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Kinivo BTC450 Bluetooth Car Kit (Hands-Free, AUX Bluetooth Adapter for Cars with Ground Loop Noise Isolator, 3.5mm Aux Input, Apt-X)
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Special Feature | Built-In Microphone |
Brand | Kinivo |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, USB |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Product Dimensions | 5"L x 5"W x 5"H |
About this item
- Hands-Free car kit designed for answering and receiving calls with any Bluetooth smartphone - iPhone, Android, Blackberry etc
- Seamlessly stream music from any Bluetooth (A2DP) capable device; supports aptX for CD quality audio
- Requires 3.5mm audio input in the car stereo. Built-in microphone and easy to use music controls
- Provides audio through your 3.5mm input in Car Stereo when playing music and answering phone calls
- Two-year warranty with lifetime US based customer support
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Bluetooth connectivity | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Sound quality | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Easy to use | — | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.4 | — | 4.5 |
Voice Recognition | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.0 | — | — | — |
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power source | Corded Electric | DC | DC | Battery Powered,Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | USB, Bluetooth | Auxiliary, Bluetooth | USB, Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Auxiliary | Bluetooth, USB |
style | Simple | Modern | Modern | Modern | — | Modern |
special feature | Built-In Microphone | Bluetooth 5 . 0,Bluetooth Receiver | Car Charger,Bluetooth 5 . 0,Bluetooth Receiver | Dual Link, Bluetooth 5.3, SBC/AAC, Built-in Mic, Free USB Car Charger, Auto-reconnection, Long Range | 3.5mm AUX Port, Navigation, Long Battery Life, Built-in Mic, Bluetooth to Aux, Car Audio Adapter, Hands-free Calling, CVC8.0 Noise Cancellation, Digital Signal Processor, Intelligent Noise Reduction, Bluetooth 5.0, Auxiliary Bluetooth Adapter | Hands-Free Calls |
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Product Description
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NEVER LOOSE POWERCharge Your Phone / Device via USB Charging Port |
CONVENIENCE + SAFETYEasy to use Multi-Function button allows you to answer calls and control your music |
COMPATIBILITYThe BTC450 is compatible with all iPhones, MP3 Players, Android and all other Bluetooth enabled music players |
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EASY TO INSTALLStick BTC450 on the Adhesive Disc |
PLUG-IN AUXPlug in Aux cable to your Car Stereo |
POWER UPPower BTC450 via Car Cigarette Charger |
PAIR YOUR DEVICEPair BTC450 with your device via Bluetooth |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 5 x 5 x 5 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.12 ounces |
ASIN | B009NLTW60 |
Item model number | BTC450 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #44 in Bluetooth Car Kits |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 28, 2011 |
Manufacturer | Kinivo |
Country of Origin | China |
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Customers like the quality, sound quality, ease of use, connectivity, and call quality of the wireless audio adapter. For example, they mention that it does very well, the bass seems enhanced when playing, and it connects with no issue. That said, some complain about the call quality.
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Customers like the quality of the wireless audio adapter. They mention that it works great for their iPhone, and the command worked flawlessly. They also appreciate the functionality, saying that the microphone works well enough. Customers are also pleased with the quality, fidelity, and volume control. They say that it starts working immediately and effortlessly, and is indescribably useful.
"...I have had no issues with it and works great...." Read more
"...The music sounds like it ought to... highs, lows, and mid-range all balanced out and sound robust instead of weak...." Read more
"...powered on, USB port on the lighter adapter (5V @1A) works great for newer smart phones (tested iPhone 5, 4 and Galaxy S3), audio quality...." Read more
"...Update 1/13/2014The BTC450 also works with the iPhone 5S. I have been using the product for a little over a year, and I still stand by..." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the wireless audio adapter. They say it has great sound, the bass seems enhanced when playing, and it's identical to CD audio. Customers also appreciate that their voice comes through loud and clear. They like that the Bluetooth profile for the adapter ensures that the music comes across full and complete. Overall, customers are happy with the sound performance of this adapter and recommend it to others.
"...Noise Cancelling: 7. Very little road noise was heard during calls and even the screaming baby in the backseat was less noticeable. 4...." Read more
"...2. Music sounds amazing. After reading reviews of bluetooth technology and the not so good audio quality this product puts all those worries to rest...." Read more
"...Both work very well in both regards and the loss in sound quality over Bluetooth is acceptable for my ears...." Read more
"...If you don't adjust the volume on your phone, the beeps will be extremely loud and annoying. Luckily, I was able to find the correct volume levels...." Read more
Customers find the wireless audio adapter super easy to setup and use when streaming music or podcasts. They say it pairs easily, is convenient, and is easy to get to. Customers also mention that it makes it easier for Siri to understand them.
