V70: Stereo/SatNav/Phone Bluetooth adapter only works for music.

[apersson850]

Originally Posted by Olaf Els

...or tuning it each time to make or receive calls.

You could at least have a preset for that. But I agree, sounds awkward.

[Olaf Els]

Originally Posted by apersson850

You could at least have a preset for that. But I agree, sounds awkward.

Indeed. That's what I meant, but probably could have phrased it better.

Cars now have so many functions that already require too much time with eyes off the road. I don't think it's a good idea to add to the problem.

[Pidgeonpost]

Originally Posted by Olaf Els

With these devices, the car radio needs to be tuned to the bluetooth adapter. That means either leaving it tuned permanently (and not listening to the radio) or tuning it each time to make or receive calls. Also the 'call' button on the adapter has to be depressed. I think that's too much time with one's eyes off the road.

They are a bit more money, but I think a better option is something with a built-in speaker and Siri/Goggle Assistant voice command compatibility for hands-free usage. Like this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125510533178

I like the look of that.

To be honest, the chances of me using a phone of any sort while actually driving are virtually nil. On the very few occasions I had to use a hand-held phone while driving (before the practice was banned) I found it extremely distracting. When I'm driving, I'm driving. Guess it's an age thing. I'd still like the facility though, as it would still be useful for passengers

[apersson850]

Passengers can hold their phone in their hands. Besides, for the real handsfree function, the microphone is in the ceiling above the driver.
I find the handsfree phone function very convenient. Not much I need to do to use it. Press voice control button to start a call, EXIT to end one. That's it. Apart from that it's like talking to a passenger.