Conor
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- 2010 S212 350 CGI // 2004 R230 500
So this is regarding my R230 but applies to most older MBs so trying to keep this general.
It seems that a lot of people often discuss and go down the Viseeo route for bluetooth connectivity. For me this was unsuitable for the following reasons:
* Expensive
* No longer made, can I even get one?
* Music solution relies on FM transmission from device to car radio.. i'm no audiophile, but no thanks!
I believe there is an auxiliary 3.5mm connector in the glove box, so I have been considering a more generic gateway, such as the Anker Soundsync Bluetooth Adapter (model: A3352011) - Seems to be available for £19, which isn't bad.
One disadvantage may be that the telephony will also go through this device, meaning the microphone will be via the phone, which may not be deal, audio wise.. But I don't make any calls anyway...
On my S212 I have enabled bluetooth audio streaming via the secret engineering, which basically results in the same functionality. I still use the controls on my smartphone, which is mounted to the dash.
A slight disadvantage is that this is battery powered.. and sealed inside. I hate that. I would rather something that I can hardwire to the fusebox so I can install and forget, and not need to keep charging. (I suppose I can still hardwire).
Has anybody tried this device or recommend something similar?
It seems that a lot of people often discuss and go down the Viseeo route for bluetooth connectivity. For me this was unsuitable for the following reasons:
* Expensive
* No longer made, can I even get one?
* Music solution relies on FM transmission from device to car radio.. i'm no audiophile, but no thanks!
I believe there is an auxiliary 3.5mm connector in the glove box, so I have been considering a more generic gateway, such as the Anker Soundsync Bluetooth Adapter (model: A3352011) - Seems to be available for £19, which isn't bad.
One disadvantage may be that the telephony will also go through this device, meaning the microphone will be via the phone, which may not be deal, audio wise.. But I don't make any calls anyway...
On my S212 I have enabled bluetooth audio streaming via the secret engineering, which basically results in the same functionality. I still use the controls on my smartphone, which is mounted to the dash.
A slight disadvantage is that this is battery powered.. and sealed inside. I hate that. I would rather something that I can hardwire to the fusebox so I can install and forget, and not need to keep charging. (I suppose I can still hardwire).
Has anybody tried this device or recommend something similar?
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