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Infuse Car Dock

I picked up the Infuse Car dock with my Infuse and I LOVE IT. It works great, its very very good build quality. Nice to have the dock always plugged in for power and I can just pop my phone in and go. Also really nice that Samsung Car Home auto opens when I plug it in to the dock.
To anyone that uses their phone for calls or music while driving I highly recommend it.

Did you pick it up at an AT&T store? I am eager to check one out, as I plan to use the phone quite a bit as GPS unit for my car.
Thanks!

reefrunway said:
Did you pick it up at an AT&T store? I am eager to check one out, as I plan to use the phone quite a bit as GPS unit for my car.
Thanks!
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Yeah I did I am not normally one to buy accessories from ATT but I couldn't resist .

Samsung Dock
yes it's from AT&T and it's very nice.
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-ph...=samsung&q_model=prod5100347#fbid=jy53eoHminq

AllTheWay said:
yes it's from AT&T and it's very nice.
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That does look pretty sweet.

Cool! I bought the home dock too for a nightstand.

very nice that samsung didnt drop the ball on this stuff this time. i am considering both docks.

Dani897 said:
very nice that samsung didnt drop the ball on this stuff this time. i am considering both docks.
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I might go back and buy the home dock as well

I bought both as well. AT&T had special that if you buy two accessories you get the third free.
Infuse should arrive tomorrow so I'll be able to try them out. I have always used ProClip USA's mounts but will compare it to Samsung's. I currently have an adjustable adaptor that works with iPhone 3G and Captivate within protective cases. They have holders for naked units that fit perfectly, but it is a hassle to remove phones from Otterboxes only to put them back after short rides.

i just got the home dock but am returning it. the reason is that it is not flexible enough. it has a micro usb port but it will not pass through the usb connection to my computer so i can mount the sdcard or pass through mhl to hdmi. this makes it no more than a 40$ charger that holds the phone.
i have a bad micro usb cable that i plan to make into a jig that can trip the dock mode or other things. i can hack up the dock but would rather exchange it for the car dock. i also want to see how much a second mhl adapter is. i would like to make an all in one dock.

Car Dock application
I purchased a Infuse yesterday with the car dock. The only way we can get the phone to send audio out through the docks 3.5mm is by using the Samsung Car Home application. This application is lacking to say the least. I've tried CarHome Ultra and still no audio through the dock.
Is there a work around for this or another dock application that works?
Thanks,
JAFO

jafo5236 said:
I purchased a Infuse yesterday with the car dock. The only way we can get the phone to send audio out through the docks 3.5mm is by using the Samsung Car Home application. This application is lacking to say the least. I've tried CarHome Ultra and still no audio through the dock.
Is there a work around for this or another dock application that works?
Thanks,
JAFO
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no methods that have been tested yet. there is an app for the sgs that can control it but it may need a kernel mod to work.
edit: try this https://market.android.com/details?id=net.muteheadlight.dockredir
let me know if it works

Does BT audio work when in car dock or do you HAVE to use 3.5mm jack?

AnyMal said:
Does BT audio work when in car dock or do you HAVE to use 3.5mm jack?
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All i use is BT audio when in the dock, it works amazing! The BT actually sounds good unlike the Atrix/Inspire did.

Media volume output seems too low through 3.5mm and bluetooth. Anyone share opinion?
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bluetoothless said:
Media volume output seems too low through 3.5mm and bluetooth. Anyone share opinion?
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With the media volume at full, with BT using Music Player or Pandora I can keep my Stereo on 15 and it sounds nice and clear and loud. To get the same volume out of Sirius or the Radio I am usually up around 20. I haven't tried the 3.5mm jack.

crawlgsx said:
With the media volume at full, with BT using Music Player or Pandora I can keep my Stereo on 15 and it sounds nice and clear and loud. To get the same volume out of Sirius or the Radio I am usually up around 20. I haven't tried the 3.5mm jack.
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For all you guys out there, if your car is NOT bluetooth ready, I am currently using Grom Audio stuff....
Its freaking AMAZING! ALL audio goes through the bluetooth like watching a news cast with flash, watching a baseball game, and of course bluetooth calling. Its all plug and play and anyone can do it!
http://www.gromaudio.com/ipod.html
Is the one I got. Its does come with full ipod control cable, but meh.... I just use the bluetooth!
Hope that helps!

