Which bluetooth unit should I purchase that has a 100 meter range? I am looking at the BELKIN piece. Will this work? I currently have a Jabra BT200 headset.

[quote=Kevoh92]Sony notebooks must be using the same hardware as MS. They don't support the headset and/or audio gateway profiles.

Go to this website.

http://esupport.sony.com/perl/select-p-n.pl

Enter model number e.g. VGNS270 on the RHS

Under Knowledge Base section enter Bluetooth software

On pop-up window, leave it as it is, i.e. Bluetooth software on step 1, leave step 2 as No and click Search.


Click on the link
Unable to use the Bluetooth™ wireless technology headset with the notebook computer with built-in Bluetooth™ wireless technology.

The results are

IQ Knowledge Base Article C317458

Unable to use the Bluetooth™ wireless technology headset with the notebook computer with built-in Bluetooth™ wireless technology.

SOLUTION:

Sony® notebook computers are not compatible with Bluetooth™ wireless technology headsets.[/quote]

Has anyone found a workaround with Sony notebooks? I have a VGN-T150 with builtin bluetooth and a Jabra BT250v. I have installed the newest WIDCOMM driver and I can make the headset profile "call" the headset. When I press the button to answer, the driver shows that it is connected and the white "B" in the system tray turns green.

When I try to use the headset (by dialing in my Vonage softphone), I hear a static blast for 1 second and then nothing.

Any ideas, or will this laptop never work because of the Sony BT design?

Aaaaffff
Finally I got my Motorola HS810 Working with my motorola Csr dongle
After trying the latest widcomm drivers 1.4.0.700 and may other drivers
i realized I was a dumb!
I wasn´t pairing the headset and the PC
Thought it would happen just like on the cellphone(where once i done the pairing the first time it wouldnt need to repair) So i thought i just needed to open de headset for it to connect to the pc skipping the pairing process!
how could I be so stupid!
Altough, to reach this point I had to learn many things about bluetooth, so I thank you all at this forum, specially amp for helping!
Hope to be useful to someone around here

A Tip: Never forget to pair two devices in the first time! hehehe

Latest Vesion Skype 30-06-05
Latest SP2 updates - direct x 9.0c
Linksys Dongle BT100 with Widcomm Driver 1.4.2.8
Jabra BT250 Headset - USB 1.1

Sorry AMD im so lost i cant go through that list anymore..

Problem No Sound.

basicaly setup like "jmahr" post earlier:

1. plug-in dongle, go thru XP plug and play install of bluetooth dongle.

2. use device manager to force install of linksys USB driver after disabling the microsoft one. loads up perfect. no conflicts. widcomm 1.4.2.8

3. Activate / Pair / connect JabraBT250 headset. connects no problem. dongle and headset talking except no sound, i get the connect sound in the headset like "close encounters tune" i press once on the headset it connects or sometimes i'm prompted to connect by hitting the pop up, anyway its connected its working but NO SOUND.

Now according to the latest SKYPE help it does say in Skype to set the AUDIO options to WINDOWS DEFAULT DEVICE making sure that in SOUNDS OPTIONS in Windows its set to BLUETOOTH AUDIO, then in WIDCOMM BLUETOOTH CONFIGURATION SETTINGS i make sure HEADSET is REQUIRED, and AUDIO GATEWAY NOT REQUIRED (because it dosnt connect with it anyway i've tryed several hundred times)

What difference does Secure Connection make to sound if any?

Just for the record back on SP1 it did work, abit flakey and scratchy but it did work. abit on and off but ..you get me.

I thought i got a Good Quality Dongle headset blah it would just work,
but the headst support from Jabra and Linksys is non existent or points back to Microsoft. So who do i shout at Microsoft? for not Fully Supporting Bluetooth Headsets in SP1 or SP2 Plug n Play, instead of Plug n Pray. Ive been at this problem for about a year maybe longer. .

