Bluetooth A2DP profile for Tiger?

I am looking to get a wireless headset to game with for my MacBook Pro - with Bluetooth built in, I figure this is the way to go.
My research so far has shown that bluetooth stereo headsets with microphones are available, but they require the A2DP Bluetooth protocol. Most sites mention OS X doens't support it, but they are also backdated several months.
Can anyone confirm if the latest version of Tiger supports A2DP, and / or if support for it will be included in future releases or updates of OS X?
Thank you!
MacBook Pro Mac OS X (10.4.7)

Joseph, thanks for the post. I'm a Joseph too, must have been fate I found your post. I was very stoked about the iTouch being able to use for Skype. Skype has a section at their site about how it's doable. I have the 3.0 ver on my Touch. I just tried to pair my jawbone to the touch, but no luck. yet, I was at the Apple store yesterday and in a group, including staff, discussing using Skype on the Touch. The staff was telling us the Jawbone & their $79 Platronics would work. I already have a jawbone for my cell phone, but the Touch, when Bluetooth is on, doesn't even find the jawbone device. So, I'm not sure what's next. I'll try the headset you noted.
Thanks for your post.

Similar Messages

Create Midlet for Bluetooth A2DP profile

Hello,
I'm a newbie. I would like to know if it's possible to create a midlet for bluetooth A2DP profile. If it is, please let me know where i can get information on this.
Thank you so much,
Ken

Now I'm facing the same problem with A2DP on my Nokia 6230 (original player doesn't support it) so I'm about to create my own player supporting this bluetooth protocol. I just wanted to ask you how far you've got with this.
Thx.

A2dp profile for lenovo n200?

Hi,
Ive 3000 n200 (Vista) and bought a bluetooth headset with works well. But this headset could also works as stereo headset for music. A2DP Profile. So now my question: is this profile activ at my laptop or Ive to activate it? Ive no clue how it works. I can talk at skype but I cant listen music.
Thanks a million in advance.
Greetings from Germany
Markus
Headset
http://www.jaybirdgear.com/bluetooth-stereo-headphones-workswith.php

I think that webpage only shows the specs overview but not the part number. To really go deeper into your laptop spare parts, your computer's "Hardware Maintenance Manual", 42x3553_02.pdf
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-63486
As for the memory query, you can search within this forum with regards to the maximum memory you can install but that would depend on the operating system you are using. With Vista, I read somewhere that it can only recognize and use up to 3.5GB even if you have 4GB installed.

Bluetooth ear clip for tiger macbook?

I've been looking for a nice small truely wireless bluetooth earclip to use with a macbook running tiger or an ipod. I think Leopard macs have some new kind of bluetooth. really I'd like to find one that just works with one ear. something like the Cerulean F1 without the adjoining wire would be perfect. there are just too many choices to pick from. don't need a microphone ability, just for music without wires. like the range to be about 20-25 feet.
of course, if anyone has broken their Cerulean F1 and wants to have stereo, i'll take it off your hands for you.
any suggestions?

thanks,
just looking for something better than the soundtrack inside my brain. and for work, so i can have tunes in one ear and pretend to listen to people with the other.
if all of my computers have bluetooth, do any/all bluetooth earphones like the jaybird pair up with tiger automatically, or do i need some sort of adaptor?

Bluetooth printing profile for 9300

dont suppose anyone knows off hand what profile is used for printing via bluetooth on the 9300 do they?

The
best
b only
set-up/profile to use for printing with
i any
printer is to obtain the appropriate profile(s) for each particular media/ink/printer combination.
You can download them from the manufacturers web site. Set LR to manage the colour using this/these profiles and set the printer to "no colour management".

Bluetooth A2DP profile inside C1-01 available?

Hi,
I just bought my Nokia C1-01 and paired my Motorola BT Headset HT820 for MP3 music. I did this, because some stores which offer this phone mentioned C1-01's available support of A2DP.
After recognizing bad BT-music-quality I took a look at the phone specs. and: there is no support of A2DP (in Europes 4.40 Firmware-version!).
@all
My question: are there other C1-01-devices with BT-A2DP support out there?
@ Nokia-Guys:
Will there be a support for Europe-C1-01-phones later on; i.e. is it planned to do an update?
Or are there any hardware-performance issues which pretends a A2DP-support?
Is it possible for me to get a firmware-version with A2DP-support?
Many questions...
Nevertheless - thanx in advance for your support,
hwu

Funny you should have had the same problem. I have just upgraded my software to V5.4 and the problem
still remains. Very low audio when connecting to any Bluetooth Audio device. Its now 2 Feb when is the fix coming out. Nokia
pundaMilia wrote:
When will it be available ? "...soon..." we ware a month further now...
have you given up????

