Guide to Bluetooth Phone Calling Systems
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What they offer now: Most new vehicles allow you to wirelessly pair—or connect—your phone to your car’s audio system by using a Bluetooth system. Not only does this let you talk without handling the phone, but many systems will also display contacts, favorites, and recent calls.
CR’s take: The best systems allow you to make or accept phone calls without taking your eyes off the road or your hands off the wheel. The acid test for any Bluetooth system is that it consistently reconnects with your phone every time you get back in the car; failure to do so can be a source of major driver frustration.
Editor's Note: This article also appeared in the October 2017 issue of Consumer Reports magazine.
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