Bluetooth in center console?

[Inuyashas_Brother]

Hi,

I don't have much experience with Bluetooth and was wondering if this device would work if I put it in the center console with the lid closed?

Griffin Technology BlueTrip AUX for iPhone and Smartphones
http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-Techno...f=pd_sim_cps_1

I'm thinking I can plug it into the power outlet and AUX jack in the center console to avoid any clutter, but I don't know the plastic barrier would weaken the Bluetooth connection?

Thanks!

[2010SS2SS]

Not gonna bother it! I plug mine in and run the cord under the console lid. That way my phone is out and setting on the console itself and easier to get to

[Inuyashas_Brother]

Thanks, but just to be clear, I want to plug the bluetooth receiver into the second power outlet (that is inside the armrest console), not the one outside next to the shifter.

[scuba264]

It'll be perfectly fine. Bluetooth has a good 30 foot range and being in the armrest won't affect a thing. Unless you're leaving your phone in your trunk or something...even then...

[Inuyashas_Brother]

Sweet, thanks!

[Iwantone2]

Yeah it should work if you are strictly going to use it for streaming audio to it. But from the reviews, the users don't really like the phone bluetooth portion of this device.

[Inuyashas_Brother]

FYI - I ended up buying the Belkin AirCast, which has a Bluetooth button with built in mic that you can mount on the dash. The power source and aux plug are out of sight in the armrest console. It paired easily with my galaxy nexus and so I can play my music and answer calls through the device. The sound quality is excellent for both music and phone calls. I think it has some sound cancelling feature because even though the call plays through the car's speakers, the person on the other line doesn't hear any echo.

My only complaint is that I can only pause the music with the device. You are supposed to be able to forward or play previous tracks by clicking the button a certain number of times but it seems this is an issue with Samsung phones.

http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPa...duct_Id=530115

[Iwantone2]

Nice! Thanks for sharing! Where did you mount the "microphone" thing?

[Inuyashas_Brother]

I will get a picture tomorrow

[Inuyashas_Brother]

Here it is. I need to tuck the wire, but otherwise it's secure and accessible.

[Iwantone2]

Cool! thanks for sharing that pic Inuyashas! I used to use something similar from Scosche, but the call quality sucked. This will definitely be in my "To be considered" list.

[ckaram]

Hey, your shoes match your car and your shift knob. Cool!

[Inuyashas_Brother]

Originally Posted by Iwantone2

Cool! thanks for sharing that pic Inuyashas! I used to use something similar from Scosche, but the call quality sucked. This will definitely be in my "To be considered" list.

Glad to be of help. So far, I've only used the phone feature a few times, but as I get to use it more, I will let you know if my opinion changes.

Originally Posted by ckaram

Hey, your shoes match your car and your shift knob. Cool!

They sure do, thanks

[TankMorph]

I use the Kensington LiquidAux plugged in at the front power outlet (The mic for phone calls is in the actual device, so it works better installed outside of the center console up at the front). I tucked the audio cable into the side of the center console and plugged it in the aux jack. It has a wireless remote I mounted in the blank spot up next to the ignition key (I don't have HUD). Music and phone calls work seamlessly with my iPhone via bluetooth.

I have the version that's just the part that plugs into the power outlet, and a stereo jack, plus the remote. I tried looking for a link, but I don't think it's available any more. At least not at the $20 price I got mine for.