Cheap, good quality Bluetooth adapter for HU850 etcs - Page 4

Millie20 · Nov 23rd, 2020, 08:52

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Originally Posted by jarabmx

I just installed mine and the unit works great but it seems it's not able to relay audio from the phone during a call.

There's no audio output option on my phone so I will have to use phone's loudspeaker for that.

Also the phone buttons on steering wheel do not work. Anything I might have missed?

I have HU-850 on 05 XC70 and music is streamed from Iphone 6s.

I would suggest it's a phone setting rather than the unit. I'm not an iPhone guy, however on android I have a specific Bluetooth connection for call audio and/or media audio. Worth having a play in the settings.

Will have a play with the wife's iPhone a little later.

jarabmx · Nov 25th, 2020, 16:42

I thought it's behaving strangely and looked up couple of tutorials but nothing solved the mystery. Will have a go with my girlfriend's Iphone too.

Lordsummit · Nov 26th, 2020, 10:18

Compatibility issue? Yours is I hope you don’t mind me saying quite an elderly iPhone... Have you tried a more recent device? I suspect you don’t have the more recent versions of iOS installed. Is the 6 still supported by Apple? Have you checked for updates?

MrJames · Nov 27th, 2020, 13:39

I just did this upgrade on my S60 I was using an FM transmitter, I got the hands free version but I'll install the mic another time when I rip out the annoying Nokia kit!

It's truly a life changing experience! It doesn't feel like my ears are broken anymore!

jarabmx · Nov 30th, 2020, 13:17

Mystery resolved. I emailed the manufacturer and discovered that there are apparently two different units. One only streams music and one allows for hands free calls.

I thought both units are the same and one hands free one features a microphone input but the hardware is different too.

Will swap the devices and report if that made any difference.

Jazbee · Dec 15th, 2020, 16:12

I bought one and installed today, no issues with the installation as I have had my HU-850 out previously so knew how to go about it, only had to slip it out part way and install the 'dongle' at the back of the radio unit and slide back and refix the t25 screws at the base.

Excellent piece of kit for a low price, works perfectly with my Samsung S8 and with full control on the steering wheel.

Discombobulated · Mar 21st, 2021, 19:41

Thought I’d bump this thread as I fitted my Bluetooth adapter today and as everyone else has said it works great. A doddle to fit and sounds brilliant.

Does anyone know what would have been plugged in to my 10CD socket? I’ve never found a 10CD changer but something was occupying that socket!
My radio is a HU850.

Cheers, Luke.

Ripmax · Mar 23rd, 2021, 16:22

Hi Luke,

Volvo prewire their cars for pretty much everything. On my V70R the 8pin DIN connection was plugged into the back of the radio, but no CD changer fitted in the boot.

If you remove the left side panelling in the boot (i assume the same on an S60) you will see connections for the CD changer & RTI system.

Nick6262 · Mar 28th, 2021, 08:34

These look great.

I am using a Connects2 version in my V70 and it's great. It was about £80 which seemed steep but was cheaper and easier than upgrading the head unit.

https://www.carcommunications.co.uk/...lvo-ctavlbt001

Cento16v · Mar 29th, 2021, 18:35

It was a brilliant bit of kit, glad it's been helpful to people 👍

Nov 27th, 2020, 13:39	#34
MrJames Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 19:03 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Bognor Regis	I just did this upgrade on my S60 I was using an FM transmitter, I got the hands free version but I'll install the mic another time when I rip out the annoying Nokia kit! It's truly a life changing experience! It doesn't feel like my ears are broken anymore! __________________ 1999 Volvo C70 T5 - Gone but not forgotten! 2003 Volvo S60 Diesel Geartronic - Feels slow...

Nov 30th, 2020, 13:17	#35
jarabmx New Member Last Online: Sep 3rd, 2023 09:01 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Prague	Mystery resolved. I emailed the manufacturer and discovered that there are apparently two different units. One only streams music and one allows for hands free calls. I thought both units are the same and one hands free one features a microphone input but the hardware is different too. Will swap the devices and report if that made any difference. Last edited by jarabmx; Nov 30th, 2020 at 15:32.

Dec 15th, 2020, 16:12	#36
Jazbee Junior Member Last Online: Feb 24th, 2022 13:16 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montrose	I bought one and installed today, no issues with the installation as I have had my HU-850 out previously so knew how to go about it, only had to slip it out part way and install the 'dongle' at the back of the radio unit and slide back and refix the t25 screws at the base. Excellent piece of kit for a low price, works perfectly with my Samsung S8 and with full control on the steering wheel. __________________ Current: XC70 D5 SE 2006 Previous: XC60 D5 (220) AWD R-Design Lux Nav 2015 XC70 D5 SE Lux 2007 V70 D5 SE 2008

Mar 21st, 2021, 19:41	#37
Discombobulated Impressive Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 22:58 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Doncaster	Thought I’d bump this thread as I fitted my Bluetooth adapter today and as everyone else has said it works great. A doddle to fit and sounds brilliant. Does anyone know what would have been plugged in to my 10CD socket? I’ve never found a 10CD changer but something was occupying that socket! My radio is a HU850. Cheers, Luke. Last edited by Discombobulated; Mar 21st, 2021 at 19:44.

Mar 23rd, 2021, 16:22	#38
Ripmax Member Last Online: Aug 7th, 2023 16:27 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Leicestershire (with VIDA pm me)	Hi Luke, Volvo prewire their cars for pretty much everything. On my V70R the 8pin DIN connection was plugged into the back of the radio, but no CD changer fitted in the boot. If you remove the left side panelling in the boot (i assume the same on an S60) you will see connections for the CD changer & RTI system. __________________ Current - 2004 Volvo V70R Titanium Grey - 67k 2008 S60 2.0t Sport Electric Silver - 156k 2000 V70 Classic 2.4M Signal Red - 240k 2001 Audi A6 C5 Sport Avant 1.9 TDi - 173k

Nov 25th, 2020, 16:42	#32
jarabmx New Member Last Online: Sep 3rd, 2023 09:01 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Prague	I thought it's behaving strangely and looked up couple of tutorials but nothing solved the mystery. Will have a go with my girlfriend's Iphone too.

Nov 26th, 2020, 10:18	#33
Lordsummit Junior Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2023 18:13 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Rochdale	Compatibility issue? Yours is I hope you don’t mind me saying quite an elderly iPhone... Have you tried a more recent device? I suspect you don’t have the more recent versions of iOS installed. Is the 6 still supported by Apple? Have you checked for updates?

Mar 28th, 2021, 08:34	#39
Nick6262 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 22:21 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: London	These look great. I am using a Connects2 version in my V70 and it's great. It was about £80 which seemed steep but was cheaper and easier than upgrading the head unit. https://www.carcommunications.co.uk/...lvo-ctavlbt001

Mar 29th, 2021, 18:35	#40
Cento16v Member Last Online: Sep 13th, 2023 16:16 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Yorkshire	It was a brilliant bit of kit, glad it's been helpful to people 👍 __________________ V60 163ps D3 Jaguar XFS Portfolio 8spd Xantia Activa Ex S60 2.0 T5 BSR Stage 3+

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