Dani897 said:
no methods that have been tested yet. there is an app for the sgs that can control it but it may need a kernel mod to work.
edit: try this https://market.android.com/details?id=net.muteheadlight.dockredir
let me know if it works
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Hey thanks, it works! But the only bad thing is that the sound is still bad. There is no BASS hardly at all compared to the sound the headphone port throws out. This is the same problem with the Samsung car dock app. Its like Samsung crossed the wires when soldering the wires to the port. It sounds like mono and not STEREO. I wish this could be fixed?

crawlgsx said:
All i use is BT audio when in the dock, it works amazing! The BT actually sounds good unlike the Atrix/Inspire did.
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I can't speak for Atrix, but Inspire sounds pretty darn good through my Parrot set up.

AnyMal said:
I can't speak for Atrix, but Inspire sounds pretty darn good through my Parrot set up.
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Yeah I was looking at the Parrot setup before the Grom Audio.... The sounds outta the bluetooth is pretty good... Also you can hear the differences between the equalizer settings.....

Audio connection to car?

I read a little about this and was wondering what method is the easiest to get music from my epic to car audio. My stock radio doesnt have a 3.5 jack and just has a cd/cassette player so i figured just buy the cassette adaptor but I hear problems with calls while using this method.
Is there any way around this other then bluetooth?

Yup a Fm transmitter which sends a radio signal and you play your music through the radio -$13 at walmart its ok but the cassette adaptor gives you better quality

CrfEpic4g said:
Yup a Fm transmitter which sends a radio signal and you play your music through the radio -$13 at walmart its ok but the cassette adaptor gives you better quality
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+1 thanks
But is there a cassette adapter that lets you talk on incoming calls. ive heard that you can hear them but they cant hear you

Casette adapter works just fine for calls. Audio is over car speakers and Epic's microphone. I do it all the time (or at least I did before buying the car dock which doesn't allow the calls to go through the car radio)
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i use a $25 fm transmitter i got on newegg that plugs into my car's lighter adapter, excellent quality and i can change the station.

get a Radio transmitter that connects to your phone, and basically creates a radio station from your phone in all its glory.
Or, since bluetooth connectivity is here to stay, get a new cd player that has bluetooth. cassette what?

If you read the OP, you will see he says he does not get good results with FM and frankly neither have I. I live in a metropolitan area with a congested FM band. I have never been able to drive more than 15 minutes on a clear space in the FM band.

What is the cheapest Bluetooth stereo that lets you answer calls on it out there right now? I am looking to buy one because the FM transmitter just doesn't work well in Austin.

seoulseek80 said:
I read a little about this and was wondering what method is the easiest to get music from my epic to car audio. My stock radio doesnt have a 3.5 jack and just has a cd/cassette player so i figured just buy the cassette adaptor but I hear problems with calls while using this method.
Is there any way around this other then bluetooth?
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Go spend $100 on a new cd player for your car with a 3.5mm jack problem solved
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If you can handle very simple wiring (or know someone who can) this is a fairly cheap solution:
http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-FM-MO...or-Satellite/dp/B001QBG614/ref=cm_cr-mr-title
You'll want to boost the output volume on your phone through Voodoo control or another method. But it works 100x better than any of the wireless transmitters I've tried.

The cassette adapter is the way to go, and I see no reason they wouldn't be able to hear you. It's just headphones to the phone, and I talk with headphones all the time.
I mean, the only thing you have to keep in mind is it doesn't make the mic magical. You'd still have to hold it near your mouth, or put it on speaker (probably with mixed results). If people leave their phone buried in the console, then yeah, people can't hear them.

If you want to spend a little extra money and you plan to listen to music I would say go to crutchfield.com and "outfit your car". I just entered my cars information and it gave me the right product for the job. Now I have a 3.5mm jack coming through my trunk to my dash. Audio quality is perfect. Costs about 70 bucks but price will vary by car. Whicheve metod you choose I would also reccomend a ground loop amplifier for 15 bucks. I bought the best reviewed one on amazon and now there is no more electronic noise when I am charging my phone.
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wildwill2002 said:
If you want to spend a little extra money and you plan to listen to music I would say go to crutchfield.com and "outfit your car". I just entered my cars information and it gave me the right product for the job. Now I have a 3.5mm jack coming through my trunk to my dash. Audio quality is perfect. Costs about 70 bucks but price will vary by car. Whicheve metod you choose I would also reccomend a ground loop amplifier for 15 bucks. I bought the best reviewed one on amazon and now there is no more electronic noise when I am charging my phone.
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Good info.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0032FOJPC/ref=mp_s_a_7?qid=1322620989&sr=8-7
The Sony MEXBT2800 is the cheapest one I've seen with bluetooth built in, Dual makes a cheaper one but you have to buy the adaptor.
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Crutchfield is as expensive as local shops. Support your local car audio industry, give them a look. Make friends, and you'll get deals.

