Motorola HF850 Deluxe Bluetooth Car Kit [Motorola Retail Packaging]

by Motorola

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 3 x 7.3 inches ; 2.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0009835UA
• Item model number: HF850
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #90,100 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

For the ultimate in no-compromises, totally-integrated mobile communications, look no further than the Motorola HF850 Deluxe Wireless Car Kit. When used with a compatible Bluetooth-enabled phone, this device allows you to enjoy hands-free communication in your vehicle with a minimum of fuss. Plus, you'll get tons of great functionality that will keep you talking wherever you roam.

Incredibly tiny, the HF850 is perfect for your car.

At the heart of the main unit is a large, blue button that engages and disengages the speakerphone. The button is surrounded by a blue indicator LED light that provides a visual cue about the wireless speaker status. Four other buttons, all of which sport a beautiful chrome finish, offer easy access to mute functions and volume control, as well as voice recognition control. Use the voice recognition button to easily place calls using your phone's voice dialing function. All buttons on the main unit are also backlit for easy viewing in dark conditions, and with a receiving range of 30 feet, you can be assured that the unit will communicate with a Bluetooth phone that's anywhere in your vehicle.

The HF850 kit also comes with a directional microphone, a Bluetooth module for connectivity with your phone and a 5-Watt external speaker for great sound performance in your car. The kit is supplied with all necessary wiring connectors, mounting hardware, and fuses for installation (professional installation is required).

Any Bluetooth phone that supports the Hands-free Profile should work with the HF850, but you'll want to check with your phone manufacturer to make sure. Motorola states that the HF850 is compatible with the Motorola V551, V600, A630, MPX220, and RAZR V3. It is also compatible with the V710, but this phone must have firmware 8700_01.40 or higher.

What's in the Box
Chrome keypad, directional microphone, Bluetooth module, wiring connectors and fuse kit, 5-Watt external speaker, mounting hardware, user manual, installation guide.

Product Description

Turn your car into communications central with this high performance car kit. Professional installation is required

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

62 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful product, December 10, 2005

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W. Ferro (NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Motorola HF850 Deluxe Bluetooth Car Kit [Motorola Retail Packaging] (Wireless Phone Accessory)

Recently had this installed in our truck.
It works as advertised. I can hear people clearly and they can hear me with no problem. I had a habit of talking too loudly in the beginning, but have sinced changed my ways.
I opted for the the HF850 as opposed to the 1000 because my phone had all of the missing features built in, so I didnt really need to spend the extra cash. I have a Motorola E815 phone which I'm also happy with.
I had to remember what buttons did what at first but have sinced gotten everything down (using it for 5 weeks now).
System comes on when I start the truck (gives a beep to let me know its on) and all of my calls are only a press of a button away.
System will disconnect when the call ends automatically.
Don't know how I ever lived without it.
Only problem I had was placement--couldnt find a decent spot in my truck to mount it (uses doubled sided tape). It's ok in its current location, but its kinda a stretch to reach it. Not a problem on the HF850, just with the design of my truck

35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars It depends on who you're talking to..., August 9, 2006

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Gadget Goober "GG" (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Motorola HF850 Deluxe Bluetooth Car Kit [Motorola Retail Packaging] (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I purchased two of these units, given the styling and typical quality of build by Motorola.

I am technically proficient, so I installed both units. While the directions provided were not the best, it was pretty clear what-went-where, so I tackled the projects head on. The one that I put in my wife's 2000 Ford Explorer was a breeze. About 1.5 hours and it was done. Installing in my 2001 Audi A8L was a different story. Roughly 7 hours of time, much of which was spent disassembling the dash and re-assembling! There are kits available now that allow you to wire directly to your vehicle's stereo harness. GET ONE!

Now, apart from the installs: Using the unit to speak to someone on a land line is great. No problems, good sound, they hear you fine, etc. The problem develops if you are speaking to someone who is also on a bluetooth enabled device. Doesn't matter if it is a headset or a hands-free bluetooth car kit. There consistently is a feedback/echo loop that starts and cannot be stopped unless you quit speaking for a period of time. I'm not sure if it's the version of bluetooth that the unit operates on or what. I tried re-positioning speakers, mic's, changing volume settings, etc. Nothing seems to work. I now have to look to see who is calling before answering in the car. If it is a land line, no problem, life is good. If it is someone I know on their cell phone and they typically use a bluetooth device, I disconnect the link and answer on my handset.

I know that this is a long winded explanation, but I want people to know that there is a potential hiccup to this unit that I have yet to resolve.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Why did I wait?, December 12, 2006

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Paul Mark Provencher "ppro" (Morgantown, WV USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Motorola HF850 Deluxe Bluetooth Car Kit [Motorola Retail Packaging] (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I had a hands-free system for my last generation cell phone. When my company gave me a Blackberry the hands-free wasn't compatible so I abandoned using it. Finally I got tired of missing it and found this unit which is compatible with my Blackberry 7520.

I downloaded the users manual and decided the installation would not be hard for me. The unit came and I installed it. It was easy to do for me, having been inside the works of my Jeep dash many, many times.

The unit integrates with my stereo and mutes the sounds when calls are in progress. The microphone, speaker and power lines are quite long so unless you plan to install the controls in the back seat of a huge mini-van, the set will work fine.

Sound quality is great, the controls are easy to use, and I am once again driving with both hands on the wheel. What a liberation!