Req: Bluetooth over car stereo

[scoobdude]

i know there are alot of aftermarket radio manufactures that offer external components that can be plugged in effortlessly. computability is another issue though.

[neodorian]

All I would want is a small BT receiver with a 3.5mm plug for output. I can plug that into the AUX-in on my stereo and be good to go. I've seen a few out there but they seem to all be a bit pricey ($75-100).

[dtndvm]

I use the Parrot PMK 5800. No involved setup at all. It links seamlessly via BT to the Mogul and then outputs the signal via an FM transmitter (fully tunable and quality comparable to wired output). Music pauses when a call comes in and the call is broadcast over the car's speakers. Also has a 3.5 jack for non-BT devices. Best of all, it plugs into your lighter socket and can be moved easily from car to car (I use it in 3 different cars...no wiring involved).

[bitslizer]

1) track info maybe possible, but maybe a customize thing. I've heard SE walkman phone display track info on SE A2DP headset like the DS970, not confirm though

2) I also recommended the Parrot MK6100, I've one and it rock. with the A2DP you can even route GPS navigation voice prompt/instruction through the car stereo (with 2 minor issues, the unit does not switch over fast enough so lose about 0.2 seconds in the begining, so need customized voice files to compensate, and after the voice prompt finish, take about 1-2 seconds before the Parrot unit release the system back to the car's deck/HU)


Parrot kit is especially good for those of us with newer car that do not have a standard aftermarket Headunit interface, or for those of us who want to keep the stock as much stock/OEM as possible.

[Hoof]

How feasible is it to stream music in your car through bluetooth or anything else through evo? Is the connection stable enough that you can drive long periods of time without loosing connection to evo? Even 1x isnt good enough for streaming in my experience as it constantly keeps buffering. It would be a pain if you keep on loosing connection to evo as youre driving and having to constantly hit play every couple of minutes.

[cuse94]

Originally Posted by Hoof

How feasible is it to stream music in your car through bluetooth or anything else through evo? Is the connection stable enough that you can drive long periods of time without loosing connection to evo? Even 1x isnt good enough for streaming in my experience as it constantly keeps buffering. It would be a pain if you keep on loosing connection to evo as youre driving and having to constantly hit play every couple of minutes.

I stream XM over EVDO via my Parrot MK6100 and no problems at all. Connection is reliable.

[derrickmd18]

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[JustusIV]

Ok here is the scope. I bought the Sony BT2500 but it turns out it doesnt have any rca jacks for subs. So i upgraded to the just released BT2600 which does. You do not need any special software to pump out music via the A2DP but the annoying part is you have to connect that every time. As opposed to the headset part of bluetooth that auto hooks up. That is where A2DPtoggle comes into play. It will hookup the A2DP connection and start whatever program you want. I use pocket player and love it. I stream all my music to my phone via EVDO and it works pretty well. Maybe once a drive it will have a little hiccup. The one thing i do wish i had now is the hands free calling even though i thought that was a feature i did not want. I would think that it would be possible to make a program like A2DP to connect completely automated since the phone hooks up 100% on its own. You could use that as a trigger for the next event but i am not a skilled enough programmer to make it happen. I am still looking for new/interesting ways to play my stream my music. Right now i am just running pre-configured m3u's that point to my own server but i would like something that would be a little more friendly for media libraries. Maybe like a vpn or something.

[JustusIV]

I just found out that i can sync up my headunit and my phone by pressing the play button on my headunit when it is on bluetooth audio. This doesnt however play any music because it would have to launch a program. Any ideas? In the past i have used a2dptoggle which automatically launches my music app. But if i can just do it on my headunit i wouldnt have to take my phone out of my pocket :P

[Phreddo]

+1 for teh motorokr t505 bt/fm transciever/speakerphone