Bugging out current software :

Winamp freezes up, tryed all manour of audio settings. it used to work.
Windows Media Player plays but no audio.
Skype - No Audio - it used to work when the headset was connected 1st.
EQSO used to work as well, Amateur Radio app like Skype.

any links to similar drivers to try would be apreciated, i tryed the Toshiba Bluetooth Stack drivers they didnt even load. cheers for now.

Hey

There are lots of people experiencing sound problems while setting up the Headset on SP2.
It may be happening for many reasons, but I think the main are:
Wrong driver version!
Sometimes the newest driver isn´t the best one
I have read out there that lots of guys have been sucessful on using their headsets on skype downgrading their widcomm drivers.
I´m using the same driver as you, but i´d suggest the widcomm 1.4.0.700 driver! Seems to be working fine
heres the deal
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/showthread...ad.php?t=179871
You should patch it so it can work with your device...
But trying some magic drivers should do the deal too
Search in this thread for Dell drivers! that should be a good start
Have you checked your dongle and headset, looking if they match the headset profile version? that can be the problem also...

Hope this helps

See ya

Rogerio Tobias junior

Windows XP SP2
MSI 865NEO2
Pentium IV Prescott
512 Ram
Motorola CSR Dongle
HS810 Motorola Headset
Widcomm driver 1.4.2.8


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Have been reading these posts for the last couple of weeks and thought I would give it a try.
Using a DLink BT-120 and a Motorola HS 850 headset.
I have tried the instructions (yes, printed them) numerous times with no luck. I have the Widcomm driver from Dlink, ver. 1.4.2.10 and have installed it as described. I even went to the Widcomm IP address and downloaded the "module security key for your bluetooth device". I can find the headset with the generic bluetooth driver but not with the Widcomm.

Does anyone have success with the Dlink??

thanks,
Frank

Thanks very much for the reply rogerio182! downloading now, there are 2 versions of the same driver so i'll try both if need be.

One thing you mentioned was, ""Have you checked your dongle and headset, looking if they match the headset profile version?"" you lost me there with "profile version", how do i found out profile version number? is it on each Bluetooth device driver properties?, heaset has no drivers other than widcomm, its like im going to have to go to some kind of frikin bluetooth college or something to get this solved! , i was at www.jonsguides.com/bluetooth before i got the headset and dongle they where both passed and tested, they both pair up ok, let me try these drivers 1st befroe i start ranting again.

Ok they both load up ok but dont see my Linksys BT100 dongle at all, i'll try Linksys to see if they have older widcomm drivers. still need to work out my Profile Versions?

Do you know if bluetooth headsets work with mac os x Tiger? Can you recommend one that'll work?

:roll:

Thanks from Valparaiso, Chile

When you say "delete and reinstall without audio gateway", what does that mean? Unpair the device and re-pair without the audio gateway? Not sure how that would even work. I have the D-Link DBT-120 and the Cardo Scala-500, both of which seem to work great on Skype. The first time I used the headset, it worked on Yahoo voice as well. Now only the mic works on Yahoo while the entire headset works with Skype. I noticed I can't get the headset to connect, only the audio gateway, even though I've set the former to automatic and the latter to manual. I can't figure out how to delete the audio gateway completely. Delete and reinstall the D-Link dongle?

Thanks in advance to anyone.

I currently have the BELKIN 100 m BT unit. I followed the instructions at the beginning of this thread. I disabled the MS BLUETOOTH. Then I manually selected the INF file in question.

The Microsoft Enumerator icon disappeared. I tried to add the BLUETOOTH headset and it could not discover it.

It does show BELKIN BLUETOOTH DEVICE with WIDDCOM 1.4.2.8 drivers.

When I try to discover the unit it states Microsoft BT drivers not found?
How to I make this work and how do I make the Microsoft BT drivers come back?

