How do I Find a Bluetooth Phone that is Compatible with Accent?

Even with advanced technology, there are a very limited number of phones available that are capable of sending text messages using a Bluetooth signal.  Compatible phones available by Sony Ericsson: W580, W350, W760a, W518a, Equinox TM717, and Motorola Moto z9n.  These phones were tested using A T & T  and/or T-Mobile wireless support which is GSM network.  

Due to rapidly changing technology and phone models, the phones listed may have been discontinued since this article was posted.  Before purchasing a new phone, take your device with you to your service provider for a list of available phones and try them out to insure compatibility.

Listing of specific phones and service providers is intended to help PRC customers find a compatible phone.  PRC cannot provide support or instruction on cell phones or their use with AAC devices. PRC is not responsible for incompatible phones or signed phone contracts.

When pairing with a new phone, you will use the Phone Configuration screen. 

1. From the PHONE Activity Row, select the PHONE DIAL PAD key .This shows the Phone Dial Page key.

2. Select the Phone Configuration key.  This shows the Phone Configuration key.

3. On your phone, go to the "Bluetooth Menu". To find this menu you may have to read the manual that came with your phone.

4. Put your phone in "discoverable" mode.

Note:  "Discoverable mode" on your phone may be labeled "discoverable" or "paired" or "find me" or something else entirely. Different Bluetooth cell phones call the pair button different things. If you are unsure which option to select, look at the instructions that came with your cell phone.

5. On your Accent select the Pair to Phone key . This shows the Pair to Phone key.

TIP:  If you are having trouble with the phone pairing to the device, try pulling the battery pack on the phone and re-installing it to see if the phone and device will pair now.

6. Your phone will display a message asking you to enter a passcode.

This shows the password screen on your cell phone.

On your phone, enter four zeros: 0000. You must use this passcode. Then select OK or

the button on your phone that accepts your selections and exits.

7. When your cell phone is paired with the ECO you will see "Paired" or "Connected" in the Bluetooth Status box in the Phone Configuration Menu. If the phone has Bluetooth Texting as an option, you will see TEXT MESSAGING SUPPORTED under the phone name. You will also see Bluetooth cell phone icons in the Status Display Area of the ECO

Configuration Menu Options

Text Messaging

If your cell phone supports Bluetooth text messaging, you will see "Text Messaging Supported" in the Bluetooth Status box. If you do not see this message, your phone will not support Bluetooth messaging.

Paired Devices

This allows you to view all the Bluetooth cell phones you have been paired with.

Disconnect

Allows you to disconnect (or "un-pair") from the phone you are currently using.

Ringer Menu

This allows you to set the standard tones for Ringer and Notify Message.  The ability to import ring tones will be available in future software development.

Input Volume

If you have trouble hearing the person talking to you, turn this option up. If the person's voice is too loud, turn this option down.

Output Volume

If the other person is having trouble hearing you, turn this option up. If the other person says your voice is too loud, turn this option down.

Turn Bluetooth Beep Output OFF/ON. 

When this is ON the person you are talking to will be able to hear the device beep as you make message selections. If you turn it OFF, the listener will not hear anything while you select your messages. 

Auto-Delete TXT Messages

If you turn this option ON, your device will delete text messages from your phone once they are read and stored on your device.  This option keeps your phone from filling up with text messages.

To delete a text message from the device, you must use the Delete message option.

 The MAINTENANCE MENU also has a Phone Configuration menu. In the Toolbox select MAINTENANCE MENU, select Hardware Diagnostics, then select Phone Configuration.

Bluetooth Icons Visible in Status Display Area

cell phone icon.

The green figure to the left of the cell phone indicates the battery charge. A blue phone indicates you are not using the phone.

Cell phone icons on the VTL

The green phone indicates that you are talking on the phone.

Another cell phone icon on the VTL.

This icon indicates that you are making or receiving a call.

The Paired Devices key allows you to view all the Bluetooth cell phones you have been paired with.

The Disconnect key allows you to disconnect (or "un-pair") from the phone you are currently