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[Q] Do we like this FM Transmitter/charger?

This little adapter is really well-reviewed on Amazon. Satisfied users mention Droid, EVO 4G, Incredible, Nexus One, etc. but no Charge.
Seems reasonable to expect it to work given such widespread Android compatibility but does anyone have firsthand experience?

I have had that one for a while now. It worked great on my D1 and now I use it on my Charge. Streams music and it sounds great. It has a volume control on it also. You can charge your phone at the same time. One of the best buys I have made.

Thanks, mon. I'm off to order now.

Just so I understand, you use the headphone jack for audio, USB to charge.
Rather than playing through the USB alone?
If I had an easy way to connect in my car, I'd go ahead and sub to spotify. This could be it.
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Actually I only use the bluetooth connection for sound. That way I can stream music and if I get a call I can hear it over the car speakers. I use the USB to keep the phone charged. I have never used the audio cable. Have you received it yet and if so how do you like it?

I'm thinking of picking this up, I'd probably wanna use a cig splitter since I don't particularly care that the usb port on this is only 650mah. Is it strong enough to run music and nav and keep the phone charged? or recommend a cig splitter so we can use the official cig charger from verizon?

I can't answer that question yet. I should get my car dock today and I haven't used it for nav yet. I have used it to stream music and voice.

Received mine yesterday but haven't had a chance to mess with it. I'm really hoping it charges effectively, I'm getting ready to search and/or post here about how HUGELY I'm disappointed in the Charge's battery life.

let us know hehe, thinking of either this or getting a new head unit for my car with bluetooth built in. Right now I use the aux jack on my radio, but I want to get rid up as much excess cabling as possible. Any fan of cable tidyness would agree hehe.

lol I am a total nutcase....was going to get this accessory but figured...why not just upgrade my head unit to one with bluetooth......and while at it picked up new speakers to replace the stock ones......ARGH, coulda just spent the ~$50 and been done with it instead of the $478 for the new HU, speakers, and install (which is tomorrow ^.^)
Don't follow in my tracks, save your money and get this LOL

Now that is one approach to a problem I am not sure I would have even thought of, lol.
Let's see... spend $50 or 10 times that??????
I can see your dilemma.

ya but spending 10 times as much nets me a much nicer audio systems with integrated awesomeness.....hehe I get it installed in an hour I'll report back.
Anyways to keep this post on target...we need more testers for that fm transmitter! Get on it folk!

nighteyes_wolf said:
ya but spending 10 times as much nets me a much nicer audio systems with integrated awesomeness.....hehe I get it installed in an hour I'll report back.
Anyways to keep this post on target...we need more testers for that fm transmitter! Get on it folk!
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where are you getting it installed? im thinking of getting a headunit too but i dont know how to install it and im really bad with cars.

ya, get the professionals on that one...even if it is best buy...at least if they **** up its on them. After using my new stereo for 2 days, I have to say this....nothing beats the aux input cord.....bluetooth streaming is too poor, wicked hissy. still nice to have the bluetooth only for phone calls though.

Funny, I have never had the hissy sound over bluetooth. My streaming with the GOgroove Flexsmart X2 has always sounded as good as the radio and I have the Bose system in my Trailblazer.

thats weird. it may be the bluetooth adapter I have *shrugs* it sounds beauuuutiful through the line out on the car dock into the aux in on my HU, but if I only use it for calls oh well, it works hehehe

I'll chime in to say that bluetooth streaming in a rental Ford was superb. No static or hissing, full Spotify goodness.
I'd take my unit it back, if I were you. Shouldn't be problematic.
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ive been using this one from walmart
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Scosche-FM-Transmitter/16652629
its inexpensive and works really well. I bought a few others from bestbuy and they always sucked and had poor sound quality for double the price, i saw this at walmart one day and said "what the hell" and picked it up, i was very surprised at how well it worked. It has a small profile, and even plays mp3s off an SD card if you want, though I have never used that feature. It has a remote as well.
I just bought a 2nd one for my wife, and ive been using mine for about a year now, its rock solid.
highly recommended. Also... its walmart, if it ever breaks just bring it back

It looks like that one from WalMart is a FM Transmitter only. The one we are talking about in this thread is not only a FM Transmitter but also a Bluetooth connector to our Phones so we can hold a conversation and hear it over the vehicles radio system. So it looks to me that it does everything the WalMart one does, except for the memory card slot, and much more.

