Droid with Microphone headset

[justchilln]

I've been searching all over and can't seem to find a straight forward answer. I can't seem to get my apple microphone headset to work with my Motorola Droid, do I have something set up wrong or is there no support for it??

 

[justchilln]

Wow really 46 views and no help

 

[eraser]

1. The fact that people have read your post does not mean they know the answer to your question.
3. I have a Motorola Motorokr S9 stereo bluetooth headphones with a microphone. They work. The only thing that doesn't work is the button for voice dialing, but I can dial from the phone and talk through the headset.

 

[justchilln]

1. The fact that people have read your post does not mean they know the answer to your question.
3. I have a Motorola Motorokr S9 stereo bluetooth headphones with a microphone. They work. The only thing that doesn't work is the button for voice dialing, but I can dial from the phone and talk through the headset.

Easy man, was just anxious to figure this out, just thought it would of attracted a little more attention, thanks for the info though

 

[blazingwolf]

I don't use a wired headset which is why I did not answer.

 

[justchilln]

Yeah I have some bluetooh headphones as well (Oakley O ROKR), at first try I couldn't get them to sync up with the droid but I have only tried twice maybe I missed something, but what really bothers me is that the mic is not picking up when Im trying to use my Apple Mic headphones with the droid. I used these all the time with my Env Touch and it would be disappointing if it wasn't supported by the droid.

 

[chris.h]

I have apple headphones with microphone from an iphone 3gs (i think...) that just has the single click button, not the volume buttons.

The click will answer and hang up a call and the microphone works, but the click button will not load a search of any kind.

The click WILL pause and play music in meridian if it's installed and the option is selected (it's selected by default). **edit**(when i turned off that option and was playing music in the music player the click was pausing/playing music

So it seems that this is a software issue, maybe someone can write an app that integrates the click with voice search?

Also, since meridian can pause and play with the click, maybe it can accept the other buttons from the newer ipod inline remote...

 

[cadGweep]

I'm afraid that Android doesn't support it. According to most you can answer incoming calls but not make outgoing calls without physically touching the phone. This seems to be a major shortcoming since many older phones (like my LG VX8300) will prompt you for voice commands via bluetooth, confirm the command, person you're calling, etc., all handsfree.

Here is the Google Android code development thread that someone else pointed me too. Other new DROID owners are weighing in on this issue by signing in and "starring" the thread (upper left corner after sign in):
Issue 1181 - android - Feature Request: Voice confirmation for Voice Dialer - Project Hosting on Google Code

 

[FireChief]

The Droid has a 3.5 jack.. and it has a phone (of course).. So, are there a set of headphones w/mic that will work with the Droid??

I am asking about a headphone/mic set that plugs in to the 3.5 jack.. not a Bluetooth set..

FC

 

[justchilln]

Yeah that's the problem I have the wired Mic apple headphones is not working with the droid

 

[FireChief]

Yeah that's the problem I have the wired Mic apple headphones is not working with the droid

The Droid is such an awesome phone/device.. it's a shame they didn't take advantage of that 3.5 mm jack and include a mic capability... ouch..

oh well.. can't have EVERYTHING..

FC

 

[chris.h]

The Droid is such an awesome phone/device.. it's a shame they didn't take advantage of that 3.5 mm jack and include a mic capability... ouch..

oh well.. can't have EVERYTHING..

FC

My apple headphones work. They're the ones with the mic and one single click button. The click button has worked for pausing/playing in music and listen. The microphone works too. The click button also answers and hangs up calls, it will not activate voice search however.

 

[metric152]

My apple headphones work. They're the ones with the mic and one single click button. The click button has worked for pausing/playing in music and listen. The microphone works too. The click button also answers and hangs up calls, it will not activate voice search however.

I've been using the apple headphones with my droid and they work just fine. I have the simple 3G version that doesn't come with volume controls.

 

[FireChief]

I've been using the apple headphones with my droid and they work just fine. I have the simple 3G version that doesn't come with volume controls.

I was using the latest version of the Apple headphones.. the one with the volume controls AND pause/play switch..

