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Old Sep 3, 2013 | 02:41 PM
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Question Bluetooth A2DP

Has anyone had any luck with using the Kinivio BT450 via the aux port in their glovebox? I just purchased a 09 C300 4matic Sport with BT Phone only to realize it doesnt do A2DP so I am researching options and this would seem very attractive if it does in fact work.

Let me know experiences with A2DP and some of my options out there.

Here's a link to the
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I found. I was hoping to just leave it all in the glovebox and run 2 BT connections (MB Phone & Kinivio iPod) through my iPhone 5.

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Don
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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 05:29 PM
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I've been looking for something similar to this. Let me know if it works out.
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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 06:49 PM
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This one worked like a charm for me:

Amazon.com: HomeSpot NFC-enabled Bluetooth Audio Receiver for Sound System: Electronics Amazon.com: HomeSpot NFC-enabled Bluetooth Audio Receiver for Sound System: Electronics


I wanted one that didn't have to be turned on every time I get in the car, and one that didn't do phone functionality since the car already does that well.
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 08:35 AM
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The ViseeO Tune2Air worked pretty well in my 2010 C300. You can't advance your music selection via the steering wheel or HU but it does play. I just kept my phone within reach to show the album art and advance the tunes.

Amazon.com: ViseeO Tune2air WMA1000: Cell Phones & Accessories Amazon.com: ViseeO Tune2air WMA1000: Cell Phones & Accessories
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Old Sep 6, 2013 | 10:17 AM
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Hey OP, I just picked up the Kinivo BT you're considering and it's fantastic in my 2010 C300. Highly recommend it. I have it in the exact configuration you've specified as well (iPhone 5 w/ receiver hidden in the glovebox, and MB Bluetooth + BT450 (Kinivo)).

I do hear a very low hum when nothing is playing but it could be my non-HK speakers crapping out or just static from the AUX port. Nonetheless, it's an excellent BT music solution for the price.
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Old Sep 6, 2013 | 07:09 PM
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Awesome! That is great news.

The hum is an easy fix. Get a ground loop isolator!

Amazon.com: PAC Ground Loop Isolator for 3.5 MM Applications Amazon.com: PAC Ground Loop Isolator for 3.5 MM Applications


Thanks,

Don

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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 12:12 PM
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Confirmed Perfection!!! Thanks for the input I can also confirm the Kinivio BT450 works flawlessly! $40 and a2dp perfection with my iPhone 5.
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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by lee.dr74
Awesome! That is great news.

The hum is an easy fix. Get a ground loop isolator!

Amazon.com: PAC Ground Loop Isolator for 3.5 MM Applications Amazon.com: PAC Ground Loop Isolator for 3.5 MM Applications


Thanks,

Don
Thanks for the link! Great to hear it's working well for you too.
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Good to hear! I love mine too.
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Old Sep 14, 2013 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by KCaudell
The ViseeO Tune2Air worked pretty well in my 2010 C300. You can't advance your music selection via the steering wheel or HU but it does play. I just kept my phone within reach to show the album art and advance the tunes.

Amazon.com: ViseeO Tune2air WMA1000: Cell Phones & Accessories
I also want to confirm that the ViseeO Tune2Air works great.

If you use an iPhone (I have used it with a 5 and a 4), you maintain all of your steering wheel head unit controls!
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