Using Bluetooth to talk on a cell thru a home phone??

AH64ID · 09-12-2008, 09:34 AM

Is there a device that will allow me to plug a home phone or modem into a bluetooth transmitter and make a call on my cell?

Josh.Photo · 09-12-2008, 10:48 AM

what? why?

AH64ID · 09-12-2008, 10:54 AM

I don't have a home phone, but sometimes it would be nice to have a way to hook up either a fax machine or the cable box to a phone line...

I have seen devices that are home style phones that are bluetooth and use your cell.. so I am looking for something similar, but that has a jack not a phone.

Tofer · 09-12-2008, 11:11 AM

i was digging up this http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/cellphone/8928/

but then i saw what your really looking to do and i have no ideas for you. i doubt something like that exists because you have to dial the number and then hit send to create the connection not just pick up the receiver to complete the connection like you do with a POTS home phone.

Workhorse · 09-12-2008, 11:15 AM

They are called a bluetooth Gateway. Lots of options avalable, google search

Example:
http://www.gizmag.com/xlink-bluetoot...vergence/8968/

Example for sale:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16876998057

they also make phones that will directly communicate with your bluetooth enabled phone as well.

Example:
http://www.mybluegadgets.com/link-ce...le-system.html

AH64ID · 09-12-2008, 11:32 AM

But do they work for data transmission? I can't find anything that says it will.

***Corey*** · 09-12-2008, 11:33 AM

That is a pretty cool device.
If I did not have a landline (Vonage, screw the phone company) I would have one of those.

Workhorse · 09-12-2008, 11:36 AM

yea i have no idea if they would handle a modem/fax communication or not

may have to shoot one of the manufacturer's an email

Workhorse · 09-12-2008, 11:44 AM

I sent SBC an email for ya to check on modem/fax compatibility.

09-12-2008, 09:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
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Josh.Photo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: CA Posts: 58	what? why? __________________ "alot" is not a word. it's "a lot" get it right

09-12-2008, 10:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
AH64ID Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,644	I don't have a home phone, but sometimes it would be nice to have a way to hook up either a fax machine or the cable box to a phone line... I have seen devices that are home style phones that are bluetooth and use your cell.. so I am looking for something similar, but that has a jack not a phone. __________________ -John '05 Dodge 3500 SRW 4x4 SLT 5.9 Cummins QC LB NV5600 6 Spd, Pricol EGT and boost, 2" Level, Jake Brake, Muffler Delete, filtered, lubed and bypassed by Amsoil, Mag-Hytec Rear, Fast Coolers, Baldwin 7977, Smarty JR SW#1, Toyo 285's... 2003 SR5 4Runner, V6 4WD. 1" cornfed lift Previous Toyota's '92 Red Truck NALA Speed doesn't kill, its the sudden stop that hurts.

09-12-2008, 11:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tofer Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 5,776	i was digging up this http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/cellphone/8928/ but then i saw what your really looking to do and i have no ideas for you. i doubt something like that exists because you have to dial the number and then hit send to create the connection not just pick up the receiver to complete the connection like you do with a POTS home phone. __________________ 3genRunner: including parts from 3 generations of 4runners, '92 pickup, '80something Land Cruiser, Chevy truck, Ford sedan 89 4runner: Project DD. 3.0, needs a new tranny 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \| quad hauler, leaks oil but gets 26mpg 91 Honda Prelude: the Daily Driver WA, OR or CA wheeler?? Check out pacific-crawlers.com and check out yotaworks.com

09-12-2008, 11:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
Workhorse Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Middle of Nowhere Oregon :) Posts: 219	They are called a bluetooth Gateway. Lots of options avalable, google search Example: http://www.gizmag.com/xlink-bluetoot...vergence/8968/ Example for sale: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16876998057 they also make phones that will directly communicate with your bluetooth enabled phone as well. Example: http://www.mybluegadgets.com/link-ce...le-system.html __________________ 1993 Toyota 4-Runner v6 3.0 SR5 4x4 (My girlfriend's) 2004 Toyota Tacoma v6 SR5 X-Cab 4x4 (My Truck) Old Truck: Stolen and ravaged :( boy do i miss her.. 1987 Toyota 4x4 (IFS) Standard Cab Pickup 22r: cam/distributor/weber 38/offenhouser c series intake, 4 inch suspension lift, 32's, 4:88's, all the fun stuff :( Last edited by Workhorse : 09-12-2008 at 11:35 AM.

09-12-2008, 11:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
AH64ID Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,644	But do they work for data transmission? I can't find anything that says it will. __________________ -John '05 Dodge 3500 SRW 4x4 SLT 5.9 Cummins QC LB NV5600 6 Spd, Pricol EGT and boost, 2" Level, Jake Brake, Muffler Delete, filtered, lubed and bypassed by Amsoil, Mag-Hytec Rear, Fast Coolers, Baldwin 7977, Smarty JR SW#1, Toyo 285's... 2003 SR5 4Runner, V6 4WD. 1" cornfed lift Previous Toyota's '92 Red Truck NALA Speed doesn't kill, its the sudden stop that hurts.

09-12-2008, 11:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,832	That is a pretty cool device. If I did not have a landline (Vonage, screw the phone company) I would have one of those. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

09-12-2008, 11:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
Workhorse Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Middle of Nowhere Oregon :) Posts: 219	yea i have no idea if they would handle a modem/fax communication or not may have to shoot one of the manufacturer's an email __________________ 1993 Toyota 4-Runner v6 3.0 SR5 4x4 (My girlfriend's) 2004 Toyota Tacoma v6 SR5 X-Cab 4x4 (My Truck) Old Truck: Stolen and ravaged :( boy do i miss her.. 1987 Toyota 4x4 (IFS) Standard Cab Pickup 22r: cam/distributor/weber 38/offenhouser c series intake, 4 inch suspension lift, 32's, 4:88's, all the fun stuff :(

09-12-2008, 11:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
Workhorse Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Middle of Nowhere Oregon :) Posts: 219	I sent SBC an email for ya to check on modem/fax compatibility. __________________ 1993 Toyota 4-Runner v6 3.0 SR5 4x4 (My girlfriend's) 2004 Toyota Tacoma v6 SR5 X-Cab 4x4 (My Truck) Old Truck: Stolen and ravaged :( boy do i miss her.. 1987 Toyota 4x4 (IFS) Standard Cab Pickup 22r: cam/distributor/weber 38/offenhouser c series intake, 4 inch suspension lift, 32's, 4:88's, all the fun stuff :(

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