Car Bluetooth + Tour Issue...They can't hear me well

[NeoCell]

Damn, sorry to hear the results guys! On the other hand the device I was using was an 8350i. I was hoping it solved your issues

EDIT: Just got my TOUR! I will test it out with my system later today and provide results. I will toy around with it to see if I find a fix.

[08bmw128i]

I'm noticing that the poeple that are having these issues are people with the verizon tours. Are there any sprint tours out there that are doing this same issue? I haven't tried mine in my car yet

[brett328]

You might want to try something totally different than bluetooth.

If you have an AUX input to your audio system, there is a much better solution.

Plug a stereo patch cable into your headphone jack and the other end into the AUX input to your stereo.

The callers audio portion plays thru your stereo, and the phones mic picks up your voice. Overall sound quality is way better for both parties of the call.

Only 2 caveats are,

1. you need an AUX input
2. you may need to unplug then replug the patch cable after answering the call. Dont know why, but this works, and works great!


I use a windshield mount, so i can see the phone while driving, without looking down. Works great for GPS as well.

[TXSkeets]

I have the same issue with my VZW Tour and my Sync system with my F150. My Curve worked perfectly in the truck through bluetooth, but with my tour, everyone says they can barely hear me. I'll try the TTY options and see what happens.

[TXSkeets]

This is a good thought. I am going to try this today when I head to work. I will leave the phone paired with my truck and hold it up to my ear and talk and see if they can hear me better. I just have a hunch what your saying is right on the money.

Originally Posted by slinky317

Maybe make sure that the voice is actually going through the Bluetooth mic, and not the phone's mic (which would probably be sitting far away and wouldn't be able to pick up voice well)? That's all I can think of.

[silentcharlie]

Well, didn't the Storm have the same issue at first (besides the freezeups) - it was quickly remedied after the software upgrade.

Regardless, I have the same problem with my Jawbone Prime, I can hear the other end fine, but its like a whisper if not worse for the person I'm calling.

[TXSkeets]

Ok, tried turning TTY off, no help. Also tried holding the phone near my mouth and that didnt change anything either. Sounds like we need an update to address this seeing as its so widespread.

[NeoCell]

Originally Posted by TXSkeets

Ok, tried turning TTY off, no help. Also tried holding the phone near my mouth and that didnt change anything either. Sounds like we need an update to address this seeing as its so widespread.

Agreed... I have still yet to test mine...

[adamkpl]

Originally Posted by silentcharlie

Well, didn't the Storm have the same issue at first (besides the freezeups) - it was quickly remedied after the software upgrade.

Regardless, I have the same problem with my Jawbone Prime, I can hear the other end fine, but its like a whisper if not worse for the person I'm calling.

I bought the Storm on launch day and it quickly synced with my Toyota Prius bluetooth system without any problems....that was actually the only thing that worked for me :\

Off to buy my Tour in a couple hours so hopefully I'll luck out with the BT problems since that is my lifeline (and it's a $200 ticket in CT if you get pulled over w/o a headset)

[Beau79]

Good luck to everyone getting the Tour today. Aside from the bluetooth issue its been a decent device. I'm going to use the patch cable through the AUX idea, I use it to connect my iPod to it, might as well try it!

[dajuice1460]

i had the same issue, but it didnt seem to be continuously with each call. the only time it was bad for me was when i was on a call, then got into my car and my cars BLuetooth picked it up and the recipient could barely hear me, since then no bad issues... guess the bluetooths got a cavity

[tange1]

I'll jump in and say ditto to the 'they can't hear me' comments but like the user above me it only happens sometimes. The first day I had it and tried making a test call it was fine. The following day the caller couldn't hear me. The day after that I was loud and clear. I'll update today if I still have issues..I've made no changes to settings.

[Ethrem]

Are you kidding me?!?!?! If this thing doesn't work in my Fusion, I'm going to go off like no other! Even the buggy *** PRE worked in my Fusion!!!!!!!!

[Beau79]

Any new findings? I tried using the AUX cable, but I was told by many that I sounded distant and on the speakerphone.

[TXSkeets]

Nothing new here to report. I really think this is going to need a OS update to resolve the problem. How do we even go about reporting something like that to Rim, VZW, etc.

Another question - is this only happening on VZW? Or is Sprint, Bell, etc having this issue.