Bluetooth Audio and Handsfree - The Poor Mans fix

D90 · 17th February 2015, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by ytt105

Could you please explain how this works in regard to telephone calls.

Eg. When a call comes in, do you answer via this unit and hear the caller thru the stereo, (automatically or do you need to change to AUX In), do you talk to this unit or is there a remote microphone.

When you call, do you call via your phone or something on the unit, how does the listening and talking work, (ie. as per above?)

Regards
Trev

Stereo needs to be on AUX for sound to come through speakers. If phone rings when on radio just switch to AUX and hit the middle button on the unit to answer. Unit has built in mic, no remote mic.
Haven't tried accessing voice commands on the phone from the unit. maybe holding the middle button will activate Siri. If that doesn't work your using the phone for dialling. When not driving of course

**Epic pooh** · 17th February 2015, 12:00 PM

I'm using a wifi streaming hub that supports AirPlay and it's plugged into the aux port. Level is ok (am going to wire in an adjustable inline signal booster) and quality is good. I did this because then my phone calls come via my existing parrot which results in the phone auto muting the song, switching the call to the parrot and head unit into phone mode then when the call ends the song resumes without me needing to touch anything ! Avoids the problems with two bluetooth devices etc for those who may have factory bluetooth or a parrot like mine.

D90 · 17th February 2015, 12:08 PM

Happy to switch to AUX manually and save 780 bucks! I'm sure I'll need the $$ with my wish list!

**jonesfam** · 17th February 2015, 03:38 PM

I went even cheaper & got a Bluetooth Buddy.
Just clips on the sun visor & I can answer the phone or make calls.
Useless for music.
Jonesfam

**xoph44** · 18th February 2015, 06:12 AM

Hi
Along the same lines, I have an aftermarket Alpine roof mounted DVD player (circa 2007?) that is wired to the AUX replacing inputs from either AUX socket.
Head unit is mounted in upper glovebox. Are there switches available that would allow me to reinstate the AUX inputs if I can find where they have disconnected it?

Cheers

Chris

D90 · 18th February 2015, 09:50 AM

You could tap into the three AUX wires behind the factory head unit. Only one AUX input would work at a time obviously.
Does the head unit in the glove box not have an AUX input on the front? If so does this work with your current setup.

**PeterOZ** · 18th February 2015, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by D90

Peter you may be better off with one of these if your using the rear input... Amazon.com: Mpow® Streambot One Plus Bluetooth 4.0 Hands-Free Car Kit / Bluetooth Audio Music Receiver for Car Stereo Supports AptX, with 3.5 mm Aux Input Jack, Dual Port USB Car Charger and for Apple iPhone 6, 6 Plus 5 5S 5C 4S 4, iPad 4 3 2, iPod, BlackBerry, Samsung Galaxy S5 S4 S3 and other Android Smartphones: Cell Phones & Accessories

similar to what I have now, not overly impressed with it.

saw this on fleabay but not sure of the legalities of having this thing fitted to your steering wheel.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Brand-New...ht_4144wt_1088

Any thoughts?

D90 · 18th February 2015, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by PeterOZ

similar to what I have now, not overly impressed with it.

Not FM modulation though. The one on amazon is the same as my unit without the need for an extension cable to reach the rear aux input.

**PeterOZ** · 18th February 2015, 10:49 AM

current one goes through one of two FM channels, 89.7Mhz is one freq from memory.

Stereo jack plugs into the phone that goes to the unit.

I have a separate Blue Ant unit on the visor for handsfree phone.

All rather cumbersome. I only use the streaming if there is somebody in pax seat to play DJ!

A unit that is on the steering wheel could be ideal if it is legal.

Based on what I saw on the description on the one in fleabay it connect bluetooth to the phone and via FM link to the car audio on a selected FM station.

Now what the quality of that link will be audio hifi wise is debatable. Perhaps good enough.

I might sacrifice the $30 and see how it performs, if no good I'll resell it.

D90 · 18th February 2015, 10:55 AM

Direct connection to the AUX input is a better quality audio connection than FM modulation.
Both the one on eBay and Amazon use a direct connection to the AUX input of the car and Bluetooth to the phone.
If you using the standard AUX connection at the rear I think the Amazon type one would be the best. It would replace both of your blueant and FM modulation.
Plenty of options!! 😉

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