Hi guys, I want to use either a track pad or a joystick or something like that as a media controller nothing to fancy just skip play and pause songs in my car, the problem is that my phone is connected via aux there fore i cant use the steering wheels controls, any ideas?
THANKS!
ilanderek said:
Hi guys, I want to use either a track pad or a joystick or something like that as a media controller nothing to fancy just skip play and pause songs in my car, the problem is that my phone is connected via aux there fore i cant use the steering wheels controls, any ideas?
THANKS!
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I believe some media players allow you to control via a bluetooth headset.
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does anyone know of any models of car stereo that you can hook a g2 into and control the g2's music player (or that has a corresponding separate music playing app that is controllable at least). i'd like to be able to hook up my phone by usb and then use the deck controls (or even better the controls on my wheel) to skip forward / back / pause, etc.
i've been searching and everything says "ipod/iphone" compatible and nothing mentions android. at best they say that the music will play thru via usb, but not whether or not you'll actually be able to control the music too.
thanks for the info
Dave
The Desire Z works with all (the) cars (I have tried) that have Bluetooth. You have to switch to BT Audio not just BT Phone, but then the controls work just fine.
Pretty much ANY USB automotive HU will work fine. It does NOT play music through the USB as fruitjunk does though... you plug the phone in, enable MASS STORAGE MODE, and use the HU to browse/select/play the mp3 file. The audio decoding happens in the HU, not the phone. No need to do things the iDiot way.
Alternatively, you need a BT HU that supports AVRCP, then you can use the HU to control the phone's media application.
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hey thanks to both of you. great info. just out of curiosity, do you guys actually use these features? and what head unit are you using?
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I use a Sony bt3600u stereo that works fine with BT. Allows pausing/Playing, Skipping forwards & backwards of tracks on the stock music app.
Doesn't display track names etc (Just says 'BT Audio') but that doesn't bother me.
This is my stereo: Link
Hope that helps
I'm using my tablet in my car for my music and would like to skip tracks via a hard switch somewhere but can't find any remotes that aren't connected to a BT headset.
Anyone know of any remotes that don't try to pass audio through them as well? Or know of any way to chose the source output on the tablet so I can use a headset and just keep audio flowing through the tablet itself?
Thanks for the help!
Pioneer makes a car stereo that hooks up with Bluetooth. I use it to stream music and Pandora from my phone. It allows p as using and skipping tracks.
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I asked about this in the thread linked here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1461169 but not getting much response.
Here is what Im trying to do, and hoping I could get some assistance if its possible
I want to do OP90X and other workout videos in my gym, I can plug my phone into the TV's RCA inputs so that the tv will show whats on my screen and if I don't plug in the sound I can get the audio from the video on my Bluetooth headset, but is there some sort of app or some plug-in I can use to pause/Play on my media player? That is all id need but it would be cool if I can skip tracks as well.
Phone - Stock ROM tilt 2
BT Headset - Plantronics voyager 510
Thank you,
All,
I need some help trying to find a remote control for the phone. I use the phone as my music/pandora player.
As of next month my state of AZ will make it illegal to have people texting in the car so I figured if I have the phone tucked away and just control the music with a bluetooth remote would be cool.
Any help would be great!
Thanks
Raiden8816 said:
All,
I need some help trying to find a remote control for the phone. I use the phone as my music/pandora player.
As of next month my state of AZ will make it illegal to have people texting in the car so I figured if I have the phone tucked away and just control the music with a bluetooth remote would be cool.
Any help would be great!
Thanks
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What about mapping the volume buttons to be used as forward/reverse track? I'd like to do this, but haven't figured out a way...
I come from the LG Optimus V, which worked beautifully with Button Remapper: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850464
Please stay on topic of OP. Don't use his thread to re-ask your question, I think the whole purpose of his thread/search for remote is so he doesn't have to touch his phone.
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http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-LiquidAUX-Bluetooth-Remote-Phones/dp/B0011UIX2K
Just need to find where they have in stock...would this work for you (I know its not Bluetooth )?
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that is bluetooth. i currently use that unit and am searching for where they have it in stock or a similar unit for a friend. the advantage of this unit over various other bluetooth car kits is the remote, which works very well. your phone pairs with the cigarette lighter unit and i assume the remote naturally pairs with the unit, therefore allowing hands free operation of your music for play, pause, track forward, track backward.
anyone have tips on how to set the default player so that the button play always loads up that player?
So this is what I am trying to find out.
I use my SIII in my truck as a media player on long trips hooking it up to my car stereo's line-in input.
What I want to do is to mount a mount/cradle so I can leave the SIII securely mounted/seated somewhere on the dash board and control the music player apps ( Playerpro or the stock music player) through a handheld wireless remote control.
I know the SIII does not have IR receiver so that is out but is there a way to hook up a BT or wifi remote so I can safely control the music playback and navigate up/down folders of music while driving?
Thanks for any ideas you guys might have on this.
I agree it would be useful to have a physical remote with real tactile buttons for use in car, bike or running.
As far as I know, currently the closest option would be a bluetooth remote as there is a bluetooth profile for media control. However, I think it's probably somewhat more limited than what you're looking for. I believe the profile is limited to play/pause, FF, REW, forward skip and back skip. If you're able/willing to setup your playlist in advance so that you're okay with those controls than it should be workable. You won't be able to navigate any menu system.
The other issue is I'm not aware (but you could always try to google for it) of any standalone bluetooth remote. Every one I've ever seen are integrated into some other device. I have remote functions on my bluetooth headphones and my car has an integrated bluetooth sound system and can remote control playback through the dash and steering wheel controls.
If that would work for you, you could consider replacing your stereo deck with one that has bluetooth integrated then you'll be able to control playback through the deck's controls. You'll probably need to stream the audio over bluetooth as well for that to work.
Thanks for the BT suggestion. I will look into it and see if there is anything out there that will work. If I can get a BT solution working without too much cost/effort, I will gladly make a bunch of playlists if that is all that can be controlled by the BT media control profile.
The reason I 'need' to use my S3 in my car is that in my truck (2005 Chevy Avalanche) unlike the current model GM trucks, has no provision for any type of AUX input except for the one I rigged up intercepting the XM module's analog audio output. It is getting to the point that I am really tempted to just replace the head unit with one that will take an USB flash drive and all my problems will be solved.
Thanks again for taking the time to post a reply. :good:
tmagritte said:
I agree it would be useful to have a physical remote with real tactile buttons for use in car, bike or running.
As far as I know, currently the closest option would be a bluetooth remote as there is a bluetooth profile for media control. However, I think it's probably somewhat more limited than what you're looking for. I believe the profile is limited to play/pause, FF, REW, forward skip and back skip. If you're able/willing to setup your playlist in advance so that you're okay with those controls than it should be workable. You won't be able to navigate any menu system.
The other issue is I'm not aware (but you could always try to google for it) of any standalone bluetooth remote. Every one I've ever seen are integrated into some other device. I have remote functions on my bluetooth headphones and my car has an integrated bluetooth sound system and can remote control playback through the dash and steering wheel controls.
If that would work for you, you could consider replacing your stereo deck with one that has bluetooth integrated then you'll be able to control playback through the deck's controls. You'll probably need to stream the audio over bluetooth as well for that to work.
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