Bluetooth Question
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Bluetooth Question I have a PIE GM9 - Aux that I have never installed in my 2001 stock Monsoon head unit w CD chnager. However, I'd prefer to go the blue tooth route.
The way I understand it - I would need to install the adapter in order to even begin to have the ability to go blue tooth correct?
If so - Can anyone recommend a blue tooth adapter that would work w the PIE GM9?
Thanks!
The way I understand it - I would need to install the adapter in order to even begin to have the ability to go blue tooth correct?
If so - Can anyone recommend a blue tooth adapter that would work w the PIE GM9?
Thanks!
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That would just be an input for auxiliary sound source, which 'can' work for what you want. The problem is that it is not automatic. Meaning that if you're listening to a CD or FM, and a call comes in, you will have to switch to AUX input in order to hear your call. You will also not hear the phone ring, unless you are already on the AUX in mode. The other problem is that if you have your radio turned off, or volume turned down, you will not hear any type of notification.
There are other systems made that will interrupt your radio when a call comes in. I've always preferred Parrot brand systems, but there are many others out there. These will literally switch from your radio, to the Bluetooth module whenever you are on a call. The radio can be turned off, and you will still hear the ringing, and be able to answer your phone. The Monsoon system can trip you up, as it uses an external amplifier. The system you pick will dictate how this is wired in, and what other options you'll have available.
If you are willing to replace the radio with a newer model, then you can easily add the features that you want, and it will be an easier process to answer your phone calls.
There are other systems made that will interrupt your radio when a call comes in. I've always preferred Parrot brand systems, but there are many others out there. These will literally switch from your radio, to the Bluetooth module whenever you are on a call. The radio can be turned off, and you will still hear the ringing, and be able to answer your phone. The Monsoon system can trip you up, as it uses an external amplifier. The system you pick will dictate how this is wired in, and what other options you'll have available.
If you are willing to replace the radio with a newer model, then you can easily add the features that you want, and it will be an easier process to answer your phone calls.
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Thanks for the reply.
I should clarify. I want to keep my stock head unit.
The only reason I want the blue tooth capability is so that I can listen to music from my phone. I don't care about using blue tooth for phone calls.
How would I go about doing that given I have a PIE GM9 - Aux available for use?
I should clarify. I want to keep my stock head unit.
The only reason I want the blue tooth capability is so that I can listen to music from my phone. I don't care about using blue tooth for phone calls.
How would I go about doing that given I have a PIE GM9 - Aux available for use?
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You would want to add in a complete kit then, that allows the phone calls to override what the radio in the dash is doing. Kind of tough to explain, but these systems will interrupt the signal from the radio, and feed directly into the Monsoon amp.
Here is the type of system that I'm describing. I still use an older version of this today, and find them to be very capable systems.
https://www.parrot.com/us/car-kits/p...parrot-ck-3100
These will allow BT streaming, an AUX input, and even a USB input. Take a look around, and see what you think.
Here is the type of system that I'm describing. I still use an older version of this today, and find them to be very capable systems.
https://www.parrot.com/us/car-kits/p...parrot-ck-3100
These will allow BT streaming, an AUX input, and even a USB input. Take a look around, and see what you think.
