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Jan 30th, 2018, 07:50 | #1 |
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Found this kit from Sweden to add BLUETOOTH to the AUX, looks good n easy to fit. Company alos do nice LED kits for reversing lights, interiour etc. Heading over later this month so think I'll place an order.
https://vparts.se/se/v70/volvo-v70-2...0-s40-v50.html
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Jan 30th, 2018, 08:22 | #2 |
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Google translate says:
Instead of cord between your phone and the AUX jack in the center console, you can connect your phone with Vovlons original stereo much easier with this Bluetooth adapter. The adapter fits directly into the original cable and power is taken from the cigarette socket. The bluetooth device is called "Sky International" when you are going to park with your phone. Does it add fUll BT telephone functionality to the stereo? "park with your phone" could refer to pairing? Any Swedes on here who can translate properly?
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Jan 30th, 2018, 08:33 | #3 |
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I guess it doesn't.
Doesn't add phone functionality, that is. If you look closer at wires, there's only power in and audio out. For even basic phone functionality it would need a microphone also. Since this unit is designed to be hidden, it should have a connector/wires for external microphone. I can't see any. So I have to assume its music only. Interesting and handy, but I bet I could get one with hands free function off eBogus for a £5.. Edit: Also, if powered from cigarette socket, you are looking at alternator noise on the speakers- high pitched whine, changes with engines rpm. When I was fitting a bluettoth adapter (with hands free) tapped into iPod connector, I had to build a low-pass filter on the power supply side (correct coil+ capacitor, values taken from low pass filter equation)and even then I hat to put an "earth loop separator" on audio line. Whine is still there, but maybe 100x smaller.
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Jan 30th, 2018, 11:53 | #4 |
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Some folk on here have recommended this device which (apparently) supports hands free too:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-5mm-AUX...19.m1438.l2649
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Jan 30th, 2018, 12:57 | #5 |
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Here's one that I used
https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bluetooth3-...8AAOSwfphaUzqD However, I did not fit it as per eBay photos. Mainly due to fact that P2 did NOT have aux in on the radios. But I do have iPod adapter, and that uses plain analogue audio, so I was able to tap in. This is almost the same as link in previous post, with the only technical difference that I spotted: mine has 3 control buttons. Both have microphone built in. In my case, I wanted to hide it inside armrest, so I needed to transplant the microphone somewhere else. I run screened audio cable from armrest to rearview mirror, and that's where microphone is. Of course I had to open round bluetooth thibgy and unsolder original microphone, replacing it with cable soldered in in the same place. For P3 that has aux port in the armrest- I assume same will apply. Both units seem to have own batteries- and that gave me right headache during daily use. Because even if the unit will wake up on cars start, it won't shut down on cars stop. Effect: I drove to where I needed to get, left and locked car, and my phone was still connected to (still live) Bluetooth dongle, for as long as I was in range and dongle had some juice in its battery. Turning phones Bluetooth on and off each time when car is used is somewhat tiring. I settled to use habdsfree only on longer (2hrs+) journeys. Eventually I've found dongle without battery, so it would start/stop together with car, but by now I can't be bothered to do the swap.
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Jan 30th, 2018, 14:59 | #6 |
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My dashcam transmits audio via FM, and my car's radio picks this up nicely with very little noise interference (less so than I've experienced when connecting a BlueTooth receiver to the AUX socket).
The dashcam has a built-in microphone and also pairs with my phone via BlueTooth, and displays the phone's contacts list on its touchscreen.
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Jan 30th, 2018, 22:37 | #7 | |
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But the device linked to isn't for phone handsfree, but can be used for playing songs and stuff from the phone via the AUX socket. Newer models, like my XC70 2012 and 2016, will allow both phone and music via Bluetooth. |
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Jan 30th, 2018, 22:48 | #8 |
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Oops, it doesn't say SEK next to the price, so I assumed Euro. Thought it sounded a bit steep!
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Jan 31st, 2018, 03:35 | #9 |
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One of the easiest ways to add Bluetooth phone hands free to a car is to buy a satellite navigation unit with it built in.
Try the Garmin Nuvi 2519 at less than £100 Disclaimer. I do not have personal experience of this model, but did use a small older version many years ago. It was great apart from it saying ‘recalculating’ if I disobeyed it’s preferred route. New models just get on with it quietly. It was my first experience with telephone hands free and was excellent.
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Jan 31st, 2018, 08:00 | #10 |
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Re B/T kit from V-Parts in Sweden. Had a reply this morning claiming that they have had no issues with this kit to date.
I will place an order soon for this (and other LED bits) and have it delivered within Sweden to then pick end of Feb, will install and let you know how it goes come early March. Only snag at moment is that they do not post to UK (strange). If anyone is interested to get this kit later then I might be able to assist with a group buy for members.
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