Jaguar Bluetooth Frequently Asked Questions
About the Technology
Q. What is Bluetooth?
A. Bluetooth is the name for a short-range radio frequency (RF) technology that operates at 2.4 GHz and is capable of transmitting voice and data wirelessly. The effective range of Bluetooth devices is 32 feet (10 metres) and Bluetooth transfers data of a rate of 1 Mbps.
Q. Why is the technology called Bluetooth?
A. Bluetooth brand is named after the Danish King Harold 'Bluetooth' Blaatand who unified Denmark and Norway. In the beginning of the Bluetooth wireless technology era, Bluetooth was aimed at unifying the telecom and computing industries.
About the Phones
Q. Is any phone model compatible provided it has the required software?
A. No – Jaguar have only tested the models listed as compatible and can only recommend these as suitable handsets for Jaguar Bluetooth Connectivity. Jaguar Product Development will continue to validate more phones for compatibility with the Bluetooth system. Please visit this site periodically for further information and updates to the list of compatible phones.
Phone Compatibility
Jaguar Bluetooth Connectivity was developed to be used with a selected range of mobile phones from a number of different manufacturers. Some mobile phones feature different operating software versions – the correct version is needed for successful integration with the Jaguar Bluetooth system.
Listed below are full details of phones and software versions that are Jaguar Bluetooth approved. This information also clarifies which handsets will support the automatic download of phonebook information. Click on this link for instructions on checking phone software levels
Handsets in the Current Approved Phone List capable of automatic phonebook download:
- Nokia 6310i (EU / ROW sw v5.22)
- Nokia 8910i (sw v3.01)
- Siemens S55 (sw 20) - for UK/EU/ROW only
- Siemens S65 (sw 16) - for UK/EU/ROW only
- Sony Ericsson T630 (sw R6C005)
- Motorola V3 (sw 40.3CR) - for UK/EU/ROW only
- Motorola V620 (sw R376_G_0E.66.0BR) - for UK/EU/ROW only
- Motorola V600 (sw Triplets G.OB.08.9FR) - for UK/EU/ROW only
- Motorola V525 (sw Triplets G_0B.09.38R_U) - for UK/EU/ROW only
- Motorola V547 (sw R47_G_08.17.15R) - for UK/EU/ROW only
- Motorola V550 (sw R376_G_0E.65.23R) - for UK/EU/ROW only
- Motorola V500 (sw Triplets G_OB_09.38R) - for UK/EU/ROW only
Handsets in the Current Approved Phone List requiring manual phonebook download (This means that individual phonebook entries need to be "pushed" from the handset to the vehicle system):
- Nokia 3660 (sw v4.57)
- Nokia 6230 (sw v3.17)
- Nokia 7600 (sw v03.05) - for UK/EU/ROW only
- Nokia 6820 (sw 5.28) - for UK/EU/ROW only
- Nokia 3650 (sw v3.16)
- Nokia 6600 (sw v5.45)
Q. Why is the software important?
A. This defines the standard specifications agreed by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) who defined how Bluetooth would work in the automotive sector. Early phones were not developed in line with the defined specification.
Q. Can software be updated?
A. Yes – how this is done varies by phone manufacturer. Contacting the phone retailer or visiting the phone manufacturers will provide information for obtaining upgraded software.
Q. How frequently will the compatible phone list be updated?
A. This fits with the timing that phone models currently become obsolete which is between six and twelve months.
Q. What if my phone is not Jaguar approved?
A. It may work, or work partially, however Jaguar cannot guarantee the level of operation.
About Jaguar Bluetooth Functionality
Q. How does the Jaguar Bluetooth functionality compare to other manufacturer's solutions?
A. The level of integration with the vehicle controls and primary Bluetooth features including phonebook transfer facility is generally competitive with other vehicle manufacture's Bluetooth options.
Q. How does the functionality differ from the previous Jaguar in-car fixed phone?
A. The level of integration is the same. The Bluetooth handset is the customer's own mobile and is not docked into the car. Bluetooth does not have the option to send and receive SMS text messages.
