Endeavour
Member Since: 03 Feb 2019
Location: Toronto
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I am wondering what options I have (if any) to integrate my android phone (Samsung Galaxy) to my D3, which has the HK 6 cd changer unit
I really dont want to replace the head unit for a touch screen with animated blue dolphins, I actually like the utilitarian look of the original unit.
But I havent seen a CD in about 15 years, so I want some solution to listen to my podcasts and music.
I understand the BT module doesnt support audio streaming which is a pain. So is there any after market device or upgrade I can get which will allow me to integrate my phone and play audio whilst keeping all other existing functionality (inc NAV) in play?
thanks
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 6th Feb 2019 7:48 pm |
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tut_gareth
Member Since: 10 Dec 2018
Location: West Byfleet
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Think the cheapest option for music is to buy a 3.5mm Jack to Jack cable and use the Aux port at the back of the cubby box. There are several threads about adding a front Aux port too. Then use the Bt for calls. This is what i'm doing anyway. 08 D3 TDV6 SE
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| 6th Feb 2019 8:41 pm |
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Johnny Oxford
Member Since: 14 Dec 2014
Location: Chinnor
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job done - I have been using this daily for over 3 years
https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/excellent-c...ght=kinivo 2014 D4 HSE Facelift Corris Grey
Previous :
Discovery Sport SE (awful)
56 plate D3 HSE TDV6 Zermatt Silver
Defender 90 200tdi
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| 7th Feb 2019 7:26 pm |
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SpiderBaby
D3 Decade
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Liverpool
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I've been using a Sony RM X7BT for a while now and am happy with it.
It allows me to use Google Assistant (or Siri I believe) or it's own 'assistant' for voice control such as making calls, reading / sending texts and telling it what music (artists etc) to play from your nominated app (e.g. Spotify).
The spec is here : https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/smartph...er/rm-x7bt I see no ships........
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Endeavour
Member Since: 03 Feb 2019
Location: Toronto
Posts: 133
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Johnny Oxford wrote:job done - I have been using this daily for over 3 years
https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/excellent-c...ght=kinivo
Those look interesting.
Is it possible to ignore the phone call bit I wonder. I'm happy to keep my phone connected to the OEM unit (and steering wheel controls) for calls
I just want audio streaming
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| 11th Feb 2019 2:57 pm |
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SpiderBaby
D3 Decade
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 1411
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IIRC you can nominate (or not) which apps you allow - so could possibly not have the phone.
There's a user guide in PDF on the Sony site.
I must admit I use mine 99.9% of the time for Spotify and occasionally to have it read out text messages I receive on the road or to call up 'Maps'.
Be aware if you've a passenger in the car while listening to music - my wife thinks it's great fun to tell it to 'Play Spotify Best of Phil Collins' - and there's neverbeen a best of him...... I see no ships........
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| 11th Feb 2019 7:37 pm |
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indy4x
Member Since: 24 Nov 2017
Location: Pontypool
Posts: 195
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SpiderBaby wrote:I've been using a Sony RM X7BT for a while now and am happy with it.
It allows me to use Google Assistant (or Siri I believe) or it's own 'assistant' for voice control such as making calls, reading / sending texts and telling it what music (artists etc) to play from your nominated app (e.g. Spotify).
The spec is here : https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/smartph...er/rm-x7bt
Just looked at the spec, I want one but they are now discontinued and can't find one anywhere online 
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