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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- Anonymous 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
Yes Enter an answer to this question.
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- Henry J on Nov 21, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 29, 2019
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Is it possible to replace the rechargeable battery in this unit?
Les C
on Mar 5, 2020
BEST ANSWER: The battery is sealed in the unit, so it is not designed to be replaced, however a skilled person might be able to disassemble and find a similar replacement online at your own risk. It’s likely you will get several years out of the factory battery. These work great and are excellent for the price.
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- Anonymous on Mar 5, 2020
- Purchased on Aug 3, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The battery is sealed in the unit, so it is not designed to be replaced, however a skilled person might be able to disassemble and find a similar replacement online at your own risk. It’s likely you will get several years out of the factory battery. These work great and are excellent for the price.
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- Anonymous on Mar 5, 2020
- Purchased on Aug 3, 2019
well yes and no
the unite is not designed for easy replacement of the rechargeable battery, but it is made of plastic and electronic parts, I'm sure I can crack it open, get the battery of the web and replace it and glue it back together.
my solution is to connect the unit to a battery bank and keep it charged for a very long time. using a cigarette USB charges does not work, because the car electronics creates static
the unite is not designed for easy replacement of the rechargeable battery, but it is made of plastic and electronic parts, I'm sure I can crack it open, get the battery of the web and replace it and glue it back together.
my solution is to connect the unit to a battery bank and keep it charged for a very long time. using a cigarette USB charges does not work, because the car electronics creates static
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- gifford c on Mar 5, 2020
- Purchased on Jul 28, 2019
You would probably break it if you tried to take it apart. Honestly I would try to get a replacement if the battery dies, or buy a new one and save the headache, latter if the former doesn’t pan out.
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- Doug D on Mar 5, 2020
- Purchased on Jul 26, 2019
There is not a slot on the device to easily remove and replace the battery.
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- Jordan S on Mar 5, 2020
- Purchased on Aug 2, 2019
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will this connect with my Bluetooth headset?
Dave L
on May 8, 2020
BEST ANSWER: the purpose of this device is to connect a Bluetooth SOURCE like an iPhone to your stereo system Like a car audio system. So it is a receiver for a device that outputs audio, the output device like an iPhone has software to manage connections. A Bluetooth headset does not the interface to choose and manage a source connection.
so the answer is NO
so the answer is NO
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- gifford c on May 9, 2020
- Purchased on Jul 28, 2019
BEST ANSWER: the purpose of this device is to connect a Bluetooth SOURCE like an iPhone to your stereo system Like a car audio system. So it is a receiver for a device that outputs audio, the output device like an iPhone has software to manage connections. A Bluetooth headset does not the interface to choose and manage a source connection.
so the answer is NO
so the answer is NO
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- gifford c on May 9, 2020
- Purchased on Jul 28, 2019
I’ve not done this personally, but my understanding is it receives Bluetooth and sends it through the male attachment to your female stereo receiver. Rather than transmitting to your Bluetooth headset. That said, I suppose you could put it on headphones to receive Bluetooth if you did not have Bluetooth already in the headset.
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- Andrew M on May 8, 2020
- Purchased on Jul 22, 2019
Absolutely.
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- New User U on May 8, 2020
- Purchased on Aug 2, 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
Hey tyler,
Couldn't this person use RCA to 3.5mm adapter cable? And plug into tape/phono/or cd input?
Couldn't this person use RCA to 3.5mm adapter cable? And plug into tape/phono/or cd input?
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- Blair H on May 16, 2020
- Purchased on Sep 8, 2019
Yes. Get a use RCA to 3.5mm adapter cable and then connect it to any of your rca inputs.
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- Byron M on Oct 24, 2020
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Will this work on an older non-Bluetooth iPod Nano?
Robert G
on Jun 23, 2020
BEST ANSWER: No. This unit is a receiving unit. This will receive a Bluetooth signal and allow you to play on a unit with an auxiliary input. It will not send a Bluetooth signal from your iPod Nano to another device.
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- Ted M on Jun 23, 2020
- Purchased on Jul 28, 2019
BEST ANSWER: No. This unit is a receiving unit. This will receive a Bluetooth signal and allow you to play on a unit with an auxiliary input. It will not send a Bluetooth signal from your iPod Nano to another device.
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- Ted M on Jun 23, 2020
- Purchased on Jul 28, 2019
It should. The purpose of this product is to convert non-bluetooth devices into bluetooth.
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- jimfitz on Jun 23, 2020
- Purchased on Jul 22, 2019
Should works with non Bluetooth radio in my truck.
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- Preston R on Jun 23, 2020
- Purchased on Aug 10, 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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- brian on Aug 27, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 2, 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
You have to plug it in to charge it, but once it's charged it doesn't have to be plugged in. You can plug it into any USB port, doesn't have to be in your car.
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- Mark J on Dec 29, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 9, 2020
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Will this product work if I plug this into the AUX port to the Sony car stereo?
Andy A
on Aug 3, 2019
Yes, it should, then you just need to connect with the device via bluetooth and stream to your car stereo.
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- steve k on Jun 23, 2020
- 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 A 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 A 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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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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Does this automatically turn on and connect to your phone when you switch on your car? Rather than have to press buttons to turn it on.
A shopper
on Mar 16, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
You would have to turn this on manually.
You would have to turn this on manually.
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- Tyler C Staff on Mar 16, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
You would have to turn this on manually.
You would have to turn this on manually.
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- Tyler C Staff on Mar 16, 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
Would this be fast enough for gaming (Nintendo Switch)?
Daniel P
on Dec 13, 2020
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