Dension Car Dock for smartphone + video

Hi
I have recently purchased this - http://www.dension.com/product/car-dock-for-smartphone
"Dension's NEW Car Dock for Smartphone is a multipurpose sound transmitter with a generic design to fit all smartphones. Dension Car Dock for Smartphone works with the majority of car headunits
Features:
HPST
Mounts on windscreen or dash
Portrait and landscape position to support navigation and videos
AUX & FM audio output via bluetooth
Phone charging
App audio (entertainment, navigation, online calls) via your car’s audio system
Music
Handsfree calling
Built-in microphone
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I wanted to show anyone who was interested a short video
Link to a short video - showing it installed in my car. You can hear the sound it coming out of the car stereo via the Bluetooth cradle dock.
https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0B...ring&pli=1&docId=0B97kApWh4s4SRS1GSC1qQ3hyQzA
Really clear sound (if FM signal is not already taken).
It fits my nexus 4 with the case on - however I did remove the foam protectors as it was too tight if I didn't.
Enjoy!

EDIT: Nvm saw the answer already lol. Looks neat! 100 usd is kinda steep but you get an aux cable and fm capability for non AUX headunits, which is good though. You said you removed the cushions to use the mount with a case on. Did you remove it by peeling or cutting?

Just to be clear, this is primarily for those cars without Bluetooth right?
And I've used FM transmitters with phones/mp3 players before. Sadly they are not very useful in large city areas/major suburbs where all the FM channels are basically taken.

locutusx said:
Just to be clear, this is primarily for those cars without Bluetooth right?
And I've used FM transmitters with phones/mp3 players before. Sadly they are not very useful in large city areas/major suburbs where all the FM channels are basically taken.
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No it has an AUX cable to connect to if you have an AUX port in your head unit. If not, then yes bt via FM is your only choice at that point. Well unless you have an old tape deck of a head unit and get a cassette aux port creator lol. Man those where the days hookin up cd players to your head unit .
Anyways, it seems a bit steep but a combo unit like that isn't that bad IMO. But you are right, if your area is a large metro, the FM frequencies will be too crowded to get a quiet streaming signal to use.

kpjimmy said:
EDIT: Nvm saw the answer already lol. Looks neat! 100 usd is kinda steep but you get an aux cable and fm capability for non AUX headunits, which is good though. You said you removed the cushions to use the mount with a case on. Did you remove it by peeling or cutting?
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I paid £59.80 inc delivery as I asked if I could have a discount other wise the best i could find was direct via their site. There are cradle with FM transmitters that are cheaper (around £25) however a) there is an extra lead to connect as there is no bluetooth b) the quality is not as good as (so I am told).
You are paying for a Cradle, charger, good bluetooth to FM transmitter, and the extra Aux cable. I selected to mount on dash but you could mount on the window. Yes - if you car does not have bluetooth then yes this is solves the problem. Beware - if you have bluetooth already then it needs to support media profile to stream navigation audio via the car stereo.
I also forgot to say with bluetooth streaming on and GPS on - it charger about 15% in about 15 mins.

kpjimmy said:
EDIT: Nvm saw the answer already lol. Looks neat! 100 usd is kinda steep but you get an aux cable and fm capability for non AUX headunits, which is good though. You said you removed the cushions to use the mount with a case on. Did you remove it by peeling or cutting?
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I just peeled the cushions off with my finger, was OK, and just kept rubbing the glue until it was all gone. I do plan to add a smaller / thinnner rubber pads at some point to replace what I removed - however not really needed at the moment.

