Multitask Like a Master with the Plantronics M50 Bluetooth Headset
Follow the money while keeping your hands free to perform sundry tasks with this reasonably priced Plantronics M50. Lightweight, durable, and compatible with an enormous array of mobile phones, the M50 lets you breeze from office to power lunch without missing an important call. Find various examples of the Plantronics m50 for sale on eBay.
What are the M50's time and compatibility specs?The Plantronics M50 is an 11-gram headset boasting Bluetooth v3.0. Its Bluetooth profile includes Advanced Audio Distribution v1.2 (A2DP), Hands-Free v1.6 (HFP), and Headset v1.2 (HSP). The M50's rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery charges via micro USB in a wall outlet or car requiring 90 minutes to attain a full charge. One full charge gets you 11 hours of talk time and 11 days of standby.
What mobile phones can you use and how many can you pair?The Plantronics M50 sports multipoint technology that lets you pair and host connections with up to two mobile phones simultaneously. Be advised that new-in-box units may arrive with multipoint technology disabled by default. To turn on multipoint technology, simply press the M50's call button while turning the unit on until its LED light flashes blue twice. Repeat to turn off multipoint technology. M50 pairs with both Android and iPhone, as well as the iPad. The iPhone has the added perk of displaying the M50 battery meter.
What hands-free features does the Plantronics M50 offer?The Plantronics M50 streams GPS, music, and podcasts, delivering clarion, single-ear stereo within a 33-foot range of your paired phone. A voice alert keeps you abreast of phone stats, such as remaining talk time, battery power, connection integrity, and volume. The call button located on the exterior of the M50 lets you perform routine functions with a gentle tap or a press. A few basic functions include:
- One tap to take or end a call
- Two taps to redial
- Two-second press to initiate voice dialing
The Plantronics M50 also has an ergonomic silhouette that melds to your left or right ear as it fights wind and noise to preserve call clarity.
How do you pair the M50 with your phone?The Plantronics M50 simplifies the process with QuickPair technology, eliminating the need for specific codes. To pair the M50 with your phone:
- Activate your phone's Bluetooth feature.
- This varies between phones with iPhone requiring you to do it by going to Settings and then General. You can also do this on a BlackBerry by going to Settings, Options, and then Bluetooth.
- Slide the Plantronics M50 power switch on.
- Note the LED light flashing red and blue indicating pairing mode.
- On your phone, select "PLT_M50" from the list of available Bluetooth devices. Enter "0000" if you're prompted for a code. The M50 stops flashing red and blue when pairing is successful.