Bluetooth Headset for VR

[TCassio]

I have a Bluetooth headset for my cell phone. If I have a Bluetooth adapter for my laptop, would I be able to use it for Voice commands into Homeseer.

Does any know if this will work before I buy the adapter for my laptop?

Has anyone done this?

 

[Rustytek]

I have it set up throughout my house. I have my living room computer set up with the belkin 100 meter bluetooth adaptor and use it with my headset without any problems. I can go anywhere in the house still hearing homeseer and able to issue voice commands. I just tell my wife "resistance is futile".

 

[Skibum]

WARNING: Geek Level 9.9 and rising....

 

[DavidL]

Here are some tidbits:
http://forum.skype.com/viewtopic.php?t=10822&start=0

 

[Rupp]

Which headsets will work with my new Dell D610's built in bluetooth? Is the Bluetooth in laps long or short range?

 

[Skibum]

All of 'em IF you are running a WIDCOMM stack.

 

[Rupp]

Ski,
Does this hurt? What in the world is WIDCOMM stack?

 

[Skibum]

Hurts right in the gut...

A WIDCOMM stack.. A 3rd party stack for BT receivers under Windows XP.

I was referring to the stack that Windows XP uses for Bluetooth receivers.
Windows wants to use it's own BT stack whenever a BT receiver is installed. Even though you load drivers from the Mfr, a lot of times XP loads it's drivers right back.

The issue is that the Windows BT stack does not have a headset profile. (not real smart)
The result: Your BT adapter will not "see" your headset.

The solution is covered here (I don't read anything with skype in the URL) :

http://www.windowsdevcenter.com/pub/a/wind.../bluetooth.html