ERA with iPhone 4S Text alert problem and overall review

[reelz2008]

The bluetooth is always paired to my phone.  With it paired, I don't hear any text tones through the phone.  I don't want to have to wear my bluetooth all the time to hear the alert tones that are coming through the bluetooth only.  Is this something that is going to get changed in a software release or was this the effect Jawbone was going for?  I'm not a fan and at this point between the band aid fixes we're having to do to get Siri to work around the "Voice Dialing" alert that disables other functionality, the poor handoff between music and Siri (described in detail in my other post), and the handset not being allowed to push out alert tones, I wouldn't recommend this handset in its current form to anyone interested in using it with the iPhone 4S or other Apple products that may have Siri integration in the near future.  The interface/compatibility between Apple's handset/software and the ERA software leaves a lot to be desired for the "premium" price being charged for these advanced Jawbone headsets.  I've only had it for less than 24 hours and have already found several things that have me on the verge of returning the device...awaiting news of improvements ahead!

[utekineir]

I'm in the same boat, at this point no way in hell will I keep this headset for the price if it remains as is. 

[rsxmachine]

same situation, just bought ERA to try out for 30 days prior to deciding if I should return it. Although I just put it on, so far its good except for this major problem that I can't hear any txt alerts etc.. from either the phone speaker or the headset on iphone 4s. They need a software update to fix this. I only get phone vibration. 

[rsxmachine]

To me it seems like its a a2dp connection issue or something. 

[rsxmachine]

I think I know what the problem is. I think once you put the phone in standy or stop using a2dp (listening to music), it takes time for the bluetooth to realize something has occured on your phone and to activate a2dp. It is not always activated. If I am listening to music, I hear the txt message tone, but If I am not and the phone is in standby then there is no sound, sometimes you can hear something in the headset that sounds like it is activating a2dp, but that is after the txt sound has already occured. 

Either Apple needs to fix this or Jawbone has to create an option to keep A2DP activated or figure out a way to come out of sleep faster. 

[DevShelly]

I have also had this problem. My fix was to choose a different tone for alerts. (Something over 10 seconds but the longer the better) This allows the headset time to have its coffee and wake up.

[fargilan]

My guess is that it is by design to improve battery life. Not sure it is a jawbone issue, but I'd gladly give up some battery life to maintain a constant connection. It is particularly annoying when using a GPS with turn by turn instructions as they fail to give adequate warning when a turn is approaching until connection is established. The first notification fails to occur if short, or the first part of it is cut off.

[ralfaro]

I just received my ERA a few hours ago and immediately started having issues with Siri on my iPhone 4s and this was after updating the firmware from MyTalk. After reading all of the messages in these forums regarding issues with the ERA and the 4S I can see I am not alone. I'm extremely disappointed to put it mildly. I wish I had read the forums before ordering. The interaction between the ERA and Siri is absolutely horrible. I've seen all of the issues mentioned here and what is even more surprising is that Jawbone hasn't done anything to address the issues. I know it's only been a little more than a month since the 4s and Siri have been out, but these issues are serious and at least for me, totally kill my main reasons for having purchased the ERA to begin with. I wanted wide band A2DP and voice alerts more than anything else so I'm not about to disable those features to work around issues that should have been at least acknowledged with a promised fix in site but there's nothing from Jawbone. Sorry to say that I'll be yet another one returning the ERA due to its lack of functionality with Siri. I'm really bummed because I was anxious to get the ERA. Now the search begins again for something that will work properly with Siri and still give me wide band audio support.

[sulli804]

I agree 100%.  received the Jawbone ERA as a Christmas Gift to use with my iPhone 4s.  Purchased from the AT&T retail store, and they made no mention of issue with its intended use with the iPhone 4s.  If these issues are not resolved, I will be returning this unit for a full refund.  

The other feedback is not encouraging either.