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Any way to get the Bluetooth on 2017 stock radio to transmit

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Imagesetc, Aug 24, 2017.

  1. Aug 24, 2017 at 6:21 PM
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    basically I would like to get my stock Bluetooth radio to connect to some external Bluetooth speakers. Thought this would be cool at tailgates and drive-In movie theaters. Anyone know of a hack or device to do this?

    Got a pair of Aomas speakers from Amazon. They paired up to each other to create stereo. Using GoPro type mount and magnetic base. I can place these speaks just about anywhere. image.jpg
     
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    Never heard of this function ever. On any car.

    Just pair your phone to the speakers. Better than garbage FM radio anyways.
     
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  3. Aug 24, 2017 at 6:30 PM
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    I don´t know if anyone makes an adapter, but maybe there is some kind of bluetooth hub that you could plug into the head unit. Interesting idea for sure.
     
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    You’d probably have to tap into the speaker level outputs on the back of the HU and add your own adapter.

    Only thing I can think of.
     
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    Play the music through your phone!
     
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  6. Aug 24, 2017 at 6:45 PM
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    I am not saying this will work, but in theory it should. Three parts needed.
    $17 Kicker 46KISLOC K-Series Interconnect, Speaker to RCA W/Line-Out Converter
    https://www.amazon.com/Kicker-KISLO...5171&sr=8-1&keywords=car+stereo+rca+converter
    $10 Monoprice 1.5ft Premium 2 RCA Plug/2 RCA Plug M/M 22AWG Cable - Black
    https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-1-...97546_1_9?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1503625240&sr=1-9
    Miccus 160ft LONG RANGE Bluetooth Transmitter or Receiver, Adapter to add wireless audio to Stereo Sound System Speakers Amplifier PC Phone Mac Desktop Extender, 3.5mm AUX RCA(Home RTX -2 Yr Warranty)
    https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00713RSE0?tag=tomsguide_forum_ca_vgl-20
     
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    Thanks, that's seems to be a good lead. I am willing to try it.
     
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    If you follow through with this or find something different, keep this thread updated. Someone else may want to do the same thing.
     
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    I'm confused. Why wouldn't you just pair your phone with Bluetooth and save your car battery
     
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    Yes. That's a battery. I don't care if you have a solar panel, it seems pointless to try and invent a way to send Bluetooth to your car and I turn use a head unit of a car as a Bluetooth sender when you could just cut out the middle man
     
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    Also, that's over 1000 cold-cranking amps of virgin lead deep cycle battery @NovaGTS
     
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