Can I listen to MP3 music while navigating? Will the Bluetooth on the Garmin Mobile 10x interfere with my BT stereo headset?
858890
Although I haven't tried it with a wireless A2DP BT headset, I can say you won't want to try and play music while using the Mobile XT software on a Treo or Centro. The music will skip and cause the Treo or Centro to lock up intermittently. I have even had it go into an endless boot loop. Better to just use it for the navigation. Also, with my standard Motorola H300 BT headset, I can be paired with my Centro or Treo while successfully navigating with a BT connection to the Garmin Mobile 10, BUT when a call comes in and is transferred to my BT headset, neither the caller nor I can hear each other, though the call is transferred to my BT headset and the navigation (maps) are still connected and updating. The only thing that works is the answer and disconnect button on the bluetooth headset. That said, it seems to be an issue with some BT headsets and not others. Ted at Garmin says some Plantronics and other BT headsets will allow simultaneous connection (i.e., conversations over BT while BT navigation is working). I have not been able to verify that as I don't have a Plantronics BT headset :(
1511843
I got a new Garmin 2460LMT with Bluetooth. Awesome, but I had trouble hearing people when I was on the highway so had to return it. Bummer.
1477088
Yes, Most phones permit you to operate other applications while listening to your music. The music plays normally only it is transmitted wirelessly through BlueTooth to the device. On iphone for example; directions from the maps navigation function come through while music is playing. Very convenient if you are trying to find a location, but also listening to music as you are driving.
1527617
I don't think so. I have found that all Bluetooth devices in the vicinity must have the Bluetooth feature turned off except the device you want the Dual gps to communicate with. Otherwise it gets confused and continually tries to communicate with the other devices.
1069590
I can tell you. there is a Bluetooth symble. In.the Setting. But. I did. not try it. The. "builtin GPS is nothing more than Google Maps. So I. Wouldn't count on the Bluetooth being much different.
1528300
Some garmin units (765t) can also play MP3s and I think driving instructions via Bluetooth to a headset or a Bluetooth car stereo like the one in the 2010 Jetta SportWagen, similar to the FM-transmitter feature but without the static. However I don't think the 1390 is one of them.
892217
I use it with my bluetooth all the time. I use Plantronics <http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00815AB00/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc;=1> supposed to have 40m range, and the watch 10, but when paired together, I can just barely walk and talk at the same time, or it gets static.
393159
I have not tried that. But i tried to lisent pandora while joggin and there was a lot of distursion. Bluetooth signal will break.
439640
Play's the music that is on your phone and yes you can talk thru it and it will speak the GPS. It works just as your speaker on your phone when connected via Bluetooth. But I am not happy with the battery life. It seems like it has to be charged a lot so you have wire from lighter to unit a real lot
1929373
Yes it will if your not playing music and have the garmin app open on your phone, my google maps app doesn't verbally give me directions, but what ever is broadcasting on you phone wether it be music a phone call or directions the jabra will play thru your speakers
2277864
Yes, the you can listen to any audio source while in navigation mode. The unit does not speak the street names, displays street names on screen.
2237480
There aren't any GPS units that you can hear through a helmet over the motor, traffic and wind noise. In helmet speakers are a must. Sena makes a great Bluetooth headset with high quality (for a motorcycle) speakers . The Sena mates well with the Garmin and will let you hear directions without any problems. The Sena solution will also let you listen to stereo music coming from the music player in the Garmin.
2148806
a prior garmin model had the option of putting music/audible on a mini card that fit in the unit. it was ok but current smart phones are far more convenient even when using an aux cord to your car stereo. for example downloading the audible and the playback off the unit was a cumbersome process. if i were you i would not hold out for this feature. it will be an expensive option and not that easy to use.
647922
No.However,google now or siri can potentially work through blue tooth but not the garmin in unit.
106239
Yes, Audio never stops while using navigation. However, the one thing I do not like is when the navigation voice comes on to tell you to take a turn, it completely turns off whatever your listening to to tell you the direction. Other navigation units use a fade in fade out feature, not a huge gripe, just more of a pet peeve of mine. I ended up turning off the navigation voice so my music is never interrupted.
352481
Mine does - I have an iPhone and when I use apple or Google maps, the audible directions it gives me comes through my speakers.
495081
I use a bluetooth headset but would think if your phone had a good speaker you would be able to hear the music. Just as an FYI. The top is waterproof. The bottom of the holder is not waterproof so you have to be carefull about your front tire throwing water up or being behind somebody and catching spray from their tires.