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BlueAnt V1 Voice-Controlled Bluetooth Headset (Silver) | 
 enlarge | Brand: BlueAnt
Category: Wireless
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Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 12
Color: Silver
Media: Wireless Phone Accessory
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.6
Dimensions (in): 1 x 1 x 1.5
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: V1
Model: BlueAnt V1
UPC: 878049000387
EAN: 0097738545583
ASIN: B001APH9GW
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| Features:
| • | Control your cell phone's functions by speaking into V1 Bluetooth headset--from answering call to checking battery life | | • | BlueAnt's patented Voice Isolation Technology provides outstanding noise reduction and echo cancellation | | • | Embedded with Bluetooth 2.1 technology; works with any Bluetooth-enabled phone | | • | Up to 6 hours of talk time, up to 200 hours of standby | | • | Includes: Bluetooth headset, car/desk charger, USB cable, ear gels, ear clip |
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Amazon.com Product Description
BlueAnt's V1 is the world's first voice-controlled Bluetooth headset, allowing you to control most phone functions from the headset thanks to the integrated BlueGenie Voice Interface. Talk to it and it will reply, ask it for assistance and it will assist you in getting the right function. This amazingly small and lightweight headset eliminates the combinations of button pushes, button holds and flashing lights synonymous with advanced Bluetooth devices. One activation button provides you with total control of the V1's entire function menu system via an easy to use voice interface. p table align=right width=400 cellpadding=10 trtdimg src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/wireless/detail-page/blueant-v1.jpg" border=0 align=top width=400 height=310brbrsmallibControl your phone's functions--including answering and making call--with the BlueAnt V1./b/i/small/td/tr /table No longer will you have to deal with lengthy or confusing button pressing to access functionality on your cell phone. Instead, the V1 can be controlled with simple phrases like "pair headset," "call home," "volume up" and "accept call." And BlueGenie's voice synthesis capability enables the V1 to speak back to you, letting you know device settings including successful pairing of the headset, battery power level, and more. With voice dial and call answering capabilities, drivers can keep their hands on the steering wheel and eyes on the road. p The V1 also incorporates dual microphones allowing for BlueAnt's patented Voice Isolation Technology, a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) software solution that uses advanced techniques to separate the user's voice signal from all other sounds, enhancing and isolating all frequencies that affect voices coming into and out of the headset. This results in outstanding environmental noise reduction, echo cancellation and wind noise protection. p The BlueAnt V1 works with Bluetooth version 2.1 and its multi-point technology allows connecting two cell phones at the same time. Automatic reconnect also finds the last cell phone or device paired, and automatically reconnects. It includes several ear gels for an optimal in-ear fit, as well as an over-the-ear clip for added security. It also offers an innovative tie clip lets you attach the V1 headset to your shirt or cuff when not in use. p bFeatures/bbr ul liBluetooth 2.1 liMulti-function car and desk charger liUSB Charger liUp to 6 hrs talk-time or 200 hrs standby li2 year replacement warranty liWeighs under 0.5 ounces liMeasures 1.6 x 0.7 x 0.5 inches /ul
Product Description
BlueAnt's V1 Voice Controlled Bluetooth Headset introduces the revolutionary BlueGenie Voice User Interface, letting you control most functions with the sound of your voice. Amazingly, the headset will actually talk back to you too!Pushing one button activates the voice recognition technology and gives you control of all the functions of the V1, just by talking. If you need assistance, ask for it and the headset will verbally help you get the commands you want.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 31 more reviews...
 Finally a great bluetooth headset November 21, 2008
I have been searching for a great bluetooth headset for some time now and I have finally found it with the V1. I have had it for about a week and have tried it in a few different situations to test it out.br /br /Pros:br /Very smallbr /Quick pairing and reconnectingbr /Great fit for me (without the ear strap, the strap feels odd behind my ear)br /Option to turn off the flashing LED lightbr /Voice commands are amazing!br /Works perfectly with WM6.1br /Voice isolation :)br /br /Cons:br /battery life maybe? 5 hrs talk time isnt that much.br /Requires a miniUSB to microUSB to charge it (included)br / - I use the same charger for both my phone and headset so putting a TINY attachment on it to charge the headset can be annoying and it would be very easy to misplace. It would have been a lot better to just have a miniUSB plug to charge but oh well.br /br /br /Other Thoughts: The voice commands really steal the show. Makes setting up the headset very easy and asking "Am I connected" lets you know if it is connected w/ your phone and if not it will attempt to connect right then! I love the speed dial and callback commands. Everyone I have called has said that I sounded great on it, the same as I did on my phone without the headset. Some demos show this headset in use in a busy bar where the person on the other line can hear you clearly with the max voice isolation on. In my experience, yes the person on the other line could hear you fine (which is amazing) but my problem was that I could not hear the other person, it was just too loud, not the headset's fault though. But really, someone on the other line could not tell if you were in your car with the windows/top down. It is a great headset, certainly the best I have ever owned and I am very happy that I made the purchase!
