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Jan 22nd, 2018, 18:59 | #1 |
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Aux Question
Hi, I'm new to the website and owning a Volvo but I had a quick question. I've just bought a 2010 C30 R-Design. I think it has the 6 CD radio unit fitted and the unit only says CD on it where other models say mode. I'm trying to find a way to connect my phone in either through an aux lead, usb or bluetooth but I can't seem to find a firm answer. I'd like to avoid using an FM transmitter or something like a parrot unit, and the best option appears to be the iPod/USB kit I've seen mentioned elsewhere but I don't know if this is compatible with my unit. Any help would be much appreciated!
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Jan 22nd, 2018, 20:05 | #2 |
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Something isn't right there. A 2010 (any model from 2007 onwards) should have Aux and probably USB as well unless it has factory Bluetooth. Certainly by 2010 the waterfall should have a "mode" button instead of "CD". I have the feeling that the previous owner has swapped the centre console from an older car for some reason.
Do you have an aux-in or USB port in the centre console (in the armrest cubby hole)?
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Jan 22nd, 2018, 20:08 | #3 |
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I don't think it has one but I'll take another look, I wouldn't think it's possible to change the console because they're linked to the VIN number aren't they?
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Jan 22nd, 2018, 22:37 | #4 |
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The console/buttons is just a keypad, nothing registered there... however if just that had been swapped out the CD button should swap between CD & AUX.
That said, I have read that the R's from that era were not as well equipped as one might expect when it comes to bells & whistles. The Volvo USB/iPod kit is expensive, if you can find one, not that easy to install, and does require a software upgrade installed by a dealer. FM adapter is the only cheap and cheerful way if you have no AUX... Grom and Parrot have their fans, BluePower have an expensive new Android based head-unit replacement in the pipeline, but after the earlier WinCE based one I'm cautious to recommend that until I have seen some hands-on reviews. |
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Yeah, I’ve seen those options, one thing I asked the Volvo dealership about was whether, because the car has Bluetooth fitted for hands free calling, there was any software which could be added to let the car use the bluetooth connection for music as well
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Jan 23rd, 2018, 09:47 | #6 | |
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As far as I know, there's no software update to add Bluetooth music - the hardware chip probably doesn't even support it. In back at that time, it was very common for bluetooth in cars (of all brands) to support calls only - people had far fewer devices back then that could stream music by bluetooth. I've had to resign myself to using an FM transmitter. I use one that broadcasts on 87.5 FM. There's no radio stations in Ireland broadcasting on that frequency, so I've yet to suffer from any interference. My main problem is that all BT FM transmitters have hands free too, which I don't need since the car has it. Sometimes the phone ends up routing a call through the transmitter, when I want it through the car. Otherwise it works very well for me. |
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Jan 23rd, 2018, 12:05 | #7 |
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Buy yourself one of these - https://www.incarconnections.co.uk/v...-adapters.html
And buy a longer (mine was 5m) RCA to AUX cable to route to the front (armrest, behind waterfall or wherever else you like). |
Jan 23rd, 2018, 12:43 | #8 |
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I've seen those but I wasn't sure if it'd be better than the FM transmitters for the car socket, isn't it just a wired in one of those? Do you have any experience using one of them?
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Jan 23rd, 2018, 12:46 | #9 |
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If you use an Android phone you can choose per Bluetooth paired device what it can and cannot be used for. If you get an FM transmitter that pairs to your phone via bluetooth you can, for the FM transmitter's connection, disable call/phone audio and enable audio/media. That would solve it.
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Last week I bought a BT FM transmitter that claimed not to do hands free, but it turned out the manufacturer recently updated it to include a mic, so I ended up with the new version I didn't want. Turns out it's FM transmission wasn't a good as the one I already have anyway. I can return it, so it's no biggie. |
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