Centro Bluetooth Problems - Treo Forum

SD-VZW · 08-12-2008, 03:55 PM

I've searched around the forum, but haven't found anything on point.

I've been trying to use a bluetooth headset, and the centro connects to the headset without issue, but it appears that I can not use the the button on the headset to control the phone until I'm actually in the phone call. This includes using the button to answer the phone from the headset.

Am I missing some step here? What am I doing wrong?

Also, I'm considering dropping my landline service, in favor of using just my cell phone. I've been looking at some bluetooth docking devices, that allow you to use a regular phone instead of walking around with the cellphone. They claim that the device enables you to use a fax machine and dial from a regular phone using the bluetooth connection your cellphone.

My concern is that given my bluetooth issues with the centro, that this won't work properly either.

Anyone have any thoughts?

jfa02 · 08-12-2008, 05:09 PM

well with most palm devices especially treos BT is hit and misss! Dont know if the centro is better in that regards havent played with one. Have looked at a dummy phone at Sam's Club where its now 0.00 after rebates with an upgrade or new contract.

comiken205 · 08-13-2008, 12:07 PM

This happens on my Treo755P. I am convinced that it is a power saving feature on the Treo. The bluetooth will eventually click on after the call has been accepted. Annoying to say the least but it does connect.

SD-VZW · 08-13-2008, 04:12 PM

I'm not saying it doesn't connect, I'm just wondering if anyone knows of a solution that would allow it to connect prior to a phone call connecting.

cartogary · 08-13-2008, 04:38 PM

The headset, at least my Scala 500, usually connects after the ongoing call starts ringing, unlike a wired headset where you hear each key press. So I don't think BT activates until a call is sent out or an incoming call is received.

eclair · 08-13-2008, 08:50 PM

That is the way mine have always worked. You have to wait until the actual connection takes place, then you're on.

08-12-2008, 03:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
SD-VZW A Few Questions.... Join Date: Jun 2008 My Treo: Centro My Carrier: Verizon My OS: XP Posts: 10 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Centro Bluetooth Problems I've searched around the forum, but haven't found anything on point. I've been trying to use a bluetooth headset, and the centro connects to the headset without issue, but it appears that I can not use the the button on the headset to control the phone until I'm actually in the phone call. This includes using the button to answer the phone from the headset. Am I missing some step here? What am I doing wrong? Also, I'm considering dropping my landline service, in favor of using just my cell phone. I've been looking at some bluetooth docking devices, that allow you to use a regular phone instead of walking around with the cellphone. They claim that the device enables you to use a fax machine and dial from a regular phone using the bluetooth connection your cellphone. My concern is that given my bluetooth issues with the centro, that this won't work properly either. Anyone have any thoughts?

08-13-2008, 04:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
cartogary Senior Treonaut Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: California My Treo: Treo 680 My Carrier: Cingular/AT&T My OS: XP Posts: 436 Thanks: 15 Thanked 179 Times in 122 Posts	The headset, at least my Scala 500, usually connects after the ongoing call starts ringing, unlike a wired headset where you hear each key press. So I don't think BT activates until a call is sent out or an incoming call is received. __________________ ___________________________ 180 > 270 > 600 > 650 > 680

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08-12-2008, 05:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
jfa02 Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arkansas My Treo: Treo Pro My Carrier: Cingular/AT&T My OS: XP Posts: 5,498 Thanks: 1,929 Thanked 345 Times in 320 Posts	well with most palm devices especially treos BT is hit and misss! Dont know if the centro is better in that regards havent played with one. Have looked at a dummy phone at Sam's Club where its now 0.00 after rebates with an upgrade or new contract.

08-13-2008, 12:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
comiken205 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maricopa, AZ My Treo: Treo 800w My Carrier: Sprint My OS: Vista Posts: 3,217 Thanks: 262 Thanked 439 Times in 355 Posts	This happens on my Treo755P. I am convinced that it is a power saving feature on the Treo. The bluetooth will eventually click on after the call has been accepted. Annoying to say the least but it does connect.

08-13-2008, 04:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
SD-VZW A Few Questions.... Join Date: Jun 2008 My Treo: Centro My Carrier: Verizon My OS: XP Posts: 10 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm not saying it doesn't connect, I'm just wondering if anyone knows of a solution that would allow it to connect prior to a phone call connecting.

08-13-2008, 08:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
eclair Senior Treonaut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA My Treo: Treo Pro My Carrier: Sprint My OS: Vista Posts: 1,050 Thanks: 207 Thanked 206 Times in 138 Posts	That is the way mine have always worked. You have to wait until the actual connection takes place, then you're on.