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Blue Parrot 450 question

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by The_Judge, Apr 14, 2017.

  1. Apr 14, 2017 #1
    The_Judge

    The_Judge Light Load Member

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    I'm having a problem with my BP 450-XT. I use Skype for making phone calls quite a lot and since I've bought this 450-XT recently I cannot use it for Skype unless I disconnect the headset and use the phone like a regular phone holding it to my ear.
    When trying to use it on Skype the other part can hear my voice loud and clear but I cannot hear anything.
    Anyone else having the same issue?

    I tried to call Blue Parrot but it looks like no matter when I call nobody answers.
    Thank you
     
    The_Judge, Apr 14, 2017
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  3. Apr 14, 2017 #2
    LoudOne

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    Change the settings inside Skype for sound output
     
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  4. Apr 14, 2017 #3
    Balakov100

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    Mine is the same way.

    I use a different headset for Skype
     
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  5. Apr 14, 2017 #4
    The_Judge

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    I tried to change in the Skype settings for sound but with no result. I still can't use Blue Parrot 450-XT for Skype calls. I guess I'll have to get used with the reality.
    Another thing that bothers be kinda bad is the voice that tells me when I get a call to say "answer or ignore". I think that feature should be optional and not mandatory.
    If I answer the call really fast the voice will still say "press MFB to answer" even though I already answered.
    I wonder if Blue Parrot will ever make a software update or something to fix these issues as they are a total nuisance.
     
    The_Judge, Apr 14, 2017
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  7. May 6, 2017 #5
    Hick

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    I know this is a bit old, but I am wondering something...

    I have the 250 and have had the 350. One difference between these two is that the 350 has A2DP, which basically allows you to listen to music and audio through the headset (you can hear YouTube videos through the headset, hear the dial pad tones as you are tapping them, etc). You can't do this on the 250, but it seems to be a lot less laggy which is why I went back to it.

    In the Bluetooth settings on your phone you should have the option to enable regular audio over your headset instead of only using it for voice calls. If the option isn't there then maybe the 450 doesn't have A2DP?

    I am wondering how the lag is with the 450? There was a good 0.5 second lag sometimes with the 350 that F drove me nuts. Is this fixed?
     
    Hick, May 6, 2017
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  8. May 6, 2017 #6
    TequilaSunrise

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    I have a some what related question...

    Can you listen to audio books with it? Or watch videos? I have an Android.
     
    TequilaSunrise, May 6, 2017
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