"...Now, turn on your car's power and pair it with your phone. It's easier to pair than any other device I've used...." Read more
"...Overall call quality: 7.Pro: Small, easy to setup, AUTO-CONNECT when powered on, USB port on the lighter adapter (5V @1A) works great..." Read more
"...5. The design is elegant and simple to use. It looks great in your car. The mounting strip is very strong...." Read more
"...2. Will turn OFF when the car turns off.3. Will automatically find my phone and connect when I start the engine...." Read more
Customers like the connectivity of the wireless audio adapter. They say it connects to their phone automatically, has great audio, and pairs easily. Some mention that the adapter pairs and streams easily. Overall, most are satisfied with the connectivity and performance of the product.
"...The BTC450 AUTOMATICALLY connects (after initial pairing) when it gets powered on. This was the one feature that made it usable for my wife...." Read more
"...Pros1. The BTC450 auto connects. This is huge...especially if you are traveling from place to place...." Read more
"...Initial syncing was dead simple due to the bluetooth 2.1 support: press the center puck button to "advertise it" to other devices, choose it for..." Read more
"...This works great for my iPhone in my Chevy express work van. It connects quickly and works seemingly...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the call quality of the wireless audio adapter. They mention that the phone call quality is clear, and there are no dropped calls. The microphone in this thing is unbelievable for making phone calls, and the audio streaming is seamless and clear. The audio quality of music/podcasts is fantastic, and it sounds like XM radio.
"...First and foremost, it allows you to make handsfree calls...." Read more
"...Overall call quality: 7...." Read more
"...Microphone quality is actually quite good. My voice was clear and distinct when used with my voice recorder app...." Read more
"...apps were tested and they all worked like a charm and the music quality was as clear as the Miami Skies.Making Phone Calls:..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the wireless audio adapter. They say it's an affordable way to enjoy music through your smartphone and car stereo. Customers also mention that it'll enable Bluetooth in your vehicle at a cost effective price.
"...Well worth the purchase and recommended (highly recommended if you own a car made before 2015)...." Read more
"...Overall, the value is incredible and it just works!" Read more
"...The Kinivo was attractive because of the low price compared to other systems, the ability to self-charge while playing, the built-in USB port for..." Read more
"...Absolutely money well spent, I can listen to music outside of my car while I work on it,..." Read more
Customers like the bluetooth connectivity of the wireless audio adapter. They say it's an excellent way to get Bluetooth in a vehicle, easy to setup and easy to use. They also say it has surprisingly good reception and is a simple Bluetooth solution for your car. Some say the receiver could use some upgrades, but it integrates with your car Bluetooth automatically for phone calls. Overall, most are happy with the unit as a Bluetooth music interface.
"...The second use is that it allows you to stream music wirelessly to this device...." Read more
"...I am very happy with this unit as a Bluetooth music interface, and, despite some initial hiccups with the audio quality, the system sounds fantastic..." Read more
"...It gives me the Bluetooth capability I wanted for my car...." Read more
"...(worst thing you can say about the Kinivo is that it can lose the BT signal when the car is off for extended periods, but then just re-pair..." Read more
Customers like the buttons on the wireless audio adapter. They mention the play/pause, next, and previous buttons are great, useful, and easy to press. They appreciate the forward and backward track buttons, as well as the multifunction button that has a satisfying click. The quick buttons are an amazing feature that keeps their hands free on the road. Overall, customers are happy with the buttons and functionality of the adapter, which makes it easy to listen to their favorite music.
"...I remounted the same strip more than five times. The buttons are easily accessible and seem to be able to hold the test of time...." Read more
"...It brought up the Google Music app automatically and picked the current playlist. The microphone is in a small opening on one side of the puck...." Read more
"...There are also previous/skip buttons so you can skip tracks...." Read more
"...majority of controls is basically non-functional, but the skip+rewind buttons work fine...." Read more
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The Kinivo BTC450 looks very similar to the Belkin but is literally half the price. I figured for $39.99 I could take a chance and see if it worked, and if it didn't, it would be a lot easier to swallow than the $80 Belkin.
I have to tell you this is a great device. I have had no issues with it and works great. Since there are really no settings for this, everything has to be done through your phone, which in my case is an iPhone 4S. To use it, you need to plug the power adapter into the 12-volt socket and the aux cord into the aux input. In my case, they are in my center console under the armrest. Then you mount the device somewhere you have a nice flat surface, which in my case is on the panel near the gearshift. Now, turn on your car's power and pair it with your phone. It's easier to pair than any other device I've used. To use it, you need to select the auxiliary input on your stereo.
This device can be used for two things. First and foremost, it allows you to make handsfree calls. I've yet to actually make a call while driving, but I've received several calls and all you need to do is push the big button to answer and again to hang up. If you're listening to the radio or a CD, you'll first need to change the stereo's input to Auxilary so you can use it (if you don't the other person will be able to hear you as the microphone is built into the device, but you won't be able to hear them).
