Turn macbook into bluetooth headset

just a bizarre thought I had in my home office.
Can I use bluetooth to turn my macbook pro speakers into a bluetooth headset and mic for my android phone. I just think this would be really handy. not expecting it to be possible but just though I'd throw it out there to see what people think
Thanks in advance guys
cheers
Andrew Ridgway

Looking into this myself. Currently evaluating Phone Amego. You can download a trial version from the developer's website, and see it that meets your needs.

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