If you have an old car without bluetooth or AUX and you wish you’d be able to listen to music from your phone in your car, then FM transmitters are a solution, and this is one of the best I’ve tried.
I’ve used several FM Transmitters before, and one like this one. With FM transmitter, you need to set the same radio station on both your radio and the transmitter, making sure the station is clean and not in use. This way, the device connects to the radio and you can listen to your music through it.
With this particular one, you also get bluetooth to connect to the device, so you don’t have to use a 3.5mm audio cable and instead get wireless connection to the device and radio. You can hook it up the car’s charging port, and it has a USB port so you can charger your gadgets with it.
This transmitter has a button that works as power and pairing. The LED light indicates when it is connected or in pairing mode. It also has buttons for skipping songs, a radio frequency rocker at the bottom, as well as a volume rocker at the top.
Usually FM transmitter do the job with some interference, but after a several days of testing, I still haven’t experienced any interference at all. The quality of the sound is almost as good as if it was hooked up directly to the radio with an audio cable.
The volume though was a little lower than with other non-FM Bluetooth transmitters, but that makes total sense.
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I would like to know if there is a device out there that will receive a bluetooth A2DP signal from my handset, then transmit the audio over FM so I can listen to it in my car?
I think this sort of thing is my only option as my car radio does not have an auxilery connection, aslo using a mini USB to 3.5mm jack is not an option as my handset is always cradled and charging in the car.
Any ideas?
I had discovered this item in search a couple of months ago, however I haven't tried since it is almost as expensive as a new radio!
http://gadgeteer.org.uk/2007/11/20/venturi-mini-bluetooth-handsfree-with-fm-transmitter/
I'm now thinking about disconnecting the tape input on my radio and using it as an auxiliary for my phone...
dgaud007 said:
I had discovered this item in search a couple of months ago, however I haven't tried since it is almost as expensive as a new radio!
http://gadgeteer.org.uk/2007/11/20/venturi-mini-bluetooth-handsfree-with-fm-transmitter/
I'm now thinking about disconnecting the tape input on my radio and using it as an auxiliary for my phone...
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Thanks that was pretty much what I was after, however you are right it is expensive. For that price I reckon I could pick a head unit with an auxilery input quite easily if not bluetooth built in.
Try Parrot PMK5800.I use it on my Kaiser.No more than $100.00 on Ebay. Works very well on my car FM Radio.
Here is another similar device that you're looking for:
http://satechi.com/Bluetooth-Handsfree-Fm-Transmitter-for-Car/M/B000KJBNEI.htm
I had the previous version of it, the very first one they launched, which did not have A2DP yet, only BT phone calls. My experienced was pretty ugly with the quality of the mic as well as the quality of the FM sound. But it seems from various on-line review they have improved the product significantly.
The device posted above (Venturi Mini) is more superior in my opinion, it closes all of the gaps the satechi device had. I just looked at it, and wow.. this answers all of my previous concerns with the Satechi device: Caller ID (very smart thought to transmist it to the radio display, which almost FM radio has), phone book, audio out!
If the mic quality is good, then this device is perfect!
All of these devices will do the job, just a little more expensive than I would have hoped for, ideally they wouldnt have a handsfree option as I already use a Parrot CK3300 for that (with GPS).
how about this...
Why get an adapter when you can get a bluetooth stereo for you car?
http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/19/sony-s-mex-bt5000-car-stereo-with-bluetooth/
There are about 6 brands out there that I've found so far, however I'm not sure which is the best at this point.
Jabra BT320s
I recently bought a Jabra BT320s from orange accessories for under a tenner. This looks like a small MP3 player which has a 3.5mm jack for headphones (they supply you with a basic set but you can use any headphones you like). I had a small FM transmitter with a 3.5mm jack for the car which transmits to the radio.
I wondered what would happen if I used a2dp to the bt320S and plugged the transmitter into the BT320s jack.....well it worked! My wizard was playing over bluetooth(stereo) to the transmitter then FM to the radio. Quality? Not fantastic but it did work OK. The headset and transmitter hide out of the way in my armrest.
All for about 15 quid (not including wizard and car stereo)
Barry
My favourite is Venturi mini, so I am asking anybody who has Touch Cruise. Is it cooperative (on their pages is written just TyTN, Touch, Tcou Dual, and not Touch Cruise)?
Jabra sp700
I like the jabra sp700 which you can now buy for $60 on the net. just go to ebay and put in the name of the device. You can also check it out on you tube. Im sure everyone will be getting one of these
My car doesn't have a tape player or an aux plug, so the only way to play music in my car is through a transmitter. Currently I have one for my iPod but I'd like to switch over to using it for my phone instead. Does anyone use one of these that can recommend a good one?
If im not mistaken but the usb ports on the evo have no audio going to it.
