- Compact Bluetooth headset in black with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for noise and echo cancellation
- Comfortable extended in-ear wear with three sizes of earpad; optional earloop for more secure fit
- Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity and compatibility with most mobile phones with hands-free and headset profiles
- Up to 6 hours of talk time, up to 160 hours (6.67 days) of standby time
- What's in the Box: Bluetooth headset, travel charger, 3 earpads, earloop, user guide
- Enables hands-free calls
- Has curve shaped form for comfort
- Includes selection of different size earpads for best fit
- Works even in noisy environments
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Comfortable and easy to use, the Nokia BH-216 Bluetooth headset provides clear hands-free communication even in noisy environs. Its curve-shaped design and choice of three gel earpads make it a great fit for lengthy conversations throughout the day. This headset offers Bluetooth 2.1-connectivity (which is compatible with most mobile phones), and it provides up to 6 hours of talk time and 160 hours of standby time. In addition to this gray model, the BH-216 is also available in white.
 The Nokia BH-216 Bluetooth headset in gray. |
Key Features and Specifications
- Curve-shaped form factor and new kinds of earpads with three sizes to select from for excellent ergonomics
- Clear hands-free calls in noisy environments thanks to Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for noise and echo cancellation
- Easy to put on and to use with one hand only
- Three sizes of gel earpad (small, medium, large) with optional earloop for a more secure fit
- Pair the headset with up to eight different devices (connects to only one device at a time)
- Battery status indication via LED indicators and audio
- Phone controls: Answer/end, voice dialing, redialing, and audio transfer
- Volume control button: Volume up/down, mute
- Talk time: Up to 6 hours
- Standby time: Up to 160 hours
- Recharge time: Approximately 1.25 hours
- Operating range: Up to 10 meters (33 feet)
- Weight: 9.7 grams (0.34 ounces) with smallest earpad and without earloop
- Compatibility: For mobile phones and devices compatible with Bluetooth Specification 2.1, 2.0, 1.2 or 1.1, Hands-free Profile 1.5 or 1.0 and/or Headset Profile 1.1
What's in the Box
Nokia BH-216 Bluetooth headset, three sizes of earpad, optional earloop, compact AC travel charger (model AC-3), user guide
Pairing the Headset
- Press and hold the power key (for about 6 seconds) until the green indicator light starts to flash quickly.
- Within about 3 minutes, activate Bluetooth connectivity on the mobile device, and set it to search for Bluetooth devices.
- Select the headset from the list of found devices.
- If necessary, enter the passcode 0000 to pair and connect the headset to your device. In some devices, you may need to make the connection separately after pairing.
When the headset is connected to your device and is ready for use, the green indicator light flashes slowly.
Product Description
Nokia BH-216 Blue Tooth Headset
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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I've bought at least a dozen bluetooth headsets over the past few years. Without a doubt, this one has the best fit I've ever experienced. The soft silicone piece fits snugly in my ear without causing any pain, which is great because I have super sensitive ears. The simple but effective ear loop can easily be removed and swapped around to make it a left or right ear piece. It can also be adjusted up or down depending upon the size of your ear. Unlike so many bluetooth headsets that have a fixed length ear loop and are therefore too large for my ear, this one was a perfect match.
The headsets feels very cheaply made, thus a deduction of one star. The call answer and end button just doesn't work as smoothly as I'd like. This bluetooth headset is extremely small and lightweight, but I found the call quality to be as good as the Motorola headsets, but not as good as the Plantronics. For casual users or users on a budget, this is a great choice.
One last comment, I have no idea why the description says display. It doesn't have a display, none of my bluetooth headsets have a display, and I wasn't expecting a display. However, I can understand the confusion if you bought this and can't find the display.
The headsets feels very cheaply made, thus a deduction of one star. The call answer and end button just doesn't work as smoothly as I'd like. This bluetooth headset is extremely small and lightweight, but I found the call quality to be as good as the Motorola headsets, but not as good as the Plantronics. For casual users or users on a budget, this is a great choice.
