The iPhone bluetooth is much limited in range compared to the wireless etiquette and transmission by the WiFi. This is mostly used for low-overhead functions. The most common use of Bluetooth on the iPhone is to allow the communication between phones and the wireless accessories and of course, data transfer.

Bluetooth is an integral part of the iPhone where as a mechanism it is inseparable from the iPhone. The involvement of this particular feature has given an added dynamism and advancement to the iPhone and it can use its properties in a much faster, better and effective way. The iPhone bluetooth plays a significant role in the diversified activities performed by the iPhone.

Few instigating facts

The latest iPhone Bluetooth works on the 3G technology and is compatible with all the latest versions of Bluetooth enabled phones and devices. The iPhone is turned into a mobile workstation and a virtual personal computer with the appealing applications including the bluetooth reflects its relative utilization.

The iPhone bluetooth offers feature like sharing files in real quick time, talk using bluetooth, playing games in multiplayer mode and also connect additional devices that are bluetooth compatible and feature as a remote control.

The iPhone has Bluetooth 2.0 version built-in and its functionality is endless, supports the operating system of the iPhone and even successfully communicates with the Windows application without much of a heck.

Your iPhone bluetooth is capable to amalgamate with the wireless communication with a compatible Bluetooth headset or even a hands-free car kit.

If you want to make sure that the iPhone communicates with one of these devices, you will need it to pair with the chosen device. However, it usually restricts its range upto 40 feet beyond which the transmission might get distorted and the communication might get dismissed between the devices.

You must check out for the symbol of bluetooth on top of the iPhone to find out whether it is communicating with any device or not. If the signal is blue or white you will know that it is communicating and it will be gray if there is no device close by.

One of the latest evolutions, the iPhone bluetooth headset that was launched to suit the wireless need of the iPhone did not really match with the terms of the phone and fell short in features although it looks smart, sleek and dynamic and even the price was on the higher side.

Few prominent features of the iPhone bluetooth headset are the inbuilt battery which is extremely powerful and gives a standby of 24 hours. The iPhone charging dock includes two slots, one for the phone and other for the headset. When it comes to display, you can view the status of both the devices together.

Geek.com had some nice things to say about the Tenqa HP-109 Bluetooth Headphones today.  Thanks, Geeks!  Click on the link to their review or check out the text below.

Review: TENQA HP-109 Bluetooth Headphones

Most people use bluetooth headsets these days for all of their wireless mobile phone talking needs. But, what if you want to go wireless while listening to your music? There are a variety of options available but most of them are a bit pricey and don’t deliver on sound quality and ease of use.

With the above in mind we set about reviewing the TENQA HP-109 Bluetooth headphones. The headphones themselves ship with a USB cable that is used for charging the device. The kit also includes a manual that walks you through the pairing process and describes the overall functionality of the Bluetooth headphones.

If you’ve ever used bluetooth headphones before, you know that the first thing you need to do is pair. The TENQA HP-109’s don’t have a lot of buttons so instead of a dedicated pairing button you hold down the Power / Answer button for about 6 seconds. Red and blue LEDs will then alternate on the headset and then once paired, the LEDs will flash blue to let you know that you’re paired.

The TENQA HP-109’s can work as either a bluetooth stereo headset (using A2DP) or as a hands-free device for your mobile phone and in my tests I paired the TENQA HP-109 to both my MacBook and my iPhone. The pairing process was straight forward on both devices and I was able to hear music playing back in seconds.

iPhone
For the iPhone test I played music using the built-in iPod player. Music started without issue and the quality of the music playback was solid. The only drawback I found was that the track forward and back buttons didn’t seem to have an affect on the iPhone. When I pressed the track buttons I would hear a pause in the music, but the iPhone would not advance to the next track. I’m not sure what’s causing this issue since I seem to be the only one experiencing it.

I also used the HP-109 as a hands-free device and was able to make a call by dialing a number and then talking using the hands-free device, and also receive a call by pressing the Power / Answer button. The music on the iPhone stopped playing while I took the call and the caller said that the sound quality was fine for a handsfree device.

MacBook
Pairing was just as easy with the MacBook but for some reason I couldn’t get the volume to go loud enough during playback. The HP-109 was discovered without issue but even after jacking up the volume on both the MacBook and the headset itself, it still didn’t go much above a medium volume level.

