Handsfree Cell Phone Options

[Densetsu]

The county that I live in has passed a "No Hand-Held Cellphone Use" bylaw, which has just taken effect starting today. I hate earpieces and was hoping fellow Pathy users have had moderate success picking and installing a handsfree device that they were happy with.

Ideally, there would be no need for batteries and no cables running around, like the LG Bluetooth Solar device. Unfortunately, installation options are limited, since the speaker is on one side and the solar panel is on the other. It looks like the only way is to suction-cup it to the windshield, which (a) usually falls off and (b) shows off fancy gadgets to would-be thieves.

My best hope is probably to get a wired device, then run a 12v power supply under interior surfaces to wherever I mount it... probably the visor or behind the steering wheel. Besides the cigarette lighter, is there another place close to or under the dash where I can tap into a 12v power supply? I want the install to look clean, and would rather not have to plug something into the cigarette lighter socket.

Edit: Can I just tap into pins 4 and 16 of the OBD-II connector for 12V power? How much power can you draw from that before blowing the fuse?

In short, show me your install of bluetooth devices!

Modified by Densetsu at 3:06 PM 9/1/2009
Modified by Densetsu at 3:07 PM 9/1/2009

[Empty V]

The county that I live in has passed a "No Hand-Held Cellphone Use" bylaw, which has just taken effect starting today. I hate earpieces and was hoping fellow Pathy users have had moderate success picking and installing a handsfree device that they were happy with.

Ideally, there would be no need for batteries and no cables running around, like the LG Bluetooth Solar device. Unfortunately, installation options are limited, since the speaker is on one side and the solar panel is on the other. It looks like the only way is to suction-cup it to the windshield, which (a) usually falls off and (b) shows off fancy gadgets to would-be thieves.

My best hope is probably to get a wired device, then run a 12v power supply under interior surfaces to wherever I mount it... probably the visor or behind the steering wheel. Besides the cigarette lighter, is there another place close to or under the dash where I can tap into a 12v power supply? I want the install to look clean, and would rather not have to plug something into the cigarette lighter socket.

In short, show me your install of bluetooth devices!

I say get a blue-tooth enable headunit. IMO it's the only way to go.

Billy

[Qxxx4]

yeah Id go for that as well. especially if you listen to your radio loud, those quick solution bluetooth devices wont be loud enough for you to hear that tiny speaker. Your better off just using a headset.

heres a video i took of my headunit, $300cdn and was very easy to install, and also gave me ipod connectivity

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYwvuATKHHk

[naladude911]

Question. I was looking through the 2001-2003 QX4 FSM (here on NICO btw), and it says that the QX4 has a built in Microphone, antenna, and wired for an Infiniti car phone. Anyone have pic?

[Pwnin O'Brien]

Edit: Can I just tap into pins 4 and 16 of the OBD-II connector for 12V power? How much power can you draw from that before blowing the fuse?

Why tap into the OBDII 12V source when you can just tap into the Accessory wire in the back of the radio? That way it's not a constant 12V and whatever you wire up will turn off when you turn the vehicle off.

I agree about installing a BT head unit. I love being able to hear people over all the speakers. It's also nice having in-dash navigation too.

[KyooX4]

I think that's only in the models that come with the assistance service (like onstar or something).

[Pwnin O'Brien]

Question. I was looking through the 2001-2003 QX4 FSM (here on NICO btw), and it says that the QX4 has a built in Microphone, antenna, and wired for an Infiniti car phone. Anyone have pic?

I'm sure the wiring is all there, but the mic and antenna probably are not.

[fueler]

thsi is what i got.

[Lars]

Fueler = Olde Skool!!

[Chuck Tribolet]

If you are mounting a hands-free speakerphone up on the sunvisor, you should be able to pick up power from the temperature/compass/reading lightsunit above the rear-view mirror. That's my plan if I can ever figure out whichunit I want.

[Pwnin O'Brien]

If you are mounting a hands-free speakerphone up on the sunvisor, you should be able to pick up power from the temperature/compass/reading lightsunit above the rear-view mirror. That's my plan if I can ever figure out whichunit I want.

Good call. No pun intended.

[Densetsu]

If you are mounting a hands-free speakerphone up on the sunvisor, you should be able to pick up power from the temperature/compass/reading lightsunit above the rear-view mirror. That's my plan if I can ever figure out whichunit I want.

Nice one. Beats running a wire up to the roof. I'll probably steal that idea. :P

No headsets for me... just seems way to inconvenient for me. I want this to be an option for making *and* receiving calls, and when the phone rings I don't want to be fumbling around looking for where my headset went.

The visor is around 12" from my ears and mouth, so it shouldn't be too difficult to pick up my voice and hear the other end. Many of the handsfree units I've looked at also transmit over FM, which would make sure that I can hear the person I'm talking too.

[Densetsu]

Why tap into the OBDII 12V source when you can just tap into the Accessory wire in the back of the radio? That way it's not a constant 12V and whatever you wire up will turn off when you turn the vehicle off.

I agree about installing a BT head unit. I love being able to hear people over all the speakers. It's also nice having in-dash navigation too.

Is power to the OBD-II there all the time in the Pathy, or just when the key is turned on? I suppose I could go downstairs and check right now, but I actually made my own OBD-II reader for s***s and giggles and on the vehicle I was testing it on there was only power when the key was on.

A nice headunit is tempting, but having been broken into a few times has turned me off of installing nice electronics in my vehicles. Maybe one day...

[Pwnin O'Brien]

A nice headunit is tempting, but having been broken into a few times has turned me off of installing nice electronics in my vehicles. Maybe one day...

First nice electronic device probably should be an alarm system

[Pwnin O'Brien]

Is power to the OBD-II there all the time in the Pathy, or just when the key is turned on? I suppose I could go downstairs and check right now, but I actually made my own OBD-II reader for s***s and giggles and on the vehicle I was testing it on there was only power when the key was on.

I'm not too sure, I suggested the accessory wire because I thought you were putting something in place of the head unit or something.

[miamiheat3332]

or perhaps you'd like to drive in one