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Belkin Hands-Free Bluetooth CarAudio Connect Aux
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| Special Feature | Hands-free |
| Brand | Belkin |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, Bluetooth |
| Input Device Interface | Bluetooth included |
| Style | Car |
About this item
- Designed for all Versions of iPhone, iPad, iPad mini, iPod, iPod nano, iPod touch and Android Smartphones
- Micro CLA power adapter with USB power port
- Aux In connection
- Seamlessly switches between incoming calls and music
- Bluetooth wireless technology
- Echo cancelling microphone
- Bluetooth wireless technology
- Seamlessly switches between incoming calls and music
- Echo cancelling microphone
- Aux In connection
- Micro CLA power adapter with USB power port
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At a Glance:
- Seamlessly switches between incoming calls and music
- Echo-cancelling microphone
- Aux-In connection
- Micro-CLA power adapter with USB power port
Belkin Hands-Free Bluetooth CarAudio Connect Aux
Simple Setup
AirCast Auto easily connects your smartphone to your car stereo—no need for professional installation. Simply plug it into your car’s auxiliary input jack and use Bluetooth to pair with your phone. A convenient light ring makes it visible at all hours and blinks when calls come in. Plus, the power adapter with USB port lets you charge your smartphone while you drive.
What's in the Box:
- Belkin Hands-Free Bluetooth CarAudio Connect Aux
Loud & Clear
The microphone embedded within the Call/Play button—can go just about anywhere. Choose a spot that’s convenient and close to you for the best voice pick-up, then attach it magnetically to the dashboard.
Wireless Freedom Bluetooth
Wireless Freedom Bluetooth provides convenient wireless connectivity with excellent audio quality for calls and music. After an initial pairing process, just push the AirCast Auto button to reconnect—even if your smartphone is in your pocket or a bag. Plus, with built-in echo cancellation technology specifically designed for in-car use, Bluetooth ensures that you get optimal sound during calls.
Compatible Device
Compatible with all Bluetooth enabled devices with a 3.5 mm aux input. All iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and iPod nano models, iPad mini, iPad mini with Retina Display. All Android smartphones and tablets including Galaxy Note, Galaxy Tab, Galaxy S.
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Product information
| Product Dimensions | 1.4 x 6 x 5.6 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 4.5 ounces |
| ASIN | B004CLYJ2I |
| Item model number | F4U037bt |
| Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Wireless communication technologies | Bluetooth |
| Connectivity technologies | Wireless, Bluetooth |
| Special Features | Hands-free |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Colour | Black |
| Included Components | Aux-In Connection, Micro-Cla Power Adapter With Usb Power Port, Hands-Free Bluetooth |
| Manufacturer | Belkin Components |
| Date First Available | November 8, 2010 |
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Product Description
Enjoy the ultimate in-car solution for making calls and listening to music with a smartphone through your stereo system. Talk hands-free, listen to audio files stored on your phone, or even stream Internet radio at the touch of a button. Calls and music are routed through the car stereo for great sound over your own speaker system.
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Customer reviews
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2016
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Cons: Audio level changes when using phone calls/Siri, adhesive doesn't stay...
Works great! I am a bit of an audiophile and hate audio compression that happens over Bluetooth. This device produces no noticible compression that I can notice. Also it is worth noting that this device doesn't automatically connect to your device, you have to press the play/pause button and then it connects to your phone. I haven't used this receiver with multiple devices so I don't know how it works with picking connections or if it can remember more than one device when connecting on startup (you may have to manually choose it on your phone).
Cons: As far as phone calls and Siri go, (as I am currently using this in conjunction with a cassette tape adapter) I have to have it at half volume or it is too loud for the receiver in the tape deck and blows it out. For some reason whenever using Siri or phone calls (even though I have taken the volume of Siri down to the lowest possible level) it raises the volume of the receiver and practically blows out my speakers. So currently it is not usable for those functions. I have ordered a headphone jack volume level adjuster and am going to use that to manually tone down the input volume. Will update with results.
Also, the adhesive patch constantly comes unattached from the car, granted I have it mounted in a slightly downward facing angle (but that shouldn't matter). Whenever the car gets hot the adhesive detaches from the dash and it dangles from the cord... I find this quite annoying and am looking into a way to attach more permanently. That being said it doesn't leave a mark when detaching so there is at least that silver lining.
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2016
Cons: Audio level changes when using phone calls/Siri, adhesive doesn't stay...
Works great! I am a bit of an audiophile and hate audio compression that happens over Bluetooth. This device produces no noticible compression that I can notice. Also it is worth noting that this device doesn't automatically connect to your device, you have to press the play/pause button and then it connects to your phone. I haven't used this receiver with multiple devices so I don't know how it works with picking connections or if it can remember more than one device when connecting on startup (you may have to manually choose it on your phone).
