An iPhone app to read out SMS messages only when Bluetooth connected

John Robertson

July 17, 2014 22:13

I get messages from time to time when riding and have to pull over to see if it is important or not. I would really like to see an app that converts SMS messages to speech for my iPhone 3GS (iOS 6.x) when it is in a bluetooth connection with the headset, but not otherwise. This is so I don't have to set an app on/off depending on if I am using the Sena or not, it should be an option and thus automatic...

Thanks!

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  John Robertson

  July 26, 2015 19:55

  OK, now I have an iPhone 6 and it supports MAP which "Message Access Profile allows devices to exchange messages. It's mostly used for automotive hands-free use." Automobile drivers have aps for their phones that will read text messages aloud. this would be of use to motorcyclists too!

  I am surprised that no-one else seems to be interested in this topic though, I assumed a number of riders get text messages who are working or traveling and the message may be important!

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  John Robertson

  July 29, 2015 21:30

  Automobile drivers have hardware/software in their cars for their phones that will read text messages aloud. This would be of use to motorcyclists too!
  
  Ford has SYNC (2011 implemented):
  
  http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/ford-automobiles-will-read-text-messages-aloud-with-sync-upgrade/
  
  Current usage:
  https://owner.ford.com/how-tos/sync-technology/myford-touch/phone-setup/how-to-allow-sync-to-receive-text-messages-from-your-iphone.html
  
  

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