best headphone jack fm transmitter
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Alex
Or would I have to get an auxiliary cord that plugs into the headphone jack? Links to where I could buy a good fm transmitter would be appreciated. Wireless is preferred, but only if it is compatible with the 4th gen iTouch.
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Amazon has a lot of stuff like that. Just search "ipod touch fm transmitter"
I just did and they had too many to post a link.
What is a good bluetooth transmitter for my bluetooth enabled truck?
Rolph
I have a bluetooth enabled truck, so I can make and receive phone calls through my iPhone 5, but I am looking for a transmitter that I can plug into my iPhone 5 and have it work through bluetooth to send the music to my sound system. I don't want one that is just an FM transmitter that would plug into my phone and work through a radio station. I want one that will plug into my iPhone 5's charging port or headphone jack and send the music via bluetooth to my sound system. Is there a product out there that is like that, or am I just stuck with buying a FM transmitter? I have a 2009 Toyota Tacoma, that does have a AUX port, but it has broken twice on me and costs $200 to fix, and I really don't want to spend another $200 for a new one just to have it break again. Any suggestions, and links would be greatly appreciated.
It does have Bluetooth built in, but with my 2009 Toyota Tacoma it only works with making and receiving phone calls, it doesn't work with sending music via bluetooth.
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You don't have to add anything to your iPhone 5 to make it stream audio via Bluetooth; it's fully capable of doing that on its own. In your case, the limiting factor is the system in your Tacoma.
The things you can do with Bluetooth are determined by something called a Bluetooth profile. For example, the specification that allows you to use your car audio system as a hands-free device to talk on your phone is called Hands Free Profile (HPF). The profile that allows you to stream music from your phone to an audio system is called Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP). Your problem is that your iPhone supports A2DP, but your truck's stereo does not.
One option is to buy a A2DP Bluetooth receiver and connect it to the auxiliary jack in your truck. This might not be acceptable to you because it still requires you to use the auxiliary jack, but it's the easiest and most inexpensive way to interface with your truck's stereo system. The Bluetooth receivers are available at most electronics stores; they're fairly inexpensive and very compact. They typically run on a built-in rechargeable battery; if you use one in your truck, you'll need to remove it now and then to recharge it, or connect it to a car charger in the vehicle. An example of this type of receiver is the AIS01F made by Aluratek.
You can buy a Bluetooth receiver that connects to your radio's antenna connection, instead of the auxiliary jack. You'd listen to the audio by tuning the radio to a particular station. Because it's a hardwired antenna connection instead of a wireless transmitter, you don't get the interference and reception problems that come with most FM transmitter devices, but the sound quality isn't quite as good as a direct connection through the auxiliary jack: it should sound like a strong FM radio station. This type of adapter needs to be installed, and can't be easily removed afterwards. An example is iSimple's ISFM22 system.
A third option is to replace your truck's radio with an after-market head unit that will allow direct Bluetooth audio streaming. This is the choice that will ultimately give you the best sound quality, but it's by far the most expensive. Of course, you can always take the opportunity to upgrade the system in other ways, by choosing a head unit that includes GPS navigation, DVD or video playback, or the ability to control iPhone apps through a touchscreen.
Geek Squad Autotech Brian N
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