Cons: As far as phone calls and Siri go, (as I am currently using this in conjunction with a cassette tape adapter) I have to have it at half volume or it is too loud for the receiver in the tape deck and blows it out. For some reason whenever using Siri or phone calls (even though I have taken the volume of Siri down to the lowest possible level) it raises the volume of the receiver and practically blows out my speakers. So currently it is not usable for those functions. I have ordered a headphone jack volume level adjuster and am going to use that to manually tone down the input volume. Will update with results.
Also, the adhesive patch constantly comes unattached from the car, granted I have it mounted in a slightly downward facing angle (but that shouldn't matter). Whenever the car gets hot the adhesive detaches from the dash and it dangles from the cord... I find this quite annoying and am looking into a way to attach more permanently. That being said it doesn't leave a mark when detaching so there is at least that silver lining.
Pros:
The sound quality for music is crystal clear. Good highs, deep lows, with no suppression. Highly recommended if you use it mainly for music.
The one button connection is amazing. I have the Bluetooth plugged into a constant, not an acc., power because that is the only thing that is available under my arm rest, and every time i would get in the car I would have to get on my phone a reconnect. But with this Belkin all i have to do is push the button and, Boom! Connected.
Easy installation.
Easy Connectivity
Cons:
The call quality on the other hand is not so great. When I have someone on the other line it sounds like they are talking to me through a paper towel tube from across the room. Very Muffled and hard to decipher their voice. I try to turn up the volume but it makes it much worse.
I would highly recommend this product to anyone looking at this for music, but if your looking at this to make call i would look at other options.
I started my search by checking out aftermarket head units to replace my factory-installed audio/video system. There are indeed a few compatible options out there, $400 and up, that provide integrated hands-free Bluetooth. Sadly, compatibility is limited to audio-only. None integrate with the linked video display and controls panel in the rear compartment. So I was back to square one. That's when I found this little Belkin product. After combing the reviews, I discovered a few passionate, negative comments here and there; but lots of buyers had positive feedback too. The $49 price tag seemed worth the risk.
It took me longer to unpackage the parts than to install the product and pair it with my phone. I stuck the magnetic holder on my dash (positioned within comfortable reach, about even with my chest), connected the power and line-in audio cables to my audio system, then paired the device with my iPhone. The entire process took less than 5 minutes. I also took a few minutes to gather the cables with a piece of 1/8" split loom (cord wrap) to prevent them from becoming tangled.
First, I tried streaming both Pandora and a playlist on my iPhone. The audio fidelity was excellent – definitely on-par with the factory unit in my new Civic, and maybe even a little better. I then made a few voice activated calls via Siri. With the Belkin control being positioned about 26" away from my head, and even with my chest, both call recipients indicated the audio quality on their end was excellent. In fact, neither person noticed I was on a hands-free connection. My only complaint is that the speakerphone audio through my car speakers was just a touch distorted. This is a minor issue because speakerphone quality is plenty acceptable, and the distortion is NOT present during music playback.
I even tried asking Siri for driving directions, and this worked like a charm – my iPhone launched the turn-by-turn navigation app, the Pandora music faded down, the navigation lady gave me the initial instructions, and Pandora faded back in. Cool!
A few people here bemoan the fact that you have to manually re-establish wireless phone connectivity each time you get into the car. I guess it would be nice if the connection process was automatic. However, connecting the phone literally requires a single tap of the button on Belkin remote unit. Geez. No big deal! Others complain about lousy audio quality – as I've said here, I find the quality to be comparable to factory-installed Bluetooth/hands-free equipment. So, very likely, the audio quality may be dependent upon the Bluetooth technology in the phone. My iPhone 5 works great.
Bottom line: I find this Belkin Bluetooth hands-free kit to be an outstanding value. If your factory audio system does not inherently support Bluetooth audio streaming, and/or hands-free phone calls, and you're looking to add these capabilities without spending a bunch of money, you will be hard pressed to find a better option.
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Ho dato 4 stelle a causa di tre aspetti negativi che elenco sotto:
- Costo elevato: 30€ in più del vecchio modello anche se apparentemente fa le stesse cose.
- E' possibile registrare uno solo telefono alla volta. Due sarebbe stato meglio nei i viaggi con accanto la moglie
- Ad ogni accensione del quadro occorre schiacciare il pulsante per connettersi. Non è un grosso problema ma, per il prezzo e la qualità generale del prodotto, mi sarei aspettato un automatismo.
Consiglio comunque l'acquisto a chi, come me, non è influenzato più di tanto dai tre difetti sopra.
Audio molto pulito.












