I was very excited to be one of the first to try the new Good Call Bluetooth Handset for the iPhone. When I first received it, my cousin happened to be over. She is also an obsessed iPhone user and she was so intrigued. She was telling me that she heard of this product coming on the market and how truly awesome it will be to us iPhone users to be able to talk on the iPhone without ever actually picking up the iPhone. Being a tech-savy and iPhone addict, I needed to know more.
The Good Call iG1 is a bluetooth handset for your iPhone that makes it resemble a landline. How many times have you said to the other person on the line, call me back on my landline? It is very difficult to hold the iPhone and talk for long periods of time. While I love my iPhone, it is very cumbersome to hold when I am having a long conversation. I also hate wearing those funny looking headsets or those annoying buds in my ear that end up ultimately falling out anyway. I just give up and resort to my landline. Then, I get upset that I am not using my precious minutes that I have with my cell phone plan.
You might ask just how the Good Call iG1 works. Very simply, there are three parts that are included in the package: the good call docking station, the actual handset phone, and the USB cord to connect the docking station to an outlet or your computer. You also receive a very easy Good Call user manual.
Once we took out the parts, we plugged the USB cable into the AC power adapter. I then made sure my dock was powered up and then I docked the handset and iPhone into their respective positions in the docking station.
After this was completed, we slid the on/off switch (which can be seen as the lower up and down switch on the phone) to “on” and pressed/held the call button for three seconds until I heard a startup sound.
I then went to my iPhone and went to my settings. I simply turned on bluetooth and then the “Good Call” appeared. I selected it and I was all set up with my bluetooth connection working.
After this, I was all ready to go. I absolutely love this handset and I no longer use my iPhone to answer calls. Once someone calls my iPhone, my Good Call handset rings (it is the same ring as the iPhone so set it to something you like) and I answer just like a regular phone. The calls are crystal clear and the connection is superb! You might wonder about making a call. Well, you can also do that quite readily with the Good Call iG1. Simply hold the call button (the green button) for one second and once you hear a beep, then you say a command. That’s right- it works with my favorite iPhone feature, Siri. You know you all love Siri! Say your command, such as “dial home”, and it will put you right in connection with the number you are trying to reach. Once finished, press the end button (the red button) and your call is terminated. Every single call, received or made, can be done by way of the handset.
There are several awesome features that make the Good Call Bluetooth Handset magnificent. One is your iPhone does not need to docked in order to make and receive calls. I love this because a lot of times I go into bed early to read at night, or to work on my blog. I used to end up hearing my phone and having to lug downstairs to answer it. Now, I just bring up the headset and I can answer with my iPhone being on another floor of my house.
The Good Call Bluetooth Handset will also charge your iPhone and sync iPhone with iTunes. This was such a selling feature for me, as I did not previously have my music on my iPhone. Now, I synced the iPhone with iTunes and can listen to my music easily. Rocking out with my iPhone- nothing makes me happier!
While everything I talked about makes the Good Call Bluetooth Handset truly fantastic, the number one selling feature for me was I no longer feared for the prolonged cell phone radiation. You hear so many awful stories about what cells phones can do with long term effects of radiation in the future. I know for one, I don’t want to take these risks and avoid cell phone radiation at all costs. When I use the Good Call Bluetooth Handset, I don’t have to worry about this! How cool is that!
I give this product an A++++++. The Good Call Bluetooth headset will soon be launched on June 19th on Kickstarter.com. Be sure to buy this for anyone who owns an iPhone- currently compatible with the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and iPhone 3G.
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That looks awesome! Definitely going to have to check it out! Thanks!
Sounds great, Il have to remember this when I get my iphone, brilliant review.
Thats so cool, they come out with everything. I dont have a Iphone but looks awesome.
That looks awesome. Now I just need something like that for my android.
looks nice, I have android though — hey make your bed — LOL! 🙂 XOXO
That’s pretty awesome. My daughter and her husband have an Ipod so I’ll tell them about this.
I totally, totally agree! Those little ear phone thingys are awful. And, do people really think they look good wearing them?? I never ‘got’ that…
This is super! Can’t wait to try it
This sounds like a really awesome product, and I especially love that you can use this device with a confident mind that you won’t be exposing yourself to prolonged cell phone radiation. Huge plus! Also, it is so cool that you can answer and made calls on the handset without your iPhone needing to be docked.
We are looking for a new option. I will have to check it out. Thanks!
This looks wonderful! It sounds like a great product!
Oh so awesome! I love the sleek design, and I would love to have this for my Iphone!
Very cool, maybe I will get my mom one adn she will stop beeping me.lol
Looks like a great thing to have whenever we switch to iPHONE! Thanks for an incredible review! 🙂
That’s awesome! I sometimes miss the old home phone with us only using cell phones now. That’s a nice alternative
Such a great idea, I miss my land line sometimes. The handset sits so nicely on your shoulder when you need your hands free!
Looks like a great product for iphone! I wonder if they will make an android compatible one soon!
I don’t have an iPhone, but I will be recommending this product to my friends and family that do! Amazing gadget!!!
This is cool! If I ever get and iPhone, I will have to get this to go with it.
That is pretty cool. I will have to tell friends and family who have an iPhone about this. We do have something similar at our home with our Android phones. It is so handy. Thanks for sharing!
Sounds very cool. I’m about to buy my first iPhone (I know so late to the game) and hate using a phone against my ear, gives me headaches!
Seems pretty sweet!!
Love your nails by the way! 😀
That does sound very cool. My husband would love that, too! It’s a good Father’s Day gift! Wish it were on the market now.
Ohhhh! Now I need one for my iPhone!
that looks like so much fun!! I wish they made one for android! Of course, i’d LOVE to upgrade to an actual iphone eventually, but at present we only have a silly smart phone!
I don’t remember this opp! Very cool!!! I want one!!!
I haven’t ever seen this. I am going to be asking my work to get this for me! If you need another test subject, I’m your girl 😉
Awesome! I need this!
Great review, thanks for sharing! When I first met the founders and tried the iG1 about a month ago, i thought it was a hit. Let us know if there are ways you think it could be improved to be even better!
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It truly is an awesome product!! Should do very well on the market…
Managed to get one of these pre release. It is incredible, setup under 1 minute, instructions easy to read. Works incredible. And looks great. It’s a no brainier for the home or office.
what a cool and sleek product¡¡¡¡ need one in each room of the house no more running around looking for our cell phones! and radiation free!! extra bonus!! im on “the list” @goodcallbro.com