2009 370Z IPOD -> A2DP Bluetooth Unit

Stl370 · 05-02-2014, 02:39 PM

This is awesome. I get so tired of the aux. Jealous

DEpointfive0 · 05-02-2014, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Stl370

This is awesome. I get so tired of the aux. Jealous

OP, make me one!!!
Make me one!!!

(iPhone 5 compatible please?)

Tweek · 05-03-2014, 02:55 AM

Get these kits of yours (I can only assume there's more to come after this and the backup camera) refined into end-user installable kits, and you're bound to make some money out of it!

Mitco39 · 05-03-2014, 10:59 AM

I would be interested in one for our 335XI beemer as it only has the iphone capability and no bluetooth. If your thinking of making a few I would for sure take one.

kenchan · 05-03-2014, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by radensb

Hi all,

Here's the deal, I I bought a 2009 370Z. It does NOT support bluetooth audio streaming, which is a bummer as I primarily use Pandora. Lets face it, the media playbak options on the 2009 are outdated. Compact flash card port...really??

Ok, so I wanted to stream bluetooth audio to the stereo. There is an AV AUX port in the arm rest compartment, as well as a 30 pin IPOD adapter.

I dont have an IPOD. Im team android all the way. So I got to thinking... How can I use this IPOD adapter?? Well, Im a DYI kind of guy, especially with electronics and programming, so his was right up my ally. I am developing an interface which would be connected to the cars IPOD adapter. This interface will make the car think there is an IPOD plugged in and play audio. The interface will communicate with the car via the 30 pin adapter and with an onboard bluetooth module that supports A2DP and AVRCP 1.3 connected to a bluetooth device playing the media.

I plan to support A2DP audio streaming, media control (play,pause,next,previous) from the stereo or steering wheel controls and metadata for AVRCP 1.3 enabled bluetooth devices(artist, track, album, elapsed time, duration).

The goal is to be able to get in my car, have my phone connect, and play Pandora (or any media app) with media control and metadata display with the car in IPOD mode. The experience would be similar to having an IPOD connected, but without the limitation of only an IPOD being used.

I have looked into some of the mainstream bluetooth/IPOD adapters, but the IPOD adapter in the 370Z actively communicates with the IPOD, and if the communication timesout, the car assumes the device has been removed and disabled the IPOD menus leaving you with the "IPOD Not Connected" message. Since none of the existing adapters can respond to Apple Accessory Protocol commands, they will never work.

Would there be any interest from others here?? Obviously, this will only work or be needed with 09 370Z's with the 30 pin IPOD adapter, but being that the system is based on Apple's Accessory Protocol, it should work with any IPOD adapter interface *theoretically of course* that needs active communication.

just get a pioneer head unit. it runs pandora native, and if you have android, you wont even need to plug in anything. just keep your phone in your pocket, like/dislike tracks, search your channels, skip tracks, etc. i have avh 4500bt on my Z and G, and 2500bt on my dd. all works great.

radensb · 05-05-2014, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

just get a pioneer head unit.

How does one install a new head unit in the touring model with Nav and upgraded Bose?

Mitco39 · 05-05-2014, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by radensb

How does one install a new head unit in the touring model with Nav and upgraded Bose?

You missed his signature... lol

kenchan · 05-05-2014, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitco39

You missed his signature... lol

mitco that was a seriarse post.

is the nav part of the bose stereo? if not, just swap out the bose and get a real HU in there. you'll need a minimum 4v preamp-out if you want to use the bose amp.

radensb · 05-05-2014, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

mitco that was a seriarse post.

is the nav part of the bose stereo? if not, just swap out the bose and get a real HU in there. you'll need a minimum 4v preamp-out if you want to use the bose amp.

My understanding is that everything from AC to headlight control is done in the NAV unit.

This makes it VERY difficult to upgrade the system. I'd love to upgrade the stock system to an aftermarket system, but it looks like cars with the NAV have too much functionality integrated into the NAV unit.

Fountainhead · 08-25-2017, 09:32 PM

Hi ACMethod,
Any name brand one would do. You'll have to take it apart and wire it in unless you just stick it in the cig lighter socket and do it that way. Mine's under the center hump console. Just don't use one that's 5.00 from Walgreens or Ebay. Use something reliable and moderately priced. I don't remember what mine was from. I took apart a BT to Stereo receiver and used the 12 to 5 converter from that. Just wired in etc.
I used an inline micro USB female to 30 Pin adapter also, that's important and I forgot that in my first post. I don't remember that either.
I just searched for half an hour and couldn't find one. It's a 30 pin female Apple on one end and a 30 pin male apple on the other. It has a micro usb on the side to inject the 5V from the 12 to 5 adapter that powers the WMA on immediately when the car turns on so the WMA can be found by the stereo. Mine works flawlessly. I'm sorry I can't recommend where to get that type of connector now. It was years ago when I adapted mine this way. 30 pin to Lightning is all I can find now. if I dig something up I'll let you know.

http://dock.miuirussia.com/30-pin-dock-extender-cable/
Not the extender cable but notice the female to male 30 pin adapters, like those but with a micro usb female jack to inject the 5V to power the wma unit.

The Weapon · 08-28-2017, 12:53 PM

i just spoke to this company and they confirmed it's compatible.
Nissan Infiniti GROM VLine Infotainment System Upgrade Video Interface

This seems promising. Pretty much a standalone tablet that can stream via bluetooth, USB audio, and stream directly with dataplan or tethered phone.

