Comments on: Pre-Review: Motorola HT820 Stereo Bluetooth Headset for iPhone 3.0

By: Jon

Jon — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:00:04 +0000

I have a Moto HT820 headset that i have had for prabably 3 years using it originally with the Motorokr, and the the Motokrazr and BlackBerry 8800 and it work great with complete functionally with all until i got the iPhone 3GS software 3.1.2 and have had nothing but trouble getting it to work properly. As stated the pause works ocassionally volumn up/down works great the track advance/back will not work with iPhone, anybody have a fix that you can share.

By: Paul L

Paul L — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:59:54 +0000

The will work with the iPhone 3G S. I’m using them right now. Unfortunately the ear cushions are falling apart and Motorola does not have replacements… nor, it seems, does anyone else. (

By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:18:48 +0000

I am using this headset with my Ipod Touch with the 3.0 software and the track advance or back does not work either. Sometimes the pause and play button doesn’t work either. Not especially comfortable either tho I do like the sound.

By: j mag

j mag — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 03:21:53 +0000

I do have HT820 and Iphone 3G 3.0 and having the same issue regarding not able to skip songs.Its not the the HT820 cause skipping works well using it with my laptop.My ear does hurt too but the sound pretty good.Cushion does falls off.

By: Tommy T

Tommy T — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:34:22 +0000

Will the headset work with music in stereo with the 2G?

By: matt

matt — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:37:40 +0000

Chad: You may want to do some further testing, as like Sean, I installed the 3.0 update and paired my Motorola HT820 with the iPhone and while music playback, pause and volume works, track advance does not. Unless this is an issue with Apple, I fear that these headphone may not be compatible with the iPhone’s stereo bluetooth functions. Also, it is worth mentioning that these headphones were released nearly 3 years ago.

By: Sean

Sean — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:39:08 +0000

Can’t advance a song on iPhone 3G 3.0. If you hold the right button down, it will stop and when you play again, it will play from the beginning.

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:25:47 +0000

I agree with most of this review. The sound is pretty good on this unit. I have had it for several months using it with my mac at times. The bluetooth connection on the iphone can be a bit flaky, not sure if it is the iPhone or the headset. I have not been able to to get the change track buttons to work. Not sure if there is anyone else who has an idea why this is so or a way to get them to work. Other than that enjoying using these. They do wear on your ears after a while with the weight. More for active people who are up and about doing things and don’t mind looking a little strange.

By: Subie09Lega

Subie09Lega — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:10:15 +0000

I have a pair of these and really like them. The battery life is amazing and I love talking on the phone in stereo (with my iPhone 2G). They are a bit heavy and make one look like they are wearing some compact Princess Leia earmuffs. Overall, a great set of headphones, they just need a revamp to make them lighter and more compact.

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:33:04 +0000

"I don’t attribute this to the headset,..." You might as well because the HT820 is easily the worst headset I have ever used when it comes to ergonomics. Solid rubber = FAIL! For me, they only hurt my ears after prolonged use, but I have read from people who said they gave them blisters; and having had the "privilege" to use the Motos I am inclined to believe those people. The headset itself features mediocre sound (even for a BT headset) and battery life and does not deserve more than three stars for that alone. Factor in the discomfort of wearing them and I would rather give them two... their rather cheap price and the 3.5mm jack saving them from being a complete failure.