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Hey all,
I have had a bit of a search around and couldn't find exactly what I was after, so forgive me if this has been covered previously.
Has anyone got any suggestions/recommendations on what to use for Bluetooth audio streaming in the pre-facelift (Blue&Me) Pandas? After a bit of research, I've narrowed it down to 2 potential solutions.
Option 1 - 3.5mm AUX Bluetooth receiver
There's many flavours of this device, but they all work pretty much the same (eg. Tunai Firefly). They are a Bluetooth receiver that is powered by the USB port, and you need to put the radio into 'AUX' mode for them to work.
https://www.amazon.com.au/Firefly-Smallest-Bluetooth-Receiver-Streaming/dp/B01HDO66PS
Pros
- Cheap
- Simple to install
Cons
- Audio quality perhaps not the best
- Cannot control music with steering wheel controls (skipping tracks, etc)
Option 2 - Bluetooth interface kit
This is a little module that sits behind the radio in the car, and plugs into the 'CD Changer' port in the back of the Panda's OEM radio.
https://www.car-interface.com/vendita/en/bluetooth-fiat/1659-fiat-new-panda-usb-aux-wireless-bluetooth-streaming-handsfree-interface.html
Pros
- Better integrated into car/neater
- Can use buttons on the steering wheel to control music
Cons
- Expensive
- Unsure whether it work in conjunction with, or completely replaces Blue&Me phone system
Does anyone have experience with either of these?
I have had a bit of a search around and couldn't find exactly what I was after, so forgive me if this has been covered previously.
Has anyone got any suggestions/recommendations on what to use for Bluetooth audio streaming in the pre-facelift (Blue&Me) Pandas? After a bit of research, I've narrowed it down to 2 potential solutions.
Option 1 - 3.5mm AUX Bluetooth receiver
There's many flavours of this device, but they all work pretty much the same (eg. Tunai Firefly). They are a Bluetooth receiver that is powered by the USB port, and you need to put the radio into 'AUX' mode for them to work.
https://www.amazon.com.au/Firefly-Smallest-Bluetooth-Receiver-Streaming/dp/B01HDO66PS
Pros
- Cheap
- Simple to install
Cons
- Audio quality perhaps not the best
- Cannot control music with steering wheel controls (skipping tracks, etc)
Option 2 - Bluetooth interface kit
This is a little module that sits behind the radio in the car, and plugs into the 'CD Changer' port in the back of the Panda's OEM radio.
https://www.car-interface.com/vendita/en/bluetooth-fiat/1659-fiat-new-panda-usb-aux-wireless-bluetooth-streaming-handsfree-interface.html
Pros
- Better integrated into car/neater
- Can use buttons on the steering wheel to control music
Cons
- Expensive
- Unsure whether it work in conjunction with, or completely replaces Blue&Me phone system
Does anyone have experience with either of these?