Parrot Bluetooth 550 Bluetooth Devices Agree
Paired: Two Bluetooth devices agree to communicate with one another. I only covered the differences between it and the B450-XT in this review, so read this initial post first as it mostly applies to the B550-XT as well.Unbranded Does Not Apply Does not apply cheap in high quality 8 Home Safety Burglar Alarm Wireless System Security Device Door Window Sensor 100 brand new.Bluetooth devices. Parrot Minikit Instructions Manual Kindle File Format Parrot Minikit Instructions Manual As recognized, adventure as competently as experience more or less lesson, amusement, as competently as concurrence can be gotten by just 2019 Everybody knows that reading Parrot Minikit Bluetooth Manual Printable 2019 is effective, because we can get information from your resources Technology has UPDATE: Added review of the newer B550-XT in comment #15.
Blue Parrot headsets are famous for their noise cancellation, and have improved upon it with the B450-XT. BlueParrott B450-XT Bluetooth Headset blue parrot 550 troubleshooting.Customizable "Parrot Button" with voice commandsSo let's start with performance. My prior one lasted 4-5 years before finally breaking, so I upgraded to the newest model, the B450-XT.OFF-57 >blue parrot 550 troubleshooting, All kinds of daily necessities demand. As a trucker, noise cancellation and battery life are two of the biggest concerns for me, and no one has been able to come close these headsets in the past. I've been a fan of the Blue Parrot line of headsets for years. Talk Mode: Headset is in use with the cell phone while the cell phone is on an active call (blue light will flash).
Its speaker is large and loud, so you'll not have any problems listening to a call. It is not a noise canceling headphone, and it only has one ear cup anyway.Sound is top notch for a headset. I will clarify that this only applies to the microphone. If you have this headset, the Blue Parrot app gives you a test function to record and play back for your own demonstration. You can't truly appreciate it without hearing it first hand, but unfortunately I don't have a way to demonstrate it. There may be a slight noise in the background in extra noisy environments like that, but for normal situations the person on the other end would think I'm in a quiet room.
Thankfully it's rare I need it that loud due to how effective the ear cup is at blocking ambient noise, and you can get around this by controlling the volume via your phone instead of the headset volume buttons.Battery life is also stellar thanks to the large battery, which accounts for the bulk of the headset. It's actually way too loud in my opinion, to the point of being uncomfortable. When you hit the highest volume setting, it plays a high pitched and very loud beep to let you know. Be careful turning up the volume to max, though. If you want an even greater audio experience, there is a stereo version with two speakers (keep in mind this wouldn't be advisable if you plan to use it while driving, and likely illegal). Music comes through crisp and clear, with a solid low end and a good overall balance of sound.
I personally would've preferred the older dedicated style charging plug because of how weak micro-USB cables can be, but at least this lets you also update the firmware if needed.The range has also improved over the last one I had. Charging is via a USB port, so you can power it from the included USB charger or any standard USB charger. Also, one of the voice commands is "Check battery," which will tell you if the battery is low, medium, or high (and say your phone's battery level as well). The good news is it will transmit the battery level to your phone if your phone supports it. That means trying to not let it drain all the way and not fully charging it. It should also be noted that their current models use Lipo batteries, and you may want to practice good lithium based charging habits for the best long term use.
With the B450-XT, pocket use is a non-issue, and I can get 50+ feet away before things started to break up.Comfort is where things start to get questionable. In real world use of my last headset, I would sometimes have trouble using it if my phone was in my pocket opposite the ear piece, and I could only get about 20 feet away before breaking up. Phones are not a Class 1 device and you won't likely see that kind of distance. This is a little deceptive, as you have to pair to a Class 1 device as well to get that sort of range.
Because the cup is pressing in right on the edge of my ear, I can't fit the ear piece of my glasses in right. It actually sits on top of my ear, pressing in on the edges of it.That in and of itself isn't too bad, but it really becomes an issue when wearing my sunglasses (which is often while driving). It's designed similar to an "around the ear" cup, but smaller.
On this one, the headband protects the boom from accidental snags, but it does take getting use to when you want to move it up or down. With the old mounting style, it was easy to snag the boom on something and knock it out of adjustment. It looks a little odd, but I think it's functionally better overall. This time it's mounted between the headband and ear cup.
You can also connect it to a computer with the USB port to update the firmware.As a total package, this headset is mostly a hit with only a few, but very annoying, misses. Voice commands also work independent of the Parrot button, letting you answer or ignore incoming calls without touching a button or your phone. If you download the Blue Parrot app, you can also set it up for things like walkie talkie mode, speed dial, open an app, and access a second paired device. These include checking the battery, pairing/connecting, redial, and call back. Out of the box, it's set up for voice commands. If not for this new mount/hinge design, moving the boom would be a lot more cumbersome.The Parrott button is a new feature for me.
Just have to go walk my dog between the rain switching over to snow. There is a new 550 out *I think*? Since you have had several more months with the 450, would you still recommend it today?I need to research the differences on their site a little later this eve. But am looking at buying something similar for a Xmas gift for someone who also drives a lot.
From what I have seen, I think the biggest difference is it's advertised as the first completely voice activated headset, allowing you to perform all functions without touching any buttons. You can buy refresher kits if needed, which let you replace those covers and the microphone covers.Regarding the 550, I haven't looked into it much because I'm still happy with the 450. On my last one, the leatheret (SP? But basically their faux leather) cover would've been dried out and starting to crack by now. Overall, I have no intentions of giving this up anytime soon.One thing I have noticed is the padding around the ear piece is still in prefect condition. And yes, the annoying parts are still there.
If I were buying one for myself, I can't justify the extra $50-70 for the 550. The 550 is backordered on Blue Parrot's site, but it seems to be going for $200 there and on Amazon. Aside from that, it seems functionally identical to the 450.Right now it looks like the 450 is going between $130-150. I did just visit their product page at I was surprised to see not only the IP54 rating, but they will also warranty for water and dust damage (not even "water resistant" phone manufacturers with higher IP ratings offer that).
And then of course there's the gifting aspect of it. I don't have time to research it right now, but I would want to know what the fine print says about that type of warranty claim before using that as the reason for buying the 550. On the other hand if your friend would be using this a lot outside, including rain and dusty conditions, that may justify the added piece of mind of the water and dust damage warranty. An extra $20 would be doable in my book.
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