,Y but NOT Z (such as isync).

As for Romeo, it is free and there is those out there that such as simple application as Clicker should be as expensive as it is and should be open source... Try them both as there is a demo of clicker available.

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Apple Bluetooth 1.5 supports headsets, printers

updated 11:55 am EST, Thu February 5, 2004

Bluetooth 1.5 update

OK..Now?

it's time to get BT

Re: OK..Now?

Some Answers...

hmm...not working

fixed crash

SE HBH-65 usable?

Sony Ericsson HBH 15...

Re: Sony Ericsson...

Quality...

secret logo/product!!!

secret logo/product!!!

If it's not working...

15" albook/firmware/bt20

I take it back

Thanks for all the input.

How about SpeakerPhone!

Romeo is free BUT...

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hmm...not working

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Sony Ericsson HBH 15...

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secret logo/product!!!

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15" albook/firmware/bt20

I take it back

Thanks for all the input.

How about SpeakerPhone!

Romeo is free BUT...

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