seoulseek80 said:
I read a little about this and was wondering what method is the easiest to get music from my epic to car audio. My stock radio doesnt have a 3.5 jack and just has a cd/cassette player so i figured just buy the cassette adaptor but I hear problems with calls while using this method.
Is there any way around this other then bluetooth?
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RF Modulator is the way to go... look around for others but here is an idea
http://www.shopwiki.com/Samsung-Epic-4G-Car-FM-Transmitter-Charger

A2DP Apaptor in conjunction with a cassette adaptor?

I currently use a cassette adaptor because fm transmitters do not work well for me. What I would like to do is connect an A2DP bluetooth adaptor to the cassette adaptor for hands-free use. Can this be done and which device would you recommend? Is anyone currently doing this?
Also, I don't have an aux input on my stereo.
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Smuuv said:
I currently use a cassette adaptor because fm transmitters do not work well for me. What I would like to do is connect an A2DP bluetooth adaptor to the cassette adaptor for hands-free use. Can this be done and which device would you recommend? Is anyone currently doing this?
Also, I don't have an aux input on my stereo.
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I have never seen anything like this before but that doesn't mean it's not out there. I would just pick up a decent mid range car stereo that already has bluetooth. I would imagine you can pick one up for around a hundred bucks.

I don't think its possible.
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Thanks guys, I really don't want to spend the money on a new stereo plus installation. I still have the stock 6 disc cd player with cassette in my 2002 wrx. I was hoping the spend $50 on a external device, oh well. Thanks again and have a good one!

If I understand what you are asking, the bluetooth adapter would need a line out - like a headphone jack. I have not seen that. There is a company called PAC that makes adapters that turn the connection to the 6 disc changer into an aux in. You might check them out.
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slybarman said:
If I understand what you are asking, the bluetooth adapter would need a line out - like a headphone jack. I have not seen that. There is a company called PAC that makes adapters that turn the connection to the 6 disc changer into an aux in. You might check them out.
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You have it right, it would be:
Cassette Adapter -> Bluetooth adapter
I took your suggestion to check out the PAC adapter but unfortunately, they only offer a FM transmitters with bluetooth. I guess I'll have to use an FM transmitter. Thanks for helping.

This is almost what you are looking for:
www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16855995461 but is designed for in home use (wall adapter).
I don't see why this couldn't be made to work in a car if you can power it, or why someone wouldn't make something similar designed for a car. It's not that unusual what you are asking for.

Smuuv said:
You have it right, it would be:
Cassette Adapter -> Bluetooth adapter
I took your suggestion to check out the PAC adapter but unfortunately, they only offer a FM transmitters with bluetooth. I guess I'll have to use an FM transmitter. Thanks for helping.
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NP. Unfortunately, I guess they don't have the wired interface for your particular vehicle.

Hey, I got exactly what you need! I just got a new car and it has Bluetooth but only for the phone. So I had to pick up this adapter to get A2DP working for streaming my music to the car. The adapter plugs into the AUX, standard 3.5mm jack.
Check it out:
http://www.amazon.com/Miccus-BluBridge-mini-jack-Rx-Bluetooth/dp/B0038MA11U
Takes a couple tries to get it paired and connected to the Epic, but it works.

This would work. OP didn't have an aux jack but that's ok he can just plug in the cassette adapter off of this.
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v1monkie said:
Hey, I got exactly what you need! I just got a new car and it has Bluetooth but only for the phone. So I had to pick up this adapter to get A2DP working for streaming my music to the car. The adapter plugs into the AUX, standard 3.5mm jack.
Check it out:
http://www.amazon.com/Miccus-BluBridge-mini-jack-Rx-Bluetooth/dp/B0038MA11U
Takes a couple tries to get it paired and connected to the Epic, but it works.
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Thanks this suggestion. I checked out the other bluetooth audio receivers and I ordered this one. I'll report back once I've tried it out to help others in the same boat.
http://www.amazon.com/Britelink-Bluetooth-Audio-Receiver-Portable/dp/B0059M4G9K/ref=pd_rhf_cr_p_t_2

I had previously ordered the Nokia Bluetooth headset from eBay for $15 from Hong Kong and it lets you plug any 3.5 jack into it. That worked out ok until I lost it. They have a few up there still that could be worth trying out.
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Just wanted to report that the device I ordered will not work for me. In the picture of the device, I saw an input hole but it was for power, not a 3.5mm input. Sooooo, I guess I'll give up on this project.