I also get :

Your BT device does not include license to use with this BT device (6)

Hey apopilot
Above I´ve shared an address with a widcomm driver (1.0.4.700) that is assumed to be the updated one.
On the same link there are two patch files that grants the use with any or mostly all bt dongles. Suggest that you go there and take a look

Hey! - You MUST clear your registry first if you have tried to set up bluetooth before. www.registry-clean.com

i am using belkin F8T001 v2 with a Jabra headset. it has taken over 6 months to get it to work, but i have finally done it!!!

Drivers that come with the Belkin are OK! - you must clear registry, then instal your belkin drivers (DO NOT CONNECT WHEN IT TELLS YOU TO) then after re-booting, connect the USB dongle. now go to control panel/system/device manager and under bluetooth radio, right-click the belkin driver and select 'update driver'. if you go to 'specific location' you will be presented with two options - select 'Belkin Bluetooth device'

now, the belkin icon will be blue&white. right click:
From the 'Bluetooth setup wizard', you can select which profiles you want (select as few as possible)
and now, you can pair your devices!

i wish they had this on their website!
i hope this helps.

Hey Great post on how to get a blue tooth headset running with SKYPE

Thanks dude


My set-up was a Dlink USB Bluetooth device, Nokia HS_3W headset and a notebook...

I had to go and get the new driver for the Dlink USB dongle, which was easy as Dlink did a great job of helping you select the right one with pics of the labels (there were 4 different setups for the same module just slightly different versions...

Interestingly when I installed them it took the MS versions off my PC


Thanks again, now I will be able to call the states for 3c Aussie a minute...

i can pair my moto HS810 with my PC.. but Skype doesn't show it in the audio panel. .. any ideas?

i'll get me coat if i'm being stupid (highly likely :LOL:)

Do you have a USB Bluetooth Dongle???

if not buy the F8T001v2 for £15 on Amazon and follow my post above. it does work but it is difficult because of windows being panzy.

Hi!

I first want to thank AMP for this magnificent post and all the work! I have installed a Jabra headset and a BlueSoleil bluetooth dongle in my laptop and works following his instructions (after removing a stupid sticker in the circuit of the dongle making it to emit lousily).
Now my question: is there a way to make the headset to be paired only with Skype? Every time I pair it, it gets all the sound of the computer, I would like only skype to use the headset, not all windows sounds. Do you have the same "problem"? Should I post this into "developers"?

Thanks!

Thanks for all this information. I have a belkin dongle and a nokia HDW-3 headset and I have followed all the steps outlined. I have no trouble getting the computer to "see" the headset, but when it connects all I hear is the stupid nokia tune over and over. No audio gets played.

Anyone have any ideas?

Sounds like an often seen "problem" - it is your headset ringing! All you have to do is accepting the call on the headset (see the headset's manual on how to receive an incoming call). See previous posts in this thread for more info...

Best wishes!
Anders

hi, i have dell d610 notebook with TRUEMOBILE 350 bluetooth device.
Just got PLANTRONICS VOYAGER 510 but my notebook never detected the headset device. Im using the MS drivers and i am not sure where to start.
Any body here is using truemobile 350 for headset devices?

thank you for your help guys!

I bought a bluesoleil/IVT dongle before I ever knew there was any problem with bluetooth under sp2. I would throw it away and start again, but it's not that easy now to find a dongle that owns up to using widcomm drivers.

A few months ago, marksou said that he had got IVT to work by renaming (I think) the microsoft drivers. That doesn't mean much to me: I assumed that he was referring to a more detailed account earlier in the thread, but if it exists I haven't found it (apogies if it's there, but it all tends to swim before the eyes after a while).

If anyone could point me to a janet-and-john version I'd be very grateful. Or else point me somewhere in UK wh supplies a dongle which is known to respond to AMD's treatment.

I have a very slightly different set up in that I have a Dell bluetooth card installed in my laptop and am able to get it to pair with my Plantronics M3500 but cannot get either the microphone or the headset to work. I hear the constant beeping in the headset indicating that it is paired and in talk mode and the bluetooth logo in my system tray is green on blue as expected.

