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As many have commented, the instructions are ridiculous. BUT, after a few minutes they make sense.

So instead of boring everyone with the same details that have already been said I will talk about installation. The installation took me about 45min, I needed a volt meter so I can be sure i was using the right line. If you do decide to tap on existing fuse, please try to find accessory items (glove compartment light for ex is a better choice than brake system).

Installation involves
- connecting to an "Always On" power source (new fuse slot, or tap to existing)
- connecting to a "Key On/Off" power source (new fuse slot, or tap to existing)
- connecting to a ground (availabe near fuse box... connected to body of car)

There is plenty of wire to allow you to route the components where you need to.

Once the primary connections were made, you place the bluetooth transmitter (rectangular box) somewhere under the dash and zip tie it so it doesn't fall on you. What I did was to remove the cover over the pedals and zip tie it under there.

I then routed the controller on the left of the driver and taped it behind the turn signal knob. This is a good spot because the controller is bright, you don't really need to look at it all the time so I'd advise placing it somewhere where the brightness won't bother you but it is still accessible if you need it.

Then I routed the microphone around, pulled back with my fingers teh door moulding slightly and routed the cable up the windshield on the A-Pillar and then hid it behind the headliner by the windshield and then with supplied clip I clipped it right over the rear-view mirror. It looks great, you can't see the routed wire at all.

For my connection, I found out how to tap into a factory hands-free speaker that came with my car. I'd advise against that! It is not worth the hassle. I would advise using the supplied speaker. Just mount it also over the pedals (kick-plate area) or even if you could route it under the seat depending on the space in your car.

I used this with a blackberry Curve - You press the dial button and automatically you are greeted by teh Blackberry's voice controlled dialer. Works great!

I also used it with a Sony Ericsson Bella.

Registering the phones is not difficult. If I change handsets I can re-register the "new" handset in less than 30seconds. Since this device only supports 1 handset at a time, you have to re-register the device.

Quality - Amazingly, when my AC is blasting at full blast people can't hear it. This indicates to me that noise cancellation is working great (made to zone-out repetitive noise). If I am stopped people can't tell at all that i am on a handsfree kit. If I am driving, they can tell but I have never received any complaints. I get on and participate on conference calls regularly.

Favorite functions -
1. I can mute/unmute very easily
2. Syncing is amazing, as soon as I start my car only 2 second click and my call is transferred to the car. When I cut the car off I can continue talking until I open my car door. The call is auto-tranferred to the handset. I can also, for privacy switch to handset easily from phone or device.

Least favorite -
Bright screen when driving at night.
when you increase/decrease volume, the device beeps a little too loud.


Good luck, great product. Don't be afraid to install yourself if you've ever installed a stereo.
I have been using it for about 3 months now and i will be ordering one more today for my wife.


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