Seems you would be better off spending the extra cash having a good Bluetooth stereo installed. I just went to best buy got a really nice Pioneer BT stereo for around 130. After installation, adapters and such the grand total was 240 us. Even with a 20-30 dollar car mount for your phone you're under 3bills and it sounds awesome. Hands free calling music navigation all through my stereo with zero interference.
I have also used all kinds of FM transmitters and from experience I can tell you they NEVER work as advertised. Sure maybe if you live 100 miles or more outside any big city you might get it to work but it will NEVER sound good. I travel from Indiana to Chicago a lot for work and rite about the state line they always cut out no matter what channel I was using. The loudness of the sound you get from them is always about half of what a normal radio station is and even less than that of a CD.
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Beaird said:
Seems you would be better off spending the extra cash having a good Bluetooth stereo installed. I just went to best buy got a really nice Pioneer BT stereo for around 130. After installation, adapters and such the grand total was 240 us. Even with a 20-30 dollar car mount for your phone you're under 3bills and it sounds awesome. Hands free calling music navigation all through my stereo with zero interference.
I have also used all kinds of FM transmitters and from experience I can tell you they NEVER work as advertised. Sure maybe if you live 100 miles or more outside any big city you might get it to work but it will NEVER sound good. I travel from Indiana to Chicago a lot for work and rite about the state line they always cut out no matter what channel I was using. The loudness of the sound you get from them is always about half of what a normal radio station is and even less than that of a CD.
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In reply - I have since driven around to test this and agree trying to find a FREE FM signal is quite hard.
I have since connected the cradle to the stereo via the removable but supplied aux lead and this is much much better. I still Bluetooth enabled - so can connect any Bluetooth device however I now do not get the FM interference.
Hope that help.
It is a good car kit and for me better than replacing my car stereo - as you would also need to get a cradle and method to charge with out!

just bought a new vehicle bluetooth <$20

hey guys i just bought this cheap cheesy thing, and i rarely do this anymore, because probably 1 out of every 5 times items like this are DOA...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008ATAIUU/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
what do you guys think? i was just sick of all the cables in the car and while i will probably still have to use the charging cable obviously, i like having my device upright in the mount, and this will eliminate the need to put the stereo jack UPRIGHT in the air.
does anyone else use anything similar?
the reasons i chose this one is: my car charger will charge it, and it uses a simple stereo headphone jack. they are right next to each other in my car. also my car shuts off the charging ports when the engine isnt running, so it will be hassle free for me.

I use something similiar I got off of ebay. Works great! Pairs automatically when i get in the car and if I get a call, the bluetooth headset overrides the music. PERFECT! Youll be happy you ordered it.

bvic01 said:
I use something similiar I got off of ebay. Works great! Pairs automatically when i get in the car and if I get a call, the bluetooth headset overrides the music. PERFECT! Youll be happy you ordered it.
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Very nice I will be getting one

See my signature for my reviews on the Nokia BH series. I've had one in my car for the last 2 years as my BT hands free/BT Streaming for decent price. It has worked great for a long time for me.
FYI: it DOES require you to have an AUX In port.

Bluetooth calling options for car?

I've read a lot about options for getting bluetooth audio in the car, and even started a thread on it. But after thinking about it more, I realized that if I was going to have bluetooth audio in the car, I might as well be able to take calls in the car, as well. I tried the Belkin adapter, and it's great for receiving music and calls, but the sound from my end on calls is disappointing. I've called people from it and also have left myself voicemails and listened to them, and it just doesn't sound very good.
Any advice on bluetooth for the car that has good call audio? Been considering maybe this GoGroove one. Also, this Kinivo doesn't look too bad.

It's a bit more expensive than those options and doesn't work with every vehicle but I just put a grom audio adapter in my honda pilot. It pretends to be a cd changer, I got the box with aux in, usb and bluetooth capability then added on the Bluetooth module and auxillary in+charging cable and it ended up being like 200 shipped. At the cheapest end you could get the box that just does bluetooth and aux for 74.99 then add on the bluetooth for 49.99 (the box comes with bluetooth capability but the actual bluetooth module is an addon). You mount the microphone where you cant it and plug the box into the back of the radio. It works well for me and everyone can hear me just fine... well everyone except my dad but he's been going deaf for years now.

flu13 said:
I've read a lot about options for getting bluetooth audio in the car, and even started a thread on it. But after thinking about it more, I realized that if I was going to have bluetooth audio in the car, I might as well be able to take calls in the car, as well. I tried the Belkin adapter, and it's great for receiving music and calls, but the sound from my end on calls is disappointing. I've called people from it and also have left myself voicemails and listened to them, and it just doesn't sound very good.
Any advice on bluetooth for the car that has good call audio? Been considering maybe this GoGroove one. Also, this Kinivo doesn't look too bad.
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Gogroove is good

diljosh said:
Gogroove is good
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Yeah? How is call quality? Do you have to turn on or pair or connect it every time you get in the car?

