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b.e · 07-18-2012, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UtahGooner

Has anyone seen an issue with controlling the volume when playing bluetooth audio? In calls I can change volume as needed, but cannot control the volume once BTA starts playing. (Phone is a RAZR 4G, stock FR-S tuner)

I see the same thing, in regards to the volume knob in the car. I can change the BTA music volume using the controls on my phone, but I can't get the volume very loud.

Snoopyalien24 · 07-18-2012, 01:03 AM

Aux cable if it doesn't work. Just 2 seconds of your life to connect it lol

If phone call comes in, pick it up and talk normaly as if it were BT.

my .02

mfromwhere · 07-18-2012, 01:26 AM

The only time I can't change volume with bluetooth audio is if no music is playing.
For instance, sometimes I have music paused and am listening to driving directions on Waze I have to temporarily play music to change the volume.

It's annoying but I have never had any problem with audio volume and I like to listen pretty loud.

Rossman · 07-18-2012, 09:31 AM

I have a WebOS phone and the bluetooth audio works well!

b_massey02 · 07-18-2012, 10:27 AM

I have an iphone 4 as well no Bluetooth audio troubles here.

b.e · 07-18-2012, 10:43 PM

After many hours of experimenting, I got the volume knob to control BTA music levels.

1. I disconnected and deleted the profiles from both the car and my phone.
2. I tried to reconnect. No go. For about two hours, I tried, no connection made.
3. In desperation I looked for new firmware for the phone, but only updated the PRL.
4. Tried again to connect, success after a half hour. This time one connection established both the phone and the audio connection. (the first time it was two separate connection events.
5. Felt surprise when I turned the volume control while listening to audio on the phone, and it changed the volume!
6. Felt bewilderment when I checked it an hour later and it didn't.

Android 2.3, base audio in the car.

Karrezza · 05-23-2013, 12:41 PM

I cannot get it to even see my iShuffle 3. It keeps flashing "iPod Update" like it cannot read it??? What do I need the latest? The Toyota Camry 2012 model can read it!
Also it does not detect my blue tooth phone, AND when it detected my boyfriend's it won't show any of his contacts.

forzajuve · 10-26-2013, 02:10 PM

Did you ever find a fix to your BTA problem?

I have a similar issue:

During blue tooth phone calls I can change the volume.
While listening to music using my phone it will only change volume if I am using the google music player
If I use youtube to listen to a song, the volume will not change. I have to switch to FM then back to BT, then quickly change the volume before it locks.

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07-18-2012, 01:26 AM	#31
mfromwhere Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: White FR-S Location: Culver City Posts: 36 Thanks: 11 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	The only time I can't change volume with bluetooth audio is if no music is playing. For instance, sometimes I have music paused and am listening to driving directions on Waze I have to temporarily play music to change the volume. It's annoying but I have never had any problem with audio volume and I like to listen pretty loud.

07-18-2012, 09:31 AM	#32
Rossman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: '22 BRZ, '17 BRZ (prev '13 FR-S) Location: Backwoods Ontario Posts: 366 Thanks: 44 Thanked 123 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	I have a WebOS phone and the bluetooth audio works well!

07-18-2012, 10:27 AM	#33
b_massey02 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Ultramarine 6MT Location: Tallahasse, FL Posts: 126 Thanks: 8 Thanked 33 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	I have an iphone 4 as well no Bluetooth audio troubles here.

07-18-2012, 10:43 PM	#34
b.e Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Hot Lava, 2007 Tundra Location: Utah Posts: 174 Thanks: 283 Thanked 117 Times in 50 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	After many hours of experimenting, I got the volume knob to control BTA music levels. 1. I disconnected and deleted the profiles from both the car and my phone. 2. I tried to reconnect. No go. For about two hours, I tried, no connection made. 3. In desperation I looked for new firmware for the phone, but only updated the PRL. 4. Tried again to connect, success after a half hour. This time one connection established both the phone and the audio connection. (the first time it was two separate connection events. 5. Felt surprise when I turned the volume control while listening to audio on the phone, and it changed the volume! 6. Felt bewilderment when I checked it an hour later and it didn't. Android 2.3, base audio in the car.

05-23-2013, 12:41 PM	#35
Karrezza Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Red Automatic Location: Richland, WA Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	I cannot get it to even see my iShuffle 3. It keeps flashing "iPod Update" like it cannot read it??? What do I need the latest? The Toyota Camry 2012 model can read it! Also it does not detect my blue tooth phone, AND when it detected my boyfriend's it won't show any of his contacts.

10-26-2013, 02:10 PM	#36
forzajuve Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Ultramarine 86 - 6MT Location: California Posts: 533 Thanks: 184 Thanked 139 Times in 82 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Did you ever find a fix to your BTA problem? I have a similar issue: During blue tooth phone calls I can change the volume. While listening to music using my phone it will only change volume if I am using the google music player If I use youtube to listen to a song, the volume will not change. I have to switch to FM then back to BT, then quickly change the volume before it locks.

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