Overall the sound quality of the TENQA HP-109 is solid enough to give it a look, not to mention that it’s priced affordably at $58.48 on Amazon.com, as of this writing. It can also run for up to 15 hours on a charge, so you can go many days on just one charge, depending on how often you use it.

If you’re looking for a nice wireless headset solution for listening to your tunes and even taking the occasional phone call while working out, check out the TENQA HP-109.

Just tell Geardiary about your favorite app for the iPhone that you’ve bought in the past two months and why you love it and they will enter you into a random drawing for some free accessories!

Prizes include an iPhone case from Agent18, an iPhone stand for watching movies on your iPhone from Movie Wedge, and the Tenqa SP-99 Portable Bluetooth Speaker.  Act fast though..  This contest ends tomorrow night, October 18th, at midnight Eastern time!

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Pandora app for Bluetooth Phones

Yes you can…  If you have the Pandora app on your iPhone, Blackberry, iPod touch, Google Android, Palm Pre, or Windows Mobile phone, you can stream wireless music to your Tenqa Bluetooth Speaker or Bluetooth Headphones.

I’ve got my Blackberry streaming Pandora to the SP-109 Bluetooth Speaker right now.  Try it…  it’s awesome!

Also, other apps work the same way.  We know someone that watches games with the ESPN app for the iPhone and listens to the audio with a Tenqa Bluetooth speaker and Tenqa Bluetooth Headphones.

The possibilities are endless?  Yep…

I4U.com gave the Tenqa SP-99 Portable Bluetooth Speaker an 8/10 rating.  Not bad!

Tenqa SP-99 Bluetooth Speaker on i4u.com

Here’s what they had to say….

Specifications
The Tenqa SP-99 Bluetooth Speaker has a wireless range of 33 feet when connected to a class 2 Bluetooth device. The speaker power is 2W x 2 and the touch controls are located on the top of the speaker. Power can come from an AC adapter of from four AAA batteries. The speaker measures 15 z 6.3 x 7.1-inches. The device also has a line in for non-Bluetooth audio players.

In Use
To test the Tenqa SP-99 Bluetooth Speaker I connected to the device with my iPhone 3GS. The iPhone recognized the Tenqa SP-99 Bluetooth Speaker right away and asked me for the pin number, 0000. Once entered the speaker was synced and ready to play music.

The controls on top of the speaker didn’t control the tracks on my iPhone. The sound quality from the speaker is about what I expected. It has decent high and mid range sounds and relatively little bass. Considering there is no subwoofer, which is not surprising. Other than the lack of bass, the sound the Tenqa SP-99 Bluetooth Speaker produces is very good. There is plenty of volume and the tracks played smoothly with no skipping or stuttering even when I moved around with the iPhone in my pocket.

The speaker is certainly compact enough to carry with you on the road as well. it can be slipped into a notebook bag and used as a wireless speaker or tossed in a bag to take to the pool or beach during warm weather. The Tenqa SP-99 Bluetooth Speaker is a very simple little speaker that has little to go wrong Setup is a snap and using the speaker is a breeze.

They mentioned the inability for the track controls on the SP-99 to change tracks on the iPhone.  It’s a shame that Apple has yet to change their software on the iPhone and iPod touch to allow these functions to work but they were also late in the game with Bluetooth A2DP stereo streaming capabilities, having only released it this summer.  It’s a minor problem since you’ll probably be doing all your track changes from your phone anyways but it would be nice!  So, if you know a software engineer at Apple, tell them to fix the AVRCP feature!

Pretty nice review on the Tenqa SP-99 Portable Bluetooth Speaker from the people at geardiary.com that breaks it down… It’s probably about time you replace your iPod portable speakers with one of these!

Lots of pics!

Tenqa SP-99 Bluetooth Speaker review

Here’s some highlights…

Overall, if I were looking for a speaker that is both portable and convenient, and I wasn’t overly worried about blowing the doors off of the stadium or listening to the slightest nuances in the music this speaker would do the job just fine. It is small, light, and the pairing process couldn’t be simpler.

When I first took it out of the box I was struck by the device. It has a unique shape to it. The device itself is oblong, but the speaker grill tapers in the middle which adds some interest.

