Navigation & Audio R53 HK System: Streaming Bluetooth Options
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Yes...as pillagethesound said, you can get a bluetooth receiver for way cheap on ebay or amazon...less than $10 shipped.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-Bluetoot...item27c999eaea
I have one of these and it works pretty well....good sound quality too. The USB is just to power it, so you would need to get a cigarette lighter to USB adapter for it in your R53 (also very cheap). As already stated, you need to have an Aux input for your stereo. If you don't have one for the HK head unit, you can get one from Outmotoring or even your dealer for around $40....it plugs into the back of the stock head unit.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-Bluetoot...item27c999eaea
I have one of these and it works pretty well....good sound quality too. The USB is just to power it, so you would need to get a cigarette lighter to USB adapter for it in your R53 (also very cheap). As already stated, you need to have an Aux input for your stereo. If you don't have one for the HK head unit, you can get one from Outmotoring or even your dealer for around $40....it plugs into the back of the stock head unit.
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Bluetooth via Ipod cable
I also have a R53 with the HK system with an Ipod aux cable. Will this work for bluetooth streaming?(http://a.co/d/2ru94au) Any one know? any other options other than a new system?
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I also have a R53 with the HK system with an Ipod aux cable. Will this work for bluetooth streaming?(http://a.co/d/2ru94au) Any one know? any other options other than a new system?
The simplest way to get bluetooth streaming has already been mentioned — get an OEM aux input jack (https://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coo...p3_hookup.html) which plugs into the back of the radio. Then you can plug a bluetooth receiver into the aux input. You can get bluetooth receivers much smaller than the one in the earlier post.
Last edited by rkw; 12-04-2018 at 09:07 PM.
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It might work, but it's hard to say because the OEM iPod adapter is such an odd device. The R53 headunit wasn't designed for iPods, so they created an iPod adapter that simulates a CD changer (there was a CD changer option). You would create special playlists on the iPod and the headunit could access them like CDs in the CD changer. If you plug in the device you linked, you might get sound out of it but there's a chance it could be incompatible.
The simplest way to get bluetooth streaming has already been mentioned — get an OEM aux input jack (https://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coo...p3_hookup.html) which plugs into the back of the radio. Then you can plug a bluetooth receiver into the aux input. You can get bluetooth receivers much smaller than the one in the earlier post.
The simplest way to get bluetooth streaming has already been mentioned — get an OEM aux input jack (https://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coo...p3_hookup.html) which plugs into the back of the radio. Then you can plug a bluetooth receiver into the aux input. You can get bluetooth receivers much smaller than the one in the earlier post.
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So does the GROM BT3 allow the existing steering wheel controls to work?
I have an 06 JCW with HK and an existing iPod 30 pin connector in the glovebox but the connector is crushed and I’m trying to decide the best way to get bluetooth into the car. Initially I was thinking I could just get a replacement cable and get one of these:
It states it works with the existing steering wheel controls on Mini and BMW.
I have an 06 JCW with HK and an existing iPod 30 pin connector in the glovebox but the connector is crushed and I’m trying to decide the best way to get bluetooth into the car. Initially I was thinking I could just get a replacement cable and get one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/CoolStream-Bluetooth-Adapter-Volkswagen-iPhone/dp/B017RVHSSQ/ref=asc_df_B017RVHSSQ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312039478953&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13768905933673962103&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1014327&hvtargid=pla-571240283703&psc=1
. It states it works with the existing steering wheel controls on Mini and BMW.
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So does the GROM BT3 allow the existing steering wheel controls to work?
I have an 06 JCW with HK and an existing iPod 30 pin connector in the glovebox but the connector is crushed and I’m trying to decide the best way to get bluetooth into the car. Initially I was thinking I could just get a replacement cable and get one of these: https://www.amazon.com/CoolStream-Bl...40283703&psc=1.
It states it works with the existing steering wheel controls on Mini and BMW.
I have an 06 JCW with HK and an existing iPod 30 pin connector in the glovebox but the connector is crushed and I’m trying to decide the best way to get bluetooth into the car. Initially I was thinking I could just get a replacement cable and get one of these: https://www.amazon.com/CoolStream-Bl...40283703&psc=1.
It states it works with the existing steering wheel controls on Mini and BMW.
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I use this unit https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...&condition=new . No need to install in the boot, able to use the steering wheel control, no wires to run from the back of the car, and installs in 30 mins or less..... And, a lot less money
Thanks again.
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https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ing-wheel.html
Last edited by gumbedamit; 04-26-2019 at 01:29 PM.
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There may not be room for the unit to fit behind the HU. As you can see from my pictures I have it under the toggle switches along with my USB charging unit. It really doesn't take up that much space. I guess you can also put it in the glove box, that was an option I was considering.
#14
I stuck all the extra cabling, mic, and bluetooth unit on the inside of the panel right under the steering wheel. You don't have to open this panel but I did it to help pull the bulky cable harnesses in the back of the head unit while i was reinstalling it so it made sense to hide everything there with some cable management and tape. I ran the included Aux cable to the passenger's side through the little opening next to the glove compartment in case I ever want/need it or the BT functionality breaks. It even clips into the built-in ?pen holder on the glove box door.
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I looked at the Grom unit, it's not cleaner. The unit I recommend plugs directly into the back of the existing head unit, no connection running from the CD Changer cable in the boot to the front of the the car.No wires to splice and works from the steering wheel controls. "Paired with your head unit". Do you already have BT stock on your R53?
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I use this unit https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...&condition=new . No need to install in the boot, able to use the steering wheel control, no wires to run from the back of the car, and installs in 30 mins or less..... And, a lot less money
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