Does this thing turn itself on automatically and connect to cellphone blue tooth when the car is turned on or it has to be turned on each time? My car has bluetooth for the phone - it's seamless - sit in it and the next call comes thru that. I am looking for similar streaming functioning without needing to connect each time I sit in the car. I thank you all - I think this might be a good fit. UPDATE 06282013I have given this quest up - there has not been any device which would just wake up - connect to the audio part of the bluetooth and have a seamless car integration like I do with the phone part of the bluetooth. This has been a waste of time and some money- cause i have sold such devices I had. Does this thing turn itself on automatically and connect to cellphone blue tooth when the car is turned on or it has to be turned on each time? My car has bluetooth for the phone - it's... » Read More Does this thing turn itself on automatically and connect to cellphone blue tooth when the car is turned on or it has to be turned on each time? My car has bluetooth for the phone - it's seamless - sit in it and the next call comes thru that. I am looking for similar streaming functioning without needing to connect each time I sit in the car. I thank you all - I think this might be a good fit. UPDATE 06282013I have given this quest up - there has not been any device which would just wake up - connect to the audio part of the bluetooth and have a seamless car integration like I do with the phone part of the bluetooth. This has been a waste of time and some money- cause i have sold such devices I had. « Show Less
448182
You have to connect each time. Once connected it will not be discoverable. I would not recommend this product. It has a poor frequency response, mine barely played notes between 40 and 60 Hz. It had a flat sound.
448183
Unfortunately, I'm not able to get the device to reconnect automatically without user action. But read my review below for help making this a car audio device.http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-F8Z492TTP-Bluetooth-Music-Receiver/product-reviews/B0047T79VS/ref=cm_cr_dp_synop?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints;=0&sortBy;=bySubmissionDateDescending#R4VGY3GCATF8P
448184
This item does not have a power button, as soon as you plug in some sort of power it will automatically turn on. I do believe you have to pair it up every time it comes on with whatever Bluetooth device you want it to use. It could be a bit of a hassle if you are using it for long trips and stop various times, but for the time it takes to pair up (5-10 seconds) it's not that big deal.
448185
Mine didn't come with a car power cord but if you had one I would imagine it would work out ok for you. I hooked mine to my entertainment center so my girlfriend can play music from her iPhone/pod/pad. Works great. Turn on your device and hit play. Pairing it up is easy too
448186
It needs to be plugged in to an outlet to run but there is no on/off button. Once it has power, it is on
448187
If there is power to the Bellini device and the phone is looking for a device to connect to then it will automatically wake up and connect.
448188
It is on when there is power. I tell my devices to connect to it without touching anything on the Belkin and it connects right up. I highly recommend getting the USB to barrel connector mentioned in a previous review from digi-key. Using an inverter with it in the car produced horrible buzz. Using the digi-key cable and a USB car charger it works beautifully.
448189
Its automatic i believe. You have to select it on you phone each time but the device its self turns on automatically when paired.
1159797
Yes. I have mine in my center console and I never touch it. I just get into the car, turn it on, and it's connected. I don't even think there is a button to manually turn it on or off.
1058040
It will connect automatically , but it won't start playing . You have to hit play either on the screen or on your device. The player will put the song on pause when you turn off the car and unless it's playing when you connect it you have to unpause it.
574539
The unit does go into a low power 'sleep' after you've moved far enough away from it. If you're car is within 30 feet of where you are it will likely stay connected. This happened to me just the other day. Once you're back in the car just tap the call button and it will wake up and connect to your phone.
357976
It won't come on automatically, like an OEM automotive blue tooth device will. Each time you go to use it, you need to re-synch with the receiving device(s). It also needs to be charged independent of the output device connection. I use it on a computer for watching DVDs with two headsets.
1346229
Yes, it automatically turns off and on when you leave and enter your vehicle. Not sure how it knows how to turn. About 50% I have to mess with it (e.g. turn on and off the switch, reconnect my phone, plug it in to the charger, ask nicely) to have it turn on and connect with my phone. I'm beginning to lose my faith in the product. Great idea but definitely buggy when it comes to automatically connecting to your smartphone.
