The ICE [Bluetooth Handsfree] Device is back

sdanseo

This is back on groupon if you're in quick. Pinch of salt though, read this thread first. I had read it before, forgot about it, ordered it, and re-read it. Still happy for the price tbh, we'll see how it goes.

Retails off bluetoothworld's website for the slightly ridiculous price of £60 or £75 with the charger bundle, on sale for €19 and €23 respectively - just helped myself to one.



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DavyD_83

Thinking i'll take a leap of faith and order one.

One question; does anybody know what microphone is used during calls?
Is there a mic on the device itself, or one to place around the car wired or wirelessly?

I couldn't find anything on the site about it (may have just missed it though)

uck51js9zml2yt

Im still waiting on my first order

pissed

Seems a good price ....... but Groupon .... no thanks not worth the hassle.

yop

Wouldn't touch groupon with a barge pole at this stage. Too much hassle with them.

bluefinger

I scoffed at my technologically illiterate other half buying one of these last time it was on sale. I've been eating copious amounts of humble pie since. Can't believe the regular price.

Coonster

Anybody try and order their device on the site?

It says mine is invalid code :-(

Deep Thought

Coonster wrote: »

Anybody try and order their device on the site?

It says mine is invalid code :-(

I was getting the same problem, the code didnt start until 03Jan, it still wouldnt work yesterday, but worked today and got it ordered

viboy

Yeah same for me - just ordered.

Soarer

That's twice I've missed the bloody thing now! :mad:

Coonster

viboy wrote: »

Yeah same for me - just ordered.

I'm going to www.bluetoothworld.net/category/2-ice-device.aspx

I'm clicking on the product and then going to the shopping bag and then entering my coupon here and it's saying invalid code.

Is this the same steps that you are taking?

viboy

Yes - that's what I done - bear in mind the code was being reported as invalid yesterday. Double check the PDF you got from groupon and make sure that the coupon was supposed to become active today.

Coonster wrote: »

I'm going to www.bluetoothworld.net/category/2-ice-device.aspx

I'm clicking on the product and then going to the shopping bag and then entering my coupon here and it's saying invalid code.

Is this the same steps that you are taking?

Coonster

viboy wrote: »

Yes - that's what I done - bear in mind the code was being reported as invalid yesterday. Double check the PDF you got from groupon and make sure that the coupon was supposed to become active today.

It was active from 8pm last night, that's why people may have experienced problems trying to use it yesterday before 8pm.

I've emailed citydeals there and see what the story is with it.

sarah88

i bought this deal and put the order through on the 2nd? recieved confirmation email even though it also states on my voucher that its not activated until the 3rd,

Coonster

I bought the car charger as an extra with mine, another person i know, didnt buy the charger as an extra and their voucher worked.

For anybody who bought the car charger, did your voucher work?

sarah88

I bought the car charger with mine and the voucher worked

revz

I'm not signed up to groupon, and wanted to get this after seeing it last time... If I signed up to groupon now would I get the voucher? Or could someone please give me the coupon code?

carrollreid

I just tried to enter my code now, and it says it's invalid. I also went for the charger upgrade option.

Grr....:mad:

Coonster

revz wrote: »

I'm not signed up to groupon, and wanted to get this after seeing it last time... If I signed up to groupon now would I get the voucher? Or could someone please give me the coupon code?

No but they repeated it 2 or 3 times in the last month so just keep an eye out for it.

go to this link https://www.groupon.ie/deals/cork/bluetooth-world/2314803

and click on 'receive updates now'. You may need to sign up first.

napa104

Hi, I'm having the same problem, i did notice that money hasn't yet been taken out of my bank account so maybe voucher isn't valid till money clears, just a thought

Coonster

napa104 wrote: »

Hi, I'm having the same problem, i did notice that money hasn't yet been taken out of my bank account so maybe voucher isn't valid till money clears, just a thought

It has taken money from my account so i don't think thats what it is. i'm assuming if they sent you the code, then they have take payment for it

napa104

Hi,
Any updates on the voucher code not working, money taken from account but code still not working, sent an email no reply, also rang them gve up after 10 mins on hold :mad::mad::mad:

Coonster

napa104 wrote: »

Hi,
Any updates on the voucher code not working, money taken from account but code still not working, sent an email no reply, also rang them gve up after 10 mins on hold :mad::mad::mad:

I'm having the exact same problem and no reply from the Bluetooth company or groupon :-((

uck51js9zml2yt

Coonster wrote: »

I'm having the exact same problem and no reply from the Bluetooth company or groupon :-((

try this address
tickets=theboxnetwork.uservoice.com@mailgun.us

napa104

Hi, got a reply from Chris tickets@theboxnetwork.uservoice.com via mailgun.us who reset my voucher code and it now worked got a bunch of emails to say that order has been placed but reading some of the earlier threads i'm not certain that i'm going to get the unit in a timely fashion

Coonster

napa104 wrote: »

Hi, got a reply from Chris tickets@theboxnetwork.uservoice.com via mailgun.us who reset my voucher code and it now worked got a bunch of emails to say that order has been placed but reading some of the earlier threads i'm not certain that i'm going to get the unit in a timely fashion

Thanks for that. A guy Bruce got back to me this morning and i sent him on the pdf of the Voucher and he re-issued it for me.

Ordered now and all so ill see it in another 2 months

carrollreid

After a few emails and a reset of my voucher, it finally worked. I typed in the code, rather than cut & paste, so don't know if that was the difference!

