[Q] WP7, what you can control with your headset

[octaedro7]

Hi,
It's hard for me to even find a title that makes sense for this thread since I'm not a native English speaker. I struggled also on where to post this one, so i hope I did it right.
I've been searching for a better quality headset replacement for my Trophy since the HTC ones not only fall from one of my ears but the sound quality and isolation leaves a lot to be desired. That said, they at least have the functionality of controlling the volume and answer-end a call.
So actually I have 2 questions:
1) The HTC headset allows to answer/end a call plus volume control. Some Samsung focus users reported that they can skip tracks by double or triple pressing the answer button. Now I wonder if these functionalities are Hardware or OS dependant. Is there any documentation on what WP7 is capable of handling?
2) Does anyone know of a higher quality alternative to HTC's headset (wired), with at least the same functionality, but proved to work on HTC WP7 devices? (I've seen recommendations on Android HTCs but I rather not assume they work in WP7 devices, too much money to be wrong )

Thanks in advice

 

[andrewkeith5]

The best thing for you to do, would be to get a set of Bluetooth (A2DP) headphones. These will also include the microphone so you can listen to music, control the music player (skip track, play/pause, etc) and take calls.

With anything else except the HTC headset, I don't think you can do anything but listen to music.

EDIT: Another advantage of Bluetooth headset is universal compatibility- they'll work with just about any phone/computer with bluetooth

 

[imotz]

i would also recomend an bluehoot headset.
im using the nokia bluethoot stereo headset
http://www.pixmania.com/ch/de/2478328/art/nokia/bluetooth-stereo-headset.html
it works with calling, music scipping, play, pause

 

[Perlnx]

I'm using SE MW600 with mango and everything perfect,
able to control music, accept the incoming call, use voicecall, speed dial , display the caller-id and song name.

and the most important..
It's can use you own headphone.
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/accessories/overview/mw600?lc=en&cc=us


ps. caller-id doesn't work in NoDo but work great in mango.

 

[Avandor]

i would also recomend an bluehoot headset.
im using the nokia bluethoot stereo headset
http://www.pixmania.com/ch/de/2478328/art/nokia/bluetooth-stereo-headset.html
it works with calling, music scipping, play, pause

Using the Nokia BH-503 and it works like a charm also.

 

[andrewkeith5]

For reference the headset I use is the Samsung SBH-650, it lets you use your own headphones too which is excellent for me as I wear glasses so the annoying neck-or-headband style that BT headphones normally are doesn't work for me

 

[octaedro7]

Thank you all for your replies.
I'm particularly interested in SE MW600 first and the Samsung SBH-650 as an alternative, because they allow you to use whatever headphones you like best. The first seems to have killer features, especially the display. The second seems to be cheaper, which is always good .

EDIT: Actually I've found the SE to be cheaper than the Samsung...

 

[octaedro7]

I'm using SE MW600 with mango and everything perfect,
able to control music, accept the incoming call, use voicecall, speed dial , display the caller-id and song name.

and the most important..
It's can use you own headphone.
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/accessories/overview/mw600?lc=en&cc=us


ps. caller-id doesn't work in NoDo but work great in mango.

What WP7 device do you got?

 

[octaedro7]

Just reporting back that the SE MW600 works like a charm just as Perlnx described.
Thanks for the advice!