November 16

Best Bluetooth Adapter for Cars: Must Read

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Listening to your favorite tunes while on a car trip can be fun.

But choosing a bluetooth adapter that  seamlessly connects with your mobile device?

Ummm.. not so much!

Wireless Bluetooth adapters are amazing devices that can solve all your ‘on the go hands-free’ demands.

But picking the one that can suit your needs can get quite difficult, especially if you’re looking for the best Bluetooth adapter for car stereo.

With the advances in technology, each adapter unit is equipped with the latest in modern ingenuity. From AVRCP to MAP they each boast a variety of attractive features.

Hey, this is Roger and welcome to my guide on the Best Bluetooth Adapter for Cars.

To help you out with the decision, I’ve listed 5 of my personal favorites and wrote an entire buyer’s guide in regards to what to choose.

So, sit back and read along.

5 Top Bluetooth Adapters for Cars

1. Nulaxy Wireless Bluetooth FM Transmitter Car Kit Radio Receiver.

Nulaxy has been around the car audio scene for a long time now. And as one of the pioneers in the field of Bluetooth audio devices, they are a widely popular choice for most car owners.

Their current flagship model of the Wireless Bluetooth FM Transmitter Car Kit Radio Receiver is the latest addition to their lineup that boasts terrific cutting-edge features.  

So, what are the secrets to its attraction?

Nulaxy Wireless Bluetooth FM Transmitter

Universal Compatibility.

This is what got me absolutely sold on the Nulaxy. Rarely can a Bluetooth device boast compatibility with all devices and operating platforms, may it be android, Apple or Linux. But this model of the Nulaxy is a significant upgrade from the previous version and is primarily built to fit any operating device seamlessly.

Generous LED screen and Caller ID

The Nulaxy is equipped with a larger than life LED display that is very easy to read and quite convenient to operate. Its best selling feature is the caller ID tracking. As it is paired with your phone, every time you receive a call while driving or listening to music, the phone number pops up on the screen along with the caller ID.

What I didn’t like.

The Nulaxy has no on/off switch, so the only way to shut it off is by unplugging it from the car. Even if you turn off your car, the unit will remain active if still plugged in.

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Nulaxy Wireless in-Car Bluetooth FM Transmitter Radio Adapter Car Kit W 1.44 Inch Display Supports TF/SD Card and USB Car Charger for All Smartphones Audio Players-KM18
  • 1.44 Inch LCD Display: Nulaxy KM18 Bluetooth FM transmitter has a 1.44 inch screen for better displaying information like phone calls, FM channels, music, car battery voltage, etc. The ideal screen size to assist you in driving safe without disturbance.
  • Flexible Gooseneck&Bluetooth V5.0: The rotatable Gooseneck of the wireless radio adapter can provide you with an adjustable viewing angle and optimal viewing comfort of LCD display screen. With the Bluetooth V5.0 technology, the car bluetooth adapter can provide a more stable and faster connecting without intermittent disconnection.
  • Noise Cancellation&Hi-Fi Sound Quality: Nulaxy noise-cancellation technology dampens the road noise and gives you clear, crisp sound for hands free calls. High Quality Music Streaming ensures crystal clear sound for listening music and hands-free calls.

2. Kinivo BTC450 Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit.

The Kinivo BTC450 is one of the best when it comes to providing fantastic hands-free calling service while at the same time accentuating your car’s interior decor. With a sleek, black and a streamlined design, the Kinivo can become the centerpiece of your vehicle that draws immediate attention.

Apart from its impressive style, the Kinivo boasts fantastic features as well.

Kinivo BTC450

Impressive Audio Quality.

Bluetooth sound devices are not known to have excellent audio quality. But the Kinivo surprised me with its incredible bass and clarity, producing an effect almost as good as a home theatre.

I am by all means a ‘headbanger,’ and that fact is especially true when I drive. May it be metal, or psychedelic or reggae, the Kinivo gave me one of the best car-music experiences.

Bluetooth auto connect.

When traveling over a long distance with multiple stops in between, it can be a hassle remembering to press the connect button every time you get in the car. The BTC450 solves this issue with its auto connect feature, which effortlessly syncs with your phone when you are in Bluetooth range.

What I didn’t like.

The Kinivo is at a disadvantage when it comes to pairing it with multiple devices. It only connects to a singular device, and if you want to pair it with another, you must first reset the pairing settings and remove the initial paired profile. This may feel quite inconvenient for certain customers.

