Anyone here happen to have an HTC Evo Shift 4G connected via BT to their IS?
03-12-11, 03:34 PM
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Anyone here happen to have an HTC Evo Shift 4G connected via BT to their IS?
Normally when I'm getting a new cell phone, I check the compatibility with my IS on Lexus' site, and the supported BT features listed there are one of the things I take into consideration when buying the phone, but I notice the aforementioned phone is not listed there this time. Anyone know how well it works with our car? What features are/aren't supported?
Not sure if this is the right place to ask, but wasn't sure where else to do it.
Thanks in advance.
Not sure if this is the right place to ask, but wasn't sure where else to do it.
Thanks in advance.
03-12-11, 04:46 PM
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If I go to "find a new phone", I see it listed, and I suppose that's a good sign. BUT, if I go to "pair an existing phone", it's not listed, and that's also the only place that will show me a list of everything the phone can and can't do in the car (display battery status, caller ID, etc, etc).
EDIT: OK, there's clearly some bugs with this interface that need to be worked out... I tried switching browsers to IE from FF, and it showed me the phone, but said "model must be selected to view compatibility" or something, even though I had already selected 2007 IS350. So I did it again, and it shows nothing. I tried switching some things up a few times, and still nada. I don't get it.
EDIT: OK, there's clearly some bugs with this interface that need to be worked out... I tried switching browsers to IE from FF, and it showed me the phone, but said "model must be selected to view compatibility" or something, even though I had already selected 2007 IS350. So I did it again, and it shows nothing. I tried switching some things up a few times, and still nada. I don't get it.
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I doubt Lexus updates their compatibility list that often. What is important is the type of bluetooth your phone is, and what the car supports. In your case, the HTC EVO Shift is BT 2.1 +EDR and A2DP. The car supports all of these standards. You will not only be able to use the phone, but also wirelessly stream music to the stereo via BT. I have an EVO and it works great for calls, music quality is on par with FM radio.
EDIT: just saw you have a 2007, disregard about the BT audio. Only works on hard drive based NAVI. BT calling will work, however. If the car supports it, you will be able to transfer your phone book as well via BT.
EDIT: just saw you have a 2007, disregard about the BT audio. Only works on hard drive based NAVI. BT calling will work, however. If the car supports it, you will be able to transfer your phone book as well via BT.
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03-13-11, 04:20 PM
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Thanks for the tip, Crispy. That's at least a little reassuring. I knew it would at least "work", even though it wasn't listed on the website, but I was hoping to see exactly what features would work. Do you happen to know if it will show the caller ID when I get calls? That's one of the most annoying things about my current phone -- that it does NOT show that. It just says "Not supported".
But yeah, I wish my car had support for A2DP profile, too. Ah well.
But yeah, I wish my car had support for A2DP profile, too. Ah well.
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