USA Spec Iphone Adapter (Bluetooth)

[mixeaodjservice]

Not sure if anyone new about this, but USASPEC just came out with the BT45-INFI which replaces the PA15-INFI ipod adapter and gives it bluetooth capabilities. If you already own the PA15-INFI, then you get a 20% discount and price comes down to 180 something. I am definitely thinking of getting one. If there is plenty of interest I can call the guy and see if we can get a group discount.

[Ilya]

Definitely recommend USA Spec.

[MY06M45S]

Awesome! I was planning to get the PA15-INFI, now I'll just get the BT45-INFI. Thanks mixeaodjservice for the info!

[thm8d]

Does this let us play music via bluetooth?

EDIT: Nevermind, I've found my answers from google. Pretty awesome. I'll probably purchase one myself. Anyone have a link to any sites that sells it? I don't see any

[MY06M45S]

thm8d: I actually called USASPEC today and you can buy it directly from them, even though I didn't see it listed on their website yet. They told me that as of right now since it's so new that you won't find retailers selling them yet. So I'm planning to probably order mine directly from them. UNLESS we can do a group buy directly from them for a discounted rate. BUT we all know how group buys usually DON'T end up happening. It would be nice to get one going!

[thm8d]

How much is it?

[mixeaodjservice]

$180 if you already own a PA15-INFI. Otherwise between $220-230. Also, if you have a PA15-INFI, you do not to do any rewiring. It is designed so that you simply remove the old box and install the new one.

[kmiles]

Has anyone installed this already? How does it work with the Infiniti bluetooth?

I called them today and they are charging $185 + shipping ($12) for existing PA15-INFI owners. They indicated that MSRP will be $229 once they get out to Crutchfield and other distributors.

[mixeaodjservice]

Since I was told that the new unit can be run with the same wiring setup to the old one that already plugs in to the satellite/xm, I cana assume that it does not work with the infiniti bluetooth. I have a feeling that the new BT bluetooth device is the one that pairs with the phone and then translates the commands to work like pa-15. I could be wrong, but this is how i understand it

[Brian35XR]

Any feedback on this unit? I'm planning on purchasing one but $220 is a little steep for a bluetooth adapter and I've heard bad things about USA Spec...

[Ilya]

Any feedback on this unit? I'm planning on purchasing one but $220 is a little steep for a bluetooth adapter and I've heard bad things about USA Spec...

You heard bad things from one person (if you are referring to the thread on this forum). Ignore that thread. Many of us are using this company's unit with zero issues.

[Brian35XR]

$180 if you already own a PA15-INFI. Otherwise between $220-230. Also, if you have a PA15-INFI, you do not to do any rewiring. It is designed so that you simply remove the old box and install the new one.

If you get the discount for already owning the PA15-INFI, do they still send all the wiring or do they only send you the unit itself minus the cables?

I'm planning on purchasing it in the next couple days and I'm surprised there's not more interest in this since this provides such a basic but needed function to the car itself. Kind of ridiculous in 2006+ Infiniti didn't put a well functioning AUX input in the car... and before anyone says they did, i said WELL FUNCTIONING. I have the bootleg RCA input in the back of the armrest and it's just horrible. Sound quality.. horrible. Feedback ...HORRIBLE!!!

[kmiles]

Yes, the unit comes with all of the cables, including a microphone. I've installed it temporarily to test it and it works well, but haven't had the time to install it permanently.

Part of the reason I've held off is that their recommendation is to disable the Bluetooth for the telephone that comes OEM with the car - but you don't have to. With the PA15-INFI it is much more highly integrated into the car's OEM systems and charged the device through the cable. I wired everything into my console, and hardly ever had to touch my ipod. With the BT45, most of your controls are on your device itself. That concerns me right now because Washington State is trying to significantly change their handfree laws. With the BT45 it appears there are significant changes:

When you have an incoming call and you are using the BT45 for your telephone, if you are not in Bluetooth/SAT mode the BT45 will NOT automatically mute the audio (if you are in AM/FM or CD source). If you are, the radio will display the caller's # and you'll hear "You have a call from (caller's #)" or "Private" if Caller ID is not available. If the voice prompt * function is disabled, you will only hear the phone ringtone. To answer the call from steering wheel: In some vehicles you may have to press & hold the SEEK/TUNE UP or CH+ button. You can also answer it from the radio by Press/Turn the TUNE UP button/knob.

I haven't yet tried it with my phone, but I hope to get to it in the next week. You have to install their wired microphone, which doesn't look as clean as the built-in OEM mic.

I found the manual on-line at Crutchfield if you want to read more details. http://wwv.crutchfield.com/p_581BT45INF ... -INFI.html

[bmartens1999]

I'm too cheap to buy an adapter for $200+ and have it installed for more. However when i bought my 2008 M35X it came with an adapter plug in the center console that plugged into my iPhone4S. Unfortunately with the iPhone5 the adapter plug changed so where can i buy a replacement adapter cable that plugs into the center console? More specifically what is the cable called so i can Google to find it! Thx

[Ilya]

Don't buy a new adapter, just get the converter from the old style to the lightening plug called the "30pin to Apple Lightening Connector".

This is all you need: