Another option is a different Bluetooth stack, such as http://www.bluesoleil.com/. I haven't used it myself, but it should allow you to use a Bluetooth device with the HandsFree profile. May be worth checking out. -----Original Message----- From: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com [mailto:xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Amy Lustig Sent: Friday, March 18, 2016 6:49 AM To: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com Subject: Re: nonspeaking, telephone use Many apologies- I was wrong about an Android phone being compatible with Communicator 5 on a tablet. My patient had been using it for texting, not for placing direct calls. And I managed to get a cogent response from Tobii on the issue as follows: "Unfortunately, we don’t have any mobile phones compatible for that combination of products. The mobile phone portion of Communicator 5 looks for the built in I-series Bluetooth, not any connections that a surface pro may have. This has come up in regards to the 3G surface option and that is not compatible, either." -Amy Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2016, at 5:30 AM, Linskell Jeremy (NHS TAYSIDE) <xxxxxx@nhs.net> wrote: > > I have just had a look at the myphonedesktop site and it certainly looks interesting but you should bear a couple of caveats in mind. > This appears to be a WiFi-based connection, so firstly, if you're relying on it, if your 3G/4G reception isn't good when on the go you are likely to have issues with the performance of the web-based client. Also be aware of security issues if you are doing any financial transactions, or secure site activity, when on a public WiFi zone... > > Jeremy > > Jeremy Linskell CEng, CSci, MIPEM > Principal Clinical Scientist > Electronic Assistive Technology Service Ninewells Hospital Dundee > Scotland > tel: 01382-496286 > fax:01382-496322 > > Editorial Board Member of Journal of Assistive Technologies > https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3a%2f%2fpierpr > ofessional.metapress.com%2fcontent%2f121393&data=01%7c01%7cJon.Campbel > l%40microsoft.com%7cf433b834c96745feb56008d34f34255f%7c72f988bf86f141a > f91ab2d7cd011db47%7c1&sdata=VzQXPA5KYcuwlJfRHILj2p7x75VStlc3R545rHoDEp > A%3d >> -----Original Message----- >> From: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com [mailto:list- >> xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of >> xxxxxx@improveability.com >> Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2016 10:35 PM >> To: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com >> Subject: RE: nonspeaking, telephone use >> >> I just downloaded >> https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.myphonedesktop >> .com&data=01%7c01%7cJon.Campbell%40microsoft.com%7cf433b834c96745feb56008d34f34255f%7c72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7c1&sdata=t6DXhVTtbpSes5ojdHLrbtKPighqC70yoqFrMogFmRw%3d and it allows you to make a phone call with my iPhone. You type in the number and then it makes the call with the cell phone. Pretty cool. >> >> Sincerely, >> >> Antoinette Verdone, MSBME, ATP >> Owner, Rehabilitation Engineer >> ImproveAbility, LLC >> Office: 512-522-1705 >> Cell: 512-497-6026 >> Email: xxxxxx@improveability.com >> Web: >> https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.improveability >> .com&data=01%7c01%7cJon.Campbell%40microsoft.com%7cf433b834c96745feb5 >> 6008d34f34255f%7c72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7c1&sdata=dozsmecVA >> AF7spVxzGSF7XX63mAD7v1BFO1ae8lcOVw%3d >> Fax: 888-501-1009 >> NEW ADDRESS: 3310 W Braker Lane, Suite 300-424, Austin TX 78758 >> >> DARS Provider# 1-274278960-0-000 >> >> "One cannot consent to creep when one has the impulse to soar" -- >> Helen Keller >> >> Follow Us >> >> >> >> -------- Original Message -------- >> Subject: RE: nonspeaking, telephone use >> From: <xxxxxx@improveability.com> >> Date: Thu, March 17, 2016 5:17 pm >> To: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com >> >> Grid 3 is only compatible with Android, no iPhone capability. >> >> >> >> Sincerely, >> >> Antoinette Verdone, MSBME, ATP >> Owner, Rehabilitation Engineer >> ImproveAbility, LLC >> Office: 512-522-1705 >> Cell: 512-497-6026 >> Email: xxxxxx@improveability.com >> Web: >> https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.improveability >> .com&data=01%7c01%7cJon.Campbell%40microsoft.com%7cf433b834c96745feb5 >> 6008d34f34255f%7c72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7c1&sdata=dozsmecVA >> AF7spVxzGSF7XX63mAD7v1BFO1ae8lcOVw%3d >> Fax: 888-501-1009 >> NEW ADDRESS: 3310 W Braker Lane, Suite 300-424, Austin TX 78758 >> >> DARS Provider# 1-274278960-0-000 >> >> "One cannot consent to creep when one has the impulse to soar" -- >> Helen Keller >> >> Follow Us >> >> >> >> -------- Original Message -------- >> Subject: Re: nonspeaking, telephone use >> From: Lisa Bardach <xxxxxx@gmail.com> >> Date: Thu, March 17, 2016 5:05 pm >> To: "xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com" <xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com> >> >> forgot to mention that I know you said pt currently has iPhone, >> not sure about compatibility, but if memory serves me correctly from >> ATIA, iPhone is not nearly as successful as Android w/Grid 3. >> >> >> Re: the list from Tobii >> >> make sure it's up to date. had a REALLY bad experience where a pALS >> bought a phone on the list only to find that it didn't work because >> the list was outdated vis a vis the latest version of Communicator. >> >> >> Lisa >> >> >> On Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 6:03 PM, Lisa Bardach <xxxxxx@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> I've had the same problem as Rachel w/Tobii. Using Grid 3, I've >> been able to connect many Android phones right away. >> >> >> Lisa >> >> >> On Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 5:36 PM, Rachell Westby <xxxxxx@alsinfo.org> >> wrote: >> Unless the phone is on that list it is a very good chance that it >> won't work. I have tried several phones not on the list and have >> gotten varied results from it only being compatible to text messaging >> to dropping the Bluetooth signal so many times it becomes not worth >> it or not working at all. Anytime someone asks me about using their >> cell phone with the TobiiDynavox I series devices I tell them to >> make sure the phone they're going to pair is on that list. >> >> >> Best Regards, >> >> Rachell Westby, M.C.D., CCC-SLP | Assistive Technology Specialist The >> ALS Association - DC/MD/VA Chapter >> 2800 N. 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Tobii put a list of >> compatible phones on their website but it's well over a year old. >> Best rec would be to call Tobii to see which phones are compatible >> with his setup. 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