BT Compatible Phone List

[German Driver]

Alright folks, after numerous emails and posts on the subject I think it's time we try to compile an active list of cell phones which are known to be compatible with the RNS-E & BT Tech Package offered on the various Audi model line vehicles. Please comment on the thread and I will add your phone data to the list in the main post.

Phone: Blackberry 8700
Compatible: Yes
Phone Book Directory: Yes
Received Call Log: No
Missed Call Log: No
Incoming Call Log: No
Outgoing Call Log: No




BT Phone Compatability List
Cingular Blackberry 8700 C
Cingular HTC Startrec 3125
Cingular HTC 8525 *
Cingular Samsung i607 BlackJack *
Cingular Treo 650 *
Cingular Razr V3

* Limited functionality

[drbwell]

German Driver,

Thanks for this Sticky!

Cingular 3125: Works great
Cingular 8525: Connects to Bluetooth then disconnects, problematic
Cingular Samsung i607 aka "BlackJack": Works only as Blutooth Phone, no Phone Book, Call list, etc., waste of time in my opinion since the car features are not usable!
Treo 650: Favorites only
Motorola Razer: Works very well

[PROXUS]

looks like somone bought Blackberry 8700 lol

[German Driver]

looks like somone bought Blackberry 8700 lol

Actually getting rid of it after year plus. Moving on to the new Blackberry Pearl Friday

[acasertano]

I.m Sorry i have a pda qtek s-100 (i-mate jam) with windows mobile 2003. Somebody know the compatibility with the audi BT module?
Thank you very much.

[SKIPPY_AR]

Moving on to the new Blackberry Pearl Friday

kool
I'm gettin the Treo700w on Monday....then sometime this year I wanna add the BT module.
Anyone know how compatible the treo700w is.
I hope it's better than the 650...

[VroomVroom]

Great stuff! I'll be trying out the Treo 750 this evening, but here are my experiences with two other Cingular phones:

Phone: HTC/Cingular 8525
Compatible: No*
Phone Book Directory: No
Received Call Log: No
Missed Call Log: No
Incoming Call Log: No
Outgoing Call Log: No

* As mentioned above, the device actually completes handshake and connects, but disconnects after a few moments. It will inermittently reconnect and disconnect repeatedly thereafter. This is true even with the latest (v1.38?...I can't remember) South African firmware release. The issue has been tracked down to the v2.0 Bluetooth chipset and/or OS driver. It is not a function of the M$ v2 Bluetooth stack as this piece works fine in the Audi in other phones. Namely...

Phone: Samsung i607/Blackjack
Compatible: Yes*
Phone Book Directory: Yes*
Received Call Log: No
Missed Call Log: No
Incoming Call Log: No
Outgoing Call Log: No

From a basic functionality standpoint, this setup rocks. Range is easily 25', which is convenient if you keep the phone on your belt or in your pocket. I get my complete contacts list, but it's a pain to scroll alphabetically, hence the asterisk. The reason I'm trying the Treo 750 is that the battery life on the Blackjack is absolutely abysmal. I'm running the extended battery and am lucky to get 12 hours. Granted, I run bluetooth and OMA constantly, but this wasn't an issue with the 8525.

Update on the Treo 750.
No good. Same exact issue as with the 8525. I'm bummed!

[PetrolDave]

Phone: Nokia N70
Compatible: No*
Phone Book Directory: No
Received Call Log: No
Missed Call Log: No
Incoming Call Log: No
Outgoing Call Log: No

* The device actually completes handshake and connects, but disconnects randomly after anywhere from a few minutes to an hour or so. Turning Bluetooth on the phone off and back on restores the connection, until it disconnects again ...

Phone: Sony Ericsson K610i
Compatible: Yes
Phone Book Directory: Yes
Received Call Log: Yes
Missed Call Log: Yes
Incoming Call Log: Yes
Outgoing Call Log: Yes

A fully compatible 3G phone - just make sure you don't have any contacts with a phone number of type "Other", if you do the Bluetooth connection will break.

[VroomVroom]

Looking at this from the other side, anyone heard if Audi plans a f/w revision to address the (in)compatability issues with so many v2 Bluetooth phones?

[parealtor]

2006 S4 avant and Treo 700w with Verizon

BT connection works sometimes (usually best when the phone is charged). Once connected via BT you can dial and receive calls via the phone. The phone book doesnt work at all. The TREO 700 speed dial settings are recognized by the car but when you select one to dial out the system mutes the music but the phone seems to lock up and wont complete the call.

[Das Blitz]

Phone: Motorola Q
Compatible: Yes
Phone Book Directory: Yes
Received Call Log: Yes
Missed Call Log: Yes
Incoming Call Log: Yes
Outgoing Call Log: Yes
Ring Tone: Yes

[16v]

Looking at this from the other side, anyone heard if Audi plans a f/w revision to address the (in)compatability issues with so many v2 Bluetooth phones?