One last comment, I have no idea why the description says display. It doesn't have a display, none of my bluetooth headsets have a display, and I wasn't expecting a display. However, I can understand the confusion if you bought this and can't find the display.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this for my BB 8530 because it seemed to have the best features and reviews for under $30 shipped BT Headset. It has the same 2.1 BT standard and the other protocols that come with my new Curve 2, and is rated 6 hours talk 160 hours standby. It charges from empty in an 75 minutes.
I was surprised how small and light it is. The first day I wore it to the mall, and I got compliments on it.
At first I was concerned that the earpiece doesn't fit into the ear like other models do, but then I figured out how to properly rotate the silicone earpiece that is seals the speaker onto your ear opening. Basically, the looped part of the silicone is deflected by part of your ear cartilage, which creates enough force to accomplish this light seal. It's just enough force, because I wore it off and on all day with no discomfort. With this working so good, I figure you have to be playing sports or something to need the over-ear loop... I don't need it at all in everyday circumstances. This loop just slides out. I'm using the medium silicone piece that comes installed. A larger and smaller one are also in the package. Now that it's all adjusted correctly, the motion to install it in my ear is quick and easy.
I prefer the textured plastic to the shiny one I typically see in stores, because it doesn't show fingerprints. Regardless, it's still attractive. The translucent silicone does not show earwax flakes at all.
There are no annoying blue flashes. There is one tiny status LED and it's hidden from view when wearing the earpiece. This can also be disabled as instructed in the manual.
Pairing was easy, and once done the connection is automatic. Nothing to fuss with, it just works. Range is fine when the phone is in my pocket or on the desk nearby.
There are lots of features for controlling the phone with the power, volume, and answer/end buttons. The power button is well recessed, you would never press it by mistake. The volume switch is a tiny lever that self-centers, and pressing the center will mute the phone. Adjusting muting and volume actually adjusts the volume on the phone display, you can watch the speaker level change on the phone display. Using the answer/end key properly actuates voice dialing and other features as described in the manual. But you don't have to use these, you can just turn it on, put it in your ear, and do everything from the phone.
The charger is lightweight, and narrow enough to put alongside my BB charger in the same standard dual electrical socket. However, the prongs do not fold down, nor is there a prong cover. At least the prongs are smooth and probably won't damage anything in luggage. With 6 hour talk time, I expect the only time the charger leaves my house is when I am out of town.
The only complaint is that there is no hard or semi-hard case available. And of course, it's disappointing that there is no case at all provided. I ordered a small zipper case elsewhere on Amazon. Wandering around stores I noticed very few earpieces come with cases. Disappointing, I think they should. I would prefer a sunglass-style spring clamshell type myself, so it can be opened with one hand. I thought I'd mention it in case Nokia is listening.
The sound is good, I have no complaints about the volume level and the sound quality for voice. I've asked those on the other end of the call how I sound, and they say fine.
I tried music, and it was like old AM radio. I would expect this, since it is not made for playing music. It does not have stereo AD2P of course, so it isn't made for such a task.
Overall, I feel like the couple hours shopping, comparing models and reading reviews, really paid off for me. I don't see any reason for paying more for a voice-quality BT earpiece. I'm glad I didn't skimp on the features by buying a cheaper one either. It's near perfect.
I was surprised how small and light it is. The first day I wore it to the mall, and I got compliments on it.
At first I was concerned that the earpiece doesn't fit into the ear like other models do, but then I figured out how to properly rotate the silicone earpiece that is seals the speaker onto your ear opening. Basically, the looped part of the silicone is deflected by part of your ear cartilage, which creates enough force to accomplish this light seal. It's just enough force, because I wore it off and on all day with no discomfort. With this working so good, I figure you have to be playing sports or something to need the over-ear loop... I don't need it at all in everyday circumstances. This loop just slides out. I'm using the medium silicone piece that comes installed. A larger and smaller one are also in the package. Now that it's all adjusted correctly, the motion to install it in my ear is quick and easy.