Lordfranto

carrollreid wrote: »

After a few emails and a reset of my voucher, it finally worked. I typed in the code, rather than cut & paste, so don't know if that was the difference!

Just got my ice Bluetooth and all ill say is don't bother ur wots his names its ****e, the transmitter is the cheapest I've ever come across. it actually causes more interference when its turned on than the static on blank radio station.

beauty007

I just got mine. Had ordered them on 21st december. I was keeping myself updated as to what was happening, and had requested them to let me know once it is dispatched. Long wait though! Hope it works, will give you my feedback soon.

Berberis

Received mine today also.
Ordered it on Tuesday 3rd January on the day that they said that the code would be activated.
20 days waiting is very good considering some people are still waiting since November.

MarkR

Still waiting. Ordered 7 December. Allegedly dispatched the 22cnd. No responses since then. Avoid.

Coonster

Mine arrived last Friday. All I can say is that I'm delighted with it. It's as good as a parrot without the hassle of connecting it up. 10/10

steps_3314

Ordered in December.recieved it 2 weeks ago. Only installed it yesterday as the fuse for the car lighter was dead. Anyway worked well for an hour and then just died. Looks like a really cheap piece of kit. Wonder if we can get a refund.

bmpsolutions

i have my device working well but i have be on the FM station that i am linked to ?
Would have thought that if i was listening to another station on the radio i should still be able to take calls

brady73

I'm flabbergasted that anyone actually got to make an order, never mind actually received the device?!?! I've been trying since early Jan to redeem my voucher and I can't even choose the item to put into my shopping basket!!

Ms Happy

I bought one in November, paid the postage etc. and it still hasn't arrived!

I have emailed both groupon and the sellers numerous times and have gotten lame excuses a number of times.

AVOID!!!:mad::mad::mad:

bmpsolutions

I managed to get contact with several guys regarding my device they were very helpful in tracking it.
The device works well if a little complicated to get started.
When a call comes through i have to tune to a specific band on FM, higher up the radio and then press the button on the device. If you achieve that it works ok.

bmpsolutions

[EMAIL="tickets@theboxnetwork.uservoice.com>"]tickets@theboxnetwork.uservoice.com>[/EMAIL] meant to add this mail contact, it may be helpful.

Dermot241269

After waiting 9 weeks for my ice device, it arrived today. I can't get it to pair with my iphone4. It can see the device as ice comes up on my phone but refuses to connect to it. Any suggestions? I also don't know how it connects to a radio channel. I have put both radio and device to 88.1 but nothing happens, what am I not doing. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks D

bmpsolutions

I don't know if i am doing something stupid but when i have my radio on in the car and a call comes through i have to change channels press the button on the device, press answer on the phone, all while driving?? Also the reception from the radio is bad when the device is on??

Deep Thought

I have one...

Bought new car that has Bluetooth incorporated

Dont need it any more

bmpsolutions

I am getting constant interference on the radio is it anything to do with the frequency i selected for the device?

babouska

Stay away from these offers, I bought the original voucher in November, ordered it on the 6th December and 6 emails later, 4 different customer service reps , 2 promises of "we have raised a complaint on your behalf with the royal mail" and 2 promises of "we have passed your request for a refund to our financial department" and promises on each email that each of the above will be in contact with me I still have neither device nor refund.

Ms Happy

babouska wrote: »

Stay away from these offers, I bought the original voucher in November, ordered it on the 6th December and 6 emails later, 4 different customer service reps , 2 promises of "we have raised a complaint on your behalf with the royal mail" and 2 promises of "we have passed your request for a refund to our financial department" and promises on each email that each of the above will be in contact with me I still have neither device nor refund.

Glad I'm not the only one, misery loves company and all!!

I am having the exact same problem :mad::mad:

babouska

I had to ring groupon to ask for refund, they said they were aware of a problem with the suppliers, groupon are going to sort out the refund for me from here. I'm also going to ring PayPal as the last email I got was so badly written I think the gist was we will refund the postage costs unless you paid for it totally with PayPal. So as they say, watch this space.

Happy4

hiya - I got mine, and actually like it (well I did like it until I lost my iphone connector piece). Emailed the company who replied saying I'd have to rebuy the WHOLE

Happy4

hiya - I got mine, and actually like it (well I did like it until I lost my iphone connector piece). Emailed the company who replied saying I'd have to rebuy the WHOLE package as they sell items individually :mad:

I don't suppose anyone would have one spare I could have??

Freddie59

babouska wrote: »

Stay away from these offers, I bought the original voucher in November, ordered it on the 6th December and 6 emails later, 4 different customer service reps , 2 promises of "we have raised a complaint on your behalf with the royal mail" and 2 promises of "we have passed your request for a refund to our financial department" and promises on each email that each of the above will be in contact with me I still have neither device nor refund.

Bought one in December. Ordered end January. Arrived after around six weeks. Fantastic little device!

Renato99

Does this work with the iPhone 4? I can connect via Bluetooth but the device is silent when I play ipod through radio freq (tried many freqs)

The Davestator

No issues for me with delivery times. It's a great little hands free for the price and great that my other daughter can play games on my phone and I can still listen to music at the same time. (I had a cradle before and it was limited)

sdanseo

Renato99 wrote: »

Does this work with the iPhone 4? I can connect via Bluetooth but the device is silent when I play ipod through radio freq (tried many freqs)

Works for me, check your output settings on the phone. I tuned in Xmas FM cos I knew it was an empty station :P

That worked fine and then I started getting interference so had to retune.