There are budget 7-10 inch HUs with wired Android Auto (+ Carplay) that can be bought for around $100! The whole Stereo unit for similar price of Carplay dongle!
Using "Sunplus" OS. Propriety chip inside it.
These can be had with FM and AM radio, programmable SWC control (resistive suit Jap car etc.), an IR remote control, backup camera etc, attractive graphics, gutsy amp inbuilt, MP5 video and audio, BT.
I tried one, bought 2 more for my other cars. Performance is impressive. Unit is attractive, appears stable in operation.
Cannot add apps to unit-it is straightforward otherwise. All the extra smarts are on your phone when you connect it! Just plug it in.
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Hi guys. I've got an idea for hooking up my ipod to the car, and I wanted to run it by my fellow geeks to see how feasible the idea would be. It consists mainly of an LCD (size indeterminate), modified ipod remote control dock w/video out, and a few amps and speakers. My idea is to hook up the video component output of the ipod dock to the lcd-of-indeterminate-size and keep the ipod hidden away (somewhere safe). There's not much to say about the audio really, jsut hooking up the audio outs to an EQ and then to the amps. Together with the remote control I should be able to have a pretty decent sound system with minimal cost for components, namely an ipod compatible head unit. Any feedback would be most appreciated.
I had the chance today to try out the new Blackberry Bluetooth Stereo Gateway with my Titan.
http://www.shopblackberry.com/_blackberryaccessories/cgi-bin/pd.cgi?frompage=category&page=product_detail&from_category=Lifestyles&category=Bluetooth&pid=F22224T62Z32QRSJ46F
It paired immediately and sounded great. This product has so much potential in my eyes. My main use for it will be in the car where I can stream my audio in stereo to my head unit aux-in via the 3.5mm phono plug. No more cables required. It's super small and is rechargable via mini usb. Even for use at home with my primary receiver will work great. Cue up all the music from the palm of your hand.
What do you think?
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Great Find. I could saved about $40.00 buying this over a traditional headset.
Almost 1/2 the price if you get this here rather than directly from the blackberry store:
http://store.mobilitytoday.com/content/accessories/52-142--3579.htm
I want to get a bluetooth head unit for my car. Currently I use an aux cable, but I would like to go more high tech now . I love this Kenwood unit:
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?g=300&i=113BT838U&tp=5684
It has everything I want. AUX input in the rear for hooking up other devices (I have the ones with the front jack), high power, external microphone, amp outputs, and it just looks awsome. The problem? Bluetooth version 1.2. Others have version 2.0. How will the sound quality be with bluetooth v1.2? 2.0 brings the data throughput to 2.1 mbps (with EDR). 1.2 only supports up to 721kbps. Will there be a difference in quality? Also, do other head units that have 2.0 necessarily support EDR? Most importantly, is there much of a quality difference with A2DP and a hard wire? Thanks for any comments, suggestions, ect.
Oh yeah, I guess this is not Kaiser specific though I have and plan to use it with my Kaiser. Mods, feel free to move. As I understand, the Kaiser does support EDR right?
Due to local driving laws, i finally had to get a bluetooth. Id like to listen to music through it and have done a little searching in the market for an app that will do that but all i found was paid ones. If you are able to listen to music with your bluetooth device, plz share how you do that.
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Due to local driving laws, i finally had to get a bluetooth. Id like to listen to music through it and have done a little searching in the market for an app that will do that but all i found was paid ones. If you are able to listen to music with your bluetooth device, plz share how you do that.
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Not to sound stupid, but shouldn't any bluetooth stereo headset be able to play music, media and do voice calls? I used to use a motorola bluetooth stereo headset and it always worked for me. As long as its a bluetooth stereo headset it should work flawlessly. If you're talking about a regular bluetooth headset without stereo then I am not sure, but I would think it should work.
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Im guessing mine is a mono device. Idk, its some Jabra
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What's needed is not an A2DP type ap, but one that will stream across the single, in-ear type telephone headset. I had the same issue when I was forced to suffer under WinMo back in the day. Hopefully someone here knows of one. I would not mind having it myself.
Thx for the a2dp tip. Searched the market. I may have found something that works but it was a paid app. The free one was only for 1.6. Guess i might have to buy an app but im hoping for more suggestions from the community.
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Abandon the app idea
I don't know if it's possible for you, but here are a few options: if you have an aftermarket stereo just get a 3.5mm cable and plug the phone into your stereo. Most, if not all, modern aftermarket stereos have a 3.5mm jack, although it may be in the back of the unit. You can listen to your music and when you get a call it just goes through the speakers. If you have and want to keep your factory stereo, there are bluetooth adapter kits. The adapters I've seen use the factory CD changer port, so if you have CD changer, you'll no longer be able to use it. But, after a quick Google search, I've found these adapters cost nearly the same as a stereo. Having said all that, I would recommend an aftermarket stereo with bluetooth. All the manufacturers, such as Pioneer, Kenwood, Alpine, JVC, etc., offer bluetooth stereos for relatively cheap (around $150+, for example: http://goo.gl/cFtpM). These typically feature better EQ's than factory stereos as well as the ability to expand your system by adding amps (I had a Nissan 240SX with a Pioneer stereo with a 4-channel amp for the speakers and a 2-channel amp for a 10-inch sub connected to it; *sigh* I miss that set up). But also, when you get a new car and assuming the stereo doesn't have bluetooth, you can take your stereo out of the old car and put it in the new one. All you'll need is a new adapter cable, which are pretty cheap and can be found at a car audio shop or electronics store or online. The adapters and stereos do require a little bit of work as you'll have to remove the dash as well as the stereo to install them, so if it's too daunting you'll want to have a stereo shop install it, but that'll increase the cost.