Can't find bluetooth A2DP profile on my Macbook Pro

Can anybody point me to how I pair my new headphones with my MacBook Pro? It doesn't seem to be able to find the A2DP bluetooth profile.
Is there some download I'm supposed to do?

I have not had the chance to use a stereo bluetooth headset yet so can't really offer any help. You may get a better response posting your issue in the bluetooth section of the forum.
http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=145

Apt-x Support for Bluetooth A2DP?

Hi,
are there any plans to support the apt-X codec for the Bluetooth A2DP Profile? Maybe that could solve some of the bad A2DP audio qualitiy issues, that are still expierienced by some users (including me) on all the available phones (tested Pre- with 1.4.5, Pre+ with 1.4.5 and 2.1, Pixi Plus with 1.4.5, Pre2 with 2.0 and 2.1, all gave the same issues with different headsets and receivers!).
apt-X seems to be coming quite fast, not only because apple has built in support for it in it's latest products, but also because it offers CD level quality on low encoding cost, which is MUCH more than the poor SBC codec can deliver.
I hope HP with it's Beat audio line of products will consider adding such enhanced A2DP codecs to the mobile devices... wireless headsets are so much more convinient than anything wired can be. But at the momen A2DP sound quality is unbearable with my Palm handsets and I still have no clue where that issue arises from (my last guess is, that it's connected to me being an european costumer and we are few compared to the majority of the us costumers. As far as I understood there are differences in the radio part of the handsets between EU and US devices, so maybe those differences break A2DP Bluetooth quality).
Post relates to: Pre Plus p100ueu (Vodafone)

Thanks for all of the replies. I also saw in the Z white paper that the apt-X codec is not listed, so the question becomes "can apt-X be pushed via a software update?"
For those interested in streaming to your home stereo or powered speaker, here's what I ended up doing.
Purchased a Rocketfish Bluetooth Music Receiver from Best Buy (in the US). It is a pretty slick lttle device, about the same size as the power plug adaptor and it supports A2DP and apt-X. There are two audio outputs: analog via a headphone jack and optical. And it ships with a 6' 3.5mm stereo audio cable and a RCA adaptor.
Setup was easy. Connect the audio to the stereo's AUX inputs, set the stereo's source to AUX, plug in the BT receiver power, turn on the tablet Bluetooth on the tablet and play music.
At first the sound was pretty compressed from MP3's, Pandora and the Google Play service.The fix was to go into the Google Play app > settings > equalizer. Click on "surround sound" and change the setting from "headphone" to "studio".Then play with the equalizer settings to tweak.Results in much improved audio.
Happy camper now... music streaming through the house and no wires!

