iPhone Car Radio

jenno86

Looking for a car radio that will be compatible with my iPhone.

I want to be able to hook it up through Bluetooth and use it as a handfree kit, so it will play through the car speakers. Playing music through Bluetooth is something that doesn't bother me.

Its just a standard car radio and isn't a special one.

Anybody have any suggestions? What model? Where to buy?

Thanking you in anticipation!

Savage Tyrant

jenno86 wrote: »

Looking for a car radio that will be compatible with my iPhone.

I want to be able to hook it up through Bluetooth and use it as a handfree kit, so it will play through the car speakers. Playing music through Bluetooth is something that doesn't bother me.

Its just a standard car radio and isn't a special one.

Anybody have any suggestions? What model? Where to buy?

Thanking you in anticipation!

I have a Sony MEX-3700u from Halfords....Does all that, even the bluetooth playing if needed, though I prefer using the USB as I get some charge at the same time.
Think it cost about 150ish possibly 170.

Evergreen

Savage Tyrant wrote: »

I have a Sony MEX-3700u from Halfords....Does all that, even the bluetooth playing if needed, though I prefer using the USB as I get some charge at the same time.
Think it cost about 150ish possibly 170.

Does your iPhone work throug the USB? I have a Sony CDX-GT620U and the my iPod works fine frough USB but when I plug in my iPhone "NOT SUPPORTED" flashes up on the display

Savage Tyrant

Evergreen wrote: »

Does your iPhone work throug the USB? I have a Sony CDX-GT620U and the my iPod works fine frough USB but when I plug in my iPhone "NOT SUPPORTED" flashes up on the display

Yeah it works without a hitch! Both the 3GS and the 4

jenno86

Thanks for the reply Savage Tyrant.

Do you know if it works with a 3GS running iOS4?

Looked it up in Halfords and its €249.99!!!:eek:. Can be got cheaper on Amazon tho!

Anyone else got any suggestions?

Savage Tyrant

Yeah it runs iOS4 no bother on the 3GS.
That price can't be right. I def paid no more than 170 about 2 months ago....I'll try an look for the receipt. If it was that expensive I'd have remembered

willah

Evergreen wrote: »

Does your iPhone work throug the USB? I have a Sony CDX-GT620U and the my iPod works fine frough USB but when I plug in my iPhone "NOT SUPPORTED" flashes up on the display

Have you tried resetting the HU? this happens mine sometimes but it works after I reset HU. It's a bit of a pain though because you'll need to tune all the radio stations in again...

jenno86

willah wrote: »

Have you tried resetting the HU? this happens mine sometimes but it works after I reset HU. It's a bit of a pain though because you'll need to tune all the radio stations in again...

Whats the HU?

NewApproach

I have a nokia CK-100 car kit installed in my car, and I can play my iPhone on it via bluetooth. I have a spare one for sale of you want, pm me if you're interested. This isn't a plug btw, I genuinely recommend them.

willah

jenno86 wrote: »

Whats the HU?

HU = Head unit. As in car stereo...

sophie1234

jenno86 wrote: »

Thanks for the reply Savage Tyrant.

Do you know if it works with a 3GS running iOS4?

Looked it up in Halfords and its €249.99!!!:eek:. Can be got cheaper on Amazon tho!

Anyone else got any suggestions?

i just got it in halfords a few weeks ago it was on sale so may still well be in the shops? think we got it for 180 and then another 15% cause im insured with axa!

Does your iPhone work throug the USB? I have a Sony CDX-GT620U and the my iPod works fine frough USB but when I plug in my iPhone "NOT SUPPORTED" flashes up on the display

you need the newer version the older ones dont work with iphone thats why i upgraded!!!

Dades

Savage Tyrant wrote: »

I have a Sony MEX-3700u from Halfords....Does all that, even the bluetooth playing if needed, though I prefer using the USB as I get some charge at the same time.

I have a similar Sony to Savage - this one here. I bought from them online, too.

It's the next model down from his (I also had the previous model). It does exactly what you need (except it doesn't have a USB slot).

Have paired it no problems with a 3G, 3GS and a 4 (running all OS's).

Even bought one for my brother for his birthday for his camper van!

jenno86

That one is a good price Dades! Thanks, another one to consider! Hmm, would like the USB tho!

Wont be buying for a few weeks anyway, so anybody else got any suggestions?

jenno86

Anyone?

Savage Tyrant

Kenwood KDC-W4544U From halfords again at 149.99 looks a bargain.

jenno86

Thanks Tyrant!

shryane

hi there, have a look here

http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/16/oxygen-audio-debuts-ocar-odock-iphone-car-docking-accessories/

for information on an iphone dock car radio, looks pretty sweet...

manufacturer's site:

http://www.oxygenaudio.com/231-o-series

tom

jenno86

Right, I'm looking for one that has a separate mic that you can put on your visor or something like that?

Can they be got?

• CD Player
• USB
• Aux In
• Bluetooth
• Extra Mic

Tom Dunne

jenno86 wrote: »

Right, I'm looking for one that has a separate mic that you can put on your visor or something like that?

Can they be got?

• CD Player
• USB
• Aux In
• Bluetooth
• Extra Mic

Apart from the extra mic, there's one in Argos I got two weeks ago that has all the features you need. Works fine, though the sound from the in-built microphone is a little crappy.

It was 87 Euro - linky.

jonnysimples

jenno86 wrote: »

Right, I'm looking for one that has a separate mic that you can put on your visor or something like that?

Can they be got?

• CD Player
• USB
• Aux In
• Bluetooth
• Extra Mic

I've been driving my cousins car recently and she's got one of these:


http://www.parrot.com/uk/products/hands-free-car-kits


I think it's super - it links into your existing stereo so you can still use that for CDs / radio but bluetooth playback is really good for music and call quality is excellent. They seem to have a new model coming out soon that looks B-E-A-uitiful .

Main downside is that it's pretty pricey via they're website but a quick search on google throws up some much cheaper option.

jenno86

Tom Dunne wrote: »

Apart from the extra mic, there's one in Argos I got two weeks ago that has all the features you need. Works fine, though the sound from the in-built microphone is a little crappy.

It was 87 Euro - linky.

Thanks Tom! Thats a good price too! I wonder could an external mic be connected to this?

Any other suggestions? If I could get one in Argos or Halfords that would be great.

steppen

I have this one from Halfords

Sony MEXBT3800U. When I bought it was 175 e now 159e. Great system, Bluetooth works flawlessly and call sound quality is good.