Blue-Ant V1 Voice-Controled Bleutooth Headset November 20, 2008
This headset works even better than I expected. The sound is extremely clear, and the voice instructions are great!
Great sound both in and outgoing, needs a firmware update. November 19, 2008
I've had my V1 for a few weeks, and I love the sound quality, as well as the ease of pairing with my Blackberry Curve. Battery is very good. It works just as advertised. BUT...br /br /I would like to see a firmware update that allows me to:br /br /1. Permanently turn off the LED light (right now you have to navigate into a separate spoken menu every time you turn it off...and that light is BRIGHT).br /2. Arrange speed dials as I choose, not buttons 1 through 10 - in the Blackberry, my speed dials are attached to QWERTY letters, not numbers - so the V1's speed dial is useless to me.br /br /BlueAnt's website is much less well designed than their products. Strange.br /br /Other than those little nitpicks, I wholly recommend the V1.
V1 with the iPhone. A great BT headset! November 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I recently purchased the V1 after going without a BT headset for about 6 months. And I missed having one. My original bt headset was from plantronics, and while I liked the headset overall, I didn't like how flashy the LED was (HEY LOOK AT ME! I'm wearing a dorky headset) and it would often fall out of my ear. When the V1 is compared to other headsets, you'll find that it is typically in even comparison with the stylish Jawbone. Due to the V1's sound clarity and voice control, I'm sure it would have been no contest if the V1 were more stylish. As a guy that cares little about style, I believe the V1 is the right choice.br /br /I'm going to try and skip what you probably already know about the headset (oooOOOooo voice control) and inform you on what I was curious about before I bought the V1. First, the foam ear piece does block out noise almost as if you were wearing earplugs (and as a pilot, I know ear-plugs), this does not bother me one bit, however the sound is not as clear as when used with the black earpiece, as the earplugs muffle the sound. Another problem with the earplugs is that they are too large for me to fit in me ear, the Audiologist who molds my earpieces will be the first to tell you I have very small ear canals, so for you normal sized ear canal persons, this shouldn't be a problem, but the mumbled sound may be a slight problem.br /br /I bought the V1 hoping that I would not have to use the ear hook. Which would be possible if I were to use the earplugs. But to achieve clearer sound quality, I will make the trade off and use the ear hook. The clear plastic loop is a good touch by BlueAnt. From 20 feet away it is nearly invisible, 5 feet it is still fairly obvious. br /br /As I mentioned before my plantronics had a very flashy LED that I disdained, the V1 also has this flashy blue/red LED with an option to turn it off (thank you BlueAnt), however once powered down the V1 resets this LED off value and you must turn the LED function off once again when turned back on, the 'sensitivity level' (low, med, high) function however, does continue to hold its value. The V1 has the ability to perform future firmware upgrades through the computer, and I hope that the LED disable function is changed in the near future to remain off on resets (currently I could not find any available firmware upgrades).br /br /Using it with the iPhone is another non-event, took 5 seconds to pair. A few reviewers were mad the iPhone does not support voice dialing. OH Cry me a river, I would never use this function if it were available. The V1 supports 8 user defined voice commanded favorite options, defined under "Favorites" on the iPhone, more than good enough for me. Pushing the headsets button prompts V1 to say "say a command" (something that is easily disabled [thank you again BlueAnt], when disabled, a short beep is heard) then all you do is say "Call speed dial nine" or "call home" or whatever. To cancel a call you double press the headset's button.br /br /The headset is very light, it is small enough that I forget I am wearing it most times, it doesn't fall out, the LED light can be turned off, the sound is VERY clear, and even though I didn't buy it for the voice command ability, I am very satisfied with the recognition, and the voice ability has become surprising useful.
 Turns Itself Off 15 per day! November 14, 2008
I thought this headset would be great but was disappointed. It will turn itself off many times throughout the day/night/evening/morning....bla bla... I was told by BlueAnt that it does not work as well with some phones like LG (LG is one of the most popular brands on the market......). If I hit the end button on my phone, it will power the headset off. This is an LG/BlueAnt issue. I do not know how it would function with another brand of cell phone but I have been ready to through it out the window of my car numerous times (If I would not get arrested for littering, I would have done it by now). BlueAnt, you let me down.
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