So, this is good news... The plug is built to handle the mic set up.. cool..

Now, just have to find the right headset..

thanks for the update/info..

 

[BLOWNCO]

Yeah that's the problem I have the wired Mic apple headphones is not working with the droid

my apple headphones form my 3g work great mic and all i can even click it and play or pause music

 

[FireChief]

So, it sounds like it's just the LATEST generation of the iTouch/phone headphones that won't work with the Droid...

And, again, this is the set WITH the volume control AND pause/play buttons.

Cool... Good news.. At first I was afraid that the plug itself was not configured (physically) to handle a mic..

 

[Watashi]

Probably another attempt by apple to make their hardware proprietary.

 

[Watashi]

I'm afraid that Android doesn't support it. According to most you can answer incoming calls but not make outgoing calls without physically touching the phone. This seems to be a major shortcoming since many older phones (like my LG VX8300) will prompt you for voice commands via bluetooth, confirm the command, person you're calling, etc., all handsfree.

Here is the Google Android code development thread that someone else pointed me too. Other new DROID owners are weighing in on this issue by signing in and "starring" the thread (upper left corner after sign in):
Issue 1181 - android - Feature Request: Voice confirmation for Voice Dialer - Project Hosting on Google Code

Also, This ^ it is illegal in california and other states to have any hands on interaction with your phone while driving. If I get a ticket for this I'm forwarding the bill to Google.

 

[eddieonofre]

Also, This ^ it is illegal in california and other states to have any hands on interaction with your phone while driving. If I get a ticket for this I'm forwarding the bill to Google.

I added myself to that Google needs to fix this otherwise bye bye Droid

 

[FireChief]

I picked up a set of Apple headphones with the mic..

They work GREAT. I don't much care for the BlueTooth earpiece anyway.. I have a JawBone but prefer these good ole headphones anyday..

I am in business with this Droid now...

 

[hak5darren]

anyone know if the Droid will support an external microphone during video recording?

 

[Jorenm]

My 3g headset works. I'm not sure if the click button works.

One problem I've had is the phone doesn't seem aware that I'm using headphones\mic, so the proximity sensor stays active, as does the built in mic.

I've only noticed this being a problem once, so maybe it was an isolated bug.

 

[aaron19953]

Also, This ^ it is illegal in california and other states to have any hands on interaction with your phone while driving. If I get a ticket for this I'm forwarding the bill to Google.

WRONG (for California at least)
You CAN dial a phone number, but not txt
Text Messaging Law Effective January 1, 2009/Cellular Phone Laws Effective July 1, 2008
Learn the laws before spouting "facts"


-=< aaron >=-

 

[FireChief]

My 3g headset works. I'm not sure if the click button works.

One problem I've had is the phone doesn't seem aware that I'm using headphones\mic, so the proximity sensor stays active, as does the built in mic.

I've only noticed this being a problem once, so maybe it was an isolated bug.

I wonder if your conditioned was isolated. I have the 3g headsets and the mic works well, as does the 'click button.'

(If someone calls while I have the headset plugged in, the click button "answers" the call. However, the click button toggles the mute switch DURING a call. On a side note, the click button pauses and plays the MP3 song on the music player when there is no call. If I am listening to music and a call comes in, the click button answers the call, then toggles the mute as mentioned above. As soon as the call is over, the click button goes back to pause/play for the music).

On my Droid, the proximity sensor is disabled when I have my headset plugged in.

During phone use the internal mic is disabled, but if I switch to speaker phone the internal mic starts working again and the headset (earphones and headphone mic both) is/are disabled.

This 'set up' has worked well for me so far.

The best improvement that could be made in my opinion would be to allow the use of a headset like the 4g iPhone headset, that is to include a volume control on the 'click' button. Perhaps that's a software update? ...hoping anyway..

FC

 

[aximtreo]

I don't use a wired headset which is why I did not answer.

Hey Wolfman, good to see your name again. I just got Droided coming from the Omnia where I knew your roms well. Good to see you still around.