Complete guide to iPhone car integration now online

I have to say, I really was quite excited about that particular product...until I realized I had the same problem that you had. I wonder if there's such a thing as an after-market product for an an after market product? Because that's what that needs. I'm not kidding, though, that totally sucks.

-Ellie http://www.aftermarketsales.com

I am trying to determine if a Sony (BOO) car stereo CDX-GT620IP is compatible with a iphone. Bought the unit from Crutchfield (auto car stereo dealer) and Crutchfield says the unit is compatible with virtually all iPods. The connection is made through the bottom of the iPhone.

Does anyone know if this new Sony car stereo is compatible with iPhones? It is compatible with iPods - does that make it compatible with iPhones? Sony has no support contact on their web site.

Thanks

I have the Alpine iDA-x001 installed in my car. It had a high speed interface and USB interface. One works with the newer iPhone and the other works with older ipods. I ran both cables to convenient locations in my car. You can choose between either of the cables with the source button. It charges the phone and when a phone call comes in, it fades the music so I can talk on my bluetooth headset. I did not opt for the bluetooth module in the Alpine since I own a headset. If you wanted to install a hands-free kit in the car, I guess you'd need to get the bluetooth kit for the Alpine. It works perfectly and sounds exceptional. The only negative is that this unit does not have a CD player. For me it's a non-issue since I haven't listened to CD's in a couple of years but you may want to factor that in. All playlists etc can me managed from a large knob on the front panel. I'd give it an 8 for usability.

Francis..........I'm very jealous. The satellite radio in my dodge truck must be sub-par along with all the other electronic devices in my house. The interference the iphone causes makes a very unique sound. Anyone that watched the state of the union address on nbc the other night would have heard this sound. In the beginning of the broadcast someone's iphone was obviously too close to the cheap equipment the network uses as the that tell tale rf static sound was broadcast.
Apparently I am one of two people that have this problem. I will return the phone at once. lol

where'd you get that meebo webclip icon???

I am still waiting for someone to make an adapter cable for the iPhone audio port that splits the audio out onto RCAs or a mini and the mic onto a separate line that you can feed wherever. This will allow for the best handsfree solution - a mic that can be placed up near your head. For example, above the door or behind the sun visor.

I can also see this being of use to people who don't like to have the mic dangling on their headphone line in front of their face - for example, a mic that can clip on a jacket while the headphone line is tucked behind the ear. I suppose with Bluetooth, this option is unnecessary... But I would use it, because I personally can't stand BT headsets.

There are already a ton of adapters for the recessed port, some for under $2. It can't be that hard to make one that splits off that mic line.

I have a Pioneer DEH-9800BT deck in my car. Along with it I bought the iPod adapter. It works perfectly and does it all. The bluetooth allows me to use the phone in the car and have the call routed through my car speakers. There is a microphone mounted on my visor. The iPod adapter cord is routed from behind the unit out under the dash and into a cubby hole under the radio where I plug the phone up. When a call comes in, the music stops until the call is done. Once done, the music resumes where it left off. The cable even charges the phone. Track / album information is displayed on the head unit and you can select songs by playlist, artist, genre, etc...

"there's no single device, cable or solution that will manage calls, music, and charge your iPhone's battery simultaneously"

Sorry, but you're wrong. There is, and it´s what I do. I use Pioneer iPod Interface and it works like a charm (http://www.newministuff.com/new/image.php?iid=168).

When you connect the dock to the iPhone, it says it's not a supported accessory and it asks if you want to turn the phone function off, just press no.

All the music content goes to the pioneer mp3 player display just fine. Whenever someone calls you, the music is automaticaly paused. I think it also charges my iPhone a lot faster then USB, not sure why.

I'm using Peripheral device for iPod on my Corolla 2008 S which I bough on Fry's for $99. I installed it by my self. It works well also on iPhone. I can control music on the factory installed stereo like pause, forward and backward, charge my iPhone (even with no keys on the car or engine is turn off) and nicely fade out the music when someone call. You can also hear the iPhone ring on the stereo speaker, very nice if you have custom ringtone. The only missing function that I really wanted is to also play the voice of the caller on the stereo speaker when I answered the call, this way it will also be a perfect hands free device (mic on the iPhone speaker on the stereo). Now, if only apple comes up with the update to allow external speaker to be used on call, it's a dream come true.

Peripheral Device:
http://shop3.outpost.com/product/5187416?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

Guide for removing the Corolla Stereo
http://elguapo5000.com/?p=150

I actually have all this working seamlessly in my Porsche 997. See this link here:

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=14903&hl=iphone