This review will be entirely dedicated to motorists who care about safe driving.
ALARM! The device was reviewed by me here: # But it seems to me that here he (the review) is somehow more comfortable...
For me, this story began on June 5 last year, when I was crossing one of the intersections of the city “G” on a beautiful summer day while simultaneously solving work issues by phone. The next moment the expected “BOOM!” happened. and as a consequence:
Invoice for telephone conversations$4000 was included for car repairs...
The first step after purchase new car began the search for a convenient and functional hands-free device, also known as HANDSFREE.
Main criteria:
1. Ease of (de)installation and operation. This requirement was dictated by considerations of convenience and safety: the device should be easily installed and quickly removed from its mountings in the cabin in order to avoid encroachment by a criminal element.
2. High-quality communication. The main requirement is a comfortable (ideally indistinguishable) quality of communication for interlocutors when talking via HandsFree.
3. Independent power consumption. Possible options in descending order: a) standard constant power from the car without using the cigarette lighter, b) Sooooo capacious battery with charging from the cigarette lighter, c) speakerphone with constant power from the cigarette lighter, which is not at all “ice”...
As it turns out, there is another option, which will be discussed in the review.
Having looked into the depths of the domestic Internet, I realized that I would not find the device I needed for less than $100. Among other things, the options found were difficult to remove when selling the car, and it’s unlikely that anyone will appreciate a hundred-dollar investment in a speakerphone when purchasing...
China, in turn, offered many more options for less money. As a result, I was seriously considered the following options:
costing $16 - at the time of ordering, it met the criteria of “versatility” (FM modulator + speakerphone), “ease of use” (took it out of the cigarette lighter and threw it in the glove compartment). I had to make sure of the quality of the connection.
costing $25 - I abandoned the purchase almost immediately due to the small capacity of the battery (100 mAh), the inconvenience of charging and being tied to the radio socket (i.e., to turn on the speakerphone, you must install the radio panel)
costing $31. This review is dedicated to him.
The purchase priority was sorted according to the most despicable attribute - cost. Why? Because if a $15 device satisfies a need, there is no need to pay twice as much. As it turned out later, price still determines quality.
Option #1 was ordered and used for several days. In the end I abandoned it due to:
1. Dimensions - a ridiculously hefty “sunflower”
2. Poor connection between the remote control and the modulator, disgusting fastening of the remote control to the steering wheel
3. Objectively poor quality of music and (most importantly) disgusting connection! The most popular words from my interlocutors were “what?”, “I don’t understand!” and “repeat...”, but there was no talk about driving safety - during the conversation you had to constantly lean towards the microphone.
From option No. 2 I also refused in the form of a microphone for the radio. There are also devices that connect to the phone as an earphone and via micro USB.
There's only one left Option #3: Solar/Car Charger Powered Rechargeable 1.8" LCM Bluetooth Caller ID Handsfree Set.
Gathering information on the Internet led to an information package of:
- video
In which impulsive English-speaking American-mestizos talk about the fantastic convenience of a SIMILAR device
- a meager 2-3 reviews for a Google search...
- laudatory descriptions of the product on the seller’s page, which may not be an argument.
In short, an information vacuum!
One way or another, I liked the stated characteristics of the latest device:
- 2.4 GHz Bluetooth version, transmission range - 10 meters.
- 1.8" LCM display
- Caller ID with name display
- Ability to save incoming phone numbers
- DSP technology, full duplex, noise and echo cancellation
- Built-in high intelligent microphone and powerful speaker
- Scroll 20 incoming calls, store 600 contacts
- Basic functions: Volume level / Answer call / end call
- Power: built-in 1500mAh lithium battery or car charger
- Charging: Solar panel or car charger (DC 12 ~ 24V)
- Talk time: 9 hours depending on call intensity
- Standby use: 5 days
- Set includes:
- 1 * Bluetooth Handsfree
- 1 * Automotive Charger(12~24V)
- 1 * USB cable
- 1 * Mount (suction cups to the glass + clip to the visor)
- 1 * User Manual (on English language)
The stated characteristics were especially pleasing:
- impressive battery capacity, a lot of communication quality improvers, a modern design with a nice display and (!) the ability to recharge the battery from solar energy.
The only Rubicon that had to be overcome to buy was the price of 31 USD. Having estimated that this device could successfully roam from car to car for many years, I decided that I would not be at a loss. Ordered.
First impressions after receiving.
The parcel arrived without damage. The first impression after opening the envelope is THING!
Solid, thick cardboard packaging with lamination is made in a vignette format. The front panel folds back and the device is visible in the blister window. The block itself is packed thoroughly in white polyethylene foam. Each item is packed in a separate bag. Everything in the picture is included.
