Motorola HF820 Easy-Install Bluetooth Car Kit

While the HF820 is billed as an easy-to-install Bluetooth car kit, it's actually a versatile, portable speakerphone that works in every environment. Clip it to your car's sun visor for easy, hands-free communication while you're driving, wear it around your neck with the supplied lanyard so you can talk while you're out for a walk, or place it on your desk and you've got an instant conference call speakerphone!

The HF820 is designed to be simple to use with a minimum of fuss. A single multifunction button with a lighted call indicator controls all major call functions. Simply push the button to answer, end, and initiate calls and perform three-way calling and call hold functions. Meanwhile, the volume and on/off button controls speaker volume and gives you access to advanced call options. There's even a headset port so you can enjoy private conversations without the speakerphone.

Because the HF820 is Bluetooth enabled, it can connect wireless to any Bluetooth phone that supports the Hands-free Profile. In fact, the unit is built with the 1.2 implementation of Bluetooth, meaning it supports longer range, better connection times, and higher voice quality than the predecessor model, the HF800. The HF820 is also backwards compatible with phones that support the Bluetooth 1.1 implementation. With the HF820, you can be up to 10 meters away from your phone and enjoy crystal-clear conversations. Up to five hours of talk time and up to 100 hours of standby time on the unit's rechargeable battery mean you can talk all day. Additionally, charging is simple, as the unit uses the same travel and car chargers as most Motorola phones. And at only 60g, it's light enough to take along on any adventure.

What's in the Box
HF820 speakerphone unit, in-car charger, visor clip, lanyard, user's manual.

Features of Motorola HF820 Easy-Install Bluetooth Car Kit:

1-watt speaker with single button operation - vehicle power adapter included

bluetooth

combo & starter kits

instant hands-free calling both inside and outside the car

sophisticated duplex, echo and noise reduction technology

up to 5 hours talk time or 100 hours standby from a single charge

works with any bluetooth enabled phone - bluetooth 1.2 wireless technology

Reviews:

Meets my needs

Rating: 4

I got this when I got a new job where I am commuting an hour each way. I get in the car with my phone in my pocket or my purse. I turn on the speaker and get a squelch to indicate that the phone is connected. I usually forget to turn the device off, but it will do it itself. I have not programmed my phone for voice dialing yet, but when I do open my phnoe and punch in a number, as I am punching the third digit, I can hear the tone through the speaker. I put the phone in my cup holder while talking.

My husband says it sounds a bit tinny and there is a lot of background noise, but we can communicate. I think I will get one for him for Father's day. Today is my 5th day of the commute and I have not had to recharge it yet. I don't talk a whole lot, but it is nice to know that as I am screaming down the highway I don't have to dig into my purse to find my ringing phone. I push a button on the device clipped to my visor to answer.

I had an easy time connecting my phone. The quick start guide even told me how to enable blue tooth on my phone (Moto V360). I was not successful in pairing up my husband's RAZR before unpairing mine.

A good option?

Rating: 4

Of the bluetooth plug and go kits I have tried this is the best.
I would rate it five stars if it included a mains charger.
Positive Points:
Nice and loud 1W speaker and strong ring tone.
Crystal clear two way communication.
Mute Button.
Very simple setup and operation.
In Car charger
Nuetral Point:
Bluetooth delay is about standard, 1-2 seconds on call pickup
Negative Point:
No mains charger in standard pack.

Does everything I need it to

Rating: 4

I was replacing a Plantronics headset that didn't work well and was hard to use, and the HF820 works much better for me. Earbuds/headsets always seem to be uncomfortable for me (or even hurt). I think most are designed to fit men. I also like the fact that there's no problem using the HF820 while wearing sunglasses.

One feature that wasn't mentioned in the product description or in any of the reviews is that the HF820 does have a mute button. That was a particular feature that I wanted but was not sure about when I ordered it.

An AC adaptor sure would have been a nice addition. I don't often drive for 2 hours at a time to charge the device initially. But overall I'm very pleased.

By Motorola

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Motorola HF820 Easy-Install Bluetooth Car Kit