|
S80 '98-'06 / S60 '00-'09 / V70 & XC70 '00-'07 General Forum for the P2-platform S60 / V70 / XC70 / S80 models |
Information |
|
iPhone 5 & playing music??Views : 816 Replies : 8Users Viewing This Thread : |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
Mar 16th, 2014, 12:44 | #1 |
Jono
Last Online: May 21st, 2020 06:36
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Norwich
|
iPhone 5 & playing music??
Hi guys & girls,
I upgraded my iphone 4s to a 5s a few months ago and i want to be able to connect and play music through my HU-850. However all that i can find on the web are crappy fm transmitters (which i already had for the 4s) and don't really want to go down this route again due to the poor sound quality. In an ideal world i would have a new car and connect via Bluetooth, however with a house purchase on the cards, i need to look at other options. I am aware of a device which plugs into the auto changer plug on the rear of the head unti, which you then plug you iPhone/iPod into made by USA Spec. However i cant find anything for the 5s and the new Lightning connections. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas of how to connect the 2 without compromising on quality or my hard earned? Thanks Jono
__________________
Jono (54 MY2004 S60 D5 SE Geartronic) |
Mar 16th, 2014, 13:08 | #2 |
Member
Last Online: May 8th, 2023 11:18
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: N.Yorks
|
Hello, I believe that this isn't too much trouble to do, you'll need something like this;
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B005...sbs_3?pi=SS115 Here's a link for an adaptor; http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MD...30-pin-adapter I am looking into doing it myself but have other priorities / issues I want to sort out first with my car!
__________________
2014 V60 D5 R Design Previously owned: 2005 V70 2.4 SE Auto 170 1999 V70 2.4 SE Auto 140 |
The Following User Says Thank You to JRS80 For This Useful Post: |
Mar 16th, 2014, 13:53 | #3 | |
Jono
Last Online: May 21st, 2020 06:36
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Norwich
|
Quote:
Thanks for your help!
__________________
Jono (54 MY2004 S60 D5 SE Geartronic) |
|
Mar 16th, 2014, 16:41 | #4 |
Premier Member
Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Crewe
|
I have the Grom and I also bought the female USB charging lead. Music and call quality is excellent and it's completely discreet.
If your lightning lead has USB at the other end, no adaptor is required.
__________________
2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles |
The Following User Says Thank You to cheshired5 For This Useful Post: |
Mar 16th, 2014, 16:50 | #5 | |
Jono
Last Online: May 21st, 2020 06:36
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Norwich
|
Quote:
Thanks for the thumbs up.
__________________
Jono (54 MY2004 S60 D5 SE Geartronic) |
|
Mar 16th, 2014, 22:23 | #6 |
Premier Member
Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Crewe
|
Yep, absolutely no butchering required as it is truly plug and play (with the odd screw).
Just like when I fit heated grips to my motorbikes, the installation takes minimal time. It's the routing of wires and removal/refitting of trim panels which takes the longest. A leisurely two hours will see you with a professional quality install and with a great spec phone, you have a sat nav/movie player/GPS speedo etc. that you can take with you
__________________
2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles |
Mar 17th, 2014, 10:49 | #7 |
Senior Member
Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 19:57
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Manchester
|
Entirely agree. I've an Android phone, so got the GROM Aux connector. Audio via 3.5mm jack and a female USB socket provided for charging.
I didn't know whether I'd stay with Android or move to something else, so figured that this approach would work with whatever (plus if a passenger brings an iPod Classic to connect, we can do it). Twinned with a Brodit car mount over one of the dash vents, the phone is held securely and the audio quality is top notch. Job done! |
Mar 17th, 2014, 11:32 | #8 |
Premier Member
Last Online: Yesterday 19:28
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Preston
|
That's how I've got mine mounted with an iMiV, but have noticed the phone transmitter breaks into the centre dash speaker. Has anyone found a way to prevent this?
|
Mar 17th, 2014, 11:49 | #9 | |
Senior Member
Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 19:57
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Manchester
|
Quote:
Sadly I've not had anything like that affect me, so i can't offer any advice on how to resolve it. Mostly my phone is on 3g though.. |
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|