I have a 2012 Buick Enclave and a 2009 Honda Accord, both vehicles support Bluetooth phone calls, can dial my phone access a phone book etc to make calls through the vehicles stereo system, but I can't play music or media through them. Is there anyway or any apk that I can change the media output to look like it's a phone call instead and play music etc through also? I've seen other people ask this question in the past and haven't found any answers. Thanks!
amebiasis said:
I have a 2012 Buick Enclave and a 2009 Honda Accord, both vehicles support Bluetooth phone calls, can dial my phone access a phone book etc to make calls through the vehicles stereo system, but I can't play music or media through them. Is there anyway or any apk that I can change the media output to look like it's a phone call instead and play music etc through also? I've seen other people ask this question in the past and haven't found any answers. Thanks!
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like this?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.IG.BluetoothManager&hl=en
amebiasis said:
I have a 2012 Buick Enclave and a 2009 Honda Accord, both vehicles support Bluetooth phone calls, can dial my phone access a phone book etc to make calls through the vehicles stereo system, but I can't play music or media through them. Is there anyway or any apk that I can change the media output to look like it's a phone call instead and play music etc through also? I've seen other people ask this question in the past and haven't found any answers. Thanks!
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I'm probably one of those users that asked the question and never got an answer.
I bought one of these: http://amzn.com/B0038MA11U and it works great. Personally... I think I prefer my setup (below) to using an app that modifies the bluetooth stream. Mostly because I couldn't find one... but also because I'm not so sure what would happen if you got a phonecall. As in, the audio might keep playing, or the call may not go through. Perhaps the audio stream would be all your caller could hear.
I've got a 2009 BMW 335ix, and the iDrive system only supports bluetooth over the phone stream. I've actually successfully called myself and played audio during my voicemail... and it will play over the car speakers. However, it will shut off after a few minutes (voicemail time limit), and I had to delete that voicemail. Far from ideal, but a successful proof of concept. lol
If your car has an auxiliary stereo input (headphone jack), then you can use that item I linked you to (or something similar... there are a few out there). In my case, my AUX jack is in the center console, near a 12V plug. So... I got a cigarette lighter-to-2xUSB adapter, a REALLY SHORT USB cable, and a REALLY SHORT stereo minijack cable, and it all fits rather nicely in the center console. The other USB port on the adapter is occupied by my phone charger. I made sure to get a low-profile usb adapter with one 2-amp port to get the most current flow to my phone.
If you've wondered this question yet... You CAN be connected to more than 1 bluetooth item at a time. I'm successfully connected to my car via the phone stream and the miccus on the media stream every day. If I get a call while listening to media, the media stream will stop and I can answer the phone. (This is built into Android, I believe) If you've got a Note 3, then I'm 99% sure you'll have the same experience.
Good luck!
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Morkai Almandragon said:
like this?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.IG.BluetoothManager&hl=en
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Excited, I followed this link. Google Play said I have it installed. I don't even remember installing the app, so I'm pretty sure it didn't work for me.
I installed it again to try it out later today on my way home. Perhaps I'll have better luck with it this time.
**UPDATE*** As soon as I opened it, it said I have to upgrade to "Bluetooth Manager ICS" which costs a dollar. Without being able to try the app before buying it... I'm uninstalling again. Maybe next time I come across it, I'll remember the issue I had with it.
Thanks guys I'll look into these options and try to find out more info on that apk!
amebiasis said:
Thanks guys I'll look into these options and try to find out more info on that apk!
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When I click on the pairing of my 2009 Ford Fusion Sync in the Note 3's Bluetooth settings, there are check marks for "Phone audio" and "Media audio". Both are checked. If I want to play media audio or have turn by turn directions through the car audio system, then I have to change the audio input on the car with the "Aux" button to "Bluetooth Audio". The phone function still works after I do this. Check your pair settings and "Aux" setting.
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When I click on the pairing of my 2009 Ford Fusion Sync in the Note 3's Bluetooth settings, there are check marks for "Phone audio" and "Media audio". Both are checked. If I want to play media audio or have turn by turn directions through the car audio system, then I have to change the audio input on the car with the "Aux" button to "Bluetooth Audio". The phone function still works after I do this. Check your pair settings and "Aux" setting.
