I have an Audi TT and till now I used to use a tape attachment to lissen to my ipod onmy iphone in the car. My new car does not have this option now and only has a CD-player. What is the best way for me to lissen to my iphone/ipod though the cars speakers and take calls while using my car?
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Best Way to use your Iphone in your Car?
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To those who have done this, no matter which way, can you explain a bit further how we go about getting this setup? Like, exactly what kind of gadget we need, where to buy, how to hook up, etc.? My car has a built in cell phone adapter, but its for some old cell phone and Im sure would be expensive to get it replaced as its hardwired into my center console. Would love if there would be something that would be easy to connect? Unfortunately I dont even have the option of a cd player as my cd changer is in the trunk.
buy a new headunit, the newer ones have built in usb ports, mine didnt since its old, so i had to buy an adapter from kenwood
Check out GromAudio (http://www.gromaudio.com) I use their iPod adapter in my car and the sound is excellent CD quality. You can use your OEM headunit to control everything which is great. I have this in my Lexus IS300 and love it! Very easy to install also, just required removing OEM stereo to plug it in to the back.
You cannot receive and hear calls through this adapter, the music will fade to let you know you have an incoming call/text though.
Heres the link to purchase the adapter for Audi:
http://indashpc.org/new/ipod_adapters/grom-ipod-vag.html
You can always switch it out for a HU that has bluetooth and iPod capabilities. The Pioneer Avic D3 is my favorite.
You cannot receive and hear calls through this adapter, the music will fade to let you know you have an incoming call/text though.
Heres the link to purchase the adapter for Audi:
http://indashpc.org/new/ipod_adapters/grom-ipod-vag.html
You can always switch it out for a HU that has bluetooth and iPod capabilities. The Pioneer Avic D3 is my favorite.
If you just want music and don't care that if it sounds pristine, the cheapest and easiest solution is the fm transmitter route. Most plug into the bottom of the ipod and you tune your car stereo to pick up the ipod. They are cheap and can work in any vehicle (or at home). You lose some sound quality though (equivalent to FM radio). A new head unit that controls the ipod is classy and easier to use, but much more expensive and much harder to set up. Good luck.
http://stores.ebay.com/Integration-Solutions - depending on which one you get, you can control your iPhone 3G, 1st gen iPhone, or any iPod (including the touch but excluding the nano) through your car's factory installed interface. It also charges, and there's no need for bluetooth in your car because if your iPhone rings, your music is faded out, and you can answer your phone as you would if you were using it with earphones. You can hear the other party through your stereo sound system.
I have the dension gateway 300 and iphone active cradle. Plugs straight in and plays all music via stereo/ charges the iphone too. I then have the dension av cable and can play the movies off the iphone on to my nice new black leather headrests..... keeps the little one busy..
Just google dension (i am in the Uk BTW)
Just google dension (i am in the Uk BTW)
Will any of these solutions allow me access to the iphone apps through my car's stereo? I'd love to be able to stream Pandora radio.
And I just called up the folks at http://stores.ebay.com/Integration-Solutions mentioned below and Fred said that currently, this solution does not provide power to the iPhone.
And I just called up the folks at http://stores.ebay.com/Integration-Solutions mentioned below and Fred said that currently, this solution does not provide power to the iPhone.
The G35 has a cassette deck so I use an adapter. The iphone fits perfectly sideways when the ashtray is open and the container removed. It's a perfect spot.
I have a hands-free solution in my Mini with my first-gen iPhone as follows:
- Belkin headphone socket extender (includes a microphone)
- mini-jack cable connects from that to the audio's "Aux" socket, so car audio is now connected like it's the iPhone's headphones
- charging cable connected to mini's cigarette lighter socket
- iPhone sits nicely in the cup holder beside my left knee (UK, right hand drive)
- incoming phone calls interrupt the iPod playback
- if I'm listening to the radio, I have to switch quickly to "Aux" before answering a call
It all works. All for $40
- Belkin headphone socket extender (includes a microphone)
- mini-jack cable connects from that to the audio's "Aux" socket, so car audio is now connected like it's the iPhone's headphones
- charging cable connected to mini's cigarette lighter socket
- iPhone sits nicely in the cup holder beside my left knee (UK, right hand drive)
- incoming phone calls interrupt the iPod playback
- if I'm listening to the radio, I have to switch quickly to "Aux" before answering a call
It all works. All for $40
I use a tape-adapter. I drive an older Stratus. I've been listening to AOL Radio, there's some great stations on there.
I've never liked the quality of the FM transmitters.
I just got a new Sony deck for my wife that has an aux input so she'll use that with her iPod.
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony...90704/catOid/-13089/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
I've never liked the quality of the FM transmitters.
I just got a new Sony deck for my wife that has an aux input so she'll use that with her iPod.
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony...90704/catOid/-13089/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
