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SGH

Member Since: 27 Sep 2010
Location: Hellingly-Sussex
Posts: 1527

Any Parrot Asteroid users ?

I have been looking online at the Parrot Asteroid and was wanting to know if any users on here might be able to help my decision in getting one.

I have the Garmin sat nav app on my iPhone and was wondering if the voice commands will come out over vehicle speakers when using the app when plugged into the Asteroid.

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28th Apr 2012 5:07pm

haworthj

Member Since: 01 Nov 2010
Location: Sussex
Posts: 178

I absolutely love mine. The voice commands work really well, and the simple design really suits the defender.

28th Apr 2012 5:23pm

RobKeay

Member Since: 19 Jul 2009
Location: Stafford
Posts: 1579

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey

I have one to, the iPhone connection is great. The radio is a little fussy. But I like it.

29th Apr 2012 12:59am

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

I agree, they are not straightforward to own because new features become available and you re-load the operating system - you can sign up to alerts. Technical support is good, there was a problem when apple upgraded to 4.0 and the parrot took 3-4 weeks to catch up.

The voice and bluetooth is great, google maps, speed camera (paid for) and other apps are quite fun and sounds good too. it's a straight swap from the std land rover radio inc. ariel connection.

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29th Apr 2012 8:30am

xatzhs

Member Since: 12 Dec 2010
Location: Northumberland & Down South
Posts: 258

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

A couple of questions for the above...

Firstly, does it work well with other phones? Currently on a Blackberry but thinking of swapping over to the dark side when the new one comes out later this year. I presume it's a wireless (bluetooth?) connection to the system?

Secondly, does it not look a bit flash?? As in - does it not attract a lot of unwanted attention? Or can you remove/cover up the screen when you've parked up?

Lastly where does the handsfree stuff all go? I had something before that clipped onto the visor, but the sound quality was crap on both ends of the phonecall!

Thanks,

xatzhs

29th Apr 2012 9:10am

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069

> there's a compatability list on the parrot web site
> 1/2 the front panel can be removed
> I fitted mine so that the mic. is on the dash and works well according to MrsBPMan
> and the USBs, 3.5mm jack etc terminate in the glovebox

> there's a car radio place in london selling them for £250, official price £300 ..

HTH

29th Apr 2012 9:22am

sparkylee

Member Since: 06 Nov 2010
Location: surrey
Posts: 1455

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 DCPU Santorini Black

They are £219 now road radio I was going to get Friday but still unsure after reading some reviews
But think I will get one in the end It's good to be back from the dark side

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29th Apr 2012 9:44am

willy eckerslike

Member Since: 15 Jun 2009
Location: North yorks
Posts: 1789

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HCPU Keswick Green

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29th Apr 2012 9:53am

SGH

Member Since: 27 Sep 2010
Location: Hellingly-Sussex
Posts: 1527

bpman wrote:
> there's a compatability list on the parrot web site
> 1/2 the front panel can be removed
> I fitted mine so that the mic. is on the dash and works well according to MrsBPMan
> and the USBs, 3.5mm jack etc terminate in the glovebox

> there's a car radio place in london selling them for £250, official price £300 ..

HTH

Were about on dash have you fitted the mic ? That was one of the things I am unsure of as it's bigger than other mics supplied with other units. 993 Varioram - Guards Red
Defender 2.5 300TDI 110 HCP - Keswick Green
Defender 2.2 TDCI 130 HCP - Orkney Grey - GONE
Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Corris Grey/Black Pack - GONE
Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Montaciano Red/Black Pack - GONE

29th Apr 2012 11:17am

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069

SGH wrote:
bpman wrote:
> there's a compatability list on the parrot web site
> 1/2 the front panel can be removed
> I fitted mine so that the mic. is on the dash and works well according to MrsBPMan
> and the USBs, 3.5mm jack etc terminate in the glovebox

> there's a car radio place in london selling them for £250, official price £300 ..

HTH

Were about on dash have you fitted the mic ? That was one of the things I am unsure of as it's bigger than other mics supplied with other units.

i took the wire around the back an onto the side of the instrument binnacle, I'll post up a photo (soon)

30th Apr 2012 6:59pm

SGH

Member Since: 27 Sep 2010
Location: Hellingly-Sussex
Posts: 1527

Pic would be good thanks...

Ordered one today

993 Varioram - Guards Red
Defender 2.5 300TDI 110 HCP - Keswick Green
Defender 2.2 TDCI 130 HCP - Orkney Grey - GONE
Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Corris Grey/Black Pack - GONE
Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Montaciano Red/Black Pack - GONE

30th Apr 2012 7:43pm

sparkylee

Member Since: 06 Nov 2010
Location: surrey
Posts: 1455

After reading replies brought yesterday and fitted to day with scan gauge mounted in mud pod phone holder and all leads for links and sat Nav supply
Great head unit cheers for the info It's good to be back from the dark side

DC110 -2012 Black with black hood and black x-tech
FFRR 4.2 vogue
Renault traffic auto
PT crusier convertible
Laika x700 Motorhome

11th May 2012 4:15pm

SGH

Member Since: 27 Sep 2010
Location: Hellingly-Sussex
Posts: 1527

Got too still sitting here awaiting fitting. 993 Varioram - Guards Red
Defender 2.5 300TDI 110 HCP - Keswick Green
Defender 2.2 TDCI 130 HCP - Orkney Grey - GONE
Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Corris Grey/Black Pack - GONE
Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Montaciano Red/Black Pack - GONE

11th May 2012 7:49pm

JSG

Member Since: 12 Jul 2007
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 2412

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

I'm getting very tempted

John

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2011 Tdci 110 CSW XS

11th May 2012 9:09pm

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069

SGH wrote:
Pic would be good thanks...

Ordered one today

sorry Simon, I'm getting the ICE out tomorrow so I'll post up a picture

11th May 2012 9:33pm

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