Logitech H800 Bluetooth Headset with Samsung Galaxy Android

Bluetooth Headset Setup with RemoteHams Gene Hinkle, K5PA, 5/16/2022

Logitech H800 Bluetooth Headset with

Samsung Galaxy Android Tablet and RemoteHams

1. Introduction

The RemoteHams software program allows a remoted ham radio transceiver to be operated

from tablet computers using the Android operating system. The portability provided by

inexpensive tablet PC's, such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab A, is excellent with complete radio

control and audio interfaces provided. An additional feature of using a tablet computer is the

ability to couple Bluetooth wireless connectivity to the tablet for true wireless connections. In

addition, simple shutter control hardware can be integrated over Bluetooth to provide wireless

Push-To-Talk (PTT) control giving the radio amateur a truly wireless experience.

This technical note explains the techniques, hardware and software used to interconnect

various pieces of hardware to provide this unique capability. Due to the low cost and high

availability of the hardware, this should be easy to replicate on a personal scale.

Figure 1. Logitech H800 Bluetooth Headset

2. Equipment List Tested

The following list of hardware and software were integrated in this project. I chose the hardware

based on the low cost (e.g., the Samsung Galaxy is in the $100 class) and experiences of

others. Getting the hardware to work seamlessly for me was a very personal experience with

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many hurdles to overcome. So my aim is to share my experiences so you can follow a similar

path.

TABLE 1. HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE INTEGRATED

Description

Function

Version

Samsung Galaxy TAB A

Android Tablet

OS 6.0.1

Logitech H800

Bluetooth Headset

(earphones and boom

microphone)

LZYDD BT Wireless Media Music

Remote Control Camera Shutter for

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, iOS and

Android Smartphone Tablet Devices

Windows 8.1

Dual Remote Clicker for

PTT Functionality.

RemoteHams Client

Android Software

Version

number 79

Parrot Recorder

Android Application

Version

2.2.0

The process I followed was to install the Bluetooth headset onto the Samsung Galaxy TAB A

tablet computer using the Android Bluetooth installation procedures. This involves turning the

headset on and setting it into the Bluetooth mode to announce its availability. The headset is

then paired with the Android Bluetooth interface.

Once the headset pairing is successful, the headset audio can be tested for functionality. This

involves loading a free Android application (app) from the Google Play Store and then testing

the record and playback capability. This proved to be harder than expected as will be explained

later.

Next, the RemoteHams Android Client is setup for a Bluetooth headset interface.

Finally, the LZYDD Bluetooth Camera Shutter controller unit is interfaced to the RemoteHams

Android Client to serve as a Push-to-Talk (PTT), wireless controller.

3. Setup the Logitech H800 Headset for Bluetooth

The pairing of the Logitech® Wireless Bluetooth Headset H800 is explained from the Logitech

user manual in the English instructions below.

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Figure 2. Logitech Bluetooth Headset Setup

If you need to initiate a Bluetooth acquisition sequence, Slide the "fast forward" slide switch

Forward (towards #13 in diagram below) and Press + (#8 in diagram)

Figure 3. Logitech Bluetooth Headset Setup to Initiate Bluetooth Pairing

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4. Parrot Sound Recorder to Test the Paired Bluetooth Headset

I found out the hard way, that not all sound recorders are created equal! Many in the Google

Play Store are designed just for use with the Galaxy's Internal microphone (mic). So even with a

Bluetooth microphone paired, the recorder software would not recognize and record the audio.

After much testing, I found the Parrot recording software worked well. I de-installed all trial

versions of other recorders (I tested at least 10 different versions) until I found the Parrot

software worked correctly.

To test the record functionality on the Samsung Galaxy TAB A tablet, install the free application

Parrot found in the Google Play Store.

Figure 4. Parrot Sound Recorder Compatible with Hardware Suite

The Parrot software app will record and playback the sounds from the Logitech Bluetooth

headset. The Parrot menu system is very intuitive and easy to follow.

5. To Setup a Logitech H800 Bluetooth Headset in RemoteHams

The RemoteHams client for Android is downloaded from the RemoteHams web page

(http://www.remotehams.com). In the RemoteHams Android app, select the Settings and

Audio. Enable each of the settings as shown below. Set the Mic Source to Default.

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Figure 5. RemoteHams Android Version Screen Capture in Settings and Audio

6. Setup of LZYDD Remote Control Shutter Button Clicker for PTT Functions

Rear and Front View of LZYDD Clicker

Figure 6. LZYDD Remote Control Shutter Button for Use as PTT Control

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In the RemoteHams Android App, select the Settings then PTT Options. To use a dual button

for the PTT functionality in RemoteHams for Android, set the buttons settings for PTT as shown

below. One nice feature is the ability to still use the minus and plus ( - + ) button to raise or

lower the audio sound stream volume.

Figure 7. RemoteHams Android Version Screen Capture in Settings and PTT Options

7. Wrap Up

I hope this information helps with your installation of Bluetooth headsets with the RemoteHams

application. Due to the rapid pace of hardware obsolescence, new hardware and changing

software versions, there may be slight variances in these procedures. But my hope is some of

the techniques can be carried through to the next generation of devices to make Remote Radio

Operation easier to implement.

73 Gene K5PA

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ADDENDUM

Pairing Bluetooth Between Android

and Remote Control Shutter

Pairing Instructions

1. Enable the Bluetooth functions of your Android device.

2. Turn on the remote, press the shutter button and play/pause

button simultaneously, the LED light will blink blue.

3. Your device will start to search, after finding “Bluetooth Remote

Shutter,” you should tap “Bluetooth Remote Shutter,” so it will

start connecting.

For full instructions of pairing, please refer to the manual included

with the shipment of the device.

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