I have not had to add any drivers or anything like that since I believe that those that we installed when I installed the Dell Truemobile 300 Bluetooth card are the correct sort. I did find some documentation somewhere saying that it was a driver/card that was compatible with SP2 for XP.

For what it is worth it all works very smoothly on my Mac with OSX.

I am able to get Skype to work using the microphone on my Logitech Quickcam Pro4000 and the speakers attached to my PC, but it makes no sense to me why I cannot get this wretched headset to work.

Please check my post 4 posts above this one - and tell us if it solved your problem!

Good luck!
Anders

You are indeed correct. That did fix it. Interesting though that the sound quality (having tested it with ECHO123) is much better if I use the Logitech QuickCam Pro4000's microphone than if I use this Plantronics M3500 bluetooth headset. To be honest, I am quite dissapointed with its performance, but that's a topic for another thread and another time.

Thank you!

Thanks a hell of a lot man, I bought a Belkin F8T003_v2 BT 1.1 dongle and Logitech Mobile Freedom BT 1.2 headset and it worked real fine with my T-610 phone. Then I tried it with skype and you could hear the other person fine but my voice got real distorted, damn damn damn, a 100$ bucks down the toilet...

When I tried the fix in this tread it just said that I dont have a license to use the newer version driver with my hardware:-(

But then I read your reply and instantly went and disabled the audio gateway function in My Bluetoooth places so it has to be manually started and rebooted. The Headset functionallity of course should be set to Automatic startup. After the reboot I made a testcall in Skype to the sound test service and voila, my voice was crystal clear:-)

So all you people with a Belkin usb BT dongle and 1.4.8 build 10 software, just disable (Manual startup, and dont start it) the Audio gateway function and Enable (Automatic) the Headset function in My bluetooth places and it will work. IF you have problems with SP2 drivers taking over go to http://web.belkin.com/support/download.asp...06&lang=1&mode= and chose your Dongle and download the lates drivers and documents that describe the workaround in SP2.

If You have newly installed the software, don't tick the Audio gateway checkbox when you configure it for the first time, don't tick the network boxes either if you dont need them for security reasons!!!

I'm about to pull my hair out on this!!!!!

Headset: Motorola HS805 (works great!)
OS: Windows 2000 (works great!)
Dongle: Belkin F8T001_v1 (piece of garbage, IMO)

I can pair the headset with Windows just fine. It asks for the security code, so I give it '0000', as instructed by the manual, and I get a beep on the headset, and a message in Windows saying that pairing is complete. But, from there, the only option I have is "discover services". This always comes up empty.

When I open Sounds and Multimedia from Control Panel, the bluetooth device is not listed under "Sound Recording" or "Sound Playback". I can't get any applications (such as Skype) to select the headset either.

Under Bluetooth configuration, there are 7 services listed as available:
* Information synchronization
* Fax
* File Transfer
* Information Exchange
* Dial-up Networking
* Network Access
* Bluetooth Serial Port

For each of these, I can select it, and select a "COM" port for that service. There is no way to turn these services on or off. Headset is not listed here.

When I go to Device Manager, there is nothing for "Bluetooth Radio" or "Bluetooth Devices". I do see "Bluetooth Modem" under modems, and "Bluetooth LAN" under Network. I also see Bluetooth COM (3-13) listed under ports(COM&LPT), but that is it.

I've tried this headset with a friend's computer (Dell D610, built in bluetooth), and it worked great. It could be selected from the "Sounds and Multimedia" panel.

I went to Belkin's site, and my software (from 2003) is the latest available.

Is there any hope of getting this to work, or should I just throw out the dongle, and buy a new (non-Belkin) adaptor?

[quote=uigrad]I'm about to pull my hair out on this!!!!!

