Bluetooth Hands Free Devices to Become a Necessity in New Zealand

As with many other countries around the world, New Zealand is in the process of introducing laws that will make cell phone use while driving an offence. As a result it will be an absolute necessity for many phone users to purchase Bluetooth hands free devices. Bluetooth technology allows people to use their phones over a small wireless network created in their cars. Receiving and making calls in your car becomes an easy hands free task, that is much safer for drivers. A law like this has been a long time coming in New Zealand, the UK has had such a law for over 2 years. The news of this law has Bluetooth hands free car kit manufactures lining up to sell you their devices.

Bluetooth Technology

Bluetooth is a wireless network technology, that is ideal for creating small secure wireless networks. Security is provided via device pairing. Many hands free devices can pair with multiple phones, with a number of about 5 phones being normal. A Bluetooth network normally has a range of about 10 meters, so devices can easily pair within this range. This technology is ideal for cell phone devices, and the network standard is consistently being developed to improve security, noise and range.

Brands

The major brands of Bluetooth hands free devices are Blueant, Motorola, Parrot and Jabra. Parrot focus on a high end market with a range of devices with colour screens and features such as media streaming from your phone and caller display. Blueant only make Bluetooth devices, and are a well known brand associated with Bluetooth hands free devices. Motorola make a very affordable range of devices, and is a huge global brand. Jabra specialise in Bluetooth products and have a good range of affordable devices.

What to look for?

When purchasing a hands free Bluetooth device, there are a range of things that you need to consider:

• Does the device have good range?
• Is there any setup required?
• How long is the battery life for talk time and standby?
• Does the device have noise reduction?
• How expensive is the device?
• What extra features does this device have?
• How many phones can you pair with the cat kit?
• Does it look easy to use?
• Is the voice quality good?

This new law will be a good thing

Using a phone while driving is dangerous. Any law that prevents people from driving when not in complete control is a good thing. Bluetooth hands free devices will provide people will a safe means of using their phones while behind the wheel.

For a great Bluetooth Hands free device I recommend the Parrot 3200LS.