Smuuv said:
Just wanted to report that the device I ordered will not work for me. In the picture of the device, I saw an input hole but it was for power, not a 3.5mm input. Sooooo, I guess I'll give up on this project.
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Actually all you need is a "barrel" adapter. It would allow you to attach your cassett adapter to the bluetooth reciever you bought. They are very common and cheap.
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Here's a link to one of those adapters I was talking about. Actually called a 3.5mm female to female coupler. http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...d=10429&cs_id=1042901&p_id=678&seq=1&format=2 Hope that helps you out.
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Rocket321, thanks for the info. i just ordered one from MonoPrice. I hope this works.

Smuuv said:
Thanks this suggestion. I checked out the other bluetooth audio receivers and I ordered this one. I'll report back once I've tried it out to help others in the same boat.
http://www.amazon.com/Britelink-Bluetooth-Audio-Receiver-Portable/dp/B0059M4G9K/ref=pd_rhf_cr_p_t_2
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Here's a link to one of those adapters I was talking about. Actually called a 3.5mm female to female coupler. http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...d=10429&cs_id=1042901&p_id=678&seq=1&format=2 Hope that helps you out.
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I'm happy to report that:
Cassette adapter + 3.5mm female to female coupler + bluetooth audio receiver = SUCCESS
I'm not an audiophile but the quality of the output is the same as listening directly from the cassette adapter. 95% of the time, I listen to podcasts so quality is not a big thing for me. I did test with Pandora and Google Music and both sounded good to me. Today is the first day using it on my way to and from work ~30 minutes total. I will report back again once I've had time to use it extensively. I hope this helps others in the same boat.
Thank you everyone for the help with getting this working. For those that celebrate Happy Thanksgiving and for those that don't Happy Thursday! I now have one more thing to be thankful for.

Very cool to hear you are up and working! I'm looking at doing something similar with my home stereo to play music across the living room with no wires and that way I can keep my phone and text an take calls easily. I'll be checking back here to see your report on sound quality as that will be important to me for music listening.
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Very cool to hear you are up and working! I'm looking at doing something similar with my home stereo to play music across the living room with no wires and that way I can keep my phone and text an take calls easily. I'll be checking back here to see your report on sound quality as that will be important to me for music listening.
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The sound quality is the same as it was before routing through the cassette adaptor. I only have a 15 minute commute from work, so I can't speak on taking phone calls while connected. I did try to make a call once as a test. I could hear the other person clearly but they couldn't hear me even with the mic close to my face.
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Late I am sure
I know it is a very late reply, but would this solve your issue?
hxxp://dx.com/p/bluetooth-cassette-adapter-10067?item=1

FM transmitter app? Looking for a good one

Looking for an fm transmitter app for my phone to play on my car radio. Car is older so no aux input jack...99 nissan sentra. Anyone know of any?Thanks in advance

I don't think there is a standalone app for that. You need to buy hardware, such as a Motorola T505.

You have a tape deck? My 02 camary has CD and tape. I use one of those tape tape deck adapters.
Edit. Didn't see the app part.
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skillzo1 said:
Looking for an fm transmitter app for my phone to play on my car radio. Car is older so no aux input jack...99 nissan sentra. Anyone know of any?Thanks in advance
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I believe you need an actual piece of hardware that is an FM transmitter. I dont believe the phone is capable of doing that on its own. Another route you could go is getting a bluetooth receiver and either plugging it into an AUX jack or installing it into the car.

skillzo1 said:
Looking for an fm transmitter app for my phone to play on my car radio. Car is older so no aux input jack...99 nissan sentra. Anyone know of any?Thanks in advance
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They do have something out that plugs into your phone and cig lighter port that will charge your phone and you can tune it to a radio station to pick up the sound. The only problem with this is finding a dead open air station. Any radio static will interfere and distort the stream. Your other option is to upgrade your head unit with one that has Bluetooth/Aux
This may assist you. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/connect-android-phone-car-audio-system/
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I have this one. It works really well! The FM transmitter is built in so all you have to do is pair it through bluetooth. As Deliquified said, the only problem can sometimes be to find an empty station.

