The Bluetooth GPS receiver is a global positioning system receiver which can also receive Bluetooth signals and also the signals which come from satellites. Bluetooth is the latest addition to the GPS technology. Its best feature is that it allows the user to talk without using their hands or hands free. It is a small device in size and very portable.

More and more mobile phones these days are turning to Bluetooth technology. Many mobile phones already have a built in GPS system in them but for a Bluetooth GPS receiver to work on such a mobile phone it must have Bluetooth inside it too.

A few companies specialize in making Bluetooth GPS receivers they have a long product range. They have built in Bluetooth GPS receivers in their products. Some come up with the newest addition of Bluetooth GPS receivers they have made up to two new Bluetooth GPS receiver devices. They are almost the same, except that one of them has a larger screen. While some, are not very experienced in making Bluetooth GPS receivers. But they have been making steady progress with great products. They have made quite a number of Bluetooth GPS receivers. 

Many people who travel from time to time or unexpectedly need to book hotel rooms. GPS receivers allow them that service. Some receivers already have an inbuilt memory of phone numbers of hotels in a particular area. If not then Bluetooth allows them to connect and locate hotels in a particular area. Some GPS receivers have a 4.3inch touch screen they can be easily connected to the mobile phone using Bluetooth which allows you to take calls on the GPS touch screen. This touch screen is also one of the main features of a Bluetooth GPS receiver. This is what makes it a very useful tool. Instead of buttons the screen makes it appropriate for making calls. You can also store personal numbers or emergency numbers on speed dial for immediate use.

The Bluetooth GPS receiver also has a virtual phone keypad for dialing numbers which are not stored in your phone. This keypad is more convenient than the keypad in the mobile phone. It is easily accessible and the driver does not have to look away from the road. After the number is dialed the Bluetooth GPS receiver automatically turns back to its primary function – navigation. Calls which are received on the Bluetooth GPS receiver are received through the devices microphone and speaker making all the conversations absolutely hands free. The function of the speaker phone is very similar to the way that driving directions are called out and the microphone always comes with the GPS receiver.

The Bluetooth GPS receiver while being convenient offers a safety to the driver. Important conversations can be attended to while driving which helps in causing minimal accidents.