Headset: Motorola HS805 (works great!)
OS: Windows 2000 (works great!)
Dongle: Belkin F8T001_v1 (piece of garbage, IMO)

Is there any hope of getting this to work, or should I just throw out the dongle, and buy a new (non-Belkin) adaptor?[/quote]

Well... Your dongle seems to use 1.2.2.16 version of Widcomms driver and when I looked in the manuals for your dongle it didn't say anything about hedset service so you should by a new one? You could buy a Belkin F8T003_v2 or F8T009. I have a F8T003_v2 myself and it works fine after I disabled the audiogateway service. Se my post about how, valdid for all adapters that use the Widcomm 1.4.2.x drivers (and newer?) The important thing is that the Bluetooth adapter you buy must use 1.4.2.x or newer Widcomm drivers I think?! Most manufacturers actually use the Widcomm drivers and software, the just rebrand it with there logo so what brand you decide to buy really don't matter that much as long as it uses 1.4.2.x or newer widcomm drivers.

Hope this helped?

http://forum.skype.com/viewtopic.php?p=150443#150443

[quote=tonheko]hi, i had already used that tutorial with a belkin usb dongle and it worked perfectly!!
but now i've got a samsung X50 laptop with built-in bluetooth, and i cant make it work with my headset (jabra bt200) i think it's because the bluetooth chipset isnt widcomm but samung (at least, thats what appears in the device manager)
does anyone knows what can/should i do?!?!
thanks

antonio[/quote]


Hi all, this is my first post here so be gentle >_<
It`s more than a year that i am using Skype so far.
I am in the same situation as this guy, tonheko. I`ve just bought a samsung x50 and a Logitech Pro Headset, but i really can`t manage to find drivers that i can use with it, even the latest bluetooth stack drivers from Samsung don`t work at all with the headset.

I`m quite desperate... anyone of you know how to solve that? Do you know any other driver that can work fine even if it`s not from Samsung?

Regards, David

Hi I have a problem.
My dongle X-micro XBT-DG2G
My BT headset Motorola HS-801
Drivers BTW14210 from X-Micro web page.

I did exacly as on the 1-st page. Untill pairing the device was perfect. Icon showed that devaice is paired so I wanted to connect. It connected but evey second makes a noise. In propeties the signal is on maximum and its showing that bites are send (proboubly to cheack if its still ther) and thats when the sound is made. But at this point Bt is not used as microfon.
Then I pressed the boton on BT to connect and I only makes realy loud continous sound. Ist realy loud and anoing. The microfon is working then, i tried to record with standard MS sound recorder, it recorded but with lots of other noises in bockground.
In audio setings I ried to adjust the volium of mice but its not active so i cant do any thing.
This is my BT configuration

BTW, after connecting this motorola with my mobile phone every thing is perfect and sound is cristal clear.

Please help me.

[update]

I uninstaleted all BT from my system. Change that driver in Windows/Inf. Restarted computer, reinstaleted BTW, did one again from the begining as on page 1 and now ther is NO services on my Motorola

Please give me some help.

[quote==mis=]Drivers BTW14210 from X-Micro web page.[/quote]
The driver is your problem! Please get yourself a newer BT driver instead - such drivers are available at the X-Micro website for the newer X-Micro dongle v.2 and they work fine with my X-Micro dongle v.1

See point 15 in my original post for more info!

Good luck!
Anders

Ander do you have any idea or advise for mine and tonheko`s problem?

Yes but drivers BTW14210 is the only once that I can download.
When I downloaded 3.0.1.906 and instalated them ther is only info that I dont have a licens to use it. Ther is a licens in the folder with driver but it doesnt work.
When I try to get a licens from X-micro page (link below the drivers) I field out all the info and then its writen [quote]Your Bluetooth dongle has an integrated key.

Please download this Software to Upgrade your Bluetooth USB Dongle.
BTW-1.4.2.10 Non Security Key version[/quote]
How can I start using 3.0.1.906 drivers ?

[edit]
Ok I found the pacher for 3.0.1.906 drivers
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[edit 2]
I pached the drivers, manage to start up i can pair the device but still no services on motorola hs801.
Any ideas?
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[edit 3]
I downloaded drivers 4.0.1.700. But still no services for my BT. It could find it before. Any ideas how to fix it ?
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[edit 4]

Manage to fix that problem. The only thing thats left its theat sound from microfon i very low. Any software that can fix it ?