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Ya I had a Ford Edge and could do that to Ford's Sync is a nice system. Sadly though most other manufacturers don't support media through Bluetooth though that's what we were trying to figure out how to override. I read somewhere that they do this as a safety precaution, how it's safer than plugging in my aux cable and I have no idea lol
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When I click on the pairing of my 2009 Ford Fusion Sync in the Note 3's Bluetooth settings, there are check marks for "Phone audio" and "Media audio". Both are checked. If I want to play media audio or have turn by turn directions through the car audio system, then I have to change the audio input on the car with the "Aux" button to "Bluetooth Audio". The phone function still works after I do this. Check your pair settings and "Aux" setting.
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In 2009, your Fusion w/ SYNC was MUCH more technologically advanced than my 2009 3-series. I know because my wife had a 2009 Milan, which is pretty much the same car. She loved teasing my about how my BMW was so inferior. lol. And she was right. BMW only had compatibility with Apple products (as an option), and not through bluetooth. Only through USB. The car itself only has compatibility as a bluetooth speakerphone on the phone stream. I can't parse a "media" stream. If I had an iPhone (blech)... I could access my messages and everything... but it's not supported on my Note 3. Honestly... I kind of want to trade it in because of all this. I didn't realize it when I bought the car, and now I have the bluetooth adapter plugged into the AUX port and I've grown complacent.
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In 2009, your Fusion w/ SYNC was MUCH more technologically advanced than my 2009 3-series. I know because my wife had a 2009 Milan, which is pretty much the same car. She loved teasing my about how my BMW was so inferior. lol. And she was right. BMW only had compatibility with Apple products (as an option), and not through bluetooth. Only through USB. The car itself only has compatibility as a bluetooth speakerphone on the phone stream. I can't parse a "media" stream. If I had an iPhone (blech)... I could access my messages and everything... but it's not supported on my Note 3. Honestly... I kind of want to trade it in because of all this. I didn't realize it when I bought the car, and now I have the bluetooth adapter plugged into the AUX port and I've grown complacent.
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Ya, that's surprising...
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I just have a normal radio with aux and usb ports. I bought an adapter call the Himbox from iClever on Amazon. It supports both hands free calling and bluetooth audio (actually good quality sounding audio). It even comes with a double usb 12v adapter. It was only around $40 if I remember correctly. I have the phone media part of it turned off since I drive a very noisy big truck, but I also have a high quality hands free noise cancelling headset that I just use for phone calls (media audio unchecked) . I leave both connected while driving. When a call comes in, I just answer it with my headset and it pauses the media receiver and my headset functions like normal...once I hang up, it resumes playing.
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I have a feeling that this can't be done (because I looked into it with my XDA Exec a few years ago), but....
Is there any way that I can play mp3s via the extUSB into a car stereo (via an AUX in) and yet answer calls via the same stereo's integrated bluetooth via the headset profile?
The stereo would normally drop the AUX in sound for a bluetooth call, but clearly the extUSB would normally handle calls if a audio output device is plugged into it. With my Exec, I seem to remember that the hardwired audio output would be the default, and so the bluetooth would never engage.
If there is a hardware solution, I would be very keen to know! Even better if the extUSB also charged my Vario IV in a passive holder.
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I have a feeling that this can't be done (because I looked into it with my XDA Exec a few years ago), but....
Is there any way that I can play mp3s via the extUSB into a car stereo (via an AUX in) and yet answer calls via the same stereo's integrated bluetooth via the headset profile?
The stereo would normally drop the AUX in sound for a bluetooth call, but clearly the extUSB would normally handle calls if a audio output device is plugged into it. With my Exec, I seem to remember that the hardwired audio output would be the default, and so the bluetooth would never engage.
If there is a hardware solution, I would be very keen to know! Even better if the extUSB also charged my Vario IV in a passive holder.