I prefer the textured plastic to the shiny one I typically see in stores, because it doesn't show fingerprints. Regardless, it's still attractive. The translucent silicone does not show earwax flakes at all.
There are no annoying blue flashes. There is one tiny status LED and it's hidden from view when wearing the earpiece. This can also be disabled as instructed in the manual.
Pairing was easy, and once done the connection is automatic. Nothing to fuss with, it just works. Range is fine when the phone is in my pocket or on the desk nearby.
There are lots of features for controlling the phone with the power, volume, and answer/end buttons. The power button is well recessed, you would never press it by mistake. The volume switch is a tiny lever that self-centers, and pressing the center will mute the phone. Adjusting muting and volume actually adjusts the volume on the phone display, you can watch the speaker level change on the phone display. Using the answer/end key properly actuates voice dialing and other features as described in the manual. But you don't have to use these, you can just turn it on, put it in your ear, and do everything from the phone.
The charger is lightweight, and narrow enough to put alongside my BB charger in the same standard dual electrical socket. However, the prongs do not fold down, nor is there a prong cover. At least the prongs are smooth and probably won't damage anything in luggage. With 6 hour talk time, I expect the only time the charger leaves my house is when I am out of town.
The only complaint is that there is no hard or semi-hard case available. And of course, it's disappointing that there is no case at all provided. I ordered a small zipper case elsewhere on Amazon. Wandering around stores I noticed very few earpieces come with cases. Disappointing, I think they should. I would prefer a sunglass-style spring clamshell type myself, so it can be opened with one hand. I thought I'd mention it in case Nokia is listening.
The sound is good, I have no complaints about the volume level and the sound quality for voice. I've asked those on the other end of the call how I sound, and they say fine.
I tried music, and it was like old AM radio. I would expect this, since it is not made for playing music. It does not have stereo AD2P of course, so it isn't made for such a task.
Overall, I feel like the couple hours shopping, comparing models and reading reviews, really paid off for me. I don't see any reason for paying more for a voice-quality BT earpiece. I'm glad I didn't skimp on the features by buying a cheaper one either. It's near perfect.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I received this product from amazon.com and the title said "Nokia BH-216 Bluetooth Headset with Display (Gray)", but when I received the product, there was NO DISPLAY on the headset.
I am not sure if Amazon sent me the wrong piece or if this is an error in the description, I tried looking around for the model images and didnt find any with display. I will upload the pic of the one i received.
Other than that, the headset itself is good, it fits snugly, the call quality is good, the controls are easy to operate, and overall a sleek looking piece. It also comes with 3 different size ear plugs to suit the best for you. Since display was not the reason i bought this, i think i am gonna keep it and since it was FAR, i have nothing to complain ;)
I am not sure if Amazon sent me the wrong piece or if this is an error in the description, I tried looking around for the model images and didnt find any with display. I will upload the pic of the one i received.
Other than that, the headset itself is good, it fits snugly, the call quality is good, the controls are easy to operate, and overall a sleek looking piece. It also comes with 3 different size ear plugs to suit the best for you. Since display was not the reason i bought this, i think i am gonna keep it and since it was FAR, i have nothing to complain ;)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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I got this Bluetooth for my husband and he is very happy whit it !! Sound is very clear, quick operation and connectivity, fix very well ,and he said that after 5 minutes he don't... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Lucy
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Published 8 months ago by jal
Didnt last long !!
Maybe I got a defective unit, worked only for 3 months and then it died, not charging or responding, it worked well, easy to use features but I wish it lasted long
Published 8 months ago by Mahesharul
Excellent audio quality
We rarely give 5-star ratings - products have to be the "best of the best" in our estimation to receive those. This gets one. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Grits
It worths more than i paid
Light weight,clear voice,minimum noise...regarding the talking hours and the standby hours still not sure... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Overluck
not compatible with nokia n8 or ps3
not compatible with nokia n8 or ps3. Terrible. Dont buy this item. I figuered nokia would work with nokia. Guess not!!
Published 10 months ago by L. miagro Jr.
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Published 10 months ago by C. S.
Awesome Headset
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