Car hookup

[g8rdd]

Hi, I wanted to get a device to hook a Droid 2 up to a car, as a present. I was hoping to find one that connects to the speakers and charges the phone... The last time I was in the car (I think it's a 2005 acura tsx), I briefly looked around and could not find a 3.5mm aux. plug. Can someone tell me what other options there are? I'd appreciate it!

 

[bthomp21]

Is car bluetooth capable?

If not, you would have to look at the cd player in the back and check if it has RCA input, then you could buy the red/white rca cable to 3.5mm jack.

Another option, not as good quality, but you could buy the FM transmitter.

 

[takeshi]

Can someone tell me what other options there are?

In addition to the ones above:

• Replace the head unit
• See if there's an aux in adapter for the factory stereo

Note that almost none of the solutions address charging the phone. There isn't a single dock connector, as on iOS devices, that both charge and handle audio output. In many situations 2 connections are required: one for the audio and one for power.

Is car bluetooth capable?

A2DP, specifically. For example, my Nissan Rogue has BT but it doesn't support A2DP -- which the OP would need to use the BT approach.

Another option, not as good quality, but you could buy the FM transmitter.

This should be a last resort unless you don't care about audio quality. Or maybe live in the sticks where there aren't many radio stations.