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[quote=Remiach]Ander do you have any idea or advise for mine and tonheko`s problem?[/quote]

I think i`ll have to buy a bluetooth hub from logitech or some other company very soon if i won`t find a better solution...

[quote=Remiach]I think i`ll have to buy a bluetooth hub from logitech or some other company very soon if i won`t find a better solution...[/quote]
Hi Remiach and Tonheko!
Sorry for not answering sooner, but I have so little time these days
First of all, I know nothing about Samsung BT versions, but if it was my computer, I would make an XP system backup point and then try to update the buildt-in BT with the X-micro driver as described in the initial post and above. This is however a risky operation, potentially disabling the buildt-in BT support, so think twice!
If Widcomm drivers don't work, then try with Bluesoleil drivers (search this forum for more info!).
Please make sure that the Logitech BT hub does support headsets before buying one - else you won't be any better off with that extra investment! A cheap BT 1.2 dongle might be a cheaper solution!

Best wishes
Anders

If you go to http://www.xovoxcommunications.com/product...ommunicator.htm you will find the XCommunicator4 that has been built for speech recognition and internet chat/phone calls it works a treat and is now used by many thousands of people across the world

Hi,

They say that if you can't get it up, you don't want it enough That's my little heavenly guidance to those who can't get their headsets working despite this great walkthrough.

But all the googling haven't given me an answer to this question: can I ANSWER the skype calls from the headset? You know while laying in the bathtube or smth and not feeling like to stumble to the PC to press the button.

Mart

chrisfordxovox thats what I wanted to use my BT for, so It would work with dragon. But voice from my Bt is so low that it doesnt work very well.

[quote=martparve]can I ANSWER the skype calls from the headset? You know while laying in the bathtube or smth and not feeling like to stumble to the PC to press the button.[/quote]
Hi Mart!
Even though I don't like to see commercial products advertised in this thread, I have tested SkypeHeadset (http://www.skypeheadset.co.uk/) and it seems to be able to do exactly what you want - at a price! Registration costs 10 GDP (just below 15 EUR).
You can try it for free (if you create a special Skype account for testing) and see if it fulfills your needs - please post your review here!

Kind regards
Anders

PS: The images that come to my mind when thinking of a "bathtube" are quite amusing :wink: (sorry!)

[quote==mis=]chrisfordxovox thats what I wanted to use my BT for, so It would work with dragon. But voice from my Bt is so low that it doesnt work very well.[/quote]
Hi "=mis="!
Are you using the lastest version of Skype - and have you tried these two links?
http://forum.skype.com/viewtopic.php?t=250...+mic+vol+volume
http://www.skype.com/help/guides/soundsetup.html (choose our OS)

Please post your results here for the rest of us to learn!

Good luck!
Anders

[quote=icebike]A great write-up.

Moderators: This should be made Sticky !!![/quote]

It worked for me after a long time negletting BT, I needed to install in a new laptop and I couldn't just remember the tricks thanks alot. I have XPSP2 motorola HS and sitecom cn500 usb dongle. cheers
mishi

Hey everyone,

I just want to know that is there ANY way using which one can hear music/sound playing in his PC using Bluetooth from his Mobile Phone..

Please help..

I think this topic will help many others who r interested in producing live music using there Bluetooth enabled Mobiles

Thanx
Richard

Can skype connect to the bt headset only when needed, just as the mobile phones are doing?

It's not very convenient to keep the headset connected all the time as it fatigues the battery.

[quote=martparve]Can skype connect to the bt headset only when needed, just as the mobile phones are doing?
It's not very convenient to keep the headset connected all the time as it fatigues the battery.[/quote]
Please see my August 20th post (just 4 posts above this one).
The answer can be www.skypeheadset.co.uk - I use it myself...