BOOM:
http://www.amazon.com/Kinivo-BTC450...Input/dp/B009NLTW60/ref=pd_rhf_dp_s_cp_1_2JMS

wavrunrx said:
BOOM:
http://www.amazon.com/Kinivo-BTC450...Input/dp/B009NLTW60/ref=pd_rhf_dp_s_cp_1_2JMS
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Can you elaborate? You have this one? It is one of the two I was considering. How is call quality?

i dont own it yet but am probabally going to order it on monday.
my car already has bluetooth built in, but i like the fact this adapter supports aptX, and has a built in USB port.
so anyway, i cant elaborate :/
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what is the other one you were considering ?
can you share with us ?

wavrunrx said:
i dont own it yet but am probabally going to order it on monday.
my car already has bluetooth built in, but i like the fact this adapter supports aptX, and has a built in USB port.
so anyway, i cant elaborate :/
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what is the other one you were considering ?
can you share with us ?
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I can speak for it, I own it (bought it last week)
Syncs up quick, Unlike the similar Belkin (looks better, has issues) the buttons are useful, the big center area is a giant play/pause button, it also has a foward\back button on one side. Call quality is great, have had no complaints when using it, streams music well. Very simple setup.
The only thing I don't like is the cable is permanently attached and very thin/fragile. This isn't an issue if you properly mount/set it up (IE hide it behind plastic panels)
The charger doesn't put out much, I believe around 700mA, and it does take up my one and only 12v jack meaning I can't easily use a better phone charger without hardwiring something.

wavrunrx said:
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can you share with us ?
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Links are in the OP.

Cast|el said:
The charger doesn't put out much, I believe around 700mA, and it does take up my one and only 12v jack meaning I can't easily use a better phone charger without hardwiring something.
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There's always this.

Just bought a new car 2 months ago. It has no bluetooth and I was tired of my fm adapter so I was looking for a new solution. Considered everything from 600$ full CD player replacements that had bluetooth enabled to some of the more internal installation ones around 150. Ended up going with the Kinvio off Amazon just to try it and see how well it works.
Here is what makes it 10x better then the Belkin: Autoconnect. When you turn your car on it turns on and your phone automatically connects. With the Belkin apparently you have to hit the button every time you want to connect.
I've been told the audio quality is good and while people know im on speakerphone they can hear me clearly. The audio quality for me is great, I'm not an audiophile but it certainly seems clear to me. Would definitely recommend it for the price.

I put a bluefusion unit in my truck and loved it. It plugged in behind the radio, install took about thirty minutes. It still allowed use of my steering wheel controls. It tricked the radio into thinking the Bluetooth was xm..... retails for over $200 but are for sale all over the net for $40-60.
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dzags said:
Just bought a new car 2 months ago. It has no bluetooth and I was tired of my fm adapter so I was looking for a new solution. Considered everything from 600$ full CD player replacements that had bluetooth enabled to some of the more internal installation ones around 150. Ended up going with the Kinvio off Amazon just to try it and see how well it works.
Here is what makes it 10x better then the Belkin: Autoconnect. When you turn your car on it turns on and your phone automatically connects. With the Belkin apparently you have to hit the button every time you want to connect.
I've been told the audio quality is good and while people know im on speakerphone they can hear me clearly. The audio quality for me is great, I'm not an audiophile but it certainly seems clear to me. Would definitely recommend it for the price.
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so am i correct in my thinking:
1) pair my phone with the Kinovo
2) Music (from google music) will go out TO my microsoft SYNC system VIA Line OUT FROM the Kinovo
3) Phone calls, incoming/outgoing, will go TO my microsoft SYNC system VIA bluetooth FROM the Kinovo ((instead of LINE out! so i can still take advantage of answering calls from my steering wheel and seeing names on the cars LCD etc ...)

Alright, I'm giving the Kinivo a try.

best smartphone accesory I've bought in a long time

Got tired of wearing a bluetooth headset in the car and was considering upgrade my car's audio system to something that would have bluetooth.
Just by luck I found this bluetooth adapter that once connected to my car's audio system, gave it all the modern capabilities.
No more headsets, no more fiddling with turning volume down on maps, so that I could make a phone call.
My Galaxy S4 now streams audio to my radio, when a call comes it is pauses the music, or when maps has some voice guidance, it also pauses music and then continues afterwards.
Same when I make a phone call... music pauses and continues afterwards.
This company GROM Audio makes bluetooth adapters for many cars.
FYI

wavemaster00 said:
Got tired of wearing a bluetooth headset in the car and was considering upgrade my car's audio system to something that would have bluetooth.
Just by luck I found this bluetooth adapter that once connected to my car's audio system, gave it all the modern capabilities.
No more headsets, no more fiddling with turning volume down on maps, so that I could make a phone call.
My Galaxy S4 now streams audio to my radio, when a call comes it is pauses the music, or when maps has some voice guidance, it also pauses music and then continues afterwards.
Same when I make a phone call... music pauses and continues afterwards.
This company GROM Audio makes bluetooth adapters for many cars.
FYI
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Thanks!

