Does the radio support Bluetooth?

I realise there's no Blue&Me in the Easy spec, but wondered if Fiat use the same radio in all 3 models, and if so does it support Bluetooth/wifi

Reason I'm asking is, I have one of those gadgets that you put in the 12v socket that connects to the car radio via Bluetooth via a spare radio channel so you can play your music via usb stick, memory card, auxillary device. And you can use it as a handsfree for your phone. Plus it charges devices plugged into it as well.

I think the proper name, it says on the box, is a Wireless Bluetooth FM Transmitter Radio Car Kit MP3 Music Player 2 USB Charger.

Nifty bit of kit, for just pennies and seems to work well by the reviews, just wondered if the Panda radio will support it. And also does anyone else have one of these gadgets and how do you find an empty radio channel on the radio LOL

If you're just happy with bluetooth speaker for answering the phone, can buy for not much and clip on the visor. I've been happy filling a cd wallet on all previous cars unlike the 4x4 I have now. Fits in passenger side door bin. Just leave the book pack at home.

I've got a handsfree for the phone, I wanted to know if the standard radio will link up to this gadget mainly for my music.

Most if my music is on the Cactus built in 16gig hard drive and also USB sticks. USB sticks are a lot easier than fumbling round with cds which end up on the floor and scratched. There is no CD player in the Cactus because you put all your music on the hard drive instead via USB. It's a super idea, wish mire manufacturers did it.

This gadget Is no good if I can't link it up to the Panda radio

They should have USB in all cars these days I think.

worth commenting that the cars with Blue&ME also have a USB connection - and it is to this I plug my iPhone into to hear Apple Music on the move - full control of the playlists etc as well . While there may not be a USB socket on the dash of the 'Easy' I am fairly sure the radio unit is the same and so more than likely has the necessary connections on the back that can be made to work - somehow......

It's the bluetooth/wifi connectivity i need to know.

My gadget connects to the car radio by bluetooth, you find an empty radio channel and tune the gadget into that. Then you can plug your usb memory stick/iphone/mm card into the gadget. And then you can play your music from any of your devices that are connected to the gadget via your car's speaker and radio system.

It's very similar as this one http://www.lightinthebox.com/blueto...323820179653&gclid=CL2Yw-m2xdQCFcWfGwod62kETw

It's an FM transmitter

Ah - I see. Since I don't seem to be able to connect my iphone as a music player to the car by bluetooth (but can as a phone), suspect that may not be a route that will work for you. (which is why I use the cable into the USB socket)

But, if the device/gadget is an FM transmitter, all you should need to do it tune the radio to it? It seems the bluetooth part (of the unit you gave the link to) is only used to receive music from a phone and then relay that to the car radio via the FM transmitter? For anything plugged direct to the USB socket in the box in your link, it doesn't actually need bluetooth to connect that to the radio?

Just found an article on Google which says it just connects by radio FM signal


"FM transmitters turn your music device into a mini radio station. They plug into your device's charging port or headphone socket and then transmit the music being played across a chosen FM radio frequency. This leaves you free to simply tune in via your car radio.

They are a wireless solution, which will work with pretty much any car, but they can suffer from problems with interference and poor sound quality. More recent models tend to be better and some can charge your device and act as a hands free kit for mobile phones.

There are numerous variants of FM transmitters. Many designs have 3.5mm connections that plug into any music player's headphone socket. These are normally powered via batteries but there are also options which get power from your car 12V socket. You can also get models with connectors for specific devices. For example Belkin's Tunecast models have a lightning connector which will also charge the latest apple devices.

FM transmitters can only transfer audio from your media device to your car. This means you will be able to play music, audiobooks or podcasts. You can also normally transfer the audio from phone calls and other applications such as Google Maps™ or Spotify."

So that's answered my question lol Thanks for the input tho.

I'm going backwards with technology returning to a Panda from a Cactus. LOL

I've made lots of MP3 CDR's for mine. I refuse to use a mobile phone in the car as even touching one to change tracks or even any other function is illegal. Same with sat nav, set it up before starting the car.