HP BT Headphones (FA303A) and non-IPAQ devices.

[LnrMra]

Hi all,

Sorry for my poor english...
Has anyone had any experience using a HP BT Headphones (FA303A) with non-IPAQ devices?
I looking info if it is compatible with my ACER N311 but not able to find any info about compatibility between the two. Would installing appropriate drivers work?

[TaW-Guru]

Hi...just wanted to drop a line as to what I have found out on this subject.

Your question can only be answered if you know a little more about your device..
1) Which bluetooth stack are you using (Broadcom/Widcom or Microsoft)

2) Does you device support the A2DP function already (should be listed in your bluetooth options)

2a ) If it is not listed in your bluetooth functions, you will need a driver for the Microsoft stack (it is supplied with the headphones)

OR

2b) you will need to find, download and install the Broadcom/widcom bluetooth patch..

In either case (2a or 2b) if you have researched the issue and installed the driver or patch... the High Audio definition should show as a new function in your bluetooth.

If it does you can then "pair" the headphones with your device and test the functionality...

If someone could post the driver for the IPAQ Bluetooth Stereo Headphones, I would be more than happy to test this all and give everyone the results....

Last note: It cold also be that you device can then (if the patch or driver work correctly) pair your device with any other device (i.e. car radio etc. that also supports the A2DP function. This is what I am looking into now but HP is not posting the driver for the headphones so I cannot download or test.. They only offer an update to the drivers ...and this is only for the PPC 55xx model...

If someone can post the drive let me know !!!

Hope this helps you...

[TaW-Guru]

I have noticed that your device has the Mobile 5 software.
I have read that microsoft and HP are working on a bluetooth upgrade for the A2DP profile... as such, you may want to consult support for your device and ask the question "will there be an update to support A2DP function"?

Till now this upgrade is being discussed on only selected models (not all devices), but from what I gather the devices in question are only the devices with Mobile 5 on them ...

Hope this helps as well

[TaW-Guru]

Take a look at this link..

http://www.theunwired.net/?itemid=2762#article


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[mingkee]

Hi all,

Sorry for my poor english...
Has anyone had any experience using a HP BT Headphones (FA303A) with non-IPAQ devices?
I looking info if it is compatible with my ACER N311 but not able to find any info about compatibility between the two. Would installing appropriate drivers work?

if your unit support a2dp: yes
Broadcom: High Quality Audio
MS: Wireless Stereo

the passcode for pairing is 0000
however, it's highly recommended to put reinforcement on the headband to prevent notorious breaking