Why can't your bluetooth phone start your car, since it already has a bluetooth speaker built in, instead of you having to carry your keys?
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From the demo, the whole thing seemed pretty straightforward for anyone who's ever used an in-car Bluetooth system, checking things like stock prices and sports scores, if you're so inclined.
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But it didn't confuse the Bluetooth speaker phone in my car, or interfere with it.
Also of note are touches that have trickled down from luxury car atmospheres like Bluetooth, heated front seats, solar glass, foglights, keyless entry and satellite radio, all included as standard.
Bluetooth GPS receivers turn handhelds into car navigation systems and factory-installed hands-free systems continue to slowly march their way into vehicles.
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Parrot just announced their new Blueooth Sound System which expands their once car-centric line-up of Bluetooth products to now include the living room.
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The wireless Bluetooth HID remote allows users to control any iOS Bluetooth Device while connected to a TV, dock station or car stereo.
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As the form factors get bigger and those young people grow up, get jobs and have to talk on the phone, Bluetooth will come to the rescue with connectivity to desk handsets and car speakers.
Nokia also debuted two in-car navigation devices this year and a GPS accessory that turns any Bluetooth phone into a personal navigator.
There's no question that car companies have woken up a bit in recent years -- iPod integration and Bluetooth support is nearly standard across the board, but only standouts like Audi and Tesla have bothered to truly push the infotainment envelope.
Using Bluetooth, the hardware can connect to iOS and Android devices and pipes audio from any app through a car's sound system.
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