Q. Can numbers in the phonebook be scrolled through using the steering wheel?
A. Yes
Q. Can you dial from the audio head unit, touch screen display or steering wheel?
A. Yes
Q. Is it best to have the Jaguar touch screen?
A. Using the phone via the Jaguar touch screen is very intuitive – particularly as research shows that customers who consider integrated phones as important also consider satellite navigation as an option.
Q. Can you dial using the JaguarVoice option?
A. Yes
About the Phone Location in the Vehicle
Q. Does the system require a docking station, cradle or separate aerial for the phone?
A. These are not necessary – Jaguar Bluetooth is a wireless phone connection and does not require a docking station or cradle. The system is also designed to function without an external aerial.
Q. How is the phone battery charged in the vehicle?
A. The phone can be charged using the in-car 12V power socket, charging leads can be purchased from any phone store.
Q. Can the phone be kept in the owner's pocket or bag?
A. Yes it can be located anywhere in the cabin. Whilst it may function from the boot (trunk), Jaguar do not recommend this, as the signal may be weaker in this enclosed environment.
How the Phone and Vehicle Communicate.
Q. Does Bluetooth have to be enabled on the phone?
A. Yes, this can be done following phone handset instructions (refer to phone manufacturers guide)
Q. Does the phone need to be switched on to work?
A. Yes
Q. How many phones can be paired to a car at any time?
A. One
Q. If phone battery gets low or Bluetooth is turned off will the pairing be lost?
A. No, pairing need only be done once, and then the phone can be connected/disconnected as frequently as the customer wishes. It is recommended that the customer keeps the phone battery charged at all times – some phones turn Bluetooth off automatically when the phone battery gets low.
Q. How safe is the system to cloning?
A. The user has to select a special mode to get handsets to be paired to the vehicle. Other Bluetooth enabled handsets cannot communicate with the car without first being paired by the user, thus making the system secure.
Q. Once the phone is paired, what do I have to do each time to make the phone work in the car?
A. Every time you come back to the car, it should automatically reconnect to the paired phone.
Q. What is Bluetooth?
A. Bluetooth is the name for a short-range radio frequency (RF) technology that operates at 2.4 GHz and is capable of transmitting voice and data wirelessly. The effective range of Bluetooth devices is 32 feet (10 metres) and Bluetooth transfers data of a rate of 1 Mbps.
Q. Why is the technology called Bluetooth?
A. Bluetooth brand is named after the Danish King Harold 'Bluetooth' Blaatand who unified Denmark and Norway. In the beginning of the Bluetooth wireless technology era, Bluetooth was aimed at unifying the telecom and computing industries.
About the Phones
Q. Is any phone model compatible provided it has the required software?
A. No – Jaguar have only tested the models listed as compatible and can only recommend these as suitable handsets for Jaguar Bluetooth Connectivity. Jaguar Product Development will continue to validate more phones for compatibility with the Bluetooth system. Please visit this site periodically for further information and updates to the list of compatible phones.
Phone Compatibility
Jaguar Bluetooth Connectivity was developed to be used with a selected range of mobile phones from a number of different manufacturers. Some mobile phones feature different operating software versions – the correct version is needed for successful integration with the Jaguar Bluetooth system.