Just to let you know
i did a quick google search they are a ton of them that plug into the audio jack of the evo.
Doesn't the evo already have an fm transmitter in it..
Sent from my HTC EVO 4G.
yep it does, did somebody figure out how to exploit that and send music to a car radio, im gonna have to look around for that. it'll give me something to do!
BT + FM Transmitter $50:
http://www.amazon.com/Jabra-Cruiser-Bluetooth-Car-Speakerphone/dp/B002PY7P2U/ref=pd_cp_cps_0
FM Transmitter $35:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MXM23K/?tag=touchqwerty-20
Option 1 gives you more freedom to be wireless and mobile. But you have to keep it charged.
Option 2 means setting your phone somewhere is going to be awkward unless you have a windshield mount, in which case you're going to have 2 wires dangling off your phone/windshield while you drive. Pick your lesser of two evils, until someone releases an App that lets you transmit music straight to an FM signal from your phone itself (no 3rd party hardware required).
Last I read earlier this week...there is still discussion about whether it really is a transmitter. Then if it is...it is all broadcom and not open source drivers.
I just ordered one of these http://www.bestofferbuy.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&inc_subcat=1&search_in_description=1&categories_id=&keyword=3.5mm+Male+to+iPod%2FiPhone+2G%2F3G%2F3GS+Female+Adapter+Cable+-+Black+%2895CM-Length%29&x=0&y=0
I already had the fm transmitter from my iphone, so all i needed was a cheap little adapter. All it does is convert the ipod connecter to a 3.5 jack.
hope someone finds out how to exploit built in fm transmitter
Depending on where your auxiliary power plug is located...I like this concept. FM transmitter, phone holder & charges all in one. Seems like it gets very good reviews.
http://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Syst...NDROID/dp/B002UKTABI/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
This is what i've been using:
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-F8M066-Tunecast-Auto-Universal/dp/B000WVVX6W/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1280434642&sr=8-4
it works really well and is currently on sale at amazon $21.38 normally $47.91
SilverStone641 said:
This is what i've been using:
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-F8M066-Tunecast-Auto-Universal/dp/B000WVVX6W/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1280434642&sr=8-4
it works really well and is currently on sale at amazon $21.38 normally $47.91
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I bought that exact one from Target... and returned it the next day. Seems like EVERYTHING interferes, it doesn't let you go under FM88.1, the bass is horrifically BAD, and I get some really crappy signal distortion if my phone is charging while this is plugged in (WTF??)
What I ended up going with is a module that plugs into my XM receiver and gives me a 3.5mm TRS plug, which can either be plugged into my Zune or my phone (or anything...) without having to transmit that signal to a FM station... it's basically straight into the head unit. No more bass issues at all.
I know it isn't what the OP was looking for, but I was looking for something along the same path. I purchased a kit to add RCA inputs to my stock '03 cobra stereo and that worked wonderfully. I had a 3.5mm to rca cable plugged into it so I could listen to Pandora. I was reading about Bluetooth A2DP and was looking for a A2DP to RCA convertor. Found a nice little gem, the Motorola T605 hands free with A2DP. I'm going to order it next month and install it.
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-T605..._1_1?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1280501255&sr=8-1
hi. i've looked around for few days and i'm starting to think that what i'm looking for does not exist, but maybe some of you can help me.
I'm looking for a bluetooth adapter to use my headphones with built in microphone as a wireless headset. I've found many of them, but they all use the microphone and controls integrated in the adapter, but that's not what i'm looking for. I wish i can use the headphone's built in microphone and controls (play/pause/answer, vol+, vol-), so i can place the receiver everywhere i want without thinking if receiver's microphone can pick up my voice or if the controls are easy to reach etc...
Does anybody know something like that?
I have reviewed before wireless receiver/transmitter: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512128
But the problem it will only transmit wirelessly the audio, not the control signals of play/pause and volume up/down on your original headphone cable. That is why all those wireless converters, like the one I reviewed here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2323402 - will have all the controls originated inside of the transmitter instead of sending the audio and control signals from external source.
Simply try Belkin or Logitech.
vectron said:
I have reviewed before wireless receiver/transmitter: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512128
But the problem it will only transmit wirelessly the audio, not the control signals of play/pause and volume up/down on your original headphone cable. That is why all those wireless converters, like the one I reviewed here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2323402 - will have all the controls originated inside of the transmitter instead of sending the audio and control signals from external source.
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i've read your reviews, i'm in a hurry so maybe i've missed something, but if i understood correctly the anker only streams in one direction per time, so no comunication, the antec uses a mic integrated in the device itself, correct?
i don't understand, transmitting the controls from the headphone is not possible because of some kind of technical limitation or every manufacturer just choose to use integrated controls? anyway controls are a secondary problem, the really important thing is the mic. there should not be any technical problem in getting the audio from the headphones, right? the transmitters with integrated microphone have already all the necessary components, they're anly connected to the "wrong" mic, right? it seems strange that not a single manufacturer uses the inline mic of the headphones.
