Bluetooth (car kit) question

[Blazer]

I do not have built in Bluetooth in my car, so I purchased a Samsung Bluetooth HF1000 car kit. It works great answering incoming calls from my GS3.

When I press the button to start an outgoing call, it opens S-Voice on the GS3. If the GS3 is not locked, I can use the Bluetooth's voice activation (S-voice) and place a call, just as if I was using the GS3 by itself. However, if the GS3 is locked (mine is set to lock after 10 minutes and requires a pin to unlock) the Bluetooth will not activate S-voice and therefor not allow me to place a call. In this case, I have to pick up the GS3 and unlock it before placing a call with the Bluetooth. I tried diabling S-voice, and the car kit did not work at all for outgoing calls.

Is there a way around this other than unlocking my GS3 while in the car?

 

[JudH]

You might consider "Delayed Lock" in play store. It adds lots of options as to when to lock and when not to. I use the WiFi plugin to auto disable the lock if the phone is connected to the home WiFi. There is a Bluebooth plugin to auto disable the lock when connected to a specific BT device, ie your car.

 

[Blazer]

I have installed Delayed Lock and set the app to NOT LOCK my phone when connected to the Bluetooth in my car. That has resolved the issue. Thanks...