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What about playing music through the blue tooth of your car stereo? Tricking the car into thinking its actually engaged in a call so it plays music. Might have to be something done on the phone side to transmit the music as a call and then when you receive a call the music stops and you can answer the call and when the call ends music resumes? Just a thought i dont know if it is possible at all. But you bring up a really good idea.
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What about playing music through the blue tooth of your car stereo?
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Thanks for the thought, but the stereo doesn't accept bluetooth streams - it simply just has the ability to act as a hands free device.
Any more thoughts anyone? (Although someone has just posted about a device that looks intriguing with AUX and power in)
It's definitely doable. Thats what I've done with my non BT Pioneer deck. Check out my post here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=3278241#post3278241.
Hope this helps.
mattyman said:
It's definitely doable. Thats what I've done with my non BT Pioneer deck. Check out my post here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=3278241#post3278241.
Hope this helps.
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Thank you too for the feedback, but I can't see a bluetooth device in your chain. Perhaps I wasn't clear in the original post, but in the end I suppose the question is can calls be handled over bluetooth when there is any audio outpu device plugged into the extUSB?
Sorry. My bad. You are right, I did misread your post.
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Thank you too for the feedback, but I can't see a bluetooth device in your chain. Perhaps I wasn't clear in the original post, but in the end I suppose the question is can calls be handled over bluetooth when there is any audio outpu device plugged into the extUSB?
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the answer is yes. that is what i do daily.
i listen to music through quality wired headphones, and when a call comes in i use my bt headset WITHOUT unplugging the headphones from extUSB.
all you need to do is answer the call using the answer button on your bt headset and not your phone.
in some phones, if you will press the send key on the phone and not the bt headset, the call will transfer to the phone instead of the bt headset.
hope i was able to help.
shlomki said:
i listen to music through quality wired headphones, and when a call comes in i use my bt headset WITHOUT unplugging the headphones from extUSB.
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Thank you.
Do you think it matters that you're using headphones rather than a headset? I'm just wondering, since you refer to headphones, if the lack of speaker in your wired device means the call will hand over to the BT device - this will allow me to work out what I need to buy.
hmm i think since your aux input wont really have a mic attached it should hand over the call to the bluetooth headset from what the other person is saying.
Hi, I don't know if this will apply to your stereo setup but I thought I would let you know my setup anyway.
I use the HTC multifunction audio cable http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=171925 which lets me charge my phone via a car charger and use the 3.5mm audio output to the stereos aux input at the same time - all of which are in center armrest compartment.
I use bluetooth connection to the factory installed bluetooth prep (BMW 3-Series). When a call comes in the TP pauses the audio and the BT phone then takes over. When the call ends the TP un-pauses the audio
I just installed a Blaupunkt MP57 on Sunday and did exactly what you're describing. Phone connected via aux playing music, answer or make calls via bluetooth on the stereo and the music pauses then restarts when the call is ended.
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-bluetooth-audio-v1-0.html
http://www.acbpocketsoft.com/Products/acbToggleBT/acbToggleBT-Free--3.html
Both can send all outgoing audio from your WM device via BT headset channel instead of A2DP. It's not advanced audio but it will let you play audio over the headset BT channel. Sound can be tweaked using SRS WOW HD.
ExtUSB is just a port which will enable playing MP3 tracks on for example USB drive? Why not put your connection in USB mode then?
I'm not sure if this will help you, but I bought a Motorola Bluetooth Car Kit. I don't have the "phone" feature built into my car Stereo, so I used the external amplified speaker and mic for "phone" functions. The Car Kit has an Aux Out, with I feed into my car stereo. When I get into the car, the Bluetooth initiates two separate "connections". One for the "phone" and one for the "MP3 Player". You can have either one or both. The music plays through the car stereo (via the Aux Input) and phone calls play the the external Car Kit Speaker. It is like having two independent bluetooth "channels". When I have Voice Commander enabled, it communicates through the "phone" channel, i.e., the Car Kit mic and external speaker. That is also where my incoming email is announced through. My Garmin GPS "speaks" through the Aux out and the Car Stereo though. I'm not sure how these routes are selected. Personally, I would prefer that the GPS also communicated through the "phone" channel, that way if I am listening to the Radio, or Sirius, or a CD (not on AUX-IN), I would still here the GPS voice guidance. I'm not sure if that can be changed or not.
