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    Bluetooth laptop as bluetooth headset

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by artgoi, Nov 18, 2008.

  1. artgoi

    artgoi Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,

    I just thought, since my laptop has bluetooth, speakers and a microphone, is there a way to make it act as a bluetooth headset with my cell phone? TIA!
     
    artgoi, Nov 18, 2008
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    As a general matter, yes, it is possible, although whether you can do it will depend on the hardware and software you have. As an example, read this webpage where the author describes setting up a laptop to act as the cellphone's hands-free device, and then using the laptop's bluetooth headset to actually make calls. From what I gathered from a quick googling, if you can get the laptop to be accepted as the cellphone's hands-free device, then whether you ultimately go through a separate bluetooth headset or the laptop's own audio equipment depends on your particular hardware/software.
     
    Shyster1, Nov 20, 2008
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    jjgoo Notebook Deity

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    using a program like skype will allow you make the calls from your computer and use the headsets.
     
    jjgoo, Nov 20, 2008
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    True, but that means signing up for another service. I believe the OP just wants to run his cellphone from his laptop without having to sign up for another phone service.
     
    Shyster1, Nov 20, 2008
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    artgoi Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, I just want to see if itis possible for my laptop to work as a hands free device. BTW, Im using s60
     
    artgoi, Nov 20, 2008
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Have you gone and taken a look at the webpage I linked to? That should give you a good start.
     
    Shyster1, Nov 20, 2008
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