Fasteners
The fastener material is transparent plastic. The fastener involves 2 forms of fastening: a glass with suction cups to the glass and a glass with a clip to the sun visor.
The clip was immediately shelved because attaching it to the visor eliminated the main benefit of using the device - charging from the sun. For this reason, I can’t say anything about the practicality of this fastener. Plastic thickness - 3mm. It’s clear - the plastic is thick, the clip is attached tightly and doesn’t come off when shaken.
Fastening to glass is done using 3 suction cups. When the device is attached to the glass, it does not fall out while moving. The only drawback is the rattling in the glass during a conversation. The problem was solved by two fabric gaskets at the joints of the fastener and the device.
Charger
The device is equipped with a UNIVERSAL car charging 12-24V/5V, 1000 mA + USB/miniUSB cable 1.5 m long. From this charge, both the recorder and the THL W8 phone “started up”, so I confirm the versatility. The charger is equipped with a blue diode that lights up constantly regardless of use. To be fair, I note that the charger received from the seller differs from the charging indicated on the seller’s page... for the better! It is much smaller (only 54mm) and looks neater in the cigarette lighter socket
Instructions
It's in English. Considering the rather modest functionality of the device, it didn’t take long to figure it out. It is also necessary to remember that for the Chinese, English is also not their native language, so they write it simply and clearly at the level of “London from the Capital of Great Britain...”. For those suffering, I can upload the scan to the thread (on request) 
The front side is equipped with three buttons:
* “ACCEPT/END END”. The button is neither big nor small. There is no need to feel when pressing. This very button is an indicator of the device status: blinks blue when the device is in call waiting mode / lights red when charging in progress battery When you press the button, a quiet click is heard.
* two smaller buttons “V+” and “V-”. They are respectively responsible for the speaker volume, scrolling through contacts and outgoing/incoming calls.
These buttons, in different combinations, are responsible for other functions that are described in the instructions.
* there is an “ON/OFF” slider at the end. Everything is clear here.
* In addition to the power button, at the end there is a miniUSB connector for charging and a microphone hole. In my opinion, the placement of the microphone is somewhat ill-thought out: if you hang the device, say, in the center of the windshield on a suction cup, then the microphone is directed at the passenger. This may negatively affect the quality of communication...
... however, I haven’t tried it, so I don’t insist...
That's all! What else do you need? (the question is rhetorical and does not require an answer)…
Usage
After turning on the device with the “ON/OFF” slider, the display lights up with a bright blue saturated light, quite pleasant to perceive. The letters glow white. The text is perfectly readable. Messages are displayed on one line. After the tones, the device calls itself CAR KIT and tries Connecting... In the phone, find the device called “G3” and add it, the password is “1234”. After authorization, the word Connected appears on the handsfree display, then the device with which it is Connected is named (for me it is “THL W8”) and the Bluetooth icon appears.
The device screen does not light up constantly; it goes out after 2 seconds. During operation, only the blue diode blinks - once every 3 seconds. When you press the central “Receive/End End” button, the display lights up for 2 seconds, which displays: the inscription CAR KIT, the Bluetooth icon and the battery status. The battery status is 4 bars, presumably each bar is 25% charged.
When getting into the car, if the devices are not authorized, you need to press the “ACCEPT/END END” button and the gadgets will be authorized automatically.
Charger
Full charging from the cigarette lighter took about 2.5 hours (with periodic turning off of the ignition). It is difficult to say how long the battery capacity lasts because charging from the solar module occurs constantly, regardless of the “ON/OFF” mode. This is indicated by a burning red diode around the “RECEIVE/END CALL” button. Moreover, depending on the intensity of the light flux, the brightness of the diode changes (the brighter the sun, the brighter the diode burns). While using it, I once turned off the device during the day for 4-5 hours. During this time, the sun charged the battery by 1 division. It works, devil!
Discharge
First of all, it depends on the intensity of calls and mode of use. I make 5-6 calls a day in the car, the rest of the time the device works in standby mode. In my case, a full battery charge lasted 1 week and 5 days. This is assuming that the device was used in relatively cloudy weather and was NEVER TURNED OFF. I believe that in the summer this figure will increase significantly. If the device is not turned off, it will constantly blink with a blue LED. At night, this may attract unnecessary attention from unnecessary passers-by.
Additional features
- You can download the phone book to the device. There is such a function in the menu - “ADD PB”, after activation of which the device sends a request to pair with the phone. After the operation is approved, all phone book numbers are sequentially copied to the device. After loading, the screen displays not a number, but a name in Latin letters. I don’t know whether the device supports the Russian language, since the days of the first Nokia I have kept all contacts in Latin
- It is also possible to change the screen orientation (turn it upside down). This will be useful for those who want to place the device on the panel
- Voice dialing function declared. I checked it, it works.
