In our fast-paced world, being in touch all the time is not only convenient, but also practical. But what to do when it is physically impossible to use the phone? Often this question is asked by drivers who are driving their car. After all, talking on a mobile and driving at the same time is not always comfortable, and sometimes very dangerous. At the moment, the solution to this problem was the speakerphone in the car. Using this type of gadget greatly facilitates driving at the time of a call, does not affect safety, and besides, this pleasure is quite accessible to everyone.
Voice Types
It is worth noting that many modern cars already come from the factory with built-in speakerphone systems, which are controlled by buttons either on the steering wheel or on the center console.
But if the car is not equipped with such functionality, it can be done independently.
There are several different ways to install this type of electronic assistance in the interior of your car, using both professional and assistive devices. How to make a speakerphone in the car yourself and without much effort? Motorists will find this information in this material.
Easiest way
You can provide speakerphone in the car by connecting a mobile to the car radio with an additional microphone installation, or you need to purchase a device specially designed for this. You can buy this device at an audio equipment store. It is a small signal receiver that works directly in tandem with the phone via a Bluetooth connection. How to talk in the car through the speakerphone in this way? You just need to configure the receiver, which takes a few minutes.
Hands free
As an alternative to such a device, you can use the hands-free gadget, which is attached using the built-in clothespin or to clothes, or directly to the steering wheel. At the same time, during conversation, complete freedom of hands is ensured.
The advantages of the above communication methods include ease of equipment, installation and configuration, as well as low cost. You have the opportunity to connect various models of phones that support the Bluetooth function in this way.
Way to connect to the radio
Mounting and connecting a communication headset in a car is quite simple, and any driver who does not even have technical knowledge can handle this task. We will take a closer look at the process of how the speakerphone is mounted in the car through the radio and mobile phone.
For this method, you need a tape recorder with Bluetooth support, as well as a microphone with the ability to connect to the receiver.
Further, the whole process is carried out in accordance with the specified sequence. We install a radio in the car. If one already exists, then half the battle is done. We fix the microphone on the sun visor or in another convenient place, but preferably from the driver’s side, and connect it to the radio. The system is mounted. It remains to configure: turn on the work of “Bluetooth” on both a mobile and a tape recorder. Next, we begin the search for a paired device, connect - you can use it.
Special headset and accessories:
- The first and most affordable device is the headset. Pretty convenient device that can be used even outside the car. Many models are equipped with buttons for receiving and resetting calls, as well as a volume control.
- The second device is the speakerphone in the car through the speakerphone. Externally, the headset resembles the phone itself, but it only works as a transmitter of an audio signal. The speakerphone is powered both autonomously and from the car’s cigarette lighter socket.
- The third type of device is gadgets with the Bluetooth feature. To a greater extent, they are designed for stationary installation in a car. You can fix such a gadget in any convenient place in the cabin, and it will work as a transmitter and as a speakerphone in a car.
- Hands free kits. These are multifunctional devices that can be used both as a communication device and for reading various multimedia files from a phone. The kit is equipped with various holders for easy installation in a car, a charger powered by a cigarette lighter plug. Expensive models may have slots for connecting USB and memory cards.
Speakerphone Jabra Drive
This is a popular gadget not only among motorists. This device works as a speakerphone in the car via Bluetooth and has excellent sound characteristics. In appearance, the device is quite overall - 104x56x18 mm, it weighs 100 grams.
The design of the gadget is quite attractive and fits seamlessly into the interior of any car. Its fastening is made in the form of a metal bracket, so it can be easily fixed in the cabin.
Most of the front of the case is occupied by a speaker for negotiations, protected by a black mesh. Along the way , the speaker device acts as a button to receive and reset calls. Above the speaker button is a receiving microphone, as well as a volume control.
Device in operation
At startup, it automatically searches for a mobile phone to connect to it via Bluetooth. Therefore, before connecting the speakerphone in the car, you need to make sure that the phone is paired with the device.
Talking on the device is very convenient, since the quality of the transmitted audio signal is no different from the hands-free devices built into the car. The sound is clear, without interference, and the volume is enough even to listen to music files.
The microphone is equipped with an echo and noise absorption system. Therefore, the interlocutor does not even notice that the conversation is on speakerphone.
Without recharging, the “gill” works for twenty hours in talk mode, and in “sleep” mode, the charge lasts for one month. If the device is not used within thirty minutes, it automatically turns off, thereby saving energy. Just restart it, and you can use it later. In this case, all settings are saved automatically. In addition, the gadget is equipped with the A2D2 stereo protocol, which enables the transfer of music files, and also has EDR support.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages include: external data, sound quality, convenient mount, ease of use, powerful battery. The disadvantages of the device are not particularly noticeable, but still they are. This is a lack of functionality, automatic shutdown during prolonged non-use, high price.
Plantronics K100 In-Car Bluetooth
The speakerphone in the car can be provided using this unit, which has established itself as a convenient, reliable and practical device. K100 has simple operation. The design provides for only three buttons and a volume control.
The buttons are as follows: to receive / reset a call, turn on the radio and completely mute the sound. The device is equipped with a dual-action microphone, which, in turn, eliminates noise and interference, without distortion transmits voice.
Before setting up voice communication in the car, you need to fix the speakerphone on the sun visor and connect it to the power. Next, turning the device on, you should pair it with your mobile phone via Bluetooth.
On this, all settings are completed, except for the selection of sound parameters.
The radio function is configured by pressing the appropriate button, and if desired, the radio wave signal can be transmitted to the car radio. To do this, just set the recorder to the appropriate wave and the signal from the K100 will be broadcast through the car's audio system.
A stand-alone charge is enough for fourteen hours of conversation.
In standby mode, the device runs for fifteen days. The battery can be charged both from the car and from the computer via a USB cable. Thanks to the presence of AD2P, the device supports voice commands of GPS navigation.
Speakerphone selection options
Due to the large number of devices on the car market, it is quite difficult for motorists to choose a device that will meet all the requirements and properly perform its functions. Therefore, when choosing one, it is recommended to pay attention to such factors as:
- Manufacturer. Handsfree in the car can be provided only with a high-quality speakerphone. To do this, when choosing, you should pay attention to the country in which the device is manufactured. It is important to note that Chinese gadgets do not have sufficient reliability and durability due to the use of low-quality materials.
- Battery capacity It should be large enough so as not to bother with frequent charging processes.
- Fasteners. This element should be reliable and convenient, since in the opposite case, the device may simply fall away.
- Mandatory availability of the ability to charge the device from the cigarette lighter outlet, which is more convenient than constantly removing the device and charging from other sources.
- The presence of the Russian language in the settings and use menu.
- Price. As you know, avaricious pays twice. Therefore, it is recommended to immediately purchase a more expensive speakerphone of good quality and use it for a longer time than buying a new one from time to time.
So, we figured out how to set up the speakerphone in the car.