Latest 6 Reviews Here is what people are saying about the Motorola HF850 Deluxe Bluetooth Car Kit
"Installed on 2001 Audi A4 - Works absolutely great"
2009-08-01
- Reviewed By User: A2RT8LD6YYDEFA
As many have commented, the instructions are ridiculous. BUT, after a few minutes they make sense.
So instead of boring everyone with the same details that have already been said I will talk about installation. The installation took me about 45min, I needed a volt meter so I can be sure i was using the right line. If you do decide to tap on existing fuse, please try to find accessory items (glove compartment light for ex is a better choice than brake system).
Installation involves - connecting to an "Always On" power source (new fuse slot, or tap to existing) - connecting to a "Key On/Off" power source (new fuse slot, or tap to existing) - connecting to a ground (availabe near fuse box... connected to body of car)
There is plenty of wire to allow you to route the components where you need to.
Once the primary connections were made, you place the bluetooth transmitter (rectangular box) somewhere under the dash and zip tie it so it doesn't fall on you. What I did was to remove the cover over the pedals and zip tie it under there.
I then routed the controller on the left of the driver and taped it behind the turn signal knob. This is a good spot because the controller is bright, you don't really need to look at it all the time so I'd advise placing it somewhere where the brightness won't bother you but it is still accessible if you need it.
Then I routed the microphone around, pulled back with my fingers teh door moulding slightly and routed the cable up the windshield on the A-Pillar and then hid it behind the headliner by the windshield and then with supplied clip I clipped it right over the rear-view mirror. It looks great, you can't see the routed wire at all.
For my connection, I found out how to tap into a factory hands-free speaker that came with my car. I'd advise against that! It is not worth the hassle. I would advise using the supplied speaker. Just mount it also over the pedals (kick-plate area) or even if you could route it under the seat depending on the space in your car.
I used this with a blackberry Curve - You press the dial button and automatically you are greeted by teh Blackberry's voice controlled dialer. Works great!
I also used it with a Sony Ericsson Bella.
Registering the phones is not difficult. If I change handsets I can re-register the "new" handset in less than 30seconds. Since this device only supports 1 handset at a time, you have to re-register the device.
Quality - Amazingly, when my AC is blasting at full blast people can't hear it. This indicates to me that noise cancellation is working great (made to zone-out repetitive noise). If I am stopped people can't tell at all that i am on a handsfree kit. If I am driving, they can tell but I have never received any complaints. I get on and participate on conference calls regularly.
Favorite functions - 1. I can mute/unmute very easily 2. Syncing is amazing, as soon as I start my car only 2 second click and my call is transferred to the car. When I cut the car off I can continue talking until I open my car door. The call is auto-tranferred to the handset. I can also, for privacy switch to handset easily from phone or device.
Least favorite - Bright screen when driving at night. when you increase/decrease volume, the device beeps a little too loud.
Good luck, great product. Don't be afraid to install yourself if you've ever installed a stereo. I have been using it for about 3 months now and i will be ordering one more today for my wife.
"Second unit works fine..."
2008-03-24
- Reviewed By User: A1LBH6J7YOAFIX
First unit delivered worked normally for 6 days then went dead. Replugging its power cable brought it back to life: just like a cat it happened 9 times and then I sent unit back for replacement. Second unit has been in two weeks and works fine. My recommendations? Good unit but SAVE ALL RECIEPTS - you may need them again...
"Motorola HF850"
2008-02-14
- Reviewed By User: A2OOZL23AORXWQ
We installed these kits in 3 of our service trucks for use with Motorola i580's. The kits are simple to install, easy to link with the phone and work very well, even in our louder diesel trucks. I especially like the feature that mutes the radio automatically when you make or receive a call.
"Hands Free - so easy and safe"
2008-01-12
- Reviewed By User: A1AFHFME0G4XXF
This is the second of these units I have purchased. While there is some difficulty in adapting to newer cell phones, this unit works very well in my wife's car with her RAZR 3 cell phone. It creates a much safer means of communication as it requires only touching one button on the dash mounted unit to initiate or answer cell phone calls. The voice recognition makes it even more safe as it allows your attention to remain on the task of driving and not dialing. Such devices should be required for all cell phone using drivers. By the way, while this unit is less sophisticated, it gets the job done and at a very reasonable price.
I installed it on my jeep today. So far it is really good. It is quite loud and people can't tell that they are on speaker phone. I have no problems with vehicle noise interfering with my calls. Other people with smaller, quieter cars complained of problems with noise but I don't have that problem and I drive a really loud car. My only complaint is that the double sided tape that came with it to mount the control panel and the mic really sucks. They both fell off within hours of the install. I solved it by using some other double sided tape I had so it wasn't a big deal. The install was really easy for me. If you know your way around cars and your car's wiring its really easy to install...otherwise have someone else do it.
"It's great!"
2007-10-03
- Reviewed By User: A2E4BPQIOLDUPT
I bought it for my husband birthday and he love it! I would recoomend it to all people who are fond of new technology. And of course modern technology!
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"Second unit works fine..."
"Hands Free - so easy and safe"