Some years ago B.A. (before Android ), I installed an aftermarket iPod adapter into the factory stereo of my wife's Dakota. Now, I have some automotive experience and tools, so it wasn't a big deal to me to remove the dash, pull out the stereo, install the adapter and put it all back together. When I inherited the truck, I pulled the factory stereo out and installed an aftermarket one (which is about 3 years old) I had in my 240. It has a 3.5mm jack in the back so I ran a cable down through the lower dash panels (you'd be surprised how much room there is to do this). To do all this I did a Google search to help with install these.
I know, none of my suggestions are free, although 3.5.mm cables are only $5 or so, but they work well. Like I said, I recommend going with a stereo, as I view it as more of an investment because you can hold onto it even when you get another car.
Don't know if it will help, but found this over in the Saphire section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=665458
I haven't tried it yet though.
hmmmm...idk
Finally decided to ditch the iPod and use my Note II for all my music, podcasts, etc. I hate plugging/unplugging my phone every time I get in the car, I always left my iPod just plugged in and connected. My '07 Mazda 5 is old and cheap enough it doesn't have bluetooth. I looked all over for something that will basically take my Bluetooth A2DP stream and plug it into my AUX input of my stereo. I didn't feel like investing the time and money to replace the stereo in my car. After doing a lot of looking I picked up one of these, a GOgroove FlexSMART X2 Wireless In-Car Bluetooth FM Transmitter. I picked this particular unit because it has both Aux in and out for me to connected it directly to my stereo via the AUX input.
http://www.amazon.com/FlexSMART-Tra...&qid=1357759073&sr=1-1&keywords=car+bluetooth
I'm not surprised I liked the unit, the unit pairs fast, works great, does exactly what I want it too and all of the reviews were extremly positive. What I am surprised at is the FM modulator works better than the AUX input into my car. Volume level is better with the FM modulator, there is a slight bit of ground loop noise with the Aux input while the FM modulator is completely clear with better sound. I am stunned how well the FM modulator works because I've had nothing but negative things to say about FM modulators in the past. It has a feature where you hold down a button and it scans all of the channels and tunes itself to the clearest channel. That feature works awesome. I have a ~45 mile one way drive to work, and it was crystal clear the whole way.
great for no Bluetooth cars
One day I noticed a friend was streaming audio and using waze (gps) at the same time in his older car with no bluetooth. At the time I was researching options like a Parrot or an integrated in car upgrade kit and found one of these to be much more affordable. They have another model the SMARTmini which I think is newer but has a shorter arm so depending where your cig lighter is this may make a difference on what model to purchase. Grabbed one last year for an older SUV with no bluetooth and works really well. Happy to see this posted!
I have a JVC stereo in my smart fortwo. Great one and cheap. It has bluetooth for streaming and talking with it's microphone. Plus usb, plus aux. All in one.
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This is what I use. Plugs into the lighter and is able to charge your phone at the same time. My Rogue has an AUX input so I plug the other end in and it auto-connects when I turn on the car.
Works great
I want to buy the HTC stereoclip, it uses a lossless APT-X codec, which if your device happens to support it (The NII does!) you get losslesss audio over bluetooth! Pricey, and requires being plugged in all the time when the battery dies, but I still want it!
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One day I noticed a friend was streaming audio and using waze (gps) at the same time in his older car with no bluetooth. At the time I was researching options like a Parrot or an integrated in car upgrade kit and found one of these to be much more affordable. They have another model the SMARTmini which I think is newer but has a shorter arm so depending where your cig lighter is this may make a difference on what model to purchase. Grabbed one last year for an older SUV with no bluetooth and works really well. Happy to see this posted!
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Hello and thanks for this, does this take my cell phone A2DB intake and give line out to my auxiliary in? I do not want to use the FM function because it usually does not work well in my over populated area.
Ok, I've found this on you tube the go groove smart mini does have a line out jack
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dri3pzuEqlA
Here's a screenshot
My moto s705 soundpilot bt uses regular 3.5mm earbuds, so I got a cable from radio shack with male ends, plug from the bt to the aux input, streaming music, PLUS I can clip the bt on the visor and talk on the phone through the car stereo.
I've ended up buying this one http://www.amazon.com/SMARTmini-Bluetooth-Hands-Free-Streaming-Smartphones/dp/B008XMV05G/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
I made this decision as it appeared the smallest of the whole bunch.
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I want to buy the HTC stereoclip, it uses a lossless APT-X codec, which if your device happens to support it (The NII does!) you get losslesss audio over bluetooth! Pricey, and requires being plugged in all the time when the battery dies, but I still want it!
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I wanted one of those to but I got what the op has for two years. Its ok but not good for voice.
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Sony mw600. 'Nuff said.
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http://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F8Z492
I use a Belkin B46 hockey puck with inverter for power which use aux jack all hidden in the arm rest. Set it up to auto connect and kick off pandoea when conndcted. This way I get in my car and music starts playing. Cant stand the quality over FM.
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I've ended up buying this one http://www.amazon.com/SMARTmini-Bluetooth-Hands-Free-Streaming-Smartphones/dp/B008XMV05G/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
I made this decision as it appeared the smallest of the whole bunch.
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Ooh I've never seen that model, good find. Sorry for the delay in response but glad you found exactly what you needed friend!
Plantronics K-100 or if you have a 3.5mm input a Samsung HS3000.
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I use Belkin CarAudio Connect FM Bluetooth
http://www.belkin.com/au/p/P-F8M117
Works very well with all devices, good choice for cars without AUX input. it streams music and handle calls all in one =], I love it!
I've never had good luck with these FM transmitters. For around $70 you can just replace your receiver with a Bluetooth enabled one.