You probably don't remember these but I have a question
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/30700991
I still have an old ipod. So old it has no wireless ability. I want to use it in my car which doesn't have a cassette or cd player. It plugs into the car's usb port but the car radio "doesn't see it". Any tips on how to get it to work?
Okay, yes, this is older technology & cars don't have infinite, universal backwards compatibility. Cars have Bluetooth & they think that just fixes everything....well...not quite.
Maybe there are other fixes & other workarounds, but you need to employ old(er) technology solutions to fix this old(er) technology problem. You need a (QUALITY) FM transmitter that will plug into your aux, blast the signal as an FM radio station, and you tune your radio to that station & listen. Notice I said QUALITY...most of them are kinda crap & you have to deal with static. I have no specific brand, model suggestions. Good luck.
A better but more expensive solution: upgrade your car's head unit. Stock head units are shit, anyway.
Get yourself a nice head unit with 3.5mm aux connection & aux in that iPod, if your budget allows. THEN, you'll have the best sound quality and also Bluetooth connection, etc.
I wish you well, music makes the driving experience, I hope you get EVERYTHING you need.
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Or even 3.5mm to FM adapter like this
https://avinusa.com/fm-transmitter-mini-aux-adapter-with-built-in-3-5mm-jack.htmlThat's really annoying for everyone else though.
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You can use 3.5mm jack to bluetooth adapter.
These work well. I have to power mine through the cigarette lighter, but newer cars should have USB power as standard.
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/30700991
I still have an old ipod. So old it has no wireless ability. I want to use it in my car which doesn't have a cassette or cd player. It plugs into the car's usb port but the car radio "doesn't see it". Any tips on how to get it to work?
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/30700991
I still have an old ipod. So old it has no wireless ability. I want to use it in my car which doesn't have a cassette or cd player. It plugs into the car's usb port but the car radio "doesn't see it". Any tips on how to get it to work?
I still have one. No these ones specifically don't have wireless capabilities. Later ones do, though.
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/30700991
I still have an old ipod. So old it has no wireless ability. I want to use it in my car which doesn't have a cassette or cd player. It plugs into the car's usb port but the car radio "doesn't see it". Any tips on how to get it to work?
How old is your car? Ipod support is odd like post 2015.
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That's really annoying for everyone else though.
Yeah If you use the same frequency as an existing station.
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Yeah If you use the same frequency as an existing station.
They pack them in as tight as they can, so doing that fucks up two stations instead....
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"probably won't remember"?
Man. Fuck this kid. I'm not that old....
Just started using my 2006 SanDisk equivelant of this, I feel attacked lol
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That's really annoying for everyone else though.
Low power. Only picks up your cars receiver, and potentially neighboring vehicles temporarily if they are receiving at the same frequency.
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Okay, yes, this is older technology & cars don't have infinite, universal backwards compatibility. Cars have Bluetooth & they think that just fixes everything....well...not quite.
Maybe there are other fixes & other workarounds, but you need to employ old(er) technology solutions to fix this old(er) technology problem. You need a (QUALITY) FM transmitter that will plug into your aux, blast the signal as an FM radio station, and you tune your radio to that station & listen. Notice I said QUALITY...most of them are kinda crap & you have to deal with static. I have no specific brand, model suggestions. Good luck.
A better but more expensive solution: upgrade your car's head unit. Stock head units are shit, anyway.
Get yourself a nice head unit with 3.5mm aux connection & aux in that iPod, if your budget allows. THEN, you'll have the best sound quality and also Bluetooth connection, etc.
I wish you well, music makes the driving experience, I hope you get EVERYTHING you need.
It's strange that most radio head units you can buy look like they were designed by high school students in 2010 with an infinite RGB and plastichrome budget.
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/30700991
I still have an old ipod. So old it has no wireless ability. I want to use it in my car which doesn't have a cassette or cd player. It plugs into the car's usb port but the car radio "doesn't see it". Any tips on how to get it to work?
Are you sure your car doesn't have an aux in? Most cast do. Otherwise, maybe a USB to aux converter might work but I doubt it. So I'd go with a Bluetooth or FM transmitter like others adviced. If your car has Bluetooth, I'd go for that one as FM can have interference. Or just play music from your phone. No iTunes hassle and more storage.
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Are you sure your car doesn't have an aux in? Most cast do. Otherwise, maybe a USB to aux converter might work but I doubt it. So I'd go with a Bluetooth or FM transmitter like others adviced. If your car has Bluetooth, I'd go for that one as FM can have interference. Or just play music from your phone. No iTunes hassle and more storage.
Amazingly my 2024 german made car does not have an AUX
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Amazingly my 2024 german made car does not have an AUX
Why is it so hard for car makers to equip every car with basic needs like enough cup holders, USB and enough power plugs, Bluetooth, AND A FREAKING AUX PLUG *major facepalm
Edit: my BMW had one under the arm rest by the way. It's also possible to have one in the glove box compartment.
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/30700991
I still have an old ipod. So old it has no wireless ability. I want to use it in my car which doesn't have a cassette or cd player. It plugs into the car's usb port but the car radio "doesn't see it". Any tips on how to get it to work?
Back in the day, I had one of the fm transmitters wired into the antenna with a ground loop isolator from radio shack (!) and I tapped a power lead so it would also charge my iPod while in use (and automatically turn off the power when the car was off). Honestly, it was awesome. CD quality sound. If I remember correctly Belkin made the transmitter.
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Why is it so hard for car makers to equip every car with basic needs like enough cup holders, USB and enough power plugs, Bluetooth, AND A FREAKING AUX PLUG *major facepalm
Edit: my BMW had one under the arm rest by the way. It's also possible to have one in the glove box compartment.
I almost dissembled the center console looking for one. Also no luck in the glove box
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I almost dissembled the center console looking for one. Also no luck in the glove box
Have you tried selling it and buying an older model with a tape deck, so you can insert a fake tape with a cord and aux?
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