Hope this helps.
I do this all the time. USB to 3.5mm stereo to Pioneer head unit and calls come in over the BT
Thanks all for the input.
Just bought a Brando adaptor:
http://www.inkino.co.uk/zen/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=126&products_id=1502
Tested it and Copilot and Music run from the Aux out. Bluetooth hand over perfectly. As an aside, I find WMP is a better MP3 player, simply because I can reduce the volume in the software, but leave Copilot to use the system volume at a slightly higher level so the voice doesn't get lost (the HTC player doesn't seem to have the same capability).
Could have bought the HTC branded device from the same place, but the main lead from the Ext USB is slightly longer and more inflexible so wouldn't easily fit under my car holder.
BTW, since I live close to the shop (plus I love instant gratification as opposed to mail order), I visited the Inkino shop in London. I must say that the staff were very knowledgeable and helpful and the shop has a huge range of HTC accessories (including a branded battery and extended battery for my Universal, which I am planning to resurrect). Not sure about the prices vs ebay, but for the bricks and mortar approach in the UK, where it is difficult to find anything HTC - 1st class!
Hi! This issue has plagued me ever since i am using windows mobile. I own a TOUCH HD (though i think this issue is also with other windows mobiles) and a A2DP Stereo bluetooth headset from Sony.
http://images.google.nl/imgres?imgu...ox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&sa=N&um=1
Now here's the problem. When I pair the phone with the Headset, it pairs the 2 services HANDSFREE & WIRELESS STEREO. Then i can listen to music via the headset.
When i turn the headset off and then back on again, it switches on the HANDSFREE ONLY !! And i have to go thru the following process to turn on the WIRELESS STEREO again:
1. on phone, click on Bluetooth Devices
2. select the headset device to view the 2 services (handsfree and wirless stereo). Both are selected. Deselect the Wireless Stereo service.
3. SAVE
4. on phone, click on Bluetooth Devices
5. select the headset device to view the 2 services (handsfree and wirless stereo). Re-select the Wireless Stereo service.
6. SAVE
Then it works again and i can listen to my music again.
Its a very annoying process and I wish someone could help me to explain if there is a faster way? Does everyone also have to go thru this process or am i doing something wrong?
Does there exist a program that can automate this process or any other solution?
looking forward to replies!
there are more than one small app to make it easy.i found one that works on my HD. uploaded for you here:
http://rapidshare.com/files/207816065/13-BTaudioTransfer.cab
next time try and do a search....
thanks a lot! It actually works! cant imagine why microsoft creates an OS without this built in as standard !
thanks.
ronald_adi said:
Hi! This issue has plagued me ever since i am using windows mobile. I own a TOUCH HD (though i think this issue is also with other windows mobiles) and a A2DP Stereo bluetooth headset from Sony.
http://images.google.nl/imgres?imgu...ox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&sa=N&um=1
Now here's the problem. When I pair the phone with the Headset, it pairs the 2 services HANDSFREE & WIRELESS STEREO. Then i can listen to music via the headset.
When i turn the headset off and then back on again, it switches on the HANDSFREE ONLY !! And i have to go thru the following process to turn on the WIRELESS STEREO again:
1. on phone, click on Bluetooth Devices
2. select the headset device to view the 2 services (handsfree and wirless stereo). Both are selected. Deselect the Wireless Stereo service.
3. SAVE
4. on phone, click on Bluetooth Devices
5. select the headset device to view the 2 services (handsfree and wirless stereo). Re-select the Wireless Stereo service.
6. SAVE
Then it works again and i can listen to my music again.
Its a very annoying process and I wish someone could help me to explain if there is a faster way? Does everyone also have to go thru this process or am i doing something wrong?
Does there exist a program that can automate this process or any other solution?
looking forward to replies!
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I have a same problem with my car audio, but when i install this BT program in lower post they connect me only to handsfreee, and when i go to play music they disconnected my car BT audio.
Just for you interest - this does NOT make A2DP work.
Mirror site please!!!