I've asked the same question to Audi NA and at this time the answer is no. I'm hoping to work with them and AG on this very subject.

[AlisoA4]

Update on the Treo 750.
No good. Same exact issue as with the 8525. I'm bummed!

Sorry to hear... I had the exact same experience with a 750....

When I looked around in the 'net a bit, I found that the Treo 750 is built by HTC who happens to be the manufacturer of the 8525. I had very similar connect / disconnect / reconnect issues with my prior PDA, which was a Siemens SX66 and ALSO built by HTC.

So... maybe HTC devices are just not compatible with the Audi BT setup...

I am, for now, keeping my Treo 650 which really works like a charm with the car's BT.

[VroomVroom]

Interesting - I didn't know that the 750 was an HTC device. So Palm is just slapping their name on it?

I've got my 8525 configured to be 'good enough.' Meaning it connects, disconnects within a minute, and then reconnects within 30 seconds....all automatically. I'd still prefer it to be like my wife's Razr, which just flat out works, no questions asked, but this will do.

FYI - my 8525 works like a charm in her Lexus - no issues whatsoever.

[Gondi Stylez]

What is the BB Pearl like?

[German Driver]

What is the BB Pearl like?

IMO

[AlisoA4]

...has anybody tried the BlackBerry 8800 yet?

[16v]

it pairs but will not share the phone book

[yfzcentral]

I have the Blackberry 8800 and it pairs and the phone book works as well.

[kill4surf]

Sony Ericsson W810 UNLOCKED - Works Great, phonebook, everything THE BEST IMO best phone I ever owned. will never get rid of

Sony Ericsson M600i UNLOCKED - Works, but disconnects every 2 seconds ANNOYING AS HELL so I sold the phone

Nokia N73 UNLOCKED - Works, no phonebook TOLERABLE use as daily phone

[16v]

I have the Blackberry 8800 and it pairs and the phone book works as well.

what is the BT module version, or what is the name it broadcasts when you search on your mobile?

[16v]

hello? I'm trying to diagnose a problem and your info would be helpful

[yfzcentral]

hello? I'm trying to diagnose a problem and your info would be helpful

Patience Patience...I don't check here everyday.

Not sure what either one you are asking for is. I got my phone the second day it came out if that helps. Probably not. Make sure you have all the options correctly set on the BB8800.

[Gondi Stylez]

IMO

can u expand on that a little scott?!

[16v]

Patience Patience...I don't check here everyday.

Not sure what either one you are asking for is. I got my phone the second day it came out if that helps. Probably not. Make sure you have all the options correctly set on the BB8800.

sorry about that.


specifically, when you go to pair the mobile with the car, what does the car appear as on the mobile ie: Audi-UVHxxx or similar

Thanks

[AlisoA4]

Phone: Blackberry 8100 (Pearl, Black, Cingular Wireless)
Compatible: Yes
Phone Book Directory: Yes
Received Call Log: No
Missed Call Log: No
Incoming Call Log: No
Outgoing Call Log: No

This combination really works very well for me. My only concern is how long it takes to scroll through my phone book using the scroll button on the steering wheel... but that's due to how many entries I have.

I REALLY like the BlackBerry Pearl as a regular phone / PDA / Email monster. -RIM's BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) isn't real great though, it is not (in my opinion) real push email: I am using the BIS to forward email from my own email server using an IMAP4 connection. BIS won't / can't use the IMAP protocol's native ability to do event-driven email notifications. In stead, BIS polls my server every 15 minutes. To me, that's not real push email.

All in all, the combiation of car and device is very very good though. The Bt connection between car and device has so far been rock solid.

[Halftrack]

My wife and I each recently aquired Treos with the intention of linking them with our new Audi A3. I was looking for maximum pairing so chose the Cingular 680 (per Audi). She his a loyal Verizon customer (best coverage in our area) and took a chance on a 700P. Here are the results:

Phone: Palm TREO 680 (Cingular)
Compatible: Yes
Phone Book Directory: Favorites and sim only
Received Call Log: Yes
Missed Call Log: Yes
Incoming Call Log: Yes
Outgoing Call Log: Yes

Phone: Palm TREO 700P (Verizon)
Compatible: No (linked briefly and poorly for abour 1.5days)
Phone Book Directory: No
Received Call Log: No
Missed Call Log: No
Incoming Call Log: No
Outgoing Call Log: No

[VroomVroom]

That's interesting about the 700P - I had the impression it was an identical phone to the 680.

[Halftrack]

That's interesting about the 700P - I had the impression it was an identical phone to the 680.