Bluetooth/USB headsets for iBook G4

I would like to buy a headset to use with my iBook G4, and I just want to check and see if anybody can verify that a Bluetooth headset will be ok with my computer.
I don't have Bluetooth built in to my computer, but I do have an external Bluetooth adapter, which I use with my wireless mouse. Should any Bluetooth headset therefore also work with my iBook G4?
Sorry if this question has been asked/answered before. I've been looking around the forums for about 30 minutes, and most answers I've found are directed at MBP users only.
I only plan on using the headset for Skype, if that makes any difference whatsoever.
Thanks very much in advance for any insight that anybody can provide before I buy.
iBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Hi, Technoclumsy and Dave —
TC, please accept a warm welcome to Apple Discussions.
I know a few things about Bluetooth implementation(s) by various manufacturers, but don't use a headset. So my response is dependent on research and reading about others' experience. Please consider it in that context.
(1) First, I think you'll find the most useful resource here is the Other Bluetooth Devices forum, where there are many threads about Bluetooth-enabled devices such as headsets, phones, PDAs, etc. A search for "+headset" in that forum provided more results than you'd care to read in a single sitting.
Among many, I recommend you take a look at these posts by Alexander Traud — ( A ), ( B ) — in a thread called "Bluetooth headset to use with Skype" (look through the entire thread). Some of what he says may be a little more understandable based on context discussed below.
(2) Shop skeptically. Unforunately, it's a bit difficult to make definitive statements about compatibility, functionality, and reliable connections of Bluetooth-enabled devices — particularly when mixing devices manufactured by different companies. Despite the fact that Bluetooth is an open-source technology, it's also rapidly evolving and implemented in slightly different ways in different brands. More on this in a minute...
(3) Many adapters aren't supported. Apple only formally supports its own internal Bluetooth modules (cards) and D-Link DBT-120 adapters, Revisions B2, B3, and B4. While other companies may claim Mac-compatibility — and their adapters may work — this has proven spotty. The one sure thing that may be said is that Apple has only designed its firmware updates to "flash" its own modules and the specified adapters.
(4) Who cares? Well, that matters in a couple of ways. The inital Bluetooth Specifications had a lot of problems, and were improved significantly by Specification (version or v.) 1.1 in 2003. Many adapters and devices are still designed to this v.1.1 standard — but Bluetooth has evolved a lot since then, with the release of v.1.2 and 2.0+EDR (the latter requires a different Bluetooth chip, and is what's currently "built-into" the iBook G4, the MacBook Pro, and other new models). Devices designed to the newer Specifications are backward-compatible — but some things (profiles, for example) must be available for both.
To make a very long story a bit shorter, the major changes in Bluetooth Specification v.1.2 vs. 1.1 included:
• Addition of many new or revised "profiles" that enable different types of applications to communicate via Bluetooth
• Improved resistance to interference from other 2.4 GHz RF sources (by spread-spectrum adaptive frequency hopping)
•Technical improvements in connecting, detecting errors, and synchronization capability.
(5) Need current Bluetooth software and firmware for the headset profile (HSP). As described in KnowledgeBase Article 151411: Which profiles does Apple Bluetooth support? , availability of HSP requires that you have Bluetooth Software 1.5 for Mac OS X [02/05/04] and Bluetooth Firmware Updater 1.2 [11/23/04] installed. You can check the former in System Profiler »» Hardware »» Bluetooth (with Views set to Full profile): if it reports Software Version 1.7xxxx or later, the software update is installed. (You can post back to discuss this, if unsure.) For internal modules, I'd expect to see Firmware Version 2.xxxx or 3.xxxx if the firmware is current. (Unfortunately, the firmware version may not be reported for adapters in System Profiler.) Please note Alexander's caution in the cited thread that "flashing" an adapter to upgrade firmware takes much longer than you might expect; and that you should see a dialog indicating success in updating the firmware when complete.
(6) In summary, I recommend that you use the specified D-Link adapter — or confirm with a high degree of certainty that another adapter is compatible with your iBook and OS X 10.4.6, has HSP, and meets the appropriate specification to match the headset. If you do have an appropriate D-Link DBT-120 adapter, be sure to upgrade firmware and to check / upgrade software. As to recommended types of headsets, please refer to others' experience described in threads in the Other Bluetooth Devices forum.
I hope this is helpful to you,
Warm regards to you both,
Dean
For clarity, please note that this is all directed to the use of headsets. Apple software does not currently support the A2DP profile for stereo headphones.
I edited this message... But probably not enough!

Wifi Plus Cellular and Bluetooth MAP Profile missing

I upgraded my iPhone4 32GB from iOS 5.1.1 to iOS 6.0
Two of the main reasons I updated were to get the Wifi Plus Cellular option that was touted and the Bluetooth MAP Profile for text message support in my Acura.
Upon updating I don't see either of these options in the menus, and the MAP functionality isn't working as the Acura shows it as not being compatible.
Is anyone else aware if these were removed and/or will be fixed in a subsequent patch?

Wifi Plus Cellular is nowhere to be found. It was in the Beta version but removed from GM and the Release.

Want to separate Stereo bluetooth headset profile ...

Hi;
I used to have in my windows mobile phone two profiles for my Jabra bt3030 stereo headset.
-(stereo headset profile) to be selected if I wanna listen to music.
-(headphone profile) to be used during my working day as normal bluetooth headset to answer calls only (however all ringtons/alerts/GPS navigation sounds been forwarded to the internal phone speaker)
In my Nokia E72 , firmware 031.023 . I have only stereo bluetooth headset profile. which make me always put on the headset during working days to be able to listen to the calender alerts, and notifications (as they do not go to the internal speaker).
Would you please guide me how to separately use either stereo headset profile (for music) or bluetooth headphone profile (for the calls only)???
Thanks

This problem is getting me down - Blue Jay headphones work perfectly with every other device and computer we own but cannot be found by our MB Pro (late 2011). This same MB is very difficult to pair with 2 other Bluetooth devices - taking several attempts each time and providing poor sound quality.

Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP profile support

I have a set of parrot Hi-Fi speakers with built in bluetooth connectivity. They require Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP profile support to pair. Does anyone if the new Macbooks with Leopard OS supports this ??

Hi Sumpey,
IF that device works fine with your Tiger, big chance that device will work fine too with Leopard, especially if there is no drivers involved.
But I cannot be that sure since Leopard is not released yet.
But do check frequently to the device web site and apple sites.
Good Luck.

