The "generic" tag for issues related to Bluetooth, a wireless technology for exchanging data over short distances. Whenever possible, please use the more specific tag *instead* if such exists, e.g. 'bluetooth-audio', or 'bluetooth-tethering'.
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Bluetooth keyboard with Android?
Can I use a bluetooth keyboard with Android? What brands / models are recommended and known to work?
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Will constantly having Bluetooth on drain my battery too fast?
I'm thinking about making an app which will require Bluetooth to be available at all times. However, if this reduces battery charge life significantly, then that's kind of a show stopper. Can anyone ...
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Is it possible to be connected to two different bluetooth devices at the same time?
I'd like to be able to send A2DP to my car stereo while at the same time sending phone calls to the speakerphone I have in my car. I haven't bought the stereo adapter yet, since I wanted to find out ...
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Can I use a external Bluetooth Adapter on an Android Tablet without internal bluetooth?
I bought this Android 4.0 tablet but apparently it doesn't have internal bluetooth. I would like to ask if its possible to connect an external bluetooth device so that I can transfer my files from my ...
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Android Froyo (2.2). Why I cannot put letters on bluetooth PIN?
Please, I have a device wich I connect via bluetooth from my Samsung Galaxy S. The bluetooth device have a alphanumeric PIN. When I try connect it ask for PIN but my galaxy only let me to put ...
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Access Android device's file system over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
I'm looking for a way to access the file system of an Android device (Nexus S) wirelessly, as its USB port has become unfit for anything but charging. Ideally, I'd like the same functionality as ...
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How do I turn off the cellular radio without disabling bluetooth?
I have an old Motorola Droid that is no longer subscribed on any Verizon service. I still use it for things like web browsing, ebooks, and along with some wireless stereo headphones, music. I've ...
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How exchange messages between 2 android devices through wifi and bluetooth without internet?
I am currently working on the creation of an application for mobile devices with Android which should be capable of sending and receiving messages through local means like wifi and bluetooth. After ...
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How can I find out the make and model of the chips in my device?
I'm trying to find out what kind of GPS receiver is in my phone. Every spec sheet is vague on this. I can easily find out what kind Soc or CPU it has, but parts like GPS and FM receivers, Bluetooth ...
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Call Recorder not using microphone to record the other side
Any Call Recorders that are digital - not using my microphone to listen to what is said in the other end?
What about recording calls over Bluetooth?
(It seems most most of these applications record ...
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Can I Bluetooth tether my Android to iPhone?
I am very confused atm. My iPhone 4 says it has Internet Tethering (Settings > General > Network > Internet Tethering > On) via Bluetooth (Settings > General > Bluetooth > On).
1) Does this mean I ...
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Can I emulate a Bluetooth keyboard with my Android device?
I'd like to use an Android phone for controlling presentations. I know there's some wifi approaches, but often times the computer running the slideshow isn't owned by me and is not comfortable ...
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Is there an app that will vocalize (text to speech) a message (SMS)?
When I'm driving with a headset active (Bluetooth or wired), I want my Android to read me any incoming text messages.
Any references?
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Determing support for Bluetooth Low Energy
I'm doing a feasibility study into android tablets for commercial applications. I have a product that requires a Bluetooth Low Energy connection.
I have a Nexus 7 tablet which is supposed to support ...
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How to stream audio from PC to Android Device over Bluetooth
I have a rooted Android Device running Android 2.3 Gingerbread and a PC(with Bluetooth dongle) running windows 7.
My mobile has Bluetooth with A2DP support. I want to output the audio(not just music) ...
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Can an Android phone be used as a Bluetooth headset/speakers?
Is there a way to make an Android phone (HTC Desire HD) act as Bluetooth speakers or headset?
I'd like to use the phone as wireless headphones whilst watching a movie on a computer (running Ubuntu).
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What determines which application acts to a bluetooth AVRCP command?
Background: I have a A2DP/AVRCP bluetooth headset (Nokia BH-505) which I use actively to listen to both podcasts and music. Of course, I listen to these with different apps. The bluetooth headset has ...
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Motorola Milestone Android - Bluetooth Issue - Paired but not connected
im using a Motorola Milestone. I have tried to connect to various bluetooth devices (laptops/other android phone) with this phone but none of them work. I can pair them But after pairing it says ...
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Can I use the Nexus-S GPS as an external GPS for another device (via Bluetooth)?
Is it possible to use the Nexus-S GPS as an external GPS for another device (via Bluetooth) ?
