How to Add Bluetooth to Your Car Radio

Bluetooth technology facilitates hands-free operations so car owners can make phone calls wirelessly or stream clear music from compatible mobile phones. Follow these steps to add Bluetooth to your car radio.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Choose a Bluetooth car radio that meets your personal style and lifestyle. Search manufacturers' Web sites that provide customers with detailed information about Bluetooth car radios, including price and compatibility with other wireless devices.
2. Go to a gadget or automobile shop and scan their Bluetooth-enabled car radios. Compare the units by brand, style, functions, and features. Check out the latest release such as a Bluetooth DVD/CD/MP3 player.
3. Target only units that fall within your budget. While you consider the price, make sure the quality doesn't suffer. Always look for a cheaper but competitive unit and the one that is compatible with other accessories such as car audio speakers and CD players.
4. Test the unit before making a purchase. Make sure it is free from malfunctions. Always buy a product with a warranty in case it develops problems, and keep your receipts for future reference.

Tips & Warnings

• Choose a unit with many usable features. For example, some Bluetooth car radios can download up to 500 contacts from your compatible phone.
• Be aware that as the technology progresses, Bluetooth car radio upgrades will be more frequent. Manufacturers will continue coming up with more diversified and up-to-date units, and your own purchase may soon become a low-end device.