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Sound through car stereo

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diane143

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Oct 25, 2008
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Why does everything but the phone play through my car stereo? Notifications, music, navigation.... But if I try to place a call, it turns down the music but I can't hear the call.

I know my system and cable are old but I don't get why everything else works.

Thanks!
 
Are you using the car's factory unit? If so, what make/model/year? Is it an aftermarket unit (Pioneer, Alpine, etc.)? Are you using a dock cable or bluetooth connection?

You've got to be more descriptive. We aren't mind readers.
 
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Sorry. It's all aftermarket. Alpine deck 9801 I think) with a monster cable all from 2003. The phone plays but won't charge with the current cable which I expected. I was pleasantly surprised that all the other sounds especially navigation came through (haven't tried Siri). Just wonder why the calls won't.
 
diane143 said:
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Sorry. It's all aftermarket. Alpine deck 9801 I think) with a monster cable all from 2003. The phone plays but won't charge with the current cable which I expected. I was pleasantly surprised that all the other sounds especially navigation came through (haven't tried Siri). Just wonder why the calls won't.
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That's an iOS thing. It's using the mics on the phone and has better noise cancellation/less feedback if it's using it's own speakers and not the cars.
 
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Is there a way to get it to go through the car or does that only work with newer cars and sound systems?
 
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