Scosche BlueFusion Bluetooth Integration

[chuckcastle]

Just got this thing (http://www.scosche.com/products/sfID1/217/sfID2//sfID3//productID/1679) installed in the new Tahoe and got it synced to my iPhone 3G. I'd like to hear any and all information, reviews, etc. that anyone might have on it.

I'll keep playing with it and post my experiences on it.

Thanks!

-chuck

 

[jdainsworth]

i put one in the day after i bought my tahoe. I love it.

 

[chuckcastle]

RE: BlueFusion

i put one in the day after i bought my tahoe. I love it.

Did you lose XM capabilities for good?

Any tips & tricks on how to get the best out of it?

 

[jdainsworth]

no loss of xm.

 

[chuckcastle]

no loss of xm.

Can you use steering wheel controls to place calls on it?

 

[jdainsworth]

yep. With my phone i am able to use voice commands to dial.

 

[chuckcastle]

yep. With my phone i am able to use voice commands to dial.

Ah, I see. Unfortunately no voice dial on iPhone 3G yet :cryin: Got this response from the Scosche tech department when I asked about phonebook access:

"Not at this time.

Our engineers are currently working on the product.

No dates are given for any updates as of yet.

Thank you. "

-chuck

 

[khalilio]

Does anyone know if the BFGM works if connected directly to the back of the Head Unit (Without XM)?

I have received the BFGM pack and found that I don't have the XM module!!!!!

Any input is highly appreciated..

 

[chuckcastle]

So, I've played with the BlueFusion for a couple of weeks now and I'm not impressed.

The Pro's:
- Easy to pair
- Easy to answer/end calls
- Does what it says it'll do, integrates phone calls with factory stereo system

The Con's:
- Audio quality isn't too great
- Not smart enough to switch you back to your last radio selection (defaults to XM)
- Lowers the volume after EVERY call, very annoying to reset volume all the time
- No phonebook access, only dialed, received, and missed calls when paired

I've used it with an iPhone 3G the whole time. There are tons of other limitations that stem from using the iPhone but Scosche can't be held liable for those

-chuck

 

[chuckcastle]

Does anyone know if the BFGM works if connected directly to the back of the Head Unit (Without XM)?

Any progress on this? From looking through the stuff Scosche sent me, it seems that it's nothing more than an XM emulator and should probably work even if you don't have XM. I had a Mazda RX-8 that I installed an AUX-in board on and it went into the MD slot and made the factory stereo think it was playing MD.

 

[Gruson]

If anyone needs this, I am selling mine. I never installed it, as I went with a Parrot instead.

Asking $300 shipped. It also includes the mic cover, harness, and Ipod adapter.

Retail is over $399 for everything I have. PM me.

 

[amtrainz]

Works great