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Parrot CK3100

Car kit for Bluetooth® cell phones — includes LCD display

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We carry cell phone kit harnesses that allow plug-in connection of Parrot's Bluetooth car kits in a wide variety of vehicles.

Want hands-free phone operation and control of your phone's features when behind the wheel? Parrot's CK3100 Bluetooth cell phone car kit connects to almost any car stereo system so you can take calls from your Bluetooth phone through your car's speakers. A small LCD screen mounted on your dash displays caller information and allows access to your phone's menu functions.

The CK3100 control panel installs beneath the dashboard, so all you see is the small dash-mounted LCD screen/keypad and an external microphone. Once your car's engine starts, the kit connects automatically to your Bluetooth phone. With the microphone mounted, just say a name and the CK3100 takes care of the dialing. The CK3100 can work with up to five Bluetooth devices at one time.

You control your phone's menu functions with the dash-mounted LCD screen and 3-button keypad. From dialing to phonebook to voicemail, the keypad and voice prompts will guide you easily through functions as you keep your eyes on the road. You can change the volume with the press of a button.

Parrot's LCD screen displays valuable information from your phone, including Caller ID, listings for the last calls received and dialed, plus dialing with numbers. You can even see the strength of your phone's signal.

The voice recognition software remembers up to 150 names from your phone's address book for dialing (only works with certain phones). Noise reduction on the external microphone lets you carry on a conversation in a normal tone — no need to shout, even in heavy traffic. Most importantly, the CK3100 is programmed to mute your car's radio at the onset of an incoming call, ensuring clear sound over your car's speakers.

Access email and text messages with your voice
This device is now compatible with TextFriendly®, a service which allows you to access your email and text messages, all by voice activation. You can listen to, delete, compose, reply, and forward without taking your eyes off the road. TextFriendly also works with Facebook and Twitter updates, and is compatible with all phones that work with your Parrot device. You get a year of free service from Parrot — after that, you pay $4.99 a month, or $39.99 a year.

The Parrot CK3100 is compatible with all Bluetooth cell phones and installs with most factory and aftermarket car stereo systems. Some factory systems may require an additional wiring adapter.

Note: Compatibility of this device may vary, depending on your phone and service provider.

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Highlights:

  • hard-wired Bluetooth car kit includes microphone, dash-mounted LCD screen/keypad, and control unit for hands-free cell phone use
  • compatible with all Bluetooth phones
  • works with most factory or aftermarket car stereo systems (may require vehicle-specific adapters for factory systems)
  • automatically mutes your car stereo for phone calls
  • works with up to 5 Bluetooth phones or devices
  • dash-mounted LCD screen with three-button keypad controls all phone menu functions
  • last calls received, dialed, and caller ID functions visible on LCD screen
  • phone signal strength and carrier name visible on LCD screen
  • voice-recognition software stores up to 150 names for hands-free dialing (only works with certain phones)
  • noise reduction and echo cancellation technology for clear voice transmission
  • works with TextFriendly service (available from Parrot) for hands-free access to SMS text messages and email
  • dimensions: 2-13/16"H x 1-3/16"W x 1"D (screen/keypad); 6-1/16"H x 1-3/16"W x 2-5/16"D (control box)
  • warranty: 1 year
  • Our 60-day money-back guarantee

Note: Crutchfield carries cell phone kit harnesses that allow easy, plug-in connection of Parrot's Bluetooth car kits in a wide variety of vehicles. The CK3100 can also be hard-wired to your car's stereo system. You may have to drill one or more holes into the dash or remove and remount the dashboard face to make the component connections completely free from visible wires, but hiding the wires is not necessary to operate the system.

 

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  • Electronic control unit
  • LCD screen with attached 6.5' cable
  • Microphone with attached 9.75' cable
  • Foot (for mounting the LCD screen)
  • 2 Self-adhesive pads (for mounting the LCD screen)
  • Large vent mount (for mounting the LCD screen)
  • Mounting bracket (for mounting LCD screen and microphone)
  • Metal bracket
  • Self-adhesive hook-and-loop fastener
  • Visor mount (for microphone)
  • Small vent mount (for microphone)
  • Dash mount for microphone (has attached self-adhesive pad)
  • Power supply cable
  • Mute cable
  • User guide
  • Parrot Magazine (Issue #2)

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Features

Overview: The CK3100 Car Kit connects to your factory stereo system so you can take calls from your Bluetooth phone through your car's speakers. The kit includes an electronic control unit, LCD screen, and separate microphone.

