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Blue Tooth

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by kahanabob, Sep 18, 2023.

  1. Sep 18, 2023 at 10:41 AM
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    kahanabob

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    somewhere here i saw a thread that mentioned that a 2023 will not connect via blue tooth to an android phone. true or false.
    if true that is a deal breaker for me.
     
  2. Sep 18, 2023 at 10:50 AM
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    batmanis243

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    You mean for Wireless Android auto? If so that's true but you can get adapter to make it wireless.
     
  3. Sep 18, 2023 at 10:51 AM
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    False.

    Define connectivity.

    I'm guessing that the context of whatever you were reading was talking about Android Auto/ Carplay, in which case that's true. Almost all major OEM radios require a physical wire to make Carplay/AA work (unless you add an aftermarket doo-dad.)

    For just bluetoothin' music and phone audio, that still can be done wirelessly.
     
  4. Sep 18, 2023 at 4:26 PM
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    define what you want to connect for............and
    how often do you change your oil?
     
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  5. Sep 18, 2023 at 5:12 PM
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    Phone..that was answered...oil every 6 mos.
     
  6. Sep 18, 2023 at 7:29 PM
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  7. Sep 18, 2023 at 8:57 PM
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  8. Sep 18, 2023 at 9:33 PM
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    good......post a pic of that 2023
     
  9. Sep 19, 2023 at 3:18 AM
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    grandpawmoses

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    Will the Android Auto wirelessly connect if I install a 3" lift? (More height equals better reception)
    (My overdue Friday thread)
     
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  10. Sep 19, 2023 at 9:45 AM
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    You can connect to the system via Bluetooth. However, you need to connect via USB to access Android Auto. Not a big deal since there is (on mine) a USB port on the dash, and it keeps the phone charged.
     

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