BlueAnt V1 Voice-Controlled Bluetooth Headset (Silver)

BlueAnt's V1 Voice Controlled Bluetooth Headset introduces the revolutionary BlueGenie Voice User Interface, letting you control most functions with the sound of your voice. Amazingly, the headset will actually talk back to you too!Pushing one button activates the voice recognition technology and gives you control of all the functions of the V1, just by talking. If you need assistance, ask for it and the headset will verbally help you get the commands you want.

BlueAnt's V1 is the world's first voice-controlled Bluetooth headset, allowing you to control most phone functions from the headset thanks to the integrated BlueGenie Voice Interface. Talk to it and it will reply, ask it for assistance and it will assist you in getting the right function. This amazingly small and lightweight headset eliminates the combinations of button pushes, button holds and flashing lights synonymous with advanced Bluetooth devices. One activation button provides you with total control of the V1's entire function menu system via an easy to use voice interface.

Control your phone's functions--including answering and making call--with the BlueAnt V1.

No longer will you have to deal with lengthy or confusing button pressing to access functionality on your cell phone. Instead, the V1 can be controlled with simple phrases like "pair headset," "call home," "volume up" and "accept call." And BlueGenie's voice synthesis capability enables the V1 to speak back to you, letting you know device settings including successful pairing of the headset, battery power level, and more. With voice dial and call answering capabilities, drivers can keep their hands on the steering wheel and eyes on the road.

The V1 also incorporates dual microphones allowing for BlueAnt's patented Voice Isolation Technology, a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) software solution that uses advanced techniques to separate the user's voice signal from all other sounds, enhancing and isolating all frequencies that affect voices coming into and out of the headset. This results in outstanding environmental noise reduction, echo cancellation and wind noise protection.

The BlueAnt V1 works with Bluetooth version 2.1 and its multi-point technology allows connecting two cell phones at the same time. Automatic reconnect also finds the last cell phone or device paired, and automatically reconnects. It includes several ear gels for an optimal in-ear fit, as well as an over-the-ear clip for added security. It also offers an innovative tie clip lets you attach the V1 headset to your shirt or cuff when not in use.

Features

• Bluetooth 2.1
• Multi-function car and desk charger
• USB Charger
• Up to 6 hrs talk-time or 200 hrs standby
• 2 year replacement warranty
• Weighs under 0.5 ounces
• Measures 1.6 x 0.7 x 0.5 inches

Th'e blue Ant V1 works really well now. I had some trouble at first when I put a company sticker on the bottom of it. When I made calls no one could hear me. As a last resort before calling for a return authorization, I took the sticker off and it worked great! Nowhere in the documentation did it say that the microphones are on the bottom so don't put anything on the bottom of the little unit. Now, even when traveling on the highway, I'm told there's very little noise on the other end, so the noise reduction works great! Very good product.

Received the BlueAnt V1 for Christmas after using other BT headsets for many years.

V1 is extremely easy to set-up and use! As advertised, the voice activated controls are super helpful.

Speaker quality is superb, and microphone quality is very good. There is a slight echo / hallow sound, but very clear.

Form factor is very small and incredibly light weight.

So I've always been a firm believer in "you get what you pay for", but I've always been leary of paying so much for a bluetooth. So I have remained in search of one for many years. Dealing with every typical frustration you can imagine or have had with a bluetooth. So after some much intensive research due to driving laws changing, etc I stumbled across the Blueant V1. I fell in love with the voice command feature, but trembled over the price. None the less I finally decided to get it for my Christmas present (the price on Amazon.com was UNBEATABLE). After a bit of shipping confusion I finally received my bluetooth today. I must say I was super impressed with how easy it was to "pair up". So I'm thinking at this point wow this is pretty nifty. Then came time to test out the "caller id" I knew in advance it didn't announce the name, but only the number so I was prepared for this. However it didn't...call after call...changing settings...reading manuals...etc...nothing! I was getting very upset as this was one of the biggest things to set it aside was the voice answering/ignoring option. Finally I did the firmware upgrade (which I do think instructions on Blueants website could be "edited") and decided to test it out. VOILA...it worked!! I was SO happy I could've flo

The sound quality & sound reduction is excellent. Love the style, very lightweight, and fits perfectly on my ear. Best of all, I can now do voice commands which I dearly missed(Iphone does not have voice commands capability).

Very happy,

MG
BlueAnt V1 Voice-Controlled Bluetooth Headset (Silver)

Totally awesome headset.
Pairs easily, with voice instructions in the earpiece that follow your progress in case you do have trouble.
Voice control works excellent.
It stays in my ear, which is rare for ear pieces. Loud and clear on both sides of conversation.