The second use is that it allows you to stream music wirelessly to this device. For years I've been plugging my phone (and before that, my MP3 player) into the aux jack using a 2 or 3-foot cord. Now I don't need to do that anymore. Less wear and tear on your headphone jack and you no longer need to use the phone's controls to change tracks. Instead, there are two buttons on the top of this device that allows you to skip to the next or previous track. Need to pause the song? Push the big button. If no music is playing and you push the button, it will start playing. The sound quality is indistinguishable from a wired connection. I recall in the past people had to use a wireless FM transmitter to play music from a portal CD player to a car stereo. I had trepidation at first regarding this device because of that past experience as those never worked well and this is light years beyond that technology.
What's really nice is that if you are listing to music and someone calls you, it will pause the music player, allow you to talk, and when you are done, it unpauses the music where it left off. Another great thing is that this unpairs from your phone when you turn off the car and re-pairs when you start it back up. You don't need to manually do this which is nice and you shouldn't have an issue when you leave your car and the Bluetooth is still activated.
Just a few caveats...first time I received a call with this unit, the ringer, which plays though your car speakers, blew me away. It was way too loud. I had to turn down the ringer volume on my phone. If you use your stereo's volume knob, then you'll have a hard time hearing to the person you're talking to, therefore you will need to find a happy medium. Also, I had to turn up the volume on the music player (which I believe has no effect on your battery unlike a wired connection) because when you skip tracks you hear a loud beep confirming the button press. If you don't adjust the volume on your phone, the beeps will be extremely loud and annoying. Luckily, I was able to find the correct volume levels. Also, if you turn up the volume on your phone, you won't need to turn the volume up so high on your car's stereo. When I first started using this device I heard a buzzing sound coming from my speakers. I saw that Amazon was selling a ground loop isolator that would supposedly fix this, but it turned out my car's stereo was turned up too high so adjusting the volume on the car and the phone took care of this problem.
I should also note that the 12-volt adapter has a USB input so you can charge your phone using a separate charging cable. This is a nice feature. It also comes with an extension cable for the aux wire if needed.
The wires coming out of this unit are very thin and I assume delicate. Since my unit is mounted near the gearshift in the center console and the cord runs along the top of the center console, I ran a risk of catching it on something and I am sure a good yank would damage it. So what I did was got a wire wrap from Home Depot, wrapped it around the cable, and then pushed it in the gap between the bottom of the center console and the floor. This way, very little of the wire is exposed and therefore it should be very safe from damage.
While not as nice or convenient than having Bluetooth built into your car, this is the best option I've seen and kills two birds with one stone -- I can use it for calls as well as listing to music and I don't need to worry about plugging anything in each time I enter the car. Definitely recommended!
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Das Streaming von Musik oder Hörbuch er funktioniert problemlos und ohne Aufwand!
Das Pairing funktioniert problemlos und ohne lange Installation; auch mit mehreren unterschiedlichen Handys (bei mir: iphone 4s, samsung galaxy s4 und BlackBerry Z10).
Auf eine Nachfrage beim Herstellers erhielt ich umgehend eine freundliche Antwort, die das Problem sofort löste.
Unfassbar praktisch ist auch der zusätzliche USB Ausgang an der Buchse für den Zigarettenanzünder, der gleichzeitiges aufladen bzw. Eine Stromversorgung des Handys sicherstellt! Kombiniert mit einer Kabelführung (s.u.) schafft man sich so gut weniger als 50 Euro eine funktionale Multimedia Anlage im auto, dir qualitativ mit einbausystemen lecker mithalten kann!!
Uneingeschränkte Kaufempfehlung für jeden, der eine günstige, hochwertige und unauffällige Freisprecheinrichtung sucht!!
Was ich dazu sagen muss, ist, dass ich die Anlage in einem skoda roomster betreibe, bei dem Zigarettenanzünder und AUX Eingang unmittelbar nebeneinander an der Mittelkonsole hinter der Handbremse angebracht sind, was für die Inbetriebnahme natürlich optimale Bedingungen schafft.
Noch einige Tipps:
Ich betreibe das Gerät mit einer Magnethalterung, die an der Lüftung angebracht ist. Das kann ich schwer empfehlen, weil es super praktisch und kostengünstig ist (man findet bereits Lösungen für ca. 10 Euro bei Amazon, die ihren Zweck wunderbar erfüllen. Wenn man sich dazu entscheidet ist allerdings anzumerken, dass man die Lüftung beim telefonieren runter drehen oder abschalten sollte, da es sonst unangenehme Nebengeräusche produziert...