KukurikU said:
there are more than one small app to make it easy.i found one that works on my HD. uploaded for you here:
http://rapidshare.com/files/207816065/13-BTaudioTransfer.cab
next time try and do a search....
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Can someone please mirror this download, my limit is up on.
Here is the source.
I got it downloaded, and here is the developers web site
http://trianglepowers.com/PPC
(sorry all, could not find an edit for my last post)
Pair your stereo headset and select the Heaset and Wireless Stereo profiles, this will work from start.
Next time you turn on your stereo headset it will only connect as standard headset (ie mono for phone calls)....
Just press the play/pause button on your headset and it will auto connect to A2DP stereo also.
Simple EH?
Tried that!
I have tried that, and do it on my laptop (another set and stereo profile only), it may be dependent on the headset you are using.
The Triangle Powers BT Stereo is mono output only, and made the audio quality poor on my HD. http://trianglepowers.com/PPC/ViewApp.aspx?ID=52
I installed teksoft A2DP Toggle 1.1 this morning http://teksoftco.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1885 and added it to the program button in TouchFlo, not the today screen. it seems to work fine if you press the button twice, better than 7 clicks. (My HD info in the signature, Telstra TouchFlo replaced by Standard HD)
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I got it downloaded, and here is the developers web site
http://trianglepowers.com/PPC
(sorry all, could not find an edit for my last post)
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Looks like promising software, I will play with it and update in few days with pros and cons
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I have tried that, and do it on my laptop (another set and stereo profile only), it may be dependent on the headset you are using.
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If pushing the Play/Pause does not connect a previously paired BT Stereo Headset to your HD then it is not a true A2DP profile headset.
See if you can get your hands on a pair of folding Sony DR-BT22 headphones.
True A2DP with built in mike to answer incoming calls. Bass is very good and full funtion with the HD.
Highly recommended.
ronald_adi said:
Hi! This issue has plagued me ever since i am using windows mobile. I own a TOUCH HD (though i think this issue is also with other windows mobiles) and a A2DP Stereo bluetooth headset from Sony.
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Hmm! I pair the HD with a great bluetooth headphones from Sony I got in Tokyo recently (not the same as yours). I dont have any problem with the A2DP connection at all. I have perfect high audio definition thru to the headset.
Sorry not much help-but it may be the headset not the HD thats your problem!
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Agree
You guys are correct, the smaller headsets that try to share the Play/Answer/end button are probably the issue.
I have been using A2Dp Toggle 1.1 as mentioned and link above and it works great, no loss of sound noticed.
We should start an XDA (not just HTC) WiKi to list headsets that connect or not for WM5 and WM6.
HD Compatible Headphone
I have a Sony DR-BT50 headphone that works beautifully. The sound is brilliant for Music and particuarly movies that I have transferred from DVD to the HD with MP4HT4HD!
I never thought that i would watch a movie on a screen so small but the clarity is something else and the high audio signal with the bluetooth headphones make it a pleasure! Great for long layovers at airports etc.
Any in-ear types that work?
All the sets that I have seen posted as working are the full headphone (over ear) types, and this may again be a shared button thing.
Does anyone have / know of an in-ear / earbud type that works / connects correctly
A2DP Toggle 1.1
I dowmloade that A2DP Toggle 1.1 on my phone. I use HTC TYTN1 running Windows Mobile 6 Professional and this software gives hell to say the least.
When I connect it to my headset, it works fine BUT it does not pay MP3s on my headset. It keeps on saying ERR on the icon of the head speakers (the second icon form bluetooth icon). I even asked most of the technician but no one knows anythings. If anyone knows what my probles is, please rescue me!!!
I might be doing something, please help me guys
Toggle works for me!
I had the same problem, the triangle powers prog didn't work for me. In fact the headset icon was on but no playback.
The toggle 1.1 works, none of the funcitons described on it's website are available, setup and various icons are from the home page but HTC Touch HD home page doesn't support that.
Never the less, putting Toggle in my program list and using it toggles easy between phone speaker and headset. Like someone has already said, two clicks and we're in business from starting my van to getting music from my phone on the stereo. I'm happy enough with that.
