Monoprice Bluetooth 5 Receiver/Car Kit, Portable Wireless Audio Adapter 3.5mm Aux Stereo Output (Bluetooth 5, A2DP, Built-in Microphone) for Home Audio Music Streaming Sound System
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Can it be charged while it's in use?
A shopper
on Nov 18, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes because of where mine is at I just leave it plugged in all the time. Only thing that gets me is when I'm on the house and car is off this thing remains connected until it dies. I guess you could shut it off but never think about it.
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- Charles P on Nov 18, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 29, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes because of where mine is at I just leave it plugged in all the time. Only thing that gets me is when I'm on the house and car is off this thing remains connected until it dies. I guess you could shut it off but never think about it.
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- Charles P on Nov 18, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 29, 2019
The manual says not to charge while using in order to extend battery life, but I do use it while plugged in. No problems and works great. Nice unit for the price. I bought a couple of them for spares.
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- Jerris N on Nov 18, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 3, 2019
Yes, as long as you have a charging port nearby. My car charger has an extra port that I plug the micro USB cable into while using the transmitter.
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- steve k on Nov 19, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 2, 2019
Yes, I leave it connected to power in my garage to an older set of powered computer speakers and also on our boat.
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- Michael S on Nov 18, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 5, 2019
It requires a power source to operate, no batteries.
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- bryan f on Nov 18, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 28, 2019
Yes it can, does a lot for so little! Enjoy!
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- Michael Y on Nov 18, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 28, 2019
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- Henry J on Nov 21, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 29, 2019
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No, it's not waterproof. But it's very small, and it would not be hard to put it inside something, or tuck it into a waterproof phone bag.
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- brianw on Aug 27, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 2, 2019
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What is user experience with the quality of the built-in microphone? Taking and making hands-free calls is important in my case. How is the pick up of the built-in microphone while driving? Does your voice go across clearly and audible to the person you are talking to? Thanks to those who answer.
Marc C
on Sep 26, 2019
BEST ANSWER: You may want to speak very clearly. It has some trouble loading up the bluetooth from my phone. I can hear from the other side very well. Just make sure the volume is set midway loud. For my car stereo, it is set to volume 15-20 (loudest it can go is 35)
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- Andy on Oct 1, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 8, 2019
BEST ANSWER: You may want to speak very clearly. It has some trouble loading up the bluetooth from my phone. I can hear from the other side very well. Just make sure the volume is set midway loud. For my car stereo, it is set to volume 15-20 (loudest it can go is 35)
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- Andy on Oct 1, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 8, 2019
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Does it automatically hook up to your phone or do you have to pair it manually everytime?
Timothy H
on Jul 9, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Like most other Bluetooth devices this item would automatically pair so long as your phones does not have anything else connected.
Like most other Bluetooth devices this item would automatically pair so long as your phones does not have anything else connected.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jul 10, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Like most other Bluetooth devices this item would automatically pair so long as your phones does not have anything else connected.
Like most other Bluetooth devices this item would automatically pair so long as your phones does not have anything else connected.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jul 10, 2019
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Is there a 3.5mm Aux input? Or is it only the output/3.5mm male jack?
Marie L
on Jul 25, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Output only, no aux input.
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- Brian D on Aug 10, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 4, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Output only, no aux input.
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- Brian D on Aug 10, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 4, 2019
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Can this be used on an airplane to stream the contents on the seat back video screen to my BT headphones?
Wilbur L
on Jul 29, 2019
BEST ANSWER: No. You should look for a Bluetooth TRANSCEIVER for that functionality. This is only a bluetooth receiver that will output analog audio, but cannot input an analog signal to transmit to another bluetooth device.
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- Christopher H on Jul 29, 2019
BEST ANSWER: No. You should look for a Bluetooth TRANSCEIVER for that functionality. This is only a bluetooth receiver that will output analog audio, but cannot input an analog signal to transmit to another bluetooth device.
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- Christopher H on Jul 29, 2019
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Is the male 3.5 mm jack removable? From the picture it looks like it is. If removed, is the output a 3.5 mm female jack.?
A shopper
on Jul 29, 2019
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Does the device have to be somehow plugged in to the vehicle?
Mark S
on Aug 2, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This does not have to but it is intended for that purpose.
This does not have to but it is intended for that purpose.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 5, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This does not have to but it is intended for that purpose.
This does not have to but it is intended for that purpose.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 5, 2019
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Can you keep this device permanently attached to a USB charging cable (and a car charger) to keep it fully charged all the time while in a vehicle - therefore eliminating the need to remove and recharge the device again and again??
Brian D
on Aug 2, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
That is possible but the that would quickly drain this items overall battery life and it would not stay powered on when it is charging so we would advise against it.