Ein weiterer Tipp: um den Kabelsalat zu vermeiden habe ich mich für klebbare Kabelführungshilfen entschieden, die es ebenfalls für wenig Geld bei amazon gibt. Hier würde ich allerdings nicht sparen: ich hatte zunächst eine sehr günstige Lösung gewählt, die dann jedoch immer wieder ab fielen und wahnsinnig unpraktisch waren. Ich habe sie nun zusätzlich mit Power strips befestigt, was auch geht, aber wenn ich es nochmal zu tun hätte würde ich dafür einfach etwas mehr Geld in die Hand nehmen; das lohnt sich auf alle fälle, da die herumliegenden Kabel ansonsten das einzige sind, was an dieser Einrichtung stört! Volle Punktzahl!!
INSTALLATION ET QUALITE EN CONVERSATION :
Intégré dans la voiture, mes interlocuteurs trouvent que le son est plus fort qu'avec le téléphone d’origine (nexus 4 sous android 5.1.1) et l'ancien main libre filaire, la qualité audio est donc très bonne autant en émission qu'en réception sur l'autoratio.
QUALITE AUDIO MUSIQUE :
Fonctionne parfaitement pour écouter le flux audio du smartphone, changement de piste fonctionnel d'autant plus qu'il supporte le bluetooth en APTX qui est la norme "qualité CD".
COMMANDE VOCALE (Google Now) :
La commande vocale "OK google" ne semble cependant fonctionner qu'avec le micro du téléphone et non le micro du bluetooth. Mon téléphone est accroché sur la gauche de mon tableau de bord ce qui n'est pas gênant. Non testé avec un iphone et Siri mais le système gère Siri d'après la documentation.
ALIMENTATION :
Attention à regarder l'ampérage des prises bluetooth j'ai choisi celui là car la prise délivre 1 ampère c'est compatible Iphone et Android.
Cette prise n'est pas suffisante pour une tablette. Je conseille de brancher le smartphone en permanence et régler en 2G pour profiter de Waze en plus du bluetooth. Charge parfaitement un Iphone, idem pour un smartphone Android...
Un téléphone branché sur une prise de 2 ampères comme sur d'autres adaptateurs bluetooth et ce sera la mort assurée de votre batterie, donc ici ça va bien pour un smartphone.
Operation: This was one such unit where i have not read the manual and went ahead by pairing the phone by switching on the bluetooth. Remember to power on the car such that 12V cigarette lighter gets the power which turns on the multifunctional switch. The unit will be displayed as new device into your phone and then just click it. The unit will get paired and you will hear click sound. So simple.
In order to test the unit, now call your paired phone from another phone. The phone will start ringing and you will also hear a beep sound from multifunctional switch. Now click the multifunctional switch by pressing it, the call will get connected. The caller voice can be heard through the car speaker (wow effect) yes !! Car speaker (i said). As you speak to the caller, your voice will be picked by the microphone situated at the multifunctional switch and to the caller it would be really difficult to identify that you were speaking using bluetooth handsfree, the call quality is so clear and mic is so good.
I tested the mic sensitivity where in multifunctional switch was installed near my VW Polo cigarette lighter so that it stays hidden from everyone eyes but should work and to my surprise it work perfectly like charm. My voice was picked while i was sitting on driving seat and it was also picked perfectly from the back seat (as if i was on driver seat) No distortion or echo was heard at the caller end.
I tested this myself by acting as caller and asking my friend to sit in the car driver seat and rear seat. Conclusion: The unit microphone is so sensitive and clear that you can place it anywhere (i would say hide it anywhere) and still your voice will be picked as if you are talking on the phone.
Tested the music stream function and it worked great as well.
Overall: Very much satisfied with the unit. My sole purpose to gets handsfree and hear caller voice from my car speaker got solved. Also i was able to keep the multifunctional switch near the cigarette lighter such that it stays in my reach and remains somewhat hidden :) Works great ...definitely recommended to everyone.
En cuanto al funcionamiento, todo ha sido muy sencillo y rápido. Enlaza con el móvil sin complicaciones (un LG G2) y las funciones de reproducción y llamada funcionan correctamente. Destaca sobre el resto de productos similares en la inclusión de botones para avanzar y retroceder canción. Y en la calidad de sonido, que es excelente.
La única pega es que no tenga algún botón que permita desconectarlo fácilmente (mi coche, un Skoda Octavia no desconecta la alimentación de la toma de mechero al quitar el contacto).
En mi caso, he decidido instalarlo oculto en la consola central, alimentándose directamente de la caja de fusibles (salida de corriente conmutada con el contacto para que se apague al quitarlo). He aprovechado la toma USB colocándole un alargador y sacándola dentro del compartimento del apoyabrazos y la botonera la he situado junto al volante. El resultado final está totalmente integrado con el vehículo y sin cables a la vista. Eso si, hay que dedicarle una horitas y tener algo de maña...