Bluetooth Headsets Buying Guide
Now that using your mobile while driving without a hands-free device 
can land you up to two years behind bars, it might be a good time to consider purchasing a Bluetooth headset. Although choosing and learning how to use one can be a daunting process, logic should dictate this is better than visits with a probation officer. Use this guide to get the scoop on Bluetooth headsets and pick out one that works best for you before your next phone call is to a barrister.
Top-Rated Bluetooth Headsets
Here are the best headsets as chosen by CNET's editors:
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- Award-winning design and sound quality.
- Patented NoiseAssassin technology cancels all irrelevant sounds.
- All buttons covered, no accidental phone calls.
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- Award-winning design and sound quality.
- Exclusive Voice Isolation Technology eliminates background noise.
- Multipoint capability; connects up to 3 devices at once; uses a master switch to toggle sources.
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- Active noise reduction, Intelligent volume equalization, Acoustic shock protection.
- Multipoint capability; connects up to 8 devices at once.
- Digital Signal Processing technology addresses interference noise.
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- Designed for music-enabled phones; Seamlessly switch between calls and music with the same headset.
- AudioIQ two-way noise reduction technology digitally enhances sound to improve call quality.
- Detachable cable lets user easily convert mono headset for stereo listening.
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- Award-winning PowerFlip folding microphone.
- Noise-reduction/cancellation technology.
- Multi-function button to control 3-way calling, call start and end, hold and mute.
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The Pairing Process
Follow these steps to easily pair your new Bluetooth headset with your cell phone:
- Ensure your phone supports Bluetooth and your Bluetooth headsets is fully charged.
- Turn on your phone's Bluetooth feature.
- These controls can usually be found under the settings menu on your phone.
- Put your headset in discovery mode.
- This is done differently depending on which headset you have.
- Check your headset owner's manual, and look for pairing or discovery mode.
- Let your phone locate the headset.
- Go back to the Bluetooth menu on your phone and look for an option that says add device or similar.
- After selecting 'add' you should receive a pairing confirmation of some sort.
- Enter the Bluetooth pass code to finalize pairing.
- Some devices require a Bluetooth pass code when pairing.
- The default code is: 0000
- Consult your owner's manual to see if your headset uses a different pass code.
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