I would suggest just dropping $50 for a new car stereo with an AUX input. All fm transmitters i've ever had have sounded like garbage.
Unless you're one of the lucky ones with the stereo built into the dash and would need expensive modifications to change. In that case I would just suggest headphones.

POL3ND said:
In that case I would just suggest headphones.
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The use of headphones, while driving, is illegal in many states.

Thanks alot for the replys fellas. I think i may just buy a cheap head unit with the aux built in. Tjat may be the easiest way for the best results.

skillzo1 said:
Thanks alot for the replys fellas. I think i may just buy a cheap head unit with the aux built in. Tjat may be the easiest way for the best results.
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Try scoche. They make a unit for older radios that don't have an aux input. It allows a2dp, phone over stereo, etc. Google scoche, get to their page and look around. I'm not at a computer right now to give you better details. My Buddy has one in an 04 trailblazer.
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Ive tried the fm transmitters and have yet to find one that works well by where I live (city area) n I didn't want to replace my stock heading being outta a double din 6 disk mp3 changer with satellite radio but no bt or aux port so I went on Amazon and got a hardwired aux port adapter for 50 dollars and it works great, just for it to work I had to disconnect am radio and use that for aux mode...works great but if you deed need a decent amount of electronic knowledge if your going to install it yourself...def not cut and dry at least not in my truck, but well worth it....I even ran to port to where my dash holder is so I don't need to run wires across the dash if I'm using the gps...pot a charging port right next to it as well so all I need is 2 6in cables...but of work but if you plan on having the car for a while it's well worth it...I just have no am radio...but never use it anyway...n just so you know some haunts have a built in aux port in the back so you may want to check that too before you buy anything
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skillzo1 said:
Looking for an fm transmitter app for my phone to play on my car radio. Car is older so no aux input jack...99 nissan sentra. Anyone know of any?Thanks in advance
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Apps can only make use of features that exist in hardware. But according to me there in no any hard ware are available which support directly in car to store the apps and use it. Sp please assemble new device.

Hooking up an Android phone in this way is simple. If a USB cable was provided with the audio system then simply connect your phone with a suitable adapter. Otherwise identify the USB port on the device and connect your Android handset.

Car charger bluetooth adapter?

Recently I took a trip with a buddy down to TN for the weekend, on the way down I couldn't help but notice his adapter for his iPhone that plugged in to the bottom and allowed him to play his music straight through it. I realize that this is exactly what an auxiliary cable is for, however the thing that stuck out most to me was that he could control his music from his phone via his truck. Make it go to the next song, go into the library on the dash of his truck, etc. Does anyone know of an accessory for our phone that is capable of this? Doesn't have to plug in, Bluetooth is acceptable. I just REALLY want to be able to control my phone with my Chevy Cruze's steering wheel controls. Thanks in advance!
-Cameron
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check it:
http://www.amazon.com/Kinivo-BTC450-Bluetooth-Hands-Free-Input/dp/B009NLTW60

If your car has an iPod hookup then maybe try out a Fipo adapter. They are hard to come by but well worth it.
http://www.amazon.com/Patuoxun-Bluetooth-Receiver-Adapter-Sounddock/dp/B0094G44PS/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_4

Ghstudent said:
Recently I took a trip with a buddy down to TN for the weekend, on the way down I couldn't help but notice his adapter for his iPhone that plugged in to the bottom and allowed him to play his music straight through it. I realize that this is exactly what an auxiliary cable is for, however the thing that stuck out most to me was that he could control his music from his phone via his truck. Make it go to the next song, go into the library on the dash of his truck, etc. Does anyone know of an accessory for our phone that is capable of this? Doesn't have to plug in, Bluetooth is acceptable. I just REALLY want to be able to control my phone with my Chevy Cruze's steering wheel controls. Thanks in advance!
-Cameron
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any response dude ?

wavrunrx said:
any response dude ?
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I really like the product that you listed, I do not have an iPhone adapter hookup in my car so the other item the guy posted was a no-go. The only problem I have right now is buying one elsewhere than amazon, nothing against Amazon itself, I just prefer to use Paypal.