I have a Pioneer stereo with Parat built in, so I get BT audio and Hands free calls. All seems to be working perfectly now. Thanks to this thread.
So I love my incredible...best phone ever...haha. Which is why I'm making all these changes to accommodate it!
I was playing with it yesterday, and I ran pandora and navigation at the same time- during which, I called myself, and the phone call went thru. No freezes, no glitches, nothing. So Instead of just having cords galore when plugging into my car. Can I just buy a bluetooth cardeck and sync it with my phone and go from there?
Has/Is anyone doing this now? Advice is always appreciated- Thanks in advance!
I have a PIONEER FH-P800BT and its great. Bluetooth works great for calls and A2DP streaming. When streaming audio alerts come through also, so you may want to pick some that arent too obnoxious. Ipod controls work pretty well too if your into that sort of thing.
I use a bt stereo too. It works awesome. People can here me well and I stream music all the time. As soon as proclip comes out with the Incredible device holder, I'll be all set. I use a JVC KD-BT1 head unit.
I am using a Kenwood BT200 and I also seem to have no issues with music and phone calls
I don't have my Incredible just yet but I've been using a Motorola T505 Bluetooth in my car since before I got my G1 and haven't had any issues with it. Had it about two years now. It has a built-in FM Transmitter so I'll listen to Pandora or my own music through my car stereo even when people call me I'll hear it through the speakers. No one ever reported not being able to hear me clearly when using it.
I was thinking about this some more and the more I think about it, the more I don't think Pandora will play via bluetooth. You will definitely be able to play from your library
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I was thinking about this some more and the more I think about it, the more I don't think Pandora will play via bluetooth. You will definitely be able to play from your library
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I am pretty sure you can play Pandora via bluetooth.
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I am pretty sure you can play Pandora via bluetooth.
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Yep, pandaora and slacker work via a2dp
Yes. I have DUAL head unit and works fine with A2DP BlueTooth with my Incredible and yes Pandora plays thru A2DP with no problem. So, go ahead and do what ever U R thinking of doing.
awesomee..thanks everyone..so i really just need to find a unit that has A2DP..cool. I was wondering what the difference between call placing and audio streaming in terms of bluetoothin' !!
I just ordered a Motorola T605 for my car (2001 RX300 without nav) and a Parrot MKi9000 for my wife's car (2006 saturn ion). I would have prefered to get the moto for both (since it's $100 cheaper), but her radio doesn't have a mute switch and probably would have been harder to install. I'm going to do the install in the coming weeks myself.
Kenwood DNX6140 BT setup works great
I have the kenwood unit in my Trailblazer EXT and got the car bracket at VZW store. The suction cup places the phone way out of convient reach any way you try so I use the holster part with a vent clip that I had from another mount from an XM unit I tossed in favor of Pandora. Nav, Pandora, anything else runs fast and flawlessly, phone calls great.
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I have a PIONEER FH-P800BT and its great. Bluetooth works great for calls and A2DP streaming. When streaming audio alerts come through also, so you may want to pick some that arent too obnoxious. Ipod controls work pretty well too if your into that sort of thing.
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I have almost the exact same head unit. Works pretty well, I reviewed it here:
FH-P8000BT Review
I would like to purchase a new cd head unit for my car and use my Zune Pass on my WP7 to play all my music via USB.
Why USB and not 3.5mm aux cable?
I would like to be able to charge my WP7 device and control volume/play/pause/etc from the car CD head unit rather than my WP7 device
Right now, the only CD head units I know of that are capable of this with Zune devices is 2 head units from Kenwood:
w ww.crutchfield.com/shopsearch/zune.html
Has anyone tried this or have another method to get this to work?
thanks
I'm not sure what you are trying to accomplish is doable, and it's unlikely that it will be. The Win7 phones, at this time, don't have a standard Zune connector, which has specific pinouts for different functions, such as, passing audio, charging, basically controlling functions, etc. (much like the pinout on the iPods/iPhone)
Since all of the phones, at this time, have just USB mini/micro connectors, there has to be a driver associated on the receiver/computer/other device that knows how to communicate with the phone, process what you're trying to accomplish, and basically have digital two-way communication.
