I have a honda element and my ipod/iphone plug directly into my car (no fm transmitter)... when i get a call the music fades out so i can answer my phone... i leave it plugged into my car so i can hear the call through my car speakers but i have to hit the speaker phone button so they can hear me better...
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iPhone as in-car iPod replacement?
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Let me add another recommendation for the Harmon Kardon Drive+Play system (http://www.harmankardon.com/drive-1/). I leave the iPhone out of Airplane mode, though, so I can receive and initiate phone calls via the Bluetooth connection with the car. This isn't the least expensive device for connecting iPod/iPhones to a car stereo, but, of course, the iPhone isn't the cheapest iPod you could buy either.
[Searching for a song while driving can be hazardous to your health, and to the health of others]
Those with the Dension Icelink - as the iPhone isn't designed for it's iPod cradle, how do you find it fits? Is it secure/doesn't move above while driving, and a good fit?
I have a BMW with the DICE iPod integration kit, it's an aftermarket solution that connects via the OEM CD changer wiring. It works great with my iPod Mini, but my iPhone - not so much. The DICE unit was designed long before the iPhone came out, so it's not surprising. I may be in the minority, but I'm not overly impressed with the iPhone's ipod functionality. The fact that disk mode is disabled and you're forced to sync by playlist only really stinks.
I installed a NEO kit in my BMW, which I understand to be the same as the DICE. It seems to work fine. I have it set to "manual", so I can use the iPod interface on the phone along with the track up/down through the control head and steering wheel. It also has a more integrated mode, where you can select playlists and songs, along with displaying the song name on radio, but currently this disables the iPhone interface. It does bring up the "not compatible" message when connecting. Not a problem, as there is no GSM interference through the BMW amp.
i listen to my iPhone in the car (i drive about 2 - 4 hours a day)
sometimes when i'm in traffic i watch movies on it
(don't tell anybody!)
sometimes when i'm in traffic i watch movies on it
(don't tell anybody!)
one solution...
I use this setup - I started a thread a few weeks back (before I bought my iphone) then took the plunge.
My setup plugs into the lighter, will charge the iphone, fit my 4 gig ipod and play via fm transmitter - but I have to go into airplane mode (no phone signal). It's a bit clunky and I have pictures on the forum thread as well...
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/353001/
I use this setup - I started a thread a few weeks back (before I bought my iphone) then took the plunge.
My setup plugs into the lighter, will charge the iphone, fit my 4 gig ipod and play via fm transmitter - but I have to go into airplane mode (no phone signal). It's a bit clunky and I have pictures on the forum thread as well...
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/353001/
I recently decided I was tired of crappy cassette adpater quality in my Jetta, and bought one of these - the one that connects at the radio. It uses the factory head unit's CD changer controls to integrate the iPod.
Not content with letting the iPod sit there in the change tray, I took a 5G Universal Dock adapter and used a Dremel to route out the slot where the dock's connector would normally slide in. I made the opening large enough to accommodate the Peripheral unit's 30 pin plug, painted it black, and then superglued it all together.
I then went and bought some black vinyl from Hobby Lobby, and a sheet of 1/4 foam core. I used an exacto to cut out a piece of foam core the exact size of the opening over the change tray area in the Jetta, and cut out a hole for the dock adapter/Peripheral cable to fit in. I then covered that in the Black Vinyl, to better match the black leather interior of my Jetta. Finally, I used industrial strength velcro to attach the assembly to the Jetta, that way it wouldn't be permanent.
The great thing is, the whole setup looks awesome, sounds great, and better yet - works with my iPhone!
Here it is:
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Not content with letting the iPod sit there in the change tray, I took a 5G Universal Dock adapter and used a Dremel to route out the slot where the dock's connector would normally slide in. I made the opening large enough to accommodate the Peripheral unit's 30 pin plug, painted it black, and then superglued it all together.
I then went and bought some black vinyl from Hobby Lobby, and a sheet of 1/4 foam core. I used an exacto to cut out a piece of foam core the exact size of the opening over the change tray area in the Jetta, and cut out a hole for the dock adapter/Peripheral cable to fit in. I then covered that in the Black Vinyl, to better match the black leather interior of my Jetta. Finally, I used industrial strength velcro to attach the assembly to the Jetta, that way it wouldn't be permanent.
The great thing is, the whole setup looks awesome, sounds great, and better yet - works with my iPhone!
Here it is:
I'm using the DICE iPod integration kit in my MINI Cooper and believe it is the exact same kit you have (BMW makes MINI's). I had to switch the two small dip switches on the DICE unit off and now I have manual control of my iPhone while it plays through the car stereo. Steering wheel function is there as well. All I am missing is song info displayed on the head unit - but with my iPhone screen mounted right next to the radio I don't need it.
I've got an '06 Acura TSX and I put a USA Spec Hon2y interface cable in last year for my iPod. The stereo has an aux jack but the new interface gave me steering wheel control of the iPod. The car also has a bluetooth handsfree system and my iPhone is paired with the system. So now when I get in I plug in my iPhone which gives me full iPod functionality from the wheel and I retain my bluetooth functionality so I have steering wheel mounted phone controls as well. When a call comes in the iPod fades and pauses while I take the call. It turned out to be the cleanest integration I have ever seen and it was never made for the iPhone...............
New iPhone Compatible Head Unit
I've been looking for a good way to integrate my iPhone into my car but haven't been 100% happy with what I found. I'm glad I held out because Alpine just came out with a new head unit built for iPhone, IDA-X305:
http://www.alpine-asia.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=379&Itemid=762
It doesn't show up on the US website yet, but you can pre-order it at a few online retailers.
Ted
I've been looking for a good way to integrate my iPhone into my car but haven't been 100% happy with what I found. I'm glad I held out because Alpine just came out with a new head unit built for iPhone, IDA-X305:
http://www.alpine-asia.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=379&Itemid=762
It doesn't show up on the US website yet, but you can pre-order it at a few online retailers.
Ted
Recently installed this bad boy -- comes with built-in bluetooth and direct ipod/iphone connection:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-jnuUrFtL6iz/p_130P8000BT/Pioneer-FH-P8000BT.html
also comes in a single-din size:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-jAZj7GCAdzi/p_130P7000BT/Pioneer-DEH-P7000BT.html
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-jnuUrFtL6iz/p_130P8000BT/Pioneer-FH-P8000BT.html
also comes in a single-din size:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-jAZj7GCAdzi/p_130P7000BT/Pioneer-DEH-P7000BT.html