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I'm a techie and a budget audiophile and I find this thing great depending on how you're using it. If you're looking for a permanent home setup, this is not the product for you and should probably look into the Logitech wireless bluetooth adapter but if you're looking to hop around parties or plug it into friend's cars, this is definitely a good option.
There's no other product in the market like this. It's a niche solution and it does it's job well. I currently have a custom bluetooth setup in my car going into my stereo. I was originally going to buy a visor speakerphone but they're costly and ideally I wanted it to go through my car's speakers. Because of the built in mic and an aux out, it was exactly what I was looking for.
This little unit uses 2.1+EDR and uses both HSP("call audio" for calls) and A2DP("media audio" for music/nav). On my android phone's BT profile setting for the GoGroove I can enable/disable either HSP or A2DP which is an important feature for me.
My custom bluetooth solution is a bluetooth 30-pin(ipod) receiver using A2DP connected to a belkin tunecast aux(? it was an older discontinued item, I don't remember) preamp with aux hardwired to the fuse box connected to my sony HU through a ground loop isolating cable. For HU's that don't have built in bluetooth, I found this setup to give the best SQ. Un-amped most units seem to be underpowered and this little unit is no different. I'd say it produces about 90% of the output but the sound quality is slightly worse. To match my amped setup, I need to increase my volume setting by 2 which I think is equivalent to a 4dB increase. Although, I am not getting any EMI whine like some people complain about, the lows sounds slightly muddy and the highs slightly tinny. TBH it's more than bearable. I'm running all aftermarket speakers (dedicated sony tweeters, pioneer mids, and 2-12" infinity perfect subs) and I don't think the normal person would be able to tell the difference in sound. But since I want the highest quality sound I can squeeze out of the system, I opted to go a different route.
The features of this unit allow for a very unique solution. Since android will let you connect to one HSP and one A2DP receiver simultaneously, the GoGroove was perfect. I connect to my custom bluetooth setup for music/nav through A2DP (enable "media audio" / disable "call audio" in the BT profile setting) and connect to the GoGroove using HSP(enable "call audio" / disable "media audio" in the BT profile setting). Since my aux-in port is on the face of my HU, I'm using a 3.5mm splitter to plug both the GoGroove and my custom solution in. This however does have its own problems. I've noticed some signal interference while using the splitter to play music with the GoGroove idle. I think I'm getting some destructive interference resulting in the sound "wobbling". I'm not entirely sure how to fix the situation. For now I have the GoGroove plugged into another cable going to the rear RCA inputs (CD2 input). When connected to the AUX INPUT playing music, the phone's ringtone will play over A2DP at which point I switch to the CD2 INPUT to answer the call.
The mic pickup is awesome. I tested it calling my girlfriend from the highway. She kept telling me to stop shouting. I fell victim to naturally speaking louder because the mic was so far away. So I began to speak normally and she could hear me fine. When I opened the windows at 75mph she could still hear me but also the wind in the background. The noise-cancellation with the windows closed works very well. The navigation was playing through the car speakers while I was talking and she was unable to hear it at all.
On a side note, if you're using this unit on an android, you can turn down just the main volume and leave the call volume at max so you'll still be able to have your conversation at normal volume and hear the nav prompts softly during your call. Otherwise the nav prompts will be glaringly loud and have to pause your conversation.
The unit seems to go into a stand-by mode after a short delay. This means if no signal is going through the unit such as music or a call, the first half second of a navigation prompt will be cut off. I.E. google nav will say "_n a quarter mile, turn left" cutting out the 'I'. But if you have music playing or are on a call, the whole thing will be heard.
I had a lot of unanswered questions regarding this product before I bought it. Hopefully this review will help those of you with the same questions.
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Product Description
Tech Specifications
- Bluetooth: 2.1+EDR
- Range: 30ft
- Charging time: 1.5 hrs
- Playback: 6 hrs
- Power: USB 5V
- Bluetooth profiles: HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP
Adds Bluetooth Streaming to Wired Speakers
SMARTmini AUX Car & Home Bluetooth Kit
Instantly upgrade any 3.5mm-enabled car or home stereo with Bluetooth audio and hands-free calling. The SMARTmini AUX harnesses the power of Bluetooth to allow a wireless connection to virtually any Bluetooth-enabled device. It also comes outfitted with a built-in noise cancelling microphone so you can stay focused on the road while taking calls on the go.
- Includes auxiliary dashboard mount
- Small and portable Bluetooth receiver
- Noise-cancelling enhanced microphone
- Easily add Bluetooth to any car with 3.5mm AUX port
Safely Make Calls & Stream Music Through Your Car Stereo
Quick Setup: Step 1
You need: Car with a 3.5mm port. This is how you will connect the SMARTmini AUX to stream music wirelessly and answer phone calls. You will hear the call's audio through the connected speakers while the SMARTmini AUX comes with a built-in mic.
Quick Setup: Step 2
You need: Bluetooth-enabled source device. This can be a smartphone, tablet, or any media player with Bluetooth. From this device, you can play music from apps like Spotify, Pandora, iTunes, etc. to wirelessly listen through your car stereo.
Enhanced Voice Mic
Connect the SMARTmini AUX to the Line In AUX port on wired speakers or headphones for an instant Bluetooth upgrade. Stream music & answer phone calls wirelessly. The built in mic allows your caller to hear you loud and clear whether you're in the car or using headphones at home.
Includes Dash Mount
The AUX mount features a 3.5mm extension cord so that you can position the SMARTmini AUX where it's convenient and not blocking other ports on your console.
One Button Controls the Bluetooth Magic
Power up, play music, make and answer calls all with just one button! Simply hold the Power button for two seconds to activate voice control. Press again to end a call and return to listening to your favorite tunes.
- Press & hold for 6 secs: (a) Turns SMARTmini AUX On and Off; (b) Enters pairing mode.
- Press & hold for 2 secs: Activates most virtual assistants on voice enabled phones. Functionality may vary depending on your phone.
- Single press: Answer/Hang up phone call; Pause/Play music track
Great sound quality, high-quality construction, easy to use
What more could you ask for! I previously had a GOgroove FlexSMART X2 ADVANCED Wireless In-Car Bluetooth FM Transmitter with Charging, Music Control and Hands-Free Calling for ANDROID, iPhone, Blackberry and Windows Smartphones in my 1996 Honda Civic, and it fit PERFECTLY and worked PERFECTLY. However, in my 2013 Honda Fit, it (if you'll excuse the pun) didn't fit well. Also, I now have an auxiliary jack, and although the FlexSMART X2 has an Aux. Out, I thought it was a waste to use the device with an FM transmitter when I don't need it.I ordered this in the hopes that it would be as good quality as the FlexSMART X2, except more compact and with a better microphone location, and boy is that true!I haven't placed any calls with it yet, but by pressing the button on the unit I was able to get Siri to take make a reminder by speaking in a normal voice, so I have to believe it will work just fine for that.Honestly, my mileage always seems to vary with call quality over AT&T's network anyway, so I'm not sure I could chalk up good/bad call quality to a particular device or their shoddy network, but that's another review...As far as the SMARTmini AUX goes, the music quality is excellent, the sound level is very well matched to the FM/AM radio (which may more be a function of the Fit's audio system anyway), and the unit is the perfect size and form factor to fit in with the design of the head unit and interior of the car.The flashing light is awfully annoying, so I took a piece of electrical tape and covered 95% of it up so I can still see it for status (quick blue flash for paired, red for charging and off, and quick blue/red flash for pairing).
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