Bluetooth question for the team
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Bluetooth question for the team
I would like to install Bluetooth in my '03 Cab. This iSimple unit looks like a good solution for my Bose CD-R 23 system.
. So here is my question, I currently have an iPad mini installed and it interfaces withe head unit through a Sosche IPFMRDS box that connects via the antenna input. Is it possible to run the input from the Sosche and the iSimple in a series where the ISimple would override the Sosche unit when a call comes in? Or in the alternative, will the iSimple unit allow multiple connections (Ipad and phone) at one time and I can ditch the Sosche unit?
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Why not just replace it with a head unit that has BT hands free and steaming and iPod control. I just picked up a nice alpine single DIN unit for $219 that does all of that and looks rather factory too. All of those features you want will work more seamlessly with the aftermarket deck.
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Why not just replace it with a head unit that has BT hands free and steaming and iPod control. I just picked up a nice alpine single DIN unit for $219 that does all of that and looks rather factory too. All of those features you want will work more seamlessly with the aftermarket deck.
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I have the iSimple Tranzit-BLU HF in my 997.1 with bose. AFAIK I don't see anything in the instructions regarding bluetooth pairing more than one device at a time, but they have a toll-free helpline listed in the instructions and I called them on something and they were pretty helpful. You'd think they should be able to tell you what will and won't work.
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I have the iSimple Tranzit-BLU HF in my 997.1 with bose. AFAIK I don't see anything in the instructions regarding bluetooth pairing more than one device at a time, but they have a toll-free helpline listed in the instructions and I called them on something and they were pretty helpful. You'd think they should be able to tell you what will and won't work.
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Even with decent bluetooth, I've found the 996 and the Cayman S to just be too noisy of an environment to have a decent hands-free phone call in. They are good noises for sure, but between the wind noise, intake, and exhaust I'll just let calls go to voicemail and grab another gear.
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Even with decent bluetooth, I've found the 996 and the Cayman S to just be too noisy of an environment to have a decent hands-free phone call in. They are good noises for sure, but between the wind noise, intake, and exhaust I'll just let calls go to voicemail and grab another gear.
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Even with decent bluetooth, I've found the 996 and the Cayman S to just be too noisy of an environment to have a decent hands-free phone call in. They are good noises for sure, but between the wind noise, intake, and exhaust I'll just let calls go to voicemail and grab another gear.
My 997 with the top down is quieter than my old 996 C4S coupe. The Fister mufflers certainly contributed to that!
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between my car and my truck. Calls are clear and it streams music on the FM transmitter great. Has been working fine for over a year now.
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Even with decent bluetooth, I've found the 996 and the Cayman S to just be too noisy of an environment to have a decent hands-free phone call in. They are good noises for sure, but between the wind noise, intake, and exhaust I'll just let calls go to voicemail and grab another gear.
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The pillar will tend to pick up more wind noise. I would say probably the left center windshield header, left of the panel for the lights and sunroof. That way you get the mic away from the window and more or less straight ahead of you, as sound is directional. Many OEM hands free systems use that spot, so it's not just me. Also easy to route the wire behind the A-pillar and under the headliner.