Getting Bluetooth Stereo to Work (A2DP profile)

IT WORKS!
I was terribly disappointed to learn that Apple didn't include the A2DP Bluetooth stereo profile in the iPhone. Since A2DP Bluetooth stereo is an established and stable standard, I can't think of any reason why Apple would not have included it in the iPhone. Hopefully they will add this as a firmware update, in the near future. In the mean time, I found a work-around.
For more than a year, I have been using the Wi-Gear, iMuffs MA110, Bluetooth dock adaptor on my conventional iPod, with great success. My Motorola HT820 headset worked simultaneously with both my cell phone and the MA110 on my iPod. The iPod would automatically pause, when a phone call came in. It was really great and best of all, NO WIRES!
Well, when I got my iPhone home and activated, one of the first things that I did, was to embark on finding a way to get rid that archaic wired headset that comes with the iPhone. The answer turned out to be rather simple, though somewhat irritating. I plugged my MA110 Bluetooth adaptor into the dock of the iPhone. The iPhone asked if I wanted to go into "Airplane Safe" mode. I responded "No." About 10 seconds later, I heard the beep in my Motorola HT820 headset, indicating that syncing had been successful.
I went to iTunes on the iPhone and picked a tune and it played over my HT820 headset. All of the headset controls worked (Play, Pause, FF, REW, Skip, Next) Then, I used my landline to call my iPhone. The music faded and I was able to use the phone function over the HT820.
The only glitch is that when I pause the music for too long, the iPhone removes power from the dock connector, which turns off the MA110 adaptor. This requires activating the iPhone screen and waiting for the MA110 to re-sync with the HT820 headset, before you can use it again. This only applies to pauses that were NOT instigated by a phone call or when you hang up a call and don't start the music again, right away. When you are on a phone call, the dock power stays active.
The irritating part is that Apple's limitations requires me to have a Bluetooth adaptor, at all. At least, the MA110 is quite small and unobtrusive. It's about the size of a quarter and about as thick as three quarters stacked. It's small enough to fit through the dock opening in most carrying cases. See the image here:
http://ActionAmerica.org/images/iPhone-iMuffs.jpg
Note: Your Bluetooth headset must be turned on, BEFORE you plug in the iMuffs MA110, if syncing is to be successful. The same applies to re-activating the dock power after long pauses. Also, the first time you sync your headset to the MA110, you will probably have to put the headset into "Discover Me" mode.
I hope that this helps some of you.
It's not a great fix, but it should hold us, until Apple gets their Bluetooth act together.

what i want to know is if a2dp is entirely a software thing and thus we know its simply a matter of firmware update, or is it hardware related at all meaning that it might not even be possible for iPhone1.0 to ever support stereo via bluetooth? is it possible that the muffs bluetooth adapter has special hardware not in the iPhone is the reason it works?
if its just a matter of firmware, i can only assume its just a matter of time until this is fixed...but does seem a pretty glaring omission. I wish Apple would make some comments on things like this... i really like the look of the motorola rockr bluetooth headsets, and dont want to buy some momo single earpiece one now if stereo is coming soon...

Nokia firmware update for A2DP profile

Sir,
I am very much disappointed as I bought a new nokia bluetooth headset BH-111 with a hope that I would be able to hear good sound quality, but my Nokia C3 is not supporting it now.Neither the controls are working and the quality of sound is mono. It resulted in waste of my money. This problem can be easily resolved by updating the firmware. Please update the firmware for Nokia C3 supporting A2DP profile soon. If this issue doesn't gets resolved it would remove my trust from Nokia Brand.
Thanks

Hi vishesh0311,
Welcome to the Nokia Support Discussions!
yasfer21 is right. I suggest contacting Nokia Support to properly channel your complaints and for the relevant team to check on it.

Bluetooth A2DP and Speakable Items

I would like to get a bluetooth headset for my phone, but it would be nice if I could use it for speakable items as well. In Tiger, I remember that headsets were not supported by speakable items due to their low sound quality.
Since Leopard now supports the A2DP profile, it is possible to use those headsets with speakable items?
Also, does anyone happen to know if the headset can be paired with my phone and my Mac at the same time?

I had a similar experience with the Motorokr S9-HD and found at least a workaround. It seemed when I connected to non A2DP headset, whether it was used or not, the S9-HD could no longer control the playback. If I shut down the iPhone and the headsets and then restarted the iPhone and the S9-HD but not the other non A2DP headset it would again control the play function.
I had the same problem with the 3G but on the 3G the skip and replay/back functions worked with the S9-HD but these functions do not work on the 3GS.
I have also noticed that the audio stream cuts out and I believe this is caused when my exchange server is doing a push - with push disabled I do not have the problem.
Hope this helps and hopefully Apple will get these issues fixed ASAP.

Bluetooth A2DP profile for Tiger?

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for