How to capture key events from bluetooth headset with android

Question

My app can be controlled by normal headset. It simply overrides \"onKeyDown\". But key events from bluetooth headset are not captured - why? Or how to capture bluetooth key

Answer 1

If you are trying to listen for this from an activity, use onKeyDown() and catch the KEYCODE_MEDIA_PLAY_PAUSE (KEYCODE_MEDIA_PLAY and KEYCODE_MEDIA_PAUSE post ICS) key events.

Also for the broadcast receiver solution to work make sure there arent other apps installed and running in the background that catch these events which might take priority over yours.

Also look at this: Android - registering a headset button click with BroadcastReceiver