Parrot MINIKIT Neo Bluetooth Car Kit Review

Posted on Mar 26th 2014

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Why We Love It: The Parrot MINIKIT Neo is the newest Bluetooth Visor Speakerphone in our lineup, packed with high-end features like voice-control, NFC pairing and excellent noise cancelling all in a sleek design that will look stylish in any car. The MINIKIT Neo will even read and recognize the names in your phonebook so there’s no need to take your eyes off the road.

Design: Smaller than the size of most smartphones, the MINIKIT Neo will blend seamlessly into your car and fits securely on your visor. Three buttons make it easy to control nearly any feature of the device – the green button answers or initiates calls, the red button hangs up and the convenient rotary knob allows you to access menus and quickly adjust volume.

Ease of Use: Pairing the MINIKIT Neo to a smartphone takes less than a minute as its ready to go straight out the box. Simply turn it on, activate Bluetooth on your device and select the MINIKIT Neo to pair. If your phone is NFC-enabled (Near Field Communication), all you have to do is touch the devices together for a few seconds. Once paired, the MINIKIT Neo will download your contacts list so you can make calls using the name of the person you’d like to call. The device will also read your contact’s name allowed when you have an incoming call so you don’t have to avert your eyes from the road.

Sound quality: The Parrot MINIKIT Neo is equipped with advanced noise-cancelling technology. A multi-directional microphone and noise reduction will ensure callers can hear you clearly. The MINIKIT’s 3W speaker is also loud enough for you to hear calls over traffic noise. A2DP Bluetooth Audio Streaming is also built in, so you can listen to music, podcasts or GPS voice-guidance directions straight from your phone.

Overall: The Parrot MINIKIT Neo’s easy call and volume controls, voice-activated dialing, great sound quality, and competitive price make this an excellent choice for commuters who need to stay safe and connected on the road.