Kinivo BTC450 Bluetooth Car Kit (Hands-Free, AUX Bluetooth Adapter for Cars with Ground Loop Noise Isolator, 3.5mm Aux Input, Apt-X)
  • Hands-Free car kit designed for answering and receiving calls with any Bluetooth smartphone - iPhone, Android, Blackberry etc
  • Seamlessly stream music from any Bluetooth (A2DP) capable device; supports aptX for CD quality audio
  • Requires 3.5mm audio input in the car stereo. Built-in microphone and easy to use music controls

3. Mpow Bluetooth Receiver Streambot Hands-free & Wireless Car Kits.

The Mpow is all about being your favorite companion while on the go. One of the more portable and compact Bluetooth devices on my list today, the Mpow has been steadily gaining popularity because of its unique design. Heck, it’s as big as my car keys and small enough to fit inside my wallet.

But its portable size is not the only thing that makes it so special. Its small size packs a punch when it comes to user convenience and features.

Mpow Bluetooth Receiver

Fantastic Battery Backup.

Most substandard car Bluetooth devices in today’s market are not as efficient with their battery usage. Even though they boast impressive high-end features, they do not provide sufficient battery life to enjoy them for long.

The Mpow, on the other hand, comes with 8 hours of nonstop use and all it needs in return is one and a half hours of charge.

Next generation of Bluetooth.

The Mpow uses the latest version of Bluetooth which is 4.1, which alongside providing crystal clear sound, improves transmission clarity as well. It truly becomes your favorite traveling companion.

What I didn’t like.

The device comes in a plastic housing which is not as durable as I had hoped. After prolonged use, its internal mechanisms can give away and melt due to excessive heat from charging. The build is flimsy to the tough as well and feels like it can fall apart any moment.

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COMSOON Bluetooth Receiver for Car, Noise Cancelling 3.5mm AUX Bluetooth Car Adapter, Wireless Audio Receiver for Home Stereo/Wired Headphones, Hands-Free Call, 16H Battery Life - Black+Silver
  • 【Enjoy Wireless Streaming Music】This car Bluetooth adapter can be connected to non-Bluetooth car audio systems, home stereos, speakers, wired headphones via the 3.5mm AUX adapter; And equipped with a Bluetooth 5.0 chip for stable connection / fast transmission / wide signal range. Just pair it with your phone and start listening to your favorite music!
  • 【Intelligent Noise Reduction Tech】Our Bluetooth audio receiver adopts the latest CVC8.0 Noise Cancellation and Digital Signal Processor (DSP) technologies, which can eliminate echo and block out intrusive background noise (such as wind, traffic, or crowds), providing you with crystal-clear calling sounds.
  • 【Up to 16 Hours of Battery Life】The working time of this aux Bluetooth adapter is up to 16 hours when making calls or playing music. And it takes only 2.5 hours to fully charge the device by using a Type-C fast charging cable (Included in the package). In addition, this Bluetooth music adapter can be used while charging, which is very convenient.

4. TaoTronics BA10 Bluetooth transmitter.

What if I tell you, that it’s possible to carry your own personal Bluetooth wizard in your pocket and turn every device you meet into a Bluetooth capable machine? Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? But I bring you the TaoTronics BA10 to convince you otherwise.

What makes the BA10 so attractive is how it is ideal not just for your car but your living area as well.

TaoTronics BA10

Bluetooth Wizard.

The BA10 has the fantastic ability to turn every non-Bluetooth audio sources like television and wifi audio systems into Bluetooth capable devices. And by pairing the transmitter to your Bluetooth headphones, you can seamlessly hear the audio of the TV without disturbing the other members of the house.

Huge Bluetooth Range.

With a Bluetooth range of 20m, the TaoTronics BA10 provides perhaps one of the longest Bluetooth range of any entry-level Bluetooth device. No matter how far away your couch is from the TV or you are from your car, the BA10 doesn’t compromise on sound quality and gives you one of the best Bluetooth audio experiences.

What I didn’t like.

A bummer for me was the battery, or rather how the battery dies out so suddenly. Even with 12-hour battery life, the BA10 does not warn you before switching off. Perhaps it flashes a sequence of lights beforehand, as a warning, but you cannot see them if you are on your couch. Though inconvenient, it’s not a deal breaker.

