| Most people are aware of the advantages of | | | | software that allows you to dial a number or |
| having a Bluetooth headset – no more | | | | contact verbally; some will automatically mute |
| searching for the phone when it rings, you never | | | | your car radio when you have an incoming call; |
| miss a call, and using a Bluetooth while driving is | | | | there are even models with touch-screens, or |
| far safer than using a handset. However, what | | | | steering-wheel mounted remotes, which allow you |
| are the differences between using a Bluetooth | | | | to perform multiple functions without touching |
| earpiece, and having an installed car kit? How | | | | your mobile phone. Some models have |
| would you decide which one to purchase? | | | | text-to-speech functions that allow the driver to |
| The Bluetooth earpiece is inexpensive, and its | | | | hear a received text message. You also don’t |
| functions are simple; for most earpieces, one | | | | have to wear an earpiece. |
| button will dial the last number and answer calls, | | | | Essentially, Bluetooth earpieces are a good choice, |
| and then there are volume buttons. That’s it. | | | | if you want simplicity, if money is an important |
| Also, if you get out of the car for some reason | | | | factor, or if you want to be able to leave your |
| – to pump gas, go into a store, et cetera | | | | car and continue using a hands-free device. |
| – the earpiece goes with you, making it slightly | | | | However, Bluetooth kits are usually the better |
| more versatile than a car kit. | | | | option, if what you’re looking for is |
| Bluetooth kits, on the other hand, have far more | | | | functionality and style, along with convenience. |
| functionality. Many have voice-recognition | | | | |