Anker Soundsync Bluetooth Receiver for Music Streaming with Bluetooth 5.0, 12-Hour Battery Life, Handsfree Calls, Dual Device Connection, for Car, Home Stereo, Headphones, Speakers

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Next, I plugged the other end of the auxiliary cable into the jack on the RCA stereo cable and then plugged the RCA jacks into the audio output of my TV. That said, these complaints are nitpicky, as all Bluetooth car kits are relatively easy to use when compared to most technology. This item is designed as a Bluetooth transmitter, therefore, this needs to be plugged into an AUX output of a device so that your headphones or speakers (with BT capability) can pair with your device without Bluetooth function. The Anker SoundSync Drive is a simple, unassuming Bluetooth car kit with exceptional audio performance. In fact, it's a portable radio that can be plugged into your car's USB port and used to enjoy digital radio.

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I played the songs through a car stereo and evaluated the signal clarity by listening for imbalances in the mix, distortions and noise. What this means is that as long as your car has a radio and working speakers, these adapters will work.

Once it receives power via the USB connector it can be switched on, after which pairing is very straightforward. Since I wanted to test this device with my existing audio equipment, I fully charged the device’s battery prior to using it (per Anker’s recommendation). Your sharing your story helps others know what to expect from this device, which is more valuable than the few pictures and words we ourselves can say about it.The Anker SoundSync adds Bluetooth connectivity to any car with an aux audio input and a 12V accessory socket or USB port. output port and paired the device with my iPhone via Bluetooth by pressing the multi-function power button for two seconds.

With a Masters degree in Fiction from San Diego State University, he has written extensively for Top Ten Reviews on subjects ranging from car speakers and Bluetooth devices, all the way through to online file storage and backup software. Pure is the champion brand for dragging ageing radio units into the modern world and the Highway 200 is the most affordable way of doing this. Needless to say, I was impressed with both the receiving and transmitting capabilities of the Soundsync A3341. Anker SoundSync Drive Review The Anker SoundSync Drive is a simple, unassuming Bluetooth car kit with exceptional audio performance. Now industry-standard, DAB offers clearer quality to get the best in-car entertainment options possible.Make sure there is no interference between the speaker and your device, such as walls, pillars, home appiances, a Wi-Fi modem, etc. It works by connecting to your smartphone like any other Bluetooth device but then transmits music, radio or podcasts as an FM frequency that you then tune your radio to. When I started my tests, I wasn't sure there would be much difference in audio performance, considering most of the devices I tested rely on the 12-volt power of the car charger and Bluetooth streaming. Modern smartphones are ditching AUX connectivity, the headphone jack is now consigned to history alongside the VHS and Blackberry. If someone is looking for a way to extend the life of existing audio technology and incorporate it with today’s Bluetooth connectivity, look no further than the Anker AK-A3341011 Soundsync A3341 Bluetooth 2-In-1 Transmitter and Receiver.

Keep in mind that this is a Bluetooth TRANSMITTER ONLY: You plug it into an Audio Out and connect Bluetooth headphones to it. The Bluetooth options don’t end with your car either, an older household speaker system can be modernised to accept Bluetooth with this device. Top Ten Reviews is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. That means, provided you leave Bluetooth switched on in your phone, all you need to do to start streaming when you get in the car is switch the SoundSync on and open your favourite music app. Multifunction buttons require the user to stumble over both what the multiple functions are and how to access them.You can't even compare it to the visor-style kits, because these rely on built-in speakers and aren't capable of filling your car with as much music. Cars of the 1990s fitted with cassette tapes have simple AUX adapters available for streaming music while almost all modern cars all come with Bluetooth. So long as your car has an AUX port this tiny gadget is the perfect way of modernising a car, even if it’s just for the hands-free capabilities. This item is designed as a bluetooth transmitter, therefore, this needs to be plugged into an AUX output of a device so that your headphones or speakers (with BT capability) can pair with your device without Bluetooth function.