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Simply try Belkin or Logitech.
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i've found nothing useful. from logitech i've found only the NP 980-000541 that is meant to use at home with standard speakers needs to be plugged into a wall socket and doesn't support the mic at all. from belkin i've found the G3A2000cw that is exacly the same as logitech and the F4U037cw that is meant for car and draws power from the 12v cigarette plug.
You will be facing a lot of limitations. Any Bluetooth transmitter will take only audio input (from 3 wire connection, L/R/ground and compress it and transmit it wireless to your phone where the audio is received and decoded. The two way communication between phone and transmitter involving mic is terminated at that transmitter, so you can't use an external mic on your existing headphone.
My advice, just buy another wireless bt headset with all the controls built in.
KoRRo89 said:
hi. i've looked around for few days and i'm starting to think that what i'm looking for does not exist, but maybe some of you can help me.
I'm looking for a bluetooth adapter to use my headphones with built in microphone as a wireless headset. I've found many of them, but they all use the microphone and controls integrated in the adapter, but that's not what i'm looking for. I wish i can use the headphone's built in microphone and controls (play/pause/answer, vol+, vol-), so i can place the receiver everywhere i want without thinking if receiver's microphone can pick up my voice or if the controls are easy to reach etc...
Does anybody know something like that?
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Have you tried with another mobile device to see if it works?
hello
someone have try these fm transmitter or something like that
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/High...Player-For-iPhone-3-4S-5-iPod/1636923559.html
and if so..is it goes with the ringke fusion?
thank you
I would suggest acquiring somebody's old MP3 player that has radio functionality, instead. Generally they just need the right ear buds that came with the device since mobile devices tend to use the headphones as an antenna.
I would only use an FM transmitter if it's your only way to get music to your car. An aux port/Bluetooth connection are going to be significantly better, and even one of the tape adapters will be a step up from the FM transmitter.
If you really need to use an FM transmitter, look for one that runs off the DC power in your car as opposed to something with a battery.
http://www.amazon.com/iClever-IC-F2...qid=1403812951&sr=8-5&keywords=fm+transmitter
I'm not specifically endorsing that one, but the adapter-powered transmitters will typically have a higher transmission power than the battery powered models, so you will get a clearer signal.
the Doosl FM Transmitter Wireless was very easy to install and as a added surprise there's even USB port to charge my phone/ipod ect. built in to the unit. I was surprised how simple it was to get started playing my favorite tunes through my car stereo, Just plug the car charger into the cigarette lighter in your car and insert the AUX cable into your device's headphone jack, then select a clear frequency and thats it. the unit
features a backlit LCD that clearly displays station information even in low light and there are volume buttons on the transmitter, but I just keep it turned up and use the volume adjuster on my cars radio. i loved that the operation buttons are easy to read and simple to use. Best of all It is compatible with any brand smartphone, any brand tablet or any another mobile device with a 3.5mm AUX port. I own other more expensive FM transmitters and the sound quality of this unit is much much better.Unit is very small and fits in my pocket and stores in my glovebox for easy access. Specifications are:Effective Range: approx. 15ft / Frequency Range: 88.1-107.9MHz / Dimensions: 1.35*2.36*0.49 inches I was given this product for a fair and honest review and fulfilled that and unit gets a easy 5 stars for ease of use and price.
Package includes: 1 x Doosl FM Transmitter / 1 x Usage Manual and not mentioned in description is also a warranty card with email addresses ect.
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:good: So easy to use: plug into car electric outlet or cigarette lighter outlet, and other wire into the 3.5 mm headphone jack of your audio device. Tune to a weak station in your area on both the transmitter and your vehicles radio. Start playing your music on your device. For me in Northeast Indiana, tuning to 100.7 gives me almost nothing(only a very tiny, almost unheard, amount of static in the background. Upon playing the music, this static is unheard completely, until you have silent breaks in between song tracks.
:good:There are volume buttons on the transmitter, but I just keep it turned up and use the volume adjuster on my trucks radio. Much easier than fiddling with the transmitter controller.
:good:There is a usb port built into the plug in of the transmitter. Although it takes up the electrical port/cigarette lighter of your vehicle, it does provide one so you can still charge anything with a usb cable.
I always want the RF to be stronger and clearer through the radio tuner,seems this is a great product.
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I always want the RF to be stronger and clearer through the radio tuner,seems this is a great product.
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yes its very clear, my crappy radio never sounded better.
I would definitely recommend because it's works great if you don't have an Aux port. An you don't get the static that you get with other ones. The sound quality is great.If anything happens to mine I will buy another.
Does it have a mic for calls??
RobertBrody8 said:
Does it have a mic for calls??
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I dont think so