- Using the “V+” button you can scroll through the list of 20 outgoing contacts
- Use the “V-” button to scroll through the menu (read the instructions)
Sound
The power of the speaker installed in the device is unknown to me. Therefore, I will focus on personal impressions. The volume of the device has 6 levels. At level 6 the speaker rattles a little. At 5 - optimal: the volume is enough for comfortable communication and there is no rattling. The volume buttons are synchronized with the phone volume, i.e. with a change in volume on one, it changes on the second. The device also does not give an echo. Even with the radio on, you don't have to raise your voice. When communicating on the phone using a device, I regularly inquire about the quality of the connection. No complaints.
A short video.
And here's what the G3 looks like in my car:
pros:
Autonomous power consumption
+ Capacious battery
+ Excellent connection
+ Convenient operation
Minuses:
Honestly, I didn’t find it...
Let me summarize
Over the course of 3 years of steady Chinese dependence, I have purchased several hundred goods of various types: from light bulbs to tablets. This purchase is definitely one of the ten most successful!
P.S. Dear moderators and visitors! No matter how hard I tried, I was unable to extract half of the text from the previously published review (Requirement of the Rules). This is not a whim, but a confirmation that the original source has been shoveled by me for quite a long time and is a solid product. For this reason, I ask you to approach it not formally, but creatively and evaluate the test of the pen in essence. Thank you in advance!
3 years Tags: speakerphone, bluetooth, hands free, solar panels
To increase safety while driving and not miss an important call, you can use a speakerphone in your car. The device is an adapter that receives a signal from a phone via Bluetooth technology and amplifies it, working like a speaker. Using such a device, you can talk with your interlocutor without taking your eyes off driving.
Assortment of handsfree phones for cars
Today, almost all car models produced in factories around the world are equipped with such a device. But older cars lack this capability, so car owners have to buy and install such devices themselves. In the assortment of the Kontek store you will find products that differ according to the following criteria:
- size;
- form;
- method of attachment to the surface;
- functionality;
- Battery capacity;
- way to connect to the phone.
Almost all models connect to smartphones via wireless bluetooth connection. Each adapter has a minimum set of functions that allow you to comfortably manage a conversation while moving.
The speakerphone for the car can be supplemented with:
- function of serving two opponents simultaneously;
- adapter for charging from a car battery;
- wire for connecting to a telephone;
- various types of holders.
Some models combine the functions of a mini-computer, navigator and TV.
How to buy a handsfree device for a car
In the Kontek store catalog you will find functional and compact battery-powered devices with various technical characteristics and sizes and different shapes. You can buy devices in our store on the most favorable terms. We offer the product highest quality By reasonable prices and without any prepayment. We will deliver any order to you in Moscow within a few hours.
You cannot talk on the phone; it is prohibited by law. To be honest, I support the initiative, because it’s enough to be distracted for a few minutes and that’s it - you can cause an accident or run over someone! But what if you are a busy person and you always need to be in touch? The thing that will save us with peace of mind is the speakerphone, sometimes it’s already integrated into our cars, but sometimes it’s not and we need to take care of it ourselves...
Today I will try to tell and show a small but useful article in it various methods for “loud” communication in a car without hands. Moreover, you don’t always need to buy expensive devices, because you just need to think about it.
Bluetooth
Trite - but worth noting. Probably, now almost all cars are equipped with this system; you just need to connect your phone and radio and you can communicate through the built-in speakers and microphones.
A very convenient thing, it automatically connects to the phone and also disconnects. Control is often on the steering wheel. I have already described this system -. For those who don't want to read then just a video.
Portable speakerphone for the car
Nowadays, devices are often sold that can be mounted anywhere, even on a panel, even on sun visors.
Essentially, this is an imitation of a Bluetooth connection with a radio - it also communicates with your phone and plays sound through the speakers built into it, and perception comes through the built-in microphone. Such devices are small, similar in size to a radar detector, some have a built-in battery and can operate on battery power for quite a long time.
Speakerphone via your smartphone
Guys, almost every smartphone has a speakerphone function. You can mount the device on the dashboard in a special mount, or on a sticky mat and communicate that way. But this is not always convenient, because you will need to pick up and hang up the phone, switch the speaker manually, and this again distracts you from the road. Therefore, I suggest looking towards applications, of which there are simply a lot now.
To do this we go to google play and type into the search for “speakerphone in the car” and just a bunch will come up various programs. I put one of them on my smartphone, small photos.
You can also watch a video of how it works.
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