The more likely way, is to have a bluetooth enabled head deck, that allows two-way control (I'm pretty sure these are out, not sure about the two way), and a separate car charger...
Anyone else have any input that might help?
I have a kenwood BT-900 car stero that suports the zune hd through the USB port
it works awsome
I now have the WP7 and my kenwood does not see the phone at all only thorugh bluetooth but still does not do music streaming like to should
I beleave the will be testing the new phone out but as you know they don't tell me very much, all I know is the 2 of the support reps ordered WP7s and thought it would work fine but in fact it does not
I'm sure they will have some fix soon I'm hoping
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I have a kenwood BT-900 car stero that suports the zune hd through the USB port
it works awsome
I now have the WP7 and my kenwood does not see the phone at all only thorugh bluetooth but still does not do music streaming like to should
I beleave the will be testing the new phone out but as you know they don't tell me very much, all I know is the 2 of the support reps ordered WP7s and thought it would work fine but in fact it does not
I'm sure they will have some fix soon I'm hoping
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thank you for posting this, I was researching to buy that particular kenwood strictly for this reason. you just saved me a couple hundred dollars.
My car is a Peugeot, about 2 years ago i installed an Extension Box so I can use an USB-Stick to listen to my music. (It uses the external CD-Case Port on the Radio.)
The small box also enabled to connect I-Pod and I-Phone and was able to browse & play from them.
When I connect my WP7 it beeps all the time and can't even load the battery.
As I know, the box writes a playlist on any USB drive which is connected so I suppose WP7 simply doesn't allow this =(.
Hopefully this will be changed by some kind of driver.
I have a KDC-BT8041U in my truck. I connect to it via Bluetooth and use a usb charger when needed. I usually just hit the random play button (the two music notes in a circle on main screen) in Zune Music and then I can use the remote or on dash controls of my Kenwood to skip forward and backward through the songs. I can also pause and mute. The only down side is it does not show song title, artist, etc. on the screen of the stereo and I can't search for specific songs using the stereo. But it is still much better sound quality then AUX jack and you wont have to get caught with your phone in your hands while driving. (illegal where I live)
Another cool feature about this is the music fades out when you get an incoming text or call then resumes after your done. Be sure to go to settings, speech and enable speech recognition over the network, then at the bottom turn Read aloud incoming text messages to bluetooth so you can respond to your text messages using your voice. Work really good.
Guys, you are searching unreal things. It's not a Zune player, it a diffirent device at hardware and connectivity too.
Only one way to use our phone in car is a Bluetooth. It work good, as headset and throught A2DP for hearing music and control playback from car hi-fi.
To set this up, I'm using my Nexus 4 with stock software and connecting in my car to a JVC KD-X50BT (link below). It has worked flawlessly with my Droid RAZR and Galaxy Nexus, but I can't get it to work correctly with my Nexus 4.
I can connect without a problem, both phone and media on my Nexus 4. It has no problems making and receiving phone calls, but when I try to stream Google Music the sound comes out of the phone's speaker instead of the car speakers. If I go into the Bluetooth settings on the Nexus it says I'm connected to phone and media.
Is anyone else having these issues? Any ideas on how to fix?
Thanks!!
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-13fwtYSR6gL/p_105KDX50BT/JVC-KD-X50BT.html
I had a similar issue where I could not even pair my phone. I cleared all devices from my receiver and was able to pair my phone. I know your situation is a little different but it is worth a shot resetting the receiver.
asl9622 said:
I had a similar issue where I could not even pair my phone. I cleared all devices from my receiver and was able to pair my phone. I know your situation is a little different but it is worth a shot resetting the receiver.
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Good tip...I'll try that.
Thanks!
Have had no issues connecting just audio quality is ... blah over Bluetooth it seems here.
Anyone else?
On my GNex BT was always having problems connecting audio with my car - taking several attempts sometimes (real ballache if I stalled!). On the N4 connect first time, every time. The quality sounds better too (higher data rate possibly).
