I know people think this concept is crazy, but i am trying to confirm if a car head unit is compatible with audio streaming VIA built-in Bluetooth. I use my ipad in our mini-van during long road trips so the kids can watch movies on it. I use a FM modulator currently; it sucks. Has anyone had any susses streaming audio through a Dual brand head unit? I am looking at either the Dual XHD7714 or the Dual XDMA6415. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!
iPad Compatible Car Head Units
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Found My Answer
If any wants to know, I found the answer about streaming iPad to car receivers. After finding a PDF manual for both receivers, i found the following:
"To stream music to your head unit, your mobile device must support the following criteria:
A2DP profile to stream audio
AVRCP profile to control your music.
Check the owner's manual or manufacturer of your device for compatibility.
Streaming audio must be enabled from your mobile device. This option will vary depending on the device. Example: "wireless stereo."
Disabling AV MODE must be done from your mobile device."
According to Apples website (http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3647) The iPad 1 and 2 both support A2DP and AVRCP. In theory it should work. Learned something new about Bluetooth profiles
If any wants to know, I found the answer about streaming iPad to car receivers. After finding a PDF manual for both receivers, i found the following:
"To stream music to your head unit, your mobile device must support the following criteria:
A2DP profile to stream audio
AVRCP profile to control your music.
Check the owner's manual or manufacturer of your device for compatibility.
Streaming audio must be enabled from your mobile device. This option will vary depending on the device. Example: "wireless stereo."
Disabling AV MODE must be done from your mobile device."
According to Apples website (http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3647) The iPad 1 and 2 both support A2DP and AVRCP. In theory it should work. Learned something new about Bluetooth profiles
poloponies
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As opposed to the tried and true aux-in?
Although as a parent of formerly small kids, I'd think a solution for the kids to listen to their movie while the grown-ups listen to something less mind-numbing. Why not just a headphone splitter on the iPad?
Although as a parent of formerly small kids, I'd think a solution for the kids to listen to their movie while the grown-ups listen to something less mind-numbing. Why not just a headphone splitter on the iPad?
I thought about that, but My kids are 2 and 3. I don't trust them with cords and an iPad, even though my 3 year old can run it better than me; there are great educational learning games out there for toddlers. I also have a slick setup to hang it from the roof of the van too. The head unit is only $69.00; figured that wouldn't be a bad investment considering how much we travel to see the grandparents.
poloponies
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Sorry, didn't realize the forum was police-patrolled. Not a thing wrong with BlueTooth; stupidly believed I could make a helpful suggestion without penalty. Guess I was wrong.
darngooddesign
macrumors Core
That was a tad dramatic.
Nothing about his response came across as heavy handed and he did point out that the OP asked about BT.
poloponies
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"Chiming in" after the OP has already replied to my response is pointless and a tad dramatic. The OP is an adult who understood my response in the context that I wrote it. Policing posts for some needless strict adherence to specific details is heavy-handed.
iphone1105
macrumors 68020
FWIW I have a Calrion CX501 Installed in my car. It has BT, USB slot, Sirius/XM, HD Radio etc....great media choices. As far as the iPad goes, I will say it works like butter with the unit. I used bluetooth once to stream an audio book I had on my iPad and it played fine. I mostly use the USB cable option to hook in though, but will confirm BT does work with this unit and the iPad/iPhone. It's a great unit, right around $175 right now and looks great in most cars as it has a "stock" look to it.
I'm sure any BT Head unit would communicate with any iPad just fine though, so long as the headunit has the proper BT specs.
I'm sure any BT Head unit would communicate with any iPad just fine though, so long as the headunit has the proper BT specs.
almostinsane
macrumors 6502
I don't think you will get streaming audio from a video over Bluetooth. The audio lag would be too much.
A2DP/AVRCP is just for audio apps, not video apps.
A2DP/AVRCP is just for audio apps, not video apps.
I use a blackberry bluetooth stereo gateway i got off ebay for 20$
It transmits a2dp audio to any aux port, all it needs is a micro usb to power, it turns on and off with the car power and stays hidden in my center console, for aux normal functionality i use a 3.5mm splitter. Sound quality is excellent
Ipad and cell phone streams audio with no problems Via BT
No car mods required unless u want to tap power from somewhere else, credit goes to Driveaccord.net
It transmits a2dp audio to any aux port, all it needs is a micro usb to power, it turns on and off with the car power and stays hidden in my center console, for aux normal functionality i use a 3.5mm splitter. Sound quality is excellent
Ipad and cell phone streams audio with no problems Via BT
No car mods required unless u want to tap power from somewhere else, credit goes to Driveaccord.net