TROND Bluetooth Transmitter Receiver V5.0, Bluetooth Audio Transmitter, 2-in-1 Bluetooth Adapter for TV/Car/PC/ MP3/ Headphones/Home Stereo/Speaker, AptX Low Latency, Pairs 2 Devices Simultaneously
  • 【NOTE】The product is out of stock, the stock here is 'Used Product'. Please choose the BT DUOV5.2 if you mind this.
  • TX Transmitter Mode - TROND BT-DUO transmit stereo audio wirelessly from your non-Bluetooth audio sources such as TV, MP3, CD player, PC or eBook reader to your Bluetooth-enabled headphones, speaker or receiver. Enable you enjoy high quality music wirelessly without disturbing others. Note: Bluetooth adapter without volume control button
  • RX Receiver Mode - The Bluetooth adapter offers an economical solution by turning your old wired headphones or speakers into Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Now, you can enjoy CD-like audio quality wirelessly on your home stereo or wired speaker. Charging while working, the built-in battery could support the Bluetooth adapter to work for 8-10 hours per full charge

5. Otium Wireless In-Car Bluetooth Receiver Stereo Radio Adapter Car Kit.

If you are looking for a high-end Bluetooth device that will not burn a hole through your pockets, then why not give Otium a try? With an amazing design, broad device compatibility and dual USB charging, the Otium is one of the best when it comes to convenience and user-friendly features.  

So what makes it so convenient?

Otium Wireless In-Car Bluetooth

Unique Design.

The Otium might look a lot similar to Nulaxy when it comes to build, but the differences are quite prominent when it comes to the LED display. The Otium’s LED doesn’t stop at just displaying the caller number and id. It goes as far as showing the voltage of the battery, the name of the song that is playing and the FM volume as well.

Broader FM frequency range.

Not many Bluetooth devices capture a broad frequency range, as they are usually limited between a 90-105 MHZ range. But the Otium, on the other hand, is able to capture any FM station between a range of 87.5 MH all the way to 108.0 MHZ. It even supports additional Aux input and output for a full frequency point launch.

What I didn’t like.

Its problems are quite similar to the Nulaxy as well. The lack of an on/off button is quite inconvenient, as you will have to plug it and unplug it every time you get on or get off the car.

FM Transmitter, Otium Bluetooth Wireless Radio Adapter Audio Receiver Stereo Music Tuner Modulator Car Kit with USB Char
  • Universal compatibility: The car Bluetooth receiver works with smartphones iPhone, iPad, iPod, Tablet and More supporting aux output and input, work with Micro SD, TF card or MP3, MP4 players via 3. 5mm audio jack.
  • HIGN PERFORMANCE: Support A2DP, achieve the stereo music lossless transfer to your car speaker. Built-in microphone feature can offers your hands free talking and wonderful music.
  • Humanized design: 1. 44inch LED screen display can show current voltage of the storage battery of your car, The name of songs or Caller ID, connect information, also FM channel and volume.

Buyer’s Guide to Best Car Bluetooth Adapter

Here are a few pointers you should keep in mind, before purchasing a Bluetooth device.

1. HFP

This point is a no-brainer really. The best Bluetooth adapter for cars must have an HFP or Hands-Free Profile, that enables hassle-free speakerphone calling. After a brief pairing process, your car stereo’s speakers and microphones should take over the output and input of calls while driving.

But the best feature of the HFP is that it comes with sister profile also known as a the PBAP, or the Phone Book Access Profile, that syncs with the contacts stored on your phone to either display or speak the name of the caller.

2. A2DP audio playback.

If you are looking for the best Bluetooth adapter for car stereo, then make sure that the adapter you wish to buy has an A2DP or Advanced Audio Distribution Profile. This allows the cars audio systems to not just receive stereo audio from the connected Bluetooth phone but enhances the sound clarity as well.

Along with A2DP some devices even offer AVRCP or Audio/Video remote control Profile which allows the Bluetooth receiver to gain metadata from the connected phone. This allows the device to control the music playback improving the stereo experience automatically.

3. Hands-free messaging.

Message Access Profile (MAP) is one of the new features in the Bluetooth device market. MAP gives your car bidirectional access to messages on your phones. This allows the car stereo speakers to read your messages aloud, and you don’t have to break your concentration while driving.

I know how tempting it is to reach out for your phone, every time it bleeps for fear of important messages. MAP helps you stay focused on the road, allows you to send a crisp “I am stuck in traffic” reply with just the press of a button.

4. Universal Compatibility.

No matter how fancy its features, the Bluetooth adapter will be quite useless if it is not compatible with a vast range of operating platforms. Not only should it be compatible with your cellular device but with your car as well. And the pairing mechanism must be hassle-free and convenient.

Verdict.

The world of Bluetooth devices is a breathtaking place with endless possibilities. From reading out our messages on the go to syncing with our contacts to show caller id, the Bluetooth technology brings such convenience at our fingertips.

The importance lies in being able to choose the one that fits you the best.

Hope I was able to help you out today with my guide today.

Till we meet again!


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