DIY - Bluetooth Music Streaming using A2DP
Pole Position
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Wisconsin
Maybe someone else has this issue that I'm having with it.
Scenario: Blackberry gateway and the oem bluetooth (for calls) both connected. About every minute or so the music will stutter. If I use the oem phone call bluetooth function (audio automatically stops via the phone) the calls are highly distorted.
It almost seems like the bluetooth is running out of bandwidth if that makes sense.
Scenario: Blackberry gateway and the oem bluetooth (for calls) both connected. About every minute or so the music will stutter. If I use the oem phone call bluetooth function (audio automatically stops via the phone) the calls are highly distorted.
It almost seems like the bluetooth is running out of bandwidth if that makes sense.
- Does anyone get a high pitched feedback sound when no audio is streaming from the BB-gateway .... I assume its because the power and aux complete a loop and it causes the feedback.... Don't notice when music is playing - but between songs (pandora or something) its super annoying
Driver
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: NY
I cannot wait to have mine all setup. I received the Blackberry Music gateway from amazon $46.00 as well as a dual usb car charger adapter $16.00 , however due to the high whining (from acceleration) I had to order a noise filter $15.00 (I doubt that I can get Lexus to install the it since I'm out of the orginal 4/50) a shorter 3.5 to 3.5 cable and a shorter mini usb charger hopefully it all works out. I can tell you that the sound quality is as loud and clear as my CD player not that the AUX cable setup was bad this is just awesome !! I was able to control my music VIA bluettoh from outside/inside my car from my iPhone 4. No more fiddeling to find the Aux cable or leaving that cable lying around yay !!
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Miami, Florida
Yes, I did see your post, but am concerned that the power plug and mic (all in one) would be in the arm rest and would not pick up my voice, unless I can use the mic of the iPhone when in bluetooth mode for calling. Please give me your thoughts.
Rookie
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: IL
I don't have this issue - Phone: Samsung Acclaim
- Does anyone get a high pitched feedback sound when no audio is streaming from the BB-gateway .... I assume its because the power and aux complete a loop and it causes the feedback.... Don't notice when music is playing - but between songs (pandora or something) its super annoying
- Does anyone get a high pitched feedback sound when no audio is streaming from the BB-gateway .... I assume its because the power and aux complete a loop and it causes the feedback.... Don't notice when music is playing - but between songs (pandora or something) its super annoying
Lexus Champion
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: TX
put it in the front ashtray 12v socket and run the AUX cable into the armrest...
Instructor
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From: Miami, Florida
Rookie
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: MN
the only downside iv found is make sure the bt is on on the phone then start the car or you will have to manually connect to it from settings. and definitly have to get the noise filter done.
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Joined: Apr 2011
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From: TX
Thanks OP!!
Just wanted to post on here for the OP, thanks for this awesome MOD! I got the Blackberry Gateway from Buy.com and picked up a car adapter/USB charger (both Rocketfish) from the local Best Buy. Got everything set up and discovered that TSIB for the feedback loop had not been done. Took my car up to Sewell where I bought it and they took care of it.
All I can say now is WOW!
I love it and it does exactly what I want and sounds awesome! Anybody with a pre-2010 ISX50 should definately look into this.
All I can say now is WOW!
I love it and it does exactly what I want and sounds awesome! Anybody with a pre-2010 ISX50 should definately look into this.
Rookie
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Tennessee
Does this work with an 06 IS250 that does NOT have bluetooth phone capability? I would think that if the blackberry gateway plugged into the car via aux and usb (for power) and paired with the phone, then there would be no need for the actual car to have bluetooth technology. Am I right in this? I'm thinking about getting the bberry gateway for my car because I'm tried of having to connect my phone via aux anytime I want to play grooveshark while driving.
Does this work with an 06 IS250 that does NOT have bluetooth phone capability? I would think that if the blackberry gateway plugged into the car via aux and usb (for power) and paired with the phone, then there would be no need for the actual car to have bluetooth technology. Am I right in this? I'm thinking about getting the bberry gateway for my car because I'm tried of having to connect my phone via aux anytime I want to play grooveshark while driving.
It doesn't add any of the integration bluetooth-built-in would (ie muting the radio when you get a call, adding a microphone to let you talk handsfree or voicedial, etc...)
Functionally it does the same thing a $5 AUX cable does, just without having to plug the cable into your phone into your phone.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: WA
^^ What Kurtz said. You DO NOT need to have bluetooth in your car for this to work. Basically it keeps your aux cable tucked neatly in the arm rest and leaves your phone/ipod connected wirelessly. Sound quality is excellent!