TonyHoyle said:
On my GNex BT was always having problems connecting audio with my car - taking several attempts sometimes (real ballache if I stalled!). On the N4 connect first time, every time. The quality sounds better too (higher data rate possibly).
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How exactly do you do Music over bluetooth? My car will only pair as an "Audio Device", and will connect to my Nexus 4 for phone calls, contacts, and recent call history. Is there an option to enable the device as a "Media Device" hidden somewhere in the Nexus 4 settings?
Another quick, related question... Has anybody gotten Audio through the USB port? Over MTP? (Besides you people with Ford Sync)
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problem solved:
http://www.amazon.com/GOgroove-BlueGate-Wireless-Bluetooth-Headphones/dp/B00727FE5U/
collin5022 said:
How exactly do you do Music over bluetooth? My car will only pair as an "Audio Device", and will connect to my Nexus 4 for phone calls, contacts, and recent call history. Is there an option to enable the device as a "Media Device" hidden somewhere in the Nexus 4 settings?
Another quick, related question... Has anybody gotten Audio through the USB port? Over MTP? (Besides you people with Ford Sync)
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problem solved:
http://www.amazon.com/GOgroove-BlueGate-Wireless-Bluetooth-Headphones/dp/B00727FE5U/
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Most cars, other than the latest model year or two, for whatever reason don't support BT music streaming. Even high end cars. My buddy just picked up a 2010 Mercedes S550, and the BT won't support music streaming. A complete joke for a $105k car in my opinion.
Do yourself a favor and get a decent aftermarket solution.
Gogroove BlueGate
If I purchase this device (http://www.amazon.com/GOgroove-BlueGate-Wireless-Bluetooth-Headphones/dp/B00727FE5U/), will the Nexus 4 stream its Bluetooth to that? Or is the Nexus 4 non-compatible? I've seen in other places that the Nexus 4 will not transmit audio over bluetooth. Is this true? :'(
Attached, a screenshot from Bluetooth Settings. Under "Profiles", Phone audio has been selected for a Bluetooth Headset. Will this device show as a "Media device" Profile?
Thanks for your help guys. Let's figure this out together.
collin5022 said:
If I purchase this device (http://www.amazon.com/GOgroove-BlueGate-Wireless-Bluetooth-Headphones/dp/B00727FE5U/), will the Nexus 4 stream its Bluetooth to that? Or is the Nexus 4 non-compatible? I've seen in other places that the Nexus 4 will not transmit audio over bluetooth. Is this true? :'(
Attached, a screenshot from Bluetooth Settings. Under "Profiles", Phone audio has been selected for a Bluetooth Headset. Will this device show as a "Media device" Profile?
Thanks for your help guys. Let's figure this out together.
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I don't see why that wouldn't work. But honestly...instead of spending $26 on an adapter...why not spend $75 more and put in a new head unit? It will make your stereo sound better, provide much more flexibility for different types of media, and its not all that expensive or hard to install.
Below is the screen shots from mine. I did get it working by deleting my phone out of the head unit and reconnecting.
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I don't see why that wouldn't work. But honestly...instead of spending $26 on an adapter...why not spend $75 more and put in a new head unit? It will make your stereo sound better, provide much more flexibility for different types of media, and its not all that expensive or hard to install.
Below is the screen shots from mine. I did get it working by deleting my phone out of the head unit and reconnecting.
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Thanks dude, this is the exact confirmation I was looking for. I have some experience replacing head units from my Grand Cherokee, but it's a liiiiittle more complex in a BMW, haha. Classic car, stereo system is good enough not to tamper with it. That adaptor should work wonders for me. Thanks for your advice tho!
OP. When using Google music if you want to play via Bluetooth you have to press the "beam" icon on the top action bar.
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My N4 pairs up but it has crappy sound quality for music and no meta-data for songs that usually show up on the head unit (Toyota Tacoma). My old Samsung Infuse with CM10 PA 4.1.2 streamed music with meta data flawlessly so I know it's possible!
My next step is to see if I can roll back my Nexus 4 to Android 4.1.2 until hopefully a newer version has less Bluetooth issues...
I haven't done a search yet, does anyone know if this is possible since it shipped with 4.2?