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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Surfer, Jan 17, 2006.

  1. Surfer

    Surfer New Member

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    It seems that everytime I turn of my car my phone connection is dropped. Then, when I start up the car I must reconnect using the display. Is there a way to have the connection made automatically without having to reconnect it everytime?

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    #1 Surfer, Jan 17, 2006
  2. DaveSheremata

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    Hey Surfer.

    I don't have my prius - have to wait till Saturday or Sunday - so I can't be very specific. However, normally you have to "pair" bluetooth devices and set a checkbox or something similar on your phone to indicate that your prius is a "trusted" device. Which phone is it? Perhaps that little piece of information will draw the ideas of someone else with the same phone and they could give you *very* specific instructions.

    Good luck,
    Dave
     
    #2 DaveSheremata, Jan 17, 2006
  3. 1playwonder

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    I have the bluetooth connection on my prius and it works fine. My phone is a Nokia 6256i. Once I paired my phone to the car it automatically connects whenever I start my car. I didn't check the "trusted list" before connecting my phone, but I suggest looking there first.
     
    #3 1playwonder, Jan 17, 2006
  4. iluvmacs

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    If they weren't paired, they wouldn't be connecting at all.
     
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  5. Wayne

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    Surfer, state what phone you are using.
     
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  6. Surfer

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    I have a motorola razr.... Any ideas?
     
    #6 Surfer, Jan 18, 2006
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    aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan

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    Who is your provider?

    I have an e815 with Verizon. I have the BT turned off most of the time (no BT earphone), but it pairs right away when I turn it on.
     
    #7 aaf709, Jan 18, 2006
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    Just a shot in the dark:

    Did you complete the initial setup procedure (i.e. "Add phone")?

    In your Razr's BT setup menu, do you have Bluetooth power set to "On"?
     
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  9. Dylan

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    I don't remember the menu sequence to get there, but there is an option for Bluetooth autoconnect. I'm guessing you don't have this on.
     
    #9 Dylan, Jan 18, 2006
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    I've got the RAZR with Cingular and once I did the initial setup the Prius looks for it everytime I start the car. That's how I know when I've left my phone in the charger in the house before I leave. Quite handy!
     
    #10 kkister1492, Jan 18, 2006
  11. kkister1492

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    BTW, I've got to say that the bluetooth connection to my Prius is just the greatest thing!! I love just touching the button to make or take a call and no stiff neck from trying to hold the phone and drive or whatever. The RAZR is one of the best Christmas presents I ever got!!
     
    #11 kkister1492, Jan 18, 2006
  12. DocToss

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    I believe on the 06 there is a setting to connect automatically when the engine turns on or not.
     
    #12 DocToss, Jan 18, 2006
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    I have an 06 and you can set it up to autoconnect blue tooth at power up. It works seamlessly with my Siemens SX66. I am having trouble with figuring out the voice recognition though. It is not working the way I think it should. Gotta go search the forum!

    Regards,
    Steve
     
    #13 Rocketeir, Jan 18, 2006
  14. Surfer

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    Thanks Steve I did not push autoconnect but rather just pressed the connect button each time. Now the razr connects when we push the start button automatically...

    Thanks everyone else
     
    #14 Surfer, Jan 19, 2006
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