wavemaster00 said:
Got tired of wearing a bluetooth headset in the car and was considering upgrade my car's audio system to something that would have bluetooth.
Just by luck I found this bluetooth adapter that once connected to my car's audio system, gave it all the modern capabilities.
No more headsets, no more fiddling with turning volume down on maps, so that I could make a phone call.
My Galaxy S4 now streams audio to my radio, when a call comes it is pauses the music, or when maps has some voice guidance, it also pauses music and then continues afterwards.
Same when I make a phone call... music pauses and continues afterwards.
This company GROM Audio makes bluetooth adapters for many cars.
FYI
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That was really nice to know about such product...can you post or share the link....if you have found it somewhere online...

A Bluetooth Stereo have been one of the best things I have ever put in my car, in my case an aftermarket Sony Deck.
This just makes everything so much easier and less cables around the place. All i need now is one to charge my phone and that is it. Even when I'm with friends I can have them connect using their phone and play music while sitting in the back seat.
If you just need it for music and want to save some cash you can always use one of these http://www.ebay.com/itm/390534336745?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 provided you have an aux input,

icewolf293 said:
A Bluetooth Stereo have been one of the best things I have ever put in my car, in my case an aftermarket Sony Deck.
This just makes everything so much easier and less cables around the place. All i need now is one to charge my phone and that is it. Even when I'm with friends I can have them connect using their phone and play music while sitting in the back seat.
If you just need it for music and want to save some cash you can always use one of these http://www.ebay.com/itm/390534336745?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 provided you have an aux input,
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Been looking at these as well recently as the CD player in my car at the moment only plays standard CDs and not mp3 CDs which is a pain.
But these really are a bargain, just need the aux cable which is about £6 and I'll have bluetooth audio!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-5mm-AUX-Bluetooth-Wireless-Stereo-Audio-Receiver-Music-Dongle-for-Phone-Car-/360783533734?pt=UK_Computing_USB_Bluetooth_Adapters_Dongles&hash=item54005fd6a6

gsmyth said:
Been looking at these as well recently as the CD player in my car at the moment only plays standard CDs and not mp3 CDs which is a pain.
But these really are a bargain, just need the aux cable which is about £6 and I'll have bluetooth audio!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-5mm-AUX-Bluetooth-Wireless-Stereo-Audio-Receiver-Music-Dongle-for-Phone-Car-/360783533734?pt=UK_Computing_USB_Bluetooth_Adapters_Dongles&hash=item54005fd6a6
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Going from the cassette adapter to bluetooth was one of the best things I've ever done

thanks
nice find

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I don't trust things on ebay. I just bought this one a few days ago, works great!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008AGQMQC/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ED5SRWG/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&tag=s601000020-20
Only $12 and it works like a beast. Since I got it I saw another one just like it for $9.99.
However, I would like to have simultaneous multi-device connecting and the phone audio so I will be getting something more.

nunjabusiness said:
I got one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ED5SRWG/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&tag=s601000020-20
Only $12 and it works like a beast. Since I got it I saw another one just like it for $9.99.
However, I would like to have simultaneous multi-device connecting and the phone audio so I will be getting something more.
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Thanks for this. I'm gonna order this for both my vehicles and try it out. Hope it's as boss as you say.
Putting my hope and $20 on your comment.

Quentin.Sheley said:
Thanks for this. I'm gonna order this for both my vehicles and try it out. Hope it's as boss as you say.
Putting my hope and $20 on your comment.
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$20? Oh, you are having to pay for shipping? That sucks.
You really need to get a Prime membership. I have had it since they first offered it years ago.
Anything marked "Prime" (big or small) ships for free via 2-day FedEx air and you get free Kindle borrows and free streaming of movies and TV.
All for $80 a year. I have Kindles and I buy stuff from them all the time so I make out like a bandit! :good:
But yeah, the thing works perfectly and since my Mustang came with a power point and aux in jack inside the center console, it is invisible and just flat works.
When I get one that will also pipe the phone audio through the speakers, this one will go in the Motorhome for sure.