Help with Bluetooth Connection

Hi all, I just bought an A3 with the following options:

S-line
Technology
Audi Nav plus
Open Sky

Now I want to setup bluetooth with my phone so I looked at the manual. It says I need the "Cell phone package"? What is that? Are they talking about the cell phone cradle? Is it suppose to come with the Technology package? I do no have the cell phone cradle.

Thanks.

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SWAU, I have the same question about the "cell phone package"  what is it.

If you lift up your arm rest, there is like some sort of connection.  I  believe you can buy a cell phone cradle and connect to it, then have your your cell phone connect to that cradle.  I think that is the cell phone package. 
 
I don't know why anyone would want that since just about all phones now have bluetooth
 
 

I think I read that it connects your phone to a cell antenna in the "fin", which would get you better reception.  Power is also provided, so no seperate charger needed, and hard connections are more reliable than bluetooth. 
 
Bluetooth is great in principle, but so many devices don't implement it well.  My phone freaks out with the bluetooth connection when it isn't hooked up to its charger.  It disconnects and connects at odd intervals and that stupid bluetooth notification sound is very irritating as it interrupts the stereo.  The nav system can mix with the audio, the chime should too . . .and it doesn't really need all that dead space around the actual sound either.  ;)  If there was a compatible cradle for my phone, I would totally use it in preference to the bluetooth + bulky car charger.

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ORIGINAL: matt17

I think I read that it connects your phone to a cell antenna in the "fin", which would get you better reception.  Power is also provided, so no seperate charger needed, and hard connections are more reliable than bluetooth. 

Bluetooth is great in principle, but so many devices don't implement it well.  My phone freaks out with the bluetooth connection when it isn't hooked up to its charger.  It disconnects and connects at odd intervals and that stupid bluetooth notification sound is very irritating as it interrupts the stereo.  The nav system can mix with the audio, the chime should too . . .and it doesn't really need all that dead space around the actual sound either.  ;)  If there was a compatible cradle for my phone, I would totally use it in preference to the bluetooth + bulky car charger.

I have the exact oposit feeling...  I love the bluetooth!!  I can just leave my phone in my pocket and when I get in the car it connects seemsly with the car.  In my old car I had a cradle option and was constantly getting in my car...  then 10 mins later my phone would ring...  I would have to dig it out of my pocket then put it in the cradle before answering.  Now it connects when I get into the car...  it doesn't matter where it is... and when it rings I can see who's calling while I see how fast I'm going!!

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ORIGINAL: robertmrome

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ORIGINAL: matt17

I think I read that it connects your phone to a cell antenna in the "fin", which would get you better reception.  Power is also provided, so no seperate charger needed, and hard connections are more reliable than bluetooth. 

Bluetooth is great in principle, but so many devices don't implement it well.  My phone freaks out with the bluetooth connection when it isn't hooked up to its charger.  It disconnects and connects at odd intervals and that stupid bluetooth notification sound is very irritating as it interrupts the stereo.  The nav system can mix with the audio, the chime should too . . .and it doesn't really need all that dead space around the actual sound either.  ;)  If there was a compatible cradle for my phone, I would totally use it in preference to the bluetooth + bulky car charger.

I have the exact oposit feeling...  I love the bluetooth!!  I can just leave my phone in my pocket and when I get in the car it connects seemsly with the car.  In my old car I had a cradle option and was constantly getting in my car...  then 10 mins later my phone would ring...  I would have to dig it out of my pocket then put it in the cradle before answering.  Now it connects when I get into the car...  it doesn't matter where it is... and when it rings I can see who's calling while I see how fast I'm going!!

My nav doesn't actually display the name when someone is trying to call.  It just displays the number.  Does yours display the name when someone is trying to call?  is it some kind of configuration i have to set?  I can see the names in the phone book in the nav though.

Does anyone know a work around the connect/disconnect problem that matt17 mentions?

If you have an iPhone, simply upgrade the firmware through iTunes.
Else, hooking it up to a charger might fix the issue as it overrides the power save function that can be the cause for frequent disconnects.

Chief,
Thanks for suggestion.  Makes perfect sense that it would fix the problem, however, my treo is still drops off and comes back on every minute or so.  I'm gonna keep messing with it.
~W

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ORIGINAL: whoowhoo

Chief,
Thanks for suggestion.  Makes perfect sense that it would fix the problem, however, my treo is still drops off and comes back on every minute or so.  I'm gonna keep messing with it.
~W

Have you tried the JetWare mobile software for your phone, it made a big difference for my phone.  Evidently, there are several different protocols for bluetooth, and only a few phones use the same protocol as Audi.  This software will make your phone use the Audi protocol.

Isn't this only for devices using windows handheld/ phone o/s?

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ORIGINAL: AudiGator

Isn't this only for devices using windows handheld/ phone o/s?

I think so.

WW,
 
I had the same prob with my Treo.  Messed with it long enough and finally found a real quirky solution.  Do you have any pauses and auto-dial extra digits programmed into your "Favorites" contacts?  I'm talking about commas or 'p's.....for example dialing a number then pausing and automatically dialing an extension.  I did, and once I removed them, my re-booting went away.  Very strange, but I swear it worked.  You can use the extra digits, but don't have them dial automatically.
 
- Dilzman

I have a more basic question.  I have the tech package, but not the Nav option.  How the heck do I sync my phone with the Bluetooth package?  The manual is not clear on this.  It referes to the cradle under the armrest, but I don't have the dock for my Motorola Razr. I know this is probably easy to do, but can someone fire away with the simple instructions? 

Activate bluetooth on your phone and search for devices while your in your car... I think you car has to be on.

If your phone finds something with Audi in the name, that's your car.  Pair it with your car, the code is 1234 I think.

If it doesn't find anything, then your car doesn't have bluetooth.

Check the window sticker that you should have got when you bought the car.  If it mentions bluetooth compatability anywhere on there (probably in the options), you should be set.