2034966
It is not a blue button, it is more of a light if that. It attached to the SAT input in the back of the radio, so you just leave it inside the dashboard behind the stereo. There is plenty of room for it. You really have no need to see the unit once it is installed. The bluetooth activates the moment the car stereo is on, and you can talk or stream by pressing your AM/SAT button. Once for Bluetooth, twice for AM.
2105512
Normally it turns on automatically when you approach the vehicle. Sometime I have to touch the "on" button; or use the I-Phone settings to connect. But most times it automatically connects.
2161043
This only will remember the last device it is paired with. There is a newer model that pairs with 2 devices simultaneously. Kinivo BTC455 Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit for Cars with Aux Input Jack (3.5 mm) - Supports aptX and Multi-point Connectivity I've had mine about a year and it doesn't remember my phone when I get out to get gas or the grocery store... I don't have to go through the bluetooth pairing process over but I do have to always keep pushing the center Knivio button on my dash to connect the 2 devices again. I don't like this at all - I want it to just be working when I get in my car. This only will remember the last device it is paired with. There is a newer model that pairs with 2 devices simultaneously. Kinivo BTC455 Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit for Cars with Aux Input Jack (3.5 mm) - Supports aptX and Multi-point Connectivity I've had mine about a year and it doesn't remember my phone when I get out to get gas or the grocery store... I don't have to go through the bluetooth pairing process over but I do have to always keep pushing the center Knivio button on my dash to connect the 2 devices again. I don't like... » Read More This only will remember the last device it is paired with. There is a newer model that pairs with 2 devices simultaneously. Kinivo BTC455 Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit for Cars with Aux Input Jack (3.5 mm) - Supports aptX and Multi-point Connectivity I've had mine about a year and it doesn't remember my phone when I get out to get gas or the grocery store... I don't have to go through the bluetooth pairing process over but I do have to always keep pushing the center Knivio button on my dash to connect the 2 devices again. I don't like this at all - I want it to just be working when I get in my car. « Show Less
824547
Yes it will auto connect once you turn your car on as long as you left your Bluetooth on and haven't changed any settings. I don't think there is an auto music feature but it's really easy to turn on via the top button of the device.
42071
Yes, it automatically connects to the most recent device that will try to connect to it. As long as your phones remember the device in your bluetooth device list, this will work. Fun game: connect your phone while she's in the shower and put on different music. Choices are turn it off or get out of the shower.
1640499
1st question: I paired it with it plugged in, so I think it is fine when plugged in. 2nd question: I don't know. I didn't keep it long enough to find out. 3rd question: it did not automatically re-pair when I turned on my computer. I had to manually re-pair it each time. I returned it. 4th question: I would. Having to manually re-pair the Bluetooth connection each time I turned on my computer was very troublesome to me.
228105
I see three responses here stating that the device works while being charged, that has not been my experience. Once I connect the device to a charger while still on, it automatically disconnects from the blue tooth source. In this case the source being my phone.
824546
If you have paired this item before, and the phone is in the range of bluetooth receiving ; so it can auto connect to your phone when you open. However, it cannot auto start music playback, which need operate by hands.Thanks a lot.
2103917
Does anyone with an iPhone have experience with using this product? I, like the original questioner, need this device just for media/music. My car's Bluetooth is set up for Phone calling/receiving. Apple iPhone does not allow you to set up "Phone only" and "Media only" profiles for Bluetooth like Android does. I'm curious to hear from someone who has used this and owns an iPhone.
2133870
Yes, it connects like any bluetooth device, using the Bluetooth menu on your phone. The instructions will tell you how, but you probably will figure it out just by going to that menu on your phone. There are also online support sites. You pair it to the phone, then it will connect automatically when you turn it on. It's easy! This is a very good bluetooth headset, in my opinion...and the price makes it even better. Best wishes!
1124356
I have two of these. The one I use in the car will connect automatically as it powers off with the ignition key. The one I use in the house is plugged into a wall outlet to usb power supply and I need to unplug/plug in the usb with each use to work. :(