Fountainhead · 09-13-2017, 11:58 AM

Hey Weapon,

Did they say it interferes with backup camera? Because I have the T Harness Backup camera addition: Fits 2009 - 2014 Nissan 370z Navigation Video Interface Add TV DVD Backup Camera | eBay.

Not sure how well that would work having two T harnesses, etc.

Never Mind, I found the O/M Install manual and it has video camera inputs included. It seems "OK" but I feel that my current setup gives me adequate BT iPod emulation.
Of course it would be wonderful to get Carplay on the Navi head unit but that's not possible unless I replace the entire head unit and the Navi dash with the Cubby Dash, etc.
Right now I don't believe any Asia bridge device maker can offer CarPlay legally, even if they could get the Apple SDK somehow.

The Weapon · 09-13-2017, 12:29 PM

They said backup cam option is coming soon but they didn't give me any other information other than that. The infotainment system has video inputs on it.

I have a similar navtool backup cam. I wouldn't see why it wouldn't work since it overrides the screen signal.

I think the infotainment doesn't override other controls like the navtool so i would assume it would still work. Personally i'm not too concerned about it because my navtool started working intermittently about 2 years ago. Sometimes it has a video signal and sometimes it doesn't - very frustrating. So I would be happy to get rid of it.

05-03-2014, 10:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 133	I would be interested in one for our 335XI beemer as it only has the iphone capability and no bluetooth. If your thinking of making a few I would for sure take one. __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

08-25-2017, 09:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 16	Hi ACMethod, Any name brand one would do. You'll have to take it apart and wire it in unless you just stick it in the cig lighter socket and do it that way. Mine's under the center hump console. Just don't use one that's 5.00 from Walgreens or Ebay. Use something reliable and moderately priced. I don't remember what mine was from. I took apart a BT to Stereo receiver and used the 12 to 5 converter from that. Just wired in etc. I used an inline micro USB female to 30 Pin adapter also, that's important and I forgot that in my first post. I don't remember that either. I just searched for half an hour and couldn't find one. It's a 30 pin female Apple on one end and a 30 pin male apple on the other. It has a micro usb on the side to inject the 5V from the 12 to 5 adapter that powers the WMA on immediately when the car turns on so the WMA can be found by the stereo. Mine works flawlessly. I'm sorry I can't recommend where to get that type of connector now. It was years ago when I adapted mine this way. 30 pin to Lightning is all I can find now. if I dig something up I'll let you know. http://dock.miuirussia.com/30-pin-dock-extender-cable/ Not the extender cable but notice the female to male 30 pin adapters, like those but with a micro usb female jack to inject the 5V to power the wma unit. Last edited by Fountainhead; 08-25-2017 at 10:36 PM. Reason: pic

08-28-2017, 12:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
The Weapon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 286 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport Blk Rep Power: 3373	i just spoke to this company and they confirmed it's compatible. Nissan Infiniti GROM VLine Infotainment System Upgrade Video Interface This seems promising. Pretty much a standalone tablet that can stream via bluetooth, USB audio, and stream directly with dataplan or tethered phone. Fountainhead likes this. __________________ Boosted Performance Comp Turbo - Tuner- CJM Fuel Return- Modified Berk CBE- ZSpeed Stage 4 Clutch - Southbend Flywheel - Tuned by Seb ~650whp - HKS Coilovers - SPL - Focal Audio 4 way Active - Audiocontrol DSP - Work CR 2P

09-13-2017, 11:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 16	Hey Weapon, Did they say it interferes with backup camera? Because I have the T Harness Backup camera addition: Fits 2009 - 2014 Nissan 370z Navigation Video Interface Add TV DVD Backup Camera \| eBay. Not sure how well that would work having two T harnesses, etc. Never Mind, I found the O/M Install manual and it has video camera inputs included. It seems "OK" but I feel that my current setup gives me adequate BT iPod emulation. Of course it would be wonderful to get Carplay on the Navi head unit but that's not possible unless I replace the entire head unit and the Navi dash with the Cubby Dash, etc. Right now I don't believe any Asia bridge device maker can offer CarPlay legally, even if they could get the Apple SDK somehow. Last edited by Fountainhead; 09-13-2017 at 01:40 PM.

09-13-2017, 12:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
The Weapon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 286 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport Blk Rep Power: 3373	They said backup cam option is coming soon but they didn't give me any other information other than that. The infotainment system has video inputs on it. I have a similar navtool backup cam. I wouldn't see why it wouldn't work since it overrides the screen signal. I think the infotainment doesn't override other controls like the navtool so i would assume it would still work. Personally i'm not too concerned about it because my navtool started working intermittently about 2 years ago. Sometimes it has a video signal and sometimes it doesn't - very frustrating. So I would be happy to get rid of it. Fountainhead likes this. __________________ Boosted Performance Comp Turbo - Tuner- CJM Fuel Return- Modified Berk CBE- ZSpeed Stage 4 Clutch - Southbend Flywheel - Tuned by Seb ~650whp - HKS Coilovers - SPL - Focal Audio 4 way Active - Audiocontrol DSP - Work CR 2P

05-02-2014, 02:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Stl370 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Collinsville, Il Posts: 31 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CY 6M Rep Power: 15	This is awesome. I get so tired of the aux. Jealous

05-03-2014, 02:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tweek Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Sweden Posts: 16 Drives: Not a Z :( Rep Power: 13	Get these kits of yours (I can only assume there's more to come after this and the backup camera) refined into end-user installable kits, and you're bound to make some money out of it!

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