Listed below are full details of phones and software versions that are Jaguar Bluetooth approved. This information also clarifies which handsets will support the automatic download of phonebook information. Click on this link for instructions on checking phone software levels
Handsets in the Current Approved Phone List capable of automatic phonebook download:
- Nokia 6310i (EU / ROW sw v5.22)
- Nokia 8910i (sw v3.01)
- Siemens S55 (sw 20) - for UK/EU/ROW only
- Siemens S65 (sw 16) - for UK/EU/ROW only
- Sony Ericsson T630 (sw R6C005)
- Motorola V3 (sw 40.3CR) - for UK/EU/ROW only
- Motorola V620 (sw R376_G_0E.66.0BR) - for UK/EU/ROW only
- Motorola V600 (sw Triplets G.OB.08.9FR) - for UK/EU/ROW only
- Motorola V525 (sw Triplets G_0B.09.38R_U) - for UK/EU/ROW only
- Motorola V547 (sw R47_G_08.17.15R) - for UK/EU/ROW only
- Motorola V550 (sw R376_G_0E.65.23R) - for UK/EU/ROW only
- Motorola V500 (sw Triplets G_OB_09.38R) - for UK/EU/ROW only
Handsets in the Current Approved Phone List requiring manual phonebook download (This means that individual phonebook entries need to be "pushed" from the handset to the vehicle system):
- Nokia 3660 (sw v4.57)
- Nokia 6230 (sw v3.17)
- Nokia 7600 (sw v03.05) - for UK/EU/ROW only
- Nokia 6820 (sw 5.28) - for UK/EU/ROW only
- Nokia 3650 (sw v3.16)
- Nokia 6600 (sw v5.45)
Q. Why is the software important?
A. This defines the standard specifications agreed by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) who defined how Bluetooth would work in the automotive sector. Early phones were not developed in line with the defined specification.
Q. Can software be updated?
A. Yes – how this is done varies by phone manufacturer. Contacting the phone retailer or visiting the phone manufacturers will provide information for obtaining upgraded software.
Q. How frequently will the compatible phone list be updated?
A. This fits with the timing that phone models currently become obsolete which is between six and twelve months.
Q. What if my phone is not Jaguar approved?
A. It may work, or work partially, however Jaguar cannot guarantee the level of operation.
About Jaguar Bluetooth Functionality
Q. How does the Jaguar Bluetooth functionality compare to other manufacturer's solutions?
A. The level of integration with the vehicle controls and primary Bluetooth features including phonebook transfer facility is generally competitive with other vehicle manufacture's Bluetooth options.
Q. How does the functionality differ from the previous Jaguar in-car fixed phone?
A. The level of integration is the same. The Bluetooth handset is the customer's own mobile and is not docked into the car. Bluetooth does not have the option to send and receive SMS text messages.
Q. Can numbers in the phonebook be scrolled through using the steering wheel?
A. Yes
Q. Can you dial from the audio head unit, touch screen display or steering wheel?
A. Yes
Q. Is it best to have the Jaguar touch screen?
A. Using the phone via the Jaguar touch screen is very intuitive – particularly as research shows that customers who consider integrated phones as important also consider satellite navigation as an option.
Q. Can you dial using the JaguarVoice option?
A. Yes
About the Phone Location in the Vehicle
Q. Does the system require a docking station, cradle or separate aerial for the phone?
A. These are not necessary – Jaguar Bluetooth is a wireless phone connection and does not require a docking station or cradle. The system is also designed to function without an external aerial.
Q. How is the phone battery charged in the vehicle?
A. The phone can be charged using the in-car 12V power socket, charging leads can be purchased from any phone store.
Q. Can the phone be kept in the owner's pocket or bag?
A. Yes it can be located anywhere in the cabin. Whilst it may function from the boot (trunk), Jaguar do not recommend this, as the signal may be weaker in this enclosed environment.
How the Phone and Vehicle Communicate.
Q. Does Bluetooth have to be enabled on the phone?
A. Yes, this can be done following phone handset instructions (refer to phone manufacturers guide)
Q. Does the phone need to be switched on to work?
A. Yes
Q. How many phones can be paired to a car at any time?
A. One
Q. If phone battery gets low or Bluetooth is turned off will the pairing be lost?
A. No, pairing need only be done once, and then the phone can be connected/disconnected as frequently as the customer wishes. It is recommended that the customer keeps the phone battery charged at all times – some phones turn Bluetooth off automatically when the phone battery gets low.
Q. How safe is the system to cloning?
A. The user has to select a special mode to get handsets to be paired to the vehicle. Other Bluetooth enabled handsets cannot communicate with the car without first being paired by the user, thus making the system secure.
Q. Once the phone is paired, what do I have to do each time to make the phone work in the car?
A. Every time you come back to the car, it should automatically reconnect to the paired phone.
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