They do look similar. 680 is GSM and is listed on Audi's compatibility chart. The 700P is CDMA and is not listed. IIRC, either Palm or Verizon indicate the 700 series is not compatible with the Audi OEM car kit. Will verify when I get home and check my files tonight. My wife decided to take a chance on the 700p.

[profitoral]

2006 A6 Avant:

Phone: T-Mobile Dash (aka HTC S620 or HTC Excalibur) - EXCELLENT
Compatible: Yes - FULLY COMPATIBLE
Phone Book: Yes
Received Call Log: Yes
Missed Call Log: Yes
Incoming Call Log: Yes
Outgoing Call Log: Yes
Import: Yes (from SIM card and Outlook Contacts)
All logs are read from the phone logs.


Phone: SMT5600 (aka SPV C500 and HTC Typhoon) - LIMITED FUNCTIONALITY
Compatible: Yes
Phone Book: No
Received Call Log: Yes*
Missed Call Log: Yes*
Incoming Call Log: Yes*
Outgoing Call Log: Yes*
Import: No
* Limited functionality, it only works per bluetooth connection and all values are reseted after connection is gone. It will log the phone numbers but it won't log names unless they have entered manually in the directory. No MMI view of contacts from the phone at all.
You can initiate calls from the phone (as well as from the MMI) and they'll get directed to the MMI.


Cheers.
= J =

[German Driver]

Thanks guys, keep 'em comin!

[A4_cabrio]

anyone tried the Blackberry 7100g?
I really hope it has all the functionality

anyone knows what's going on with navplus.us?
looks like they forgot to pay their server or url bill

[kill4surf]

My Sony Ericsson P990 works perfect, phone book and all

[AlisoA4]

Well, the saga continues:

I have a Treo 680.

The device itself works great with my A4's Bluetooth.

However:
I also have GoodLink on my Treo, and as part of the security profile of Goodlink, the device locks itself after the regular inactivity timeout. When the keypad is locked, I can't dial using car's BT setup.

Having spent about 1.5 hours on the phone with Cingular and Palm, I now know that a Palm Treo 680 CANNOT be dialed using Bluetooth when the keypad is locked.

That is sooo stupid!!!!!

Are you listening Palm? Why the BLEEP did you design you BLEEP'ing device so BLEEP'ingly stupid!!!!!!

So, If I want to make a hands-free call, I have to get the 680 out of its holster, enter the password to unlock it, and THEN place the call. So: The Treo 680 can't be hands-free with Goodlink. and: Goodlink is not oficially supporting the 680.

Man, comprehensive, widely adopted, robust standards are SO needed in this space!!!!!

[PROXUS]

iPhone is fully compatible.
Tested with RNS-E with firmware 0200
Signal bar is visible too

[1 sick s4]

2006 A6 Avant:

Phone: T-Mobile Dash (aka HTC S620 or HTC Excalibur) - EXCELLENT
Compatible: Yes - FULLY COMPATIBLE
Phone Book: Yes
Received Call Log: Yes
Missed Call Log: Yes
Incoming Call Log: Yes
Outgoing Call Log: Yes
Import: Yes (from SIM card and Outlook Contacts)
All logs are read from the phone logs.



Cheers.
= J =

my dash will not transfer any of this information, can someone tell me what i am doing wrong.

[ParkerF1 B7S4]

Phone: Sony/Ericsson W810i 'Walkman' Phone
Compatible: Yes
Phone Book Directory: Yes
Received Call Log: Yes
Missed Call Log: Yes
Incoming Call Log: Yes
Outgoing Call Log: Yes
Ring Tone: No
______________

[Audiman44]

Does anyone have information about the enV and its compatibility and if all the features work in an '08 S4, if 08 info isnt avalible 07 will do

Thanks

[A4_cabrio]

I got the TREO 750 to work like a charm.
No disconnects anymore and I have full integration with the Address Book.

Phone: Palm Treo 750
Compatible: Yes
Phone Book Directory: Yes*
Received Call Log: Yes
Missed Call Log: Yes
Incoming Call Log: Yes
Outgoing Call Log: Yes
Ring Tone: No - dont care

* - to make a full sync with the Address Book - you need to have all your contacts added to the CarKit category in addition to their original categories.

Also - if you want to prevent the disconnects you need to disable the power savings features and not have the screen locked. Just let the screen dim but not lock.

[Sirfishalot]

Sony Ericsson Z600:

Compatible: Yes
Phone Book Directory: Yes
Received Call Log: Yes
Missed Call Log: Yes
Incoming Call Log: Yes
Outgoing Call Log: Yes

Phone works great with the Audi Bluetooth. I still want and iPhone, but not for $500.

JayT