Making phone calls from the Roadster - Best solution yet!

[NigelM]

Picked up a set of Apple AirPods last week and was delighted to discover I could make calls from the Roadster (even with no top on the car!) and have folks clearly understand me. Earlier this week I even spoke to another club member while I was doing ~70mph down the I-75 with no top....

These things work better than wired ear buds and MUCH better than the in-car system.

 

[Curt]

Thanks, @NigelM!

I've been considering getting a pair of these, since my new iPhone 7 refuses to pair with the in-car system (earlier iPhones were never a problem).

 

[JHWJR]

I love my AirPods for these reasons and lots of others. They work great, and I can have a very easy time talking on the phone without yelling and the discussion never turns to "are you in a tin can?" They are a great product, and this is one of the reasons.

 

[bonnie]

I concur - love my AirPods - and after Nigel told me how well they work in the Roadster (and I tried them there), I love them even more.

They're comfortable, hold a long charge, can be recharged by the case (which can be charged with or without the AirPods within) & the clarity is amazing.

 

[ecarfan]

Nigel and Bonnie: very happy to hear that the new AirPods work well for calls in the Roadster. I have some wireless Beats earbuds that are useless in my Roadster.

What about listening to music in the Roadster using the AirPods? Also good?

 

[DrComputer]

Such first world problems

 

[NigelM]

I've been considering getting a pair of these, since my new iPhone 7 refuses to pair with the in-car system (earlier iPhones were never a problem).

As an aside....no problem pairing my iPhone 7 with the Roadster Alpine; actually when I take the AirPod(s) out the phone automatically connects back to the Alpine.

 

[NigelM]

What about listening to music in the Roadster using the AirPods? Also good?

Yes, also good. I'd note however that it's illegal in FL to have earbuds/AirPods in both ears while driving; that may also be true in other States.

 

[ecarfan]

Thanks Nigel. So what is it liking using just one AirPod to make a phone call in a Roadster at highway speeds?

Note: I am making no assumptions regarding whether or not you use AirPods in both ears or just one ear while driving. Just seeking information.

 

[walla2]

Many states prohibit this so be careful . . .

Headsets - AAA Digest of Motor Laws

 

[NigelM]

Thanks Nigel. So what is it liking using just one AirPod to make a phone call in a Roadster at highway speeds?

Note: I am making no assumptions regarding whether or not you use AirPods in both ears or just one ear while driving. Just seeking information.

I only use one (local LE recently announced a crackdown on using two) and very happy with the performance.

 

[glight2000]

I have the AirPods and people on the other end of the line have trouble hearing me with the top off and windows up. I think we still need to find a better solution.

 

[AEdennis]

I have the AirPods and people on the other end of the line have trouble hearing me with the top off and windows up. I think we still need to find a better solution.

I just send all calls to voicemail and just enjoy the drive...

 

[ecarfan]

I only use one (local LE recently announced a crackdown on using two) and very happy with the performance.

Yesterday I tried out the Air Pods in my local Apple Store. WOW. They sound amazing, way better than the wireless Beats earphones I've been using for a few years. I've ordered them as all my local Apple Stores were out of stock. 6 week delivery timeframe. They must be selling pretty well.

One of the cool features I appreciated is that when you are using them, if you remove one the audio pauses, making it easy to have a conversation with someone, then you put it back in and the audio resumes. Or you can just listen with one, as Nigel noted.

 

[FlatSix911]

I am really enjoying using Airpods when listening to music on my iPhone.
Is it also possible to link to the music app Slacker or Radio on the Model S?

 

[rudholm]

It's illegal to wear headphones or earbuds in both ears while driving in California. I imagine the same is true in a lot of other jurisdictions. In California, it's actually a moving violation, as serious as speeding, it's not just a simple equipment violation.

 

[FlatSix911]

It's illegal to wear headphones or earbuds in both ears while driving in California. I imagine the same is true in a lot of other jurisdictions. In California, it's actually a moving violation, as serious as speeding, it's not just a simple equipment violation.

I believe you can wear one earbud as long as your outside awareness is not compromised.

 

[MileHighMotoring]

Colorado is one earbud legal. Two is a ticket.

 

[dhrivnak]

I like this one ear bud option JLab J6MS JBuds In-Ear Single Earphone Style Headset with Enterprise Class Mic and I keep an extra one in the Roadster.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0060RBZA6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[FlatSix911]

Back to my original question

Is it also possible to link to the music app Slacker or Radio on the Model S?