Belkin F8Z492-P Bluetooth Music Receiver

by Belkin

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.1 x 1.4 inches ; 8.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0047T79VS
• Item model number: F8Z492ttP
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (228 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

With the Belkin Bluetooth Music Receiver, you can wirelessly connect your iPhone or iPod touch to your home stereo or stand-alone speakers. When you pair a Bluetooth-enabled device with your home speakers, you'll not only enjoy superior music quality, but also the convenience of a wireless connection. Change music tracks or skip to another artist from the comfort of your sofa. Freedom from docks and cables means that you'll have complete control.

Bluetooth Music Receiver At a Glance: Play your iPhone/iPod touch music wirelessly through your home stereo Compatible with most A2DP stereo Bluetooth-enabled devices Control your playlist without leaving the sofa Pairs with up to six devices

Play music from your iPhone/iPod touch wirelessly through your home stereo.

Play your music wirelessly from up to 33 feet away. View larger.

Play the Music of Your iPhone/iPod touch Wirelessly Through Your Home Stereo
Enjoy the convenience of a wireless connection while listening to your favorite tunes. With the innovative Bluetooth Music Receiver, you can appreciate the superior sound of your home speakers while controlling your playlist from the comfort of your sofa. Say goodbye to the hassle of cables, docks, and cradles, and play your iPhone or iPod touch wirelessly through your stereo. With Bluetooth 2.0 technology, you'll get reliable, high-quality sound.

Simple and Easy Wireless Set-Up
Getting started with the Bluetooth Music Receiver is easy. The Receiver itself connects to your home stereo or speakers using the included 3.5mm-to-RCA or 3.5mm-to-3.5mm cable. You can then pair your Bluetooth-enabled device with the Receiver wirelessly from across the room in your sofa or favorite chair. The Receiver stays connected up to 33 feet away, giving you plenty of freedom to move about as you choose.

Connect up to Six Different Devices
The Receiver will store information for up to six different devices, making it easy for you to connect your friends' or family members' devices and enjoy their music.

Low Profile, Elegant Design
The discreet and elegant design of the Receiver will complement any home stereo system. Its small, unobtrusive footprint fits easily next to your stereo or speakers.

About Belkin International, Inc.
Belkin offers a diverse product mix that provides people with seamless electronics integration in their homes, cars, and on the go. Founded in California in 1983, Belkin is a privately held company and the recognized leader in connectivity solutions, in addition to accessories for MP3 devices, computers, and more. We provide extensive solutions for networking, home theater--with our PureAV line of cables, power, and digital wireless accessories--and many more categories. Belkin's phenomenal growth has led to our expanding global presence. In addition to corporate headquarters in Los Angeles, we now have offices throughout Europe--in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Germany, among others--and in the Asia Pacific region, including Australia, Shanghai, and our regional headquarters in Hong Kong.

The Belkin Bluetooth Music Receiver is backed by a one-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Belkin Bluetooth Music Receiver, power adapter, user manual, 3.5mm-to-RCA cable, and 3.5mm-to-3.5mm cable.

Belkin iPod Accessories - Music Receiver
	F8Z492-P
Bluetooth v 2.1	Yes
Compatibility	Compatible with all devices enabled with A2DP stereo Bluetooth
RCA-to-3.5mm	Yes
3.5mm-to-3.5mm	Yes

Product Description

Belkin F8Z492-PBluetooth Music Receiver

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

277 of 280 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Some Disassembly Required, April 21, 2011

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R. Moore (Huntsville, AL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin F8Z492-P Bluetooth Music Receiver (Electronics)

This device has great audio quality and terrible range (not what is claimed), but if you've already bought it you're in luck! There is a quick modification that can restore this device to the advertised range.

Modification Instructions (you'll need a small flat head screwdriver and a hot glue gun):
Pop the top off of it with the screwdriver starting at the ports.
Pull out the circuit board and you'll see a large piece of metal. This metal is entirely unnecessary and serves only to satisfy customers who innately feel that heavier is more valuable.
The piece of metal is held in place with double sided tape, so just pop it out.
Put the circuit board back in place (it should sort of snap in).
Put hot glue around the edge of the enclosure and put the top back in place.
Now this device conforms to all the specifications that Belkin specifies.

I hope this helps everyone out! I'm currently trying to resolve this with Belkin's support department.

66 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great Quality, Terrible Range, February 10, 2011

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Jeremiahd01 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Belkin F8Z492-P Bluetooth Music Receiver (Electronics)

I've read a number of reviews that have stated this receiver produced poor sound quality. Let's clear that up right now: This little guy sounds great! The fidelity is more than acceptable for 98% of people who will use it. I have a couple of friends who are audiophiles that griped a little bit but said they would have no problem listening to music through this on a regular basis. But my speaker system cost me about $1000 though and theirs cost about $6-10,000. If you're more like me then you'll like the quality of this device. If you're more like them, go for the Sonos and drop the extra cash. But generally speaking, trust me, this sound quality is great!

HOWEVER!!! I mainly purchased this so I could stream music from my Nexus One (Android phone) through my speakers in the living room while I was in the kitchen cooking (where I spend most of my time). I do not live in a big house and there is line of sight between the stove and the TV - probably a 20 foot distance. At that distance this thing will drop in and out a lot!!! Someone doesn't even need to block the line of sight, they just need to be near the device and it somehow interferes with the music. When I move it even close (say, 10 feet?) still if someone comes between my phone and the receiver it will drop the music. The best luck I've had so far is to leave my phone in a corner where I know no one will walk between the two. But that defeats the whole purpose of why I bought this. I'm going to experiment a bit and see if I can find a more suitable placement to get better results and I'll let everyone know if I find any worth sharing.

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Car Adapter for unit, February 20, 2011

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S. Squires (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin F8Z492-P Bluetooth Music Receiver (Electronics)

I'm pretty happy with this device although it the transmission is sensitive.
I wanted to use it in my vehicle as well without having to plug the device into a power inverter.
I already had a Belkin USB lighter adapter, so I went to the local gadget store (The Source) and bought an iGo USB charging cable and an iGo Power tip that matched the Belkin bluetooth receiver. It worked great but will cost you about $20 for the cable and cable power tip adapter, as well as a USB lighter adapter if you don't already have one.
The iGo power tip I bought was Samsung A740,A840,A920,SCP-7050,SCP3100

Link:
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Standard USB output is the 5 volts (+/- .25v) the Belkin requires. I was told that the Belkin will take the amps it needs, up to the usb limit of .500 and the Belkin only uses .180 amps
So far it's worked great and the device seems fine, but anyone else who wants to try this is taking their own chances...I am not responsible for any damages.