That is possible but the that would quickly drain this items overall battery life and it would not stay powered on when it is charging so we would advise against it.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 5, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
That is possible but the that would quickly drain this items overall battery life and it would not stay powered on when it is charging so we would advise against it.
That is possible but the that would quickly drain this items overall battery life and it would not stay powered on when it is charging so we would advise against it.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 5, 2019
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Do you have to power this on every time or does it stay on all the time? I have the Aukey one and it is a pain to turn it on each time I get in the car.
Sami S
on Aug 22, 2019
BEST ANSWER: You can keep this on since it runs off its own internal battery, but it might need to be charged more often.
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- New User U on Aug 31, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 6, 2019
BEST ANSWER: You can keep this on since it runs off its own internal battery, but it might need to be charged more often.
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- New User U on Aug 31, 2019
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Can this be plugged into an "old" Onkyo 2 channel stereo receiver in my bedroom to then have blue tooth that I could play from my iPhone through this Onkyo receiver and corresponding speakers? If so, how? The Onkyo receiver does "not" have an Auxiliary input.
A shopper
on Feb 20, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Unless what you are connecting to has a 3.5 or aux input this will not work with it.
Unless what you are connecting to has a 3.5 or aux input this will not work with it.
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- Tyler C Staff on Feb 20, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Unless what you are connecting to has a 3.5 or aux input this will not work with it.
Unless what you are connecting to has a 3.5 or aux input this will not work with it.
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- Tyler C Staff on Feb 20, 2020
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How is the quality of the built-in microphone on this device? I know reviewers say the sound quality is good..no one has mentioned anything about the microphone quality for phone calls. Also are there any random disconnects from your cellphone? Thanks to those how are able to reply.
Marc C
on Sep 20, 2019
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Nice device
Gift for my daughters who absolutely love this device
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Volume controls are upside down
This works fine as a bluetooth receiver for regular headphones especially for the price. The serious design flaw is that the volume contols are upside down the the up button being on the bottom. I am always adjusting the volume in the wrong direction because of this.
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Very good quality and functionality
I have had a few of these and this one is the best by far. The sound is really clear. The overall quaity of the unit is very good. The buttons allow for tuning and are easy to understand. The form factor allows for easy connection in cramped spaces
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Great little device
Long stand by & talk times so very practical to use in a car with no bluetooth. The user needs to remember to switch it on (and that can become a habit).
Call quality is OK. This is probably because the little microphone in the device would be quite far from someone driving.
Nice product at an unbeatable price.
Call quality is OK. This is probably because the little microphone in the device would be quite far from someone driving.
Nice product at an unbeatable price.
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Handy item for converting wired headphones to wireless.
Bought this bluetooth adapter to use my "old school" wired headphones on my iphone that does not have a headphone jack.
I really like this adapter. The initial paring of the device to my phone was easy, the sound is better than I expected. I have not heard any hiss/distortion or noise, but my phone is usually close to the adapter.
The only "con" is that anytime you press a button on the adapter, there is a "beep" to acknowledge your changes. And sometimes the device just beeps (no idea why).
Other than that, if you need a bluetooth adapter, I would highly recommend this one.
I really like this adapter. The initial paring of the device to my phone was easy, the sound is better than I expected. I have not heard any hiss/distortion or noise, but my phone is usually close to the adapter.
The only "con" is that anytime you press a button on the adapter, there is a "beep" to acknowledge your changes. And sometimes the device just beeps (no idea why).
Other than that, if you need a bluetooth adapter, I would highly recommend this one.
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This really the device you need for talking while driving. It can provide long talk with a short charge. when you are listening music , some one calls it auto switches to phone call and switch back to music when talking is done. I like this .
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Trash the audio cable and grab this bluetooth receiver
Finally! A device I was looking for to replace audio cable from car stereo to cellphone. For some odd reason, the Samsung S7 keeps on making the static noise on the audio cable. So I went online to find a device that plays from my cellphone to the car stereo wirelessly. It works great. The only issue I have with this device is that sometimes the bluetooth connection doesn't connect on my cellphone despite it is less than 2 ft away. Took several attempts to get the bluetooth device to connect
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Works as expected and easy to charge
Arrived quickly- works as expected and easy/quick to charge. lasts for hours.
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Fantastic value, great sound, pairs reliably and quickly.
Highly recommended. I use mine in my garage to stream music from my phone to an old set of computer speakers. It pairs with my phone much more reliably and quickly than any of my other Bluetooth devices, and the sound quality is great. The range is impressive, too - if I need my phone to take pictures or take a call, the music keeps going for a surprising distance.
As others have noted, it comes with the metal double-ended adapter in the photo, or you can pull the adapter out and plug in your speakers or headphone cable normally.
As others have noted, it comes with the metal double-ended adapter in the photo, or you can pull the adapter out and plug in your speakers or headphone cable normally.
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