The Nokia CK-1W supersedes the CARK-112-SE but apart from adding compatibility over a larger number of supported handsets, the kit itself is a step backwards for Nokia in our opinion due to lots of problems with high audio outputs and this often means not being able to integrate this kit with the stereo. Thankfully this kit has now been replaced by the Nokia CK-7W.
There is no need for a mounting bracket on this kit as there is No Cradle! There is just a small activation button with a volume control ring on it which is mounted onto the vehicle dashboard with a Velcro pad in a convenient location. The kit connects to your phone as soon as you switch the ignition on in the car once it has been paired with the handset. You can pair up to 8 different handsets for use with the kit but only one may be used at a time.
The voice tags feature is used to dial numbers in your phonebook (maximum of 10 with the 6310i) to dial any other number you must scroll through the phone book on the handset and the kit will automatically intercept the call.
As long as the handset is within 10 metres of the kit when the blue tooth button is pressed it will communicate with your phone without having to plug it into a cradle.
Big problems with these kits with excessive audio volume! There is a solution using a special V3 Telemute module that routes audio through the drivers front speaker only for going through the car stereo. Generally we advise on using the speaker supplied with the kit or upgrading to a CK-7W!
The main difference between the CK-1W kit and the CARK-112-SE is that the software in the junction box has been updated to support a larger range of bluetooth handsets from Nokia and other manufacturers and the button now has an LED light on it so you can see it at night.
With the legislation passed in December 2003 regarding the use of a mobile phone whilst driving we think there may be an issue for people with Bluetooth car kits that you should be made aware of.
Most Nokia handsets only store 10 voice tags, when using the bluetooth kit and you need to access any other number than that on your voice tag list, you will have to pick up the phone, select the number, and hit send before the kit intercepts the call. Picking up the handset and scrolling through the menu whilst driving to make a call is now against the law as you will be holding the phone whilst driving.
There is a solution to this issue! If you you wish to secure the cradle within the car whilst driving with a Nokia handset, so that you can legally scroll through the menus on your handset, you will need to purchase an additional phone holder cradle which both secures the handset and allows you to connect an in car charger at the same time.