First mod - In dire need of music and BT functionality

[94jedi]

So after owning my ZHP for a few months, it's become painfully evident that I can never go back to non-BT phone use while driving. Aside from being rather un-safe, it's just super annoying. Additionally, I don't really have CD's anymore so I need a way to integrate my galaxy S4 and ipod into the factory business head unit, whilst retaining as much steering wheel controls functionality as possible. I've seen some good and bad reviews for both the dice adapter and media bridge but those were older threads. Are they still the top two options? I'd like to have the option of streaming pandora from my phone and/or using my ipod.

Anyone care to offer a newbie some perspective? Thanks!

[johnrando]

When I did mine, the options were BT and ipod separately, so I got the Parrot kit for BT and the Dice for ipod. Now, you can get them in 1 so my knowledge is a little dated. I think the dice media bridge for the most part is fine but I have heard of some problems. I'd be interested to see what people like now. Likely the easiest way to get both is a new head unit.

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[Vas]

I use the factory aux kit and stream music from my phone. However I do not use the blue-tooth.

[94jedi]

When I did mine, the options were BT and ipod separately, so I got the Parrot kit for BT and the Dice for ipod. Now, you can get them in 1 so my knowledge is a little dated. I think the dice media bridge for the most part is fine but I have heard of some problems. I'd be interested to see what people like now. Likely the easiest way to get both is a new head unit.

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Definitely want to keep the factory head unit. Where I work, the parking lot isn't the most secure. I'd like to keep as much of a factory look as possible.

[kayger12]

Factory aux cable here. No steering wheel control functionality (other than volume, of course).

[HokieZHP]

I used the factory aux cable but with a Bluetooth dongle that plugs into the aux port. It's a rechargeable unit that I got at target for ~$25. Worked well. I think it was called blue flame

[derbo]

http://www.belkin.com/us/F4U037-Belkin/p/P-F4U037/


This has had my eye for a little while now. I believe you will also need a ground loop isolator to eliminate the humming from the power cable interference. My coworker has it and he loves it in his accord.

[Avetiso]

I should be getting my AUX in the mail soon. I might just leave it as a wire in, or get some BT dongle like Derek mentioned.

[Avetiso]

I found this: http://www.amazon.com/Kinivo-BTC450-...pr_product_top

[94jedi]

Where would the factory Aux input be located if my car has one? I just have the regular business CD, HK, no Nav.