Bluetooth A2DP Solution? New
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Mar 2017
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From: Texas
I have both the Suncoast y cable with the 30 pin and the Bovee, but something is the same. It doesn’t work. I even have the Navigation system, but no steering wheel controls. Maybe that is the difference.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2017
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From: BC Canada
I can't speak for the Bovee. But i can assure you that the CoolStream Pro works flawlessly. I have PCM with Nav and steering wheel controls but it doesn't make a difference. As long as you have the 30 Pin cable the CoolStream works like it should. Try turning your bluetooth of on your phone and once you car is running turn it on and see if it pairs. Just a thought.
Three Wheelin'
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From: Texas
Actually because of your comment I ordered the Coolstream through Amazon. It should be here tomorrow. Hopefully it works the way it should as the Bovee just isn’t any better than having an aux cable hooked up.
Instructor
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From: BC Canada
well worst case is amazon takes it back ..haha well so far after 2 months of use my Coolstream works awesome. Keep us posted once you receive it.
Three Wheelin'
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From: Texas
That is one thing I love about Amazon. Unfortunately I buy way too much stuff on Amazon. One of the two Bluetooth modules will be returned if not both of them. I just hope it works. I will keep everyone posted as I am sure others have had the same issue I have had. Then as I learn about the car I can pay it forward and help others out like you have helped me.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2017
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From: Fairfield County, CT
1) there are two CoolStream Pro mentioned here and on Amzon
VW
Merc
the Merc link is actually above as recommended.
Either work? what's the exact model purchased and confirmed to work with PCM 3.0
2) any use this and Bovee (1000 usually) and have comments as to which worked best or additional features of one not in the other?
I have the Bovee1000 and it works fine except 1/3 times the multifunction button (next track) don't work and take a long time to get started. 2/3 times seamless.
3) there is some discussion that adapter which have APTx have better sound quality
any thoughts/experience?
VW
Merc
the Merc link is actually above as recommended.
Either work? what's the exact model purchased and confirmed to work with PCM 3.0
2) any use this and Bovee (1000 usually) and have comments as to which worked best or additional features of one not in the other?
I have the Bovee1000 and it works fine except 1/3 times the multifunction button (next track) don't work and take a long time to get started. 2/3 times seamless.
3) there is some discussion that adapter which have APTx have better sound quality
any thoughts/experience?
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 159
Likes: 3
From: BC Canada
1) there are two CoolStream Pro mentioned here and on Amzon
VW
https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Ada...coolstream+pro
Merc
https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Ada...coolstream+pro
the Merc link is actually above as recommended.
Either work? what's the exact model purchased and confirmed to work with PCM 3.0
2) any use this and Bovee (1000 usually) and have comments as to which worked best or additional features of one not in the other?
I have the Bovee1000 and it works fine except 1/3 times the multifunction button (next track) don't work and take a long time to get started. 2/3 times seamless.
3) there is some discussion that adapter which have APTx have better sound quality
any thoughts/experience?
VW
https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Ada...coolstream+pro
Merc
https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Ada...coolstream+pro
the Merc link is actually above as recommended.
Either work? what's the exact model purchased and confirmed to work with PCM 3.0
2) any use this and Bovee (1000 usually) and have comments as to which worked best or additional features of one not in the other?
I have the Bovee1000 and it works fine except 1/3 times the multifunction button (next track) don't work and take a long time to get started. 2/3 times seamless.
3) there is some discussion that adapter which have APTx have better sound quality
any thoughts/experience?
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 159
Likes: 3
From: BC Canada
That is one thing I love about Amazon. Unfortunately I buy way too much stuff on Amazon. One of the two Bluetooth modules will be returned if not both of them. I just hope it works. I will keep everyone posted as I am sure others have had the same issue I have had. Then as I learn about the car I can pay it forward and help others out like you have helped me.
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Mar 2017
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From: Texas
I have the VW Coolstream Pro coming today so I will post if that works any better than the Bovee 1000. With the Bovee I have tried several ways and even am getting their tech support involved to get it to work properly. So far on the iPod setting I have no volume control and it displays nothing on the PCM screen. When I turn it to AUX, although nothing is plugged into the AUX jack, it plays and I have volume control, but no display on the PCM. I should know something more tonight and I will post if anything works.
Racer
Joined: May 2015
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From: SoCal
I have the VW Coolstream Pro coming today so I will post if that works any better than the Bovee 1000. With the Bovee I have tried several ways and even am getting their tech support involved to get it to work properly. So far on the iPod setting I have no volume control and it displays nothing on the PCM screen. When I turn it to AUX, although nothing is plugged into the AUX jack, it plays and I have volume control, but no display on the PCM. I should know something more tonight and I will post if anything works.
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Mar 2017
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From: Texas
I am using a iPhone 8 and it is a Bovee 1000 for sure with the Porsche Y cable from SunCoast Porsche. The cable is plugged into the USB and the iPod connection in the car and the other end plugged into the Bovee 1000 with the old 30 pin connector. Maybe I did get a bad unit or maybe there is some setting somewhere that nobody knows about that allows the volume to change and information to display on the PCM. I guess when I get the CoolStream Pro today I will see if that is any better. Same principle and everything as the Bovee 1000.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2017
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From: Fairfield County, CT
I guess what is surprising is that the volume **** on steering wheel is controlling the PCM amp and really not Bovee or iPhone. Once the Bluetooth connection is established changing the volume from steering is not a signal going back through BT/Bovee/iPhone.
The assignable button on MF steering wheel or PREV / NEXT on PCM is a different issue where you are trying to get a command back to the iPhone.
The assignable button on MF steering wheel or PREV / NEXT on PCM is a different issue where you are trying to get a command back to the iPhone.
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Mar 2017
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From: Texas
Coolstream Pro acts exactly like Bovee 1000. No difference. It doesn’t work. Those who have either that display songs on the PCM.
Do you have the steering wheel controls?
Do you have navigation?
I have navigation and do not have the steering wheel controls.
Trying to figure out why it will not display anything.
Thanks.
Do you have the steering wheel controls?
Do you have navigation?
I have navigation and do not have the steering wheel controls.
Trying to figure out why it will not display anything.
Thanks.