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Does allowing Bluetooth discovery consume more power?
Privacy issues and of course turning Bluetooth completely off-- all aside, if I enable "Make device discoverable" will that draw more power than not? As long as Bluetooth is "on", is it always drawing ...
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Is it possible to direct all audio output to a bluetooth headset?
I am able to make and receive calls from my Samsung ACE S5830 phone using a bluetooth device. However, when I play MP3 songs on my phone, the output does not play through the bluetooth earphone; it ...
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How to Set 'Play' Button Behavior on Bluetooth Remote
I have a RocketFish Bluetooth headset paired with my MotoDROID v1 (Froyo). The BT headphones have multimedia controls (volume up/down, next track, previous track, play/pause) and a button to trigger ...
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Answer my phone on my Tablet?
I have an Android phone (HTC Desire Z), I also have a Android tablet (Acer Iconia Tab A501). I would like to link up my phone to my tablet so I can answer my phone on my tablet.
Is this possible ...
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What are workable/straightforward methods for using external game controllers (bluetooth, USB) with the Android platform?
I own an Archos 43 IT running Android 2.2. It is my understanding that the Archos devices in this product line support USB Host and Bluetooth.
What are workable/straightforward methods for using ...
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How do I keep my headphone jack from disabling my bluetooth speakerphone in my car?
I just upgraded to the Samsung Galaxy S III running Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and I drive a 2009 Mazda 5 with integrated bluetooth speakerphone.
When I'm in my car, I connect the headphone ...
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Can Tasker/Locale tell me what BT device is connected?
I want to change the phone's state dependent on which specific bluetooth device is connected -- can Tasker or Locale do that? Thanks!
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How to pair Apple Wireless keyboard with Android 2.3.5 -phone and iPad?
I use the Apple Wireless -keyboard. I want to be able to write with only one keyboard: control with it things such as iPad and my Android -phone. I tried BlueKeyboard JP here but I was unable to get ...
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How do I send Bluetooth audio from the Stereo (A2DP) to Headset (HSP) profile?
I have a stereo Bluetooth headset. When paired and connected, both the Phone and Media profiles are supported.
I can hear Google Maps Navigation voice directions in the headset.
However, if I ...
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droid x bluetooth volume too low
Does anyone know how I can get under the hood and modify the db output for my bluetooth media levels? I've read numerous posts of people complaining about this problem but am unable to find a ...
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Help pairing bluetooth headset/microphone with Samsung Galaxy Tab & Skype?
I have had some difficulty getting a bluetooth headset/microphone to work with the Samsung Galaxy Tab, and with Skype.
First, the bluetooth scanner can only find some headsets, not all of them. I ...
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Are there any Android phones that allow Bluetooth PAN off the shelf?
I'm specifically looking for an off-the-shelf solution.
Without going into too much technical detail, I need to connect a phone via Bluetooth to a device and receive IP traffic from the device. ...
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Can I connect to a shell from a PC to my Android using bluetooth or USB?
I want to run some commands on my rooted android phone. It is not very practical to interact with a shell using the touch screen, therefore I wanted to run a daemon on it and connect to it from a PC. ...
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why do all sound apps get bluetooth button events, all at once
If i have my phone (thunderbolt cyanogenmod7/2.3) connected to a bluetooth stereo and i hit the play button on the stereo, music, pandora, Subsonic, and Audible all start playing at once. pausing ...
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How can I automatically disable the onscreen keyboard when a Bluetooth keyboard is connected? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I disable the on screen keyboard? I have a USB keyboard attached
I'm using a 9.7" Bauhn Android tablet from Aldi running Ice CreamSandwich. I have a Kensington ...
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Is there a SMS to bluetooth router app?
I have a bluetooth device that is paired with my phone. The BT device can receive and send text.
How can I route incoming SMS text messages to the BT device? And conversely, how can I have the BT ...
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Suggest a bluetooth handsfree app [closed]
Is there any Android app out there for bluetooth handsfree control which requires no internet connection ? I want to make calls, receive calls, sent messages and I want my messages to be read to me. I ...
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Switching profiles based on networks availability
While there are plenty of apps to switch profiles based on various triggers (time, position, ...), Llama being an excellent one for instance -- I did not manage to find any which would from time to ...
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“Cannot establish connection with Liveview” with H8800 Android -device
I am trying to connect Bluetooth -device Sony Ericsson LiveView with Android -phone but the error in the title and cannot connect the device. I can pair it but not connect, what should I do to debug ...
