Most people spend a lot of their time on the road. If you’re one of
these people, upgrading your car’s multimedia system can be one of your
main priorities to make those long hours tolerable. But having too many
wires for your car’s multimedia system can be bothersome and may even
cause driving problems. One simple upgrade that you can do to eliminate
this issue is by adding a Bluetooth to your car.
Using a Bluetooth Head Unit
1、
Purchase an aftermarket head unit with a Bluetooth feature.
Stock head units of newer car models already have Bluetooth capability.
But if your car is a bit older, you can purchase these kinds of car
radios for at least a hundred dollars from your local car parts store.
2、
Install the head unit. Aftermarket head units with
Bluetooth capability are designed just like any other head units. To
install, simply remove your current car radio and disconnect all the
wires behind it. Then, following the same wiring diagram or what is
instructed in your new head unit’s manual, connect the wires to the new
radio and slide it back to the head unit bay.
Better yet, have the new head unit installed by the store where you
purchased it from. If you got yours from a local store and not over the
Internet, installation should also come with the price tag you paid.
3、 Connect your Bluetooth enabled device to your new head unit.
Most head units have a quick-access button on its panel that you can
use to instantly enable its Bluetooth. Once it’s switched on, you can
start connecting your mobile devices like smartphones and MP3 players to
your radio.
Using a Bluetooth Receiver
1、 Purchase a Bluetooth receiver. If you don’t want to
replace your head unit, you can simply add a Bluetooth receiver to it.
You can buy one from your local computer and electronics store or from
the Internet starting at $25.
2、Connect the Bluetooth receiver to your car. Receivers
are very easy to connect; all you need is a 3.5 mm audio cable with two
male ends (just like the ones at the end of your ordinary
ear/headphones), which should already come with the receiver package.
Just plug one end of the cable to the Bluetooth receiver and connect the
other to your car radio’s 3.5 mm audio jack port and you’re good to go.
Note that your car head unit should have the feature to play audio
contents using the 3.5 mm audio input port, otherwise you won’t be able
to use the receiver.3、
3、Connect your Bluetooth-enabled device to your Bluetooth receiver.
Press the Power button on the receiver to switch it on and your mobile
device should be able to detect and connect to it. You can start playing
music from your MP3 players or even accept phone calls.
Using a Bluetooth Car Kit
1、Purchase a Bluetooth car kit. If your head unit can’t
use a Bluetooth receiver, you can always use a separate Bluetooth car
kit. You can purchase one from your local car accessories store or from
the Internet starting at $50.
2、
Plug in your car kit. Unlike Bluetooth receivers, a
car kit can function all on its own. Just connect it to your car’s
cigarette lighter port for power, or if it comes with rechargeable
batteries, you can just clip it on your windshield visor.
3、 Connect your Bluetooth-enabled device to your Bluetooth car kit.
Press the Power button on the kit to switch it on and your mobile
device should be able to detect and connect to it. You can start playing
music from your MP3 players or even accept phone calls.