Best wishes
Anders

I have a Treo wireless Headset + Dell x300. I was able to connect the headset with bluetooth and followed all instructions. The Dell has an internal bluetooth module and said driver provider Widcomm, driver version 3.0.1.804.
But, after all steps I am not able to connect to Skype, I am not reveiving any sound. I am not sure if the problems are the drivers, where can I find them?

Anders,
I was interested to see you a few posts above suggesting using Bluesoleil drivers. I have recently got a new dongle that runs on Bluesoleil software. Before I had used a dongle which ran on Widcomm. It worked fine after following your detailed instructions at the top of this post.

The dongle seems to work well for other tasks and I seem to be able to connect my Plantronics 3000 headset to the new dongle-it rings in the headset and shows as connected.

However there is no sound (either way) in Skype. I have checked that Skype is set up for the new Bluetooth driver. I have disabled the Widcomm driver and now removed them.

I have seen the suggestion that Marksou got this software to work by renaming the driver. I do not fully understand that. My computer calls the driver 'Bluetooth AV/HS Headset'.

I have seen a suggestion that in the setting up of the Bluesoleil software you shd disable 'Audio Gateway'. I did not find that this ooption was offered. I have downloaded the latest version from the IVT website.

I suspect that there is something further I need to do in my downloaded Bluesoleil software to perfect the connection.

I have been lost for sometime on this and wd be most grateful for your suggestions.

[quote=karl3175]I suspect that there is something further I need to do in my downloaded Bluesoleil software to perfect the connection.[/quote]
Hi Karl!
As I have never used BlueSoleil BT drivers myself, I am unfortunately not able to help you. I have however seen the subject discussed in older threads and some people having found solutions, so I suggest that you search the forum for answers - just be aware that I have seen Bluesoleil spelled in many different ways, so you might not "hit gold" before trying some spelling variations...

Good luck!
Anders

I have the exact same problem with BlueSoleil. Their tech support claims it might be a problem with my dongle. however, the dongle connects to my phone and handset fine, but I have no sound in the handset. it is an ISSC USB dongle. Do you have this kind also?

Hello. I'm new to this forum and I'm having a problem with my headset also. I have a d-link usb bluetooth adapter and a Logitech HS01 headset. I was looking in the instructions at the first page, but under device manager I didn't see a ms bluetooth entry. I've got the software installed and the headset paired, but bluetooth notifies me that the logitech HS01 is not an audio gateway. This is why I'm not getting it to work. I also have bluetooth audio checked in the speaker/microphone part of my audio settings. When I connect to the headset I hear the beeping indicating that it is connected, but nothing works after that. I am also using windows xp sp2. thanks

[quote=AMP][quote=martparve]Can skype connect to the bt headset only when needed, just as the mobile phones are doing?
It's not very convenient to keep the headset connected all the time as it fatigues the battery.[/quote]
Please see my August 20th post (just 4 posts above this one).
The answer can be www.skypeheadset.co.uk - I use it myself...

Best wishes
Anders[/quote]

Does anybody know of any other application that can can change default audio device on the fly in window?

Has anyone had this problem?

I was able to pair up my computer and my bluetooth headset, and even to use them together a couple of times. Everything looks fine in my configuration, as described in this forume.

But I must have made some mistake with a configuration change at some point, because now, when I initiate the connection from my computer, the headset doesn't ring, and so it doesn't know it is in a call. From the computer side, the connections appears to be active. The sound settings do not change automatically to Bluetooth as they used to, though. Bluetooth is listed in Control Panel, but if I change the settings to use Bluetooth, I can't hear anything in the headset (because it doesn't consider to be in a call, as I said).

I would appreaciate some help. My next step is to uninstall the whole thing and start from the beginning, to see if I can get back to the situation where all worked perfect.

Is it possible to use my Nokia 6680 as the headset for my laptop with bluetooth. I don't want to carry around a dedicated bluetooth headset + charger.

I know about Useful Skype which sets up a client on the 6680 to use the mobile as a headset over bluetooth but I found the sofware to be a little buggy.

Any suggestions? Is it possible to do with the widcomm stack?