Kenwood DNX6980

EazyD · 06-20-2011, 11:03 AM

My question: Is there some adapter I can plug in to my head unit's USB that will enable Bluetooth streaming audio from my phone? Any other ideas?

More info: I had a Kenwood DNX6980 installed in my 370Z (base+sport) on Saturday. It's pretty cool. The only thing I was pissed to find out is that the "built-in bluetooth" is ONLY for connecting the telephone part of your devices. Streaming audio isn't supported! How dumb is that.. even my old single-din Sony had BT audio.

I did have a USB port installed in my cubby hole. Is there some adapter I can get that will imitate Bluetooth streaming audio from my phone?

The head unit doesn't even have an Aux-in. I want to listen to my phone's podcasts. (Android .. Samsung Captivate)

Nav and CMOS-300 backup camera are pretty cool, though. But for all the money I spent on this thing, I can't believe it doesn't do BT audio streaming. Any ideas?

06-20-2011, 11:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	Kenwood DNX6980 My question: Is there some adapter I can plug in to my head unit's USB that will enable Bluetooth streaming audio from my phone? Any other ideas? More info: I had a Kenwood DNX6980 installed in my 370Z (base+sport) on Saturday. It's pretty cool. The only thing I was pissed to find out is that the "built-in bluetooth" is ONLY for connecting the telephone part of your devices. Streaming audio isn't supported! How dumb is that.. even my old single-din Sony had BT audio. I did have a USB port installed in my cubby hole. Is there some adapter I can get that will imitate Bluetooth streaming audio from my phone? The head unit doesn't even have an Aux-in. I want to listen to my phone's podcasts. (Android .. Samsung Captivate) Nav and CMOS-300 backup camera are pretty cool, though. But for all the money I spent on this thing, I can't believe it doesn't do BT audio streaming. Any ideas? __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

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