There are a lot of devices out these days that feature Bluetooth technology. It is an open standard for transmitting data over short distances. Most often, Bluetooth technology is associated with mobile phones. But if you have been paying attention to the latest gadget news, you may have begun to hear about something called a Bluetooth mirror. What exactly is a Bluetooth mirror? Read on...
A Bluetooth mirror is an add-on attachment for your car. To put it simply, it is a high-tech replacement for your rear-view mirror that enables hands-free operation of your mobile phone.
Many cities are banning the use of mobile phones while driving. A hands-free system provides a safe way to get around this restriction. Instead of making and receiving calls by holding a phone to your ear, a hands-free system lets you keep your phone safely in your pocket.
A Bluetooth mirror is a new step forward in hands-free communication. Instead of fumbling around with multiple devices, a Bluetooth rear-view mirror puts everything you need in one location, and keeps it in your normal field of view. You can make and receive calls through your mirror without taking your eyes off the road of your hands off the wheel.
Everything that you need to make or receive calls is integrated into the mirror itself. While features may vary, a typical Bluetooth mirror will display caller ID information and store the last few calls for quick redial. They also usually include hands-free voice dialing features.
When privacy is required, many models include a detachable Bluetooth earpiece. If you need to listen to your caller privately, just grab the earpiece and put it on your ear. If privacy is not required, you can also use the built-in FM transmitter to listen to the call through your vehicle's built-in sound system.
While hands-free phone calls are the main point of a Bluetooth mirror, they often include several other highly useful features. One of the most popular is an integrated rear-view camera with night vision capability. You can mount the camera on the back of your car. When you backup, a small display on the mirror will show you exactly what is behind you. When you shift back to forward, the display behaves as a normal mirror again. Other models include a small GPS navigation display.
Regardless of which model you choose, a Bluetooth mirror is a high-tech upgrade that allows you to add premium features to your existing car. Whether you are interested in a hands-free communication system, a backup camera, or a GPS navigation display, a Bluetooth mirror allows a convenient method to put all of these upgrades in one convenient location, in the driver's normal field of view.
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