Pairing the speaker with a variety of devices was a breeze. I simply turned on the device (the power indicator shows that it is on and a flashing blue light indicates that it was in pairing mode), opened the Bluetooth setup on any of a number of devices and started the search process. Within a few seconds each device found the speaker. After inputting the highly secure pairing code (0000) the blue light on the speaker went solid indicating that pairing was complete. From there it was as simple as starting the music.

Thanks, Geardiary!

Tenqa SP-99 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Check out the SP-99 Portable Wireless Stereo Bluetooth mp3 Speaker on the CW this morning in Philly.  We’re not sure how that band would sound on a Tenqa iPod Portable Speakers but it’s cool to be on TV nonetheless!

Tenqa SP-99 Bluetooth Speaker on CW

Tenqa went live on Amazon today.  Here’s the news from the press release.

TENQA® Announces Line Of Stereo Bluetooth® Products

TENQA Stereo Bluetooth Speakers and Stereo Bluetooth Headphones Unleash Your Music and Give a Truly Wireless Audio World.

Phoenix, AZ – (September 29, 2009) – TENQA’s ® proud to announce its line of stereo Bluetooth speakers and Bluetooth headphones. TENQA’s Bluetooth wireless technology equipped products receive continuous streaming audio with digital sound quality from various music sources such as your cell phone, Blackberry®, iPod® touch, iPhone™, computer, and any other device equipped with stereo Bluetooth A2DP capabilities for streaming wireless stereo audio.

The line includes the portable SP-99 stereo Bluetooth speaker system with music and volume controls right on the wireless speaker and a range of 33 feet. The TENQA HP-109 is a set of stereo Bluetooth headphones with a behind the head design that will stay in place during activity like running or exercise. The wireless headphones also have a mic for answering calls hands-free style. The SP-109 is a stylish, slim wireless speaker that is designed to sit on a shelf or desk and play music from up to 33 feet from the wireless phone.

TENQA: HP-109 Stereo Bluetooth Headphones
Remove the wires between you and your music at home or on the go.

• Connects wirelessly to cell phone, iPhone, iPod Touch, Computer, or Bluetooth mp3 player
• Hands free calling, music stops when receiving a call, you talk through internal mic, music
resumes upon call completion
•  Stereo Bluetooth Class 2 technology transmits audio up to 33 feet away from your audio device
•  Internal rechargeable Li-ion Battery. Up to 15 hours listening, 160 hours standby time.
•  Bluetooth Support Profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, and HFP

Price: $59.99

TENQA: SP-99 Portable Stereo Bluetooth Speaker
Portable Stereo Bluetooth speaker that allows you to listen to your music without wires at home or on the go.

•  Lightweight, compact portable stereo Bluetooth speaker you can take anywhere.
•  Connects wirelessly to cell phone, iPhone, iPod Touch, Computer, or Bluetooth mp3 player
•  Stereo Bluetooth Class 2 technology transmits audio up to 33 feet away from your audio device
•  Integrated music controls allow you to change music track and volume directly from your headphones without wires
•  Pair with any device using stereo Bluetooth A2DP technology. “Line-in” jack to connect directly to any music source

Price: $79.99

TENQA: SP-109 Stereo Bluetooth Speaker
Sleek stereo Bluetooth speaker that allows you to listen to your music without wires.

•  Connects wirelessly to cell phone, iPhone, iPod Touch, Computer, or Bluetooth mp3 player
•  Ultras slim and compact desktop design you can put anywhere
•  Stereo Bluetooth Class 2 technology transmits audio up to 33 feet away from your audio device
•  Pair with any device using stereo Bluetooth A2DP technology. “Line-in” jack to connect directly to any music source

Price: $89.99

TENQA’s Bluetooth speakers and headphones are available at Amazon.com.

To request additional information or images of TENQA’s products, please contact Brad Hobbs at (305) 576-1171 x19 bradhobbs@maxborgesagency.com. For more information on TENQA please visit www.TENQA.com.

About TENQA:

TENQA Stereo Bluetooth accessories, stereo Bluetooth Speakers, and stereo Bluetooth Headphones break the traditional wired leashes between you and your music and give you a truly wireless audio world. TENQA’s stereo Bluetooth wireless technology equipped products receive continuous streaming audio with digital sound quality from various music sources such as your cell phone, Blackberry®, iPod®, iPhone™, Bluetooth mp3 player computer, and any other device equipped with stereo Bluetooth A2DP capabilities for streaming wireless stereo audio. For more information on TENQA please visit www.TENQA.com.