Vehicle Compatibility: The CK3100 car kit is compatible with select vehicle factory systems. Installation requires a vehicle-specific T-harness adapter. To verify compatibility with your vehicle, please see the "Outfit My Car" vehicle selector.

Mobile Phone Compatibility: The CK3100 is compatible with most Bluetooth mobile phones on the market including the Apple iPhone and iPhone 3G. The kit allows you to register up to five different mobile phones. Please visit the following website for specific Bluetooth mobile phone compatibility listings: http://www.parrot.com/usa/support/onlinehelpfiles/parrotck3100ck3300ck3500/compatibilite

Microphone: The microphone features echo cancellation technology and background noise reduction, allowing conversations to remain clear despite noise in the vehicle.

LCD Screen: The display of the CK3100 provides information such as caller ID, carrier signal strength, or last calls received. The LCD screen also includes the Answer and Hang Up buttons, and the central button, which allows you to adjust the call volume and access the kit's menu system.

Phonebook: Select phones automatically transfer their phonebook contacts to the kit.

Voice Recognition: Thanks to the voice recognition feature, you can say a name and the CK3100 will automatically dial the person's number. You can store up to 150 names in memory. You can select voice prints that are registered in the memory of the CK3100 or registered in the memory of the telephone.

Note: This function is only available on certain phones.

TextFriendly: A new feature called TextFriendly is available for the CK3100 through a firmware update. It allows you to receive and answer texts and emails via voice. After a 6-month free trial period for new Parrot customers (or a 3-month free trial period for existing Parrot customers) a monthly fee is required to subscribe to TextFriendly.

Magic Words: Magic words are keywords used to accept an incoming call or end a call, as well as activate the voice recognition feature without taking your hands off the wheel. Keywords include: Telephone, Hang up, Address, office, mobile, general, other, and preferred.

Optional Speaker: The optional CK-70003S speaker kit allows you to enjoy hands-free convenience, without having to splice into your car's speaker wiring harness. The speaker has a proprietary rectangular 8-pin (2 pins present) connector that plugs into the supplied wiring.

Installation

Adapter Required: To install the CK3100 car kit, you will need an adapter specific to your vehicle. The adapter plugs into the power cable and mute cable and interfaces with your vehicle's factory wiring. Note: Although not required for installation, the adapter simplifies the installation. Inexperienced installers may have difficulty hardwiring the kit without the adapter.

Installation Location: The electronic control unit mounts under your vehicle's dash and the LCD screen is mounted to the dash surface. The supplied hardware allow you to mount the microphone on a vent, visor, or on the dash.

Power Cable: The power cable has a 4-pin Molex plug on one end that connects to the electronic control unit. The other end of the power cable has a 9" T-section, which plugs into the optional adapter and interfaces with the factory system.

Mute Cable: One end of the mute cable has a 10-pin Molex plug that connects to the electronic control unit. The other end of the mute cable has an 8-pin rectangular male connector and 8-pin rectangular female connector that plug into the optional adapter and interface with the factory system.

Connections

Right Side of Electronic Control Unit:

  • Power Cable: 4-pin jack for use with the supplied power cable
  • Mute Cable: 10-pin jack for use with the supplied mute cable

Left Side of Electronic Control Unit:

  • Microphone: minijack for use with the supplied microphone
  • LCD Screen: 8-pin jack for use with the supplied LCD screen

Dimensions

Electronic Control Unit: W=6.033", H=1.227", D=2.263"

LCD Screen: W=2.819", H=1.981", D=1.001"

Microphone: W=0.551", H=0.552", D=1.091"

 

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5 out of 5

Auto Bluetooth

Written By LarryF, Montgomery AL on Friday, January 27, 2012
 
This product works great! Display is easy to read, system mutes car radio when call comes in, phone book is easy to set up and use.
Pros:
Clear, easy to read display
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5 out of 5

Parott CK3100

Written By imaav8r, Near Rochester NY on Tuesday, December 27, 2011
 
Easy install in 2008 Toyota Yaris HB. AM/FM/CD radio in car is a JVC KD HDR1. Replaced factory radio couple years ago. Using a HTC Incredible on Verizon Wireless. No problem pairing. Works fantastic!! Be sure to purchase additional wire harness for Toyota to make the job a piece of cake to install. Control head is easy to operate, display easy to read, day or night. If you are a DIY type of person this unit will give you no hassel. Audio quality is great over car speaker system. Voice recognition feature makes it a breeze to make a call. Push the call button and let your voice do the rest. Very pleased so far with the Parott CK3100.
Pros:
Easy to install and operate.
Cons:
None yet
1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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3 out of 5

Difficult Installation

Written By Steve, Oxford, PA on Monday, July 04, 2011
 
The Parrot CK3100 looks like a good product, but I almost gave up on the installation. I bought it from Crutchfield because of the good experience I have had with their Tech Support on the seven other radioes I have bought from them over the last 30 years. The Parrot manual was so generic that it was almost useless. The Crutchfield Tech Support guy didn't seem to have much better information, and I almost gave up and shipped the equipment back. But he hung in there and we worked throug the connections I needed to make to connect the Crutchfiled supplied harness to the vehicle and the Parrot CK3100. I'm glad I didn't give up.

1 out of 2 people found this helpful
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3 out of 5

Parrot CK3100

Written By , New Jersey on Friday, June 17, 2011
 
The Parrot is an awesome device its longevity is my only concern. this is my 7th 1 of have installed for all my family but 3 have failed after 2 years
1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Parrot CK3100

Written By Harry, Fayetteville NC on Thursday, June 16, 2011
 
Easy to install using ISO cable. Works as advertised
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5 out of 5

Parrot CK-3100 is nice and easy

Written By DennisA, Highland, MD on Friday, May 13, 2011
 
Bought this unit with the harness for my mothers 2009 Honda CRV - easy
installation and great sound quality, both in the car and for the person on the
other end of the line. As someone else noted, the most time consuming part of
the installation was removing the overhead light/console and fishing the
microphone wire over the headliner, down the A-pillar and to the factory radio.
There is plenty of room behind/under the radio for the parrot box and the wiring
harness. I drilled a small hole in the dash for the cable running to the control
faceplate - which I surface mounted with double sided tape (included in the
kit). The printed Parrot directions were kind of skimpy, but on-line FAQ's
answered questions that the directions didn't. Bluetooth pairing with the phone
is a snap. This unit is highly recommended - enough features to be very useful,
but not so many that it causes confusion to those who are "technology challenged".
2 out of 2 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Best Bluetooth ever

Written By CapnPappy, California on Monday, April 25, 2011
 
This works awesome. I bought this in conjunction with the Toyota harness from
crutchfields and it installed in a 30 minutes. Most of that time was running the mic
wire through my door beam and under the headliner panel.
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4 out of 5

Like my Parrot

Written By MikeK, Bethesda, MD on Thursday, February 24, 2011
 
The hard part is prying off the dash panel. Installation was easy and the
Parrot worked as advertised. I'm a satisfied owner.
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4 out of 5

Parrot in a Subaru

Written By Tlover, East Wenatchee, WA on Wednesday, January 26, 2011
 
I installed the Parrot in my 2011 Subaru Legacy. The installation was tricky because no
instructions were available. The bezel around the stereo and heater controls had to be
removed, and this was difficult. Once that was done, installation was easy. The voice
command function works most of the time, but occasionally calls the wrong person.
Sound quality through my stereo is excellent. Generally, this is a very good product.
Make sure to place the microphone as close to your mouth as is possible so the person
on the other end can hear you.
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5 out of 5

Parrot CK3100

Written By Chris, Gaithersburg, MD on Monday, November 01, 2010
 
Easily installed the product in my 2008 F-250 along with the Ford T-Harness. There
was not any splicing. Just connected the plugs and